Free resource for journalists, institutions and industry looking to access expertise covering a broad range of communities and industries impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Allison Aiello, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor and Social Epidemiology Program Leader · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Allison E. Aiello is a professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Coronavirus Epidemiology Infectious Disases Social Epidemiology Influenza Transmission
David Berri
Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University
Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports
Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA
Andrew Brandt, JD
Director, Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Andrew Brandt, J.D. is an expert on all things related to sports law, sports gambling and business of sports, particularly the NFL.
Concussions Labor Law Gambling Sports Business & Related Issues Sports Law
Dimitrios Buhalis
Professor and Leader of eTourism Lab · Bournemouth University
Experienced, dynamic speaker that connects Tourism/Travel - Technology/Social Media and Management and Marketing ss
Etourism Social Media and Strategy Trends Tourism Travel
Michael Canders
Aviation Center Director, Associate Professor · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Canders is an airline transport pilot, commercial helicopter pilot, and drone pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours experience.
manned and unmanned aircraft pilot avionics design and manufacturing Airlines/aviation business top-level organizational leadership domestic and overseas military service
Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Debbie Corum
Athletic Director · Southern Utah University
Specializing in student athlete success strategies, the history of collegiate athletics, and women athletic administrators
Women in College Athletics Women Coaches in NCAA History of Collegiate Athletics Collegiate Athletics NCAA
Richard H. Dang, PharmD, APh, BCACP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Residency Program Director | Chair, CPhA COVID-19 Taskforce · USC School of Pharmacy
Advanced Practice & Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist with expertise in community pharmacy, immunizations, travel health, & COVID19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Medication Therapy Management Immunizations and Vaccines International Travel Health Health Screenings and Community Health Programs
Briget Eastep
Executive Director of Outdoor Pathways · Southern Utah University
Specializing in recreation program planning, wilderness first aid, and Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative
Travel Partnerships Wilderness Wilderness First Aid Utah National Parks
David Fiorenza
Assistant Professor of Practice in Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
David Fiorenza is an expert in local economic impact, the economics of the hospitality industry and state budgetary negotiations
Business Microeconometrics Urban Development Municipal Finance Public Sector
Kaitlynn Furse
Director, Corporate Communications · CAA Club Group
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.
Road Trips Strategic Communications Travel and Tourism Winter Driving
Joanne C. Gerstner
Sports Journalist in Residence · Michigan State University
Expert in: Sports multimedia journalism, social media, sports neurology & concussion, youth sports, women in sports & sports media, Title IX
Athletic Culture Title IX Medicine Sports Media Sports Business
Dustin Hahn
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dustin can talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on the sports world on many different levels.
Sports Media Sports Sports Gambling Impacts of COVID-19 on Sports Sports Business
Howard (Shih-Ming) Hu
Professor of Hotel, Resort, Hospitality Management · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international cuisine, hospitality management, and culinary science
Food Service Preparation Techniques International Cuisine Culinary Tourism Culinary Programs Hospitality Management
Bonnie Knutson
Professor of Hospitality Business · Michigan State University
Expert on consumer trends and creative marketing in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Marketing Research Human Decision-Making Consumer Lifestyle Buying Trends Strategic Brand Marketing
Matt Kritz
Senior Associate AD - Athletic Performance · UC San Diego
Kritz led the growth of New Zealand's national strength & conditioning discipline, High Performance New Zealand, from 3 to 36 staff members.
Remote Training In Isolation Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries High Performance Amateur Athletes Athletic Performance High Performance Professional Athletes
Michael Lewis
Professor of Marketing; Faculty Director, Emory Marketing Analytics Center · Goizueta Business School
All Things Fandom and Sports Analytics
Revenue Management & Dynamic Pricing Customer Relationship Management Sports Analytics Sports Marketing Fandom
Dave Lunt
Associate Professor of History · Southern Utah University
History expert, specializing in ancient Greece, ancient Greek athletics, and the history of the olympic games
History of Athletics Sports and Religion Sports in Ancient Greece Ancient Greece Sports History
John Meindl
Lecturer, Sport Management · Farmingdale State College
Professor Meindl is a Sport Marketing thought leader with 17 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Sports Marketing Sports Event Marketing Sports in TV & Film Sports Media Sports Management
Patricia Mokhtarian
Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Patricia Mokhtarian has specialized in the application of quantitative methods to the study of travel behavior for more than 30 years.
Commuters' Responses to Congestion or to System Disruptions The Need to Travel for Its Own Sake Impacts of Land Use on Travel Impacts of Telecommunication on Travel Multitasking Attitudes and Behavior During Travel
Michael Mower
Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor · Southern Utah University
Specializing in pilot training, aviation safety, and aerial search and rescue
Physiological, Psychological, & Enviromental Factors on Pilot Performance Weather Development Patterns and Aviation Hazards Commercial Aviation Veteran Services Aerial Search and Rescue
Peter Ricci, Ed.D.
Clinical Associate Professor and Director · Florida Atlantic University
Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.
Casinos & Gaming Travel and Tourism Hotel Guest Services Hospitality Marketing
Mitchell Schare
Professor · Hofstra University
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Phobia & Trauma Clinic
Virtual Reality Exposure to treat PTSD, Fear of Flying, Public Speaking, and Other Phobias Substance Abuse Disorders Psychology Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders
Sarbjit "Sab" Singh
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Sport Management · Farmingdale State College
Professor Sarbjit "Sab" Singh's expertise is in business strategy, development, and social change.
Management and Strategic Principles The Affinity for Sports Participation Fandom for Particular Ethnic Groups Sports Industry Stakeholders The Economic and Social Impact of Major Sporting Events/Facilities in Developed and Emerging Countries.
Maurice Suckling
Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.
Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games
John Sweeney, M.Ed.
Distinguished Professor, Head of Advertising Specialization, Director of Sports Communication Program · UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
A national expert on marketing, advertising and sports marketing, Sweeney has worked with more than 40 national brands.
Branding Sports Business Creative Advertising Sports Journalism Sports
Molly Turner
Lecturer · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Leading expert on urban technology
Urban Planning Tourism Policy Economic Development Startups Tech Policy
Kirk Wakefield, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. Wakefield is the Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.
Sports Marketing Sports Branding Sports Psychology Team Sports Marketing Entertainment Marketing
Kari Watkins
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.
Complete Streets Design Traveler Information Transportation Planning Smart Cities Sustainable Communities