Barry Balleck
Professor and Chair, Political Science and International Studies · Georgia Southern University
Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.
Model United Nations Political Psychology International Studies American Foreign Policy International Organizations
Jesmyn Ward
Professor · Tulane University
Critically acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award Winner and professor of creative writing.
Communication English Creative Writing Media Studies
David Rettinger
Associate Professor and Director for Academic Integrity Programs · University of Mary Washington
Rettinger focuses on academic integrity and efforts to combat cheating.
Psychology Academic Integrity
Shane Barter, PhD
Associate Professor of Comparative Politics · Soka University
Professor Barter focuses on Southeast Asian politics, Civilians in war, as well as autonomous areas and conflict resolution
Minorities Separatism Indonesia Conflict Resolution Southeast Asia
Anne Berit Rafoss
Project Coordinator - National Network of Age-friendly Communities · The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities
Anne Berit has been responsible for creating awareness of the age-friendly agenda in Norway.
Ageing Age-Friendly Networks Health Politics Healthcare Sector Elderly Care Stategies
Jodi Finkel
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Comparative Politics
Matthew Pauly
Associate Professor of History · Michigan State University
Matthew Pauly is an expert on the history Russia & Eastern Europe.
Russian History Russian Politics Ukranian History Ukrainian Politics Eastern European History
Nicholas Steffens
Owner · Nicholas T. Steffens & Associates, P.A.
Owner, Nicholas T. Steffens & Associates, P.A.
Civil Litigation Foreclosures Commercial Litigation Dissolution of Marriage Divorce
Ruba Ali Al-Hassani
Iraqi-Canadian Socio-Legal Academic & Advocate
Middle Eastern Affairs Iraqi Affairs Counter-Terrorism Islamophobia Racial Profiling
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
David Sinclair
Director · International Longevity Centre
Particular interests in older consumers, adult vaccination, active ageing, financial services, & the role of technology in an ageing society
Ageing Local Government Stakeholder Engagement Public Policy Policy Analysis
Adam Frank
Professor of Physics and Astronomy · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
Science and Religion Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics Physics and Astronomy Evolution of Stars and Planets
Elaine Dewar
Freelance Journalist · Dewar Productions Inc.
Elaine Dewar aspires to be a happy warrior for the public good.
Journalism Public Speaking Storytelling Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship
Antonia Darder
Leavey Presidential Chair & Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Latino Education Social Justice Language Rights
Professor Jon Yorke
Professor of Human Rights and Director of the Centre for Human Rights · Birmingham City University
Jon Yorke's main interests include the United Nations, European Human Rights, Capital Punishment, Legal Theory and the Temporality of Law.
European Human Rights Legal Research Public Law Capital Punishment Legal Trials
Kara Alaimo
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University
Kara Alaimo, PhD is a global public relations consultant, trainer, professor, and author.
Risk Management Global Public Relations Cross-Cultural Communication Media Theory Crisis Communication
Michael Weiner, PhD
Professor and Assistant Dean of Faculty · Soka University
Professor of East Asian History and International Studies, Associate Dean of Faculty and Director of Faculty Research and Development.
Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern and Imperial Japan Japan's Minorities Economic and Social History of Modern Japan
Leonardo Villalón
Professor · University of Florida
Leonardo A. Villalón is dean of the International Center and a professor of political science and African studies.
West Africa Post-Colonial Studies Economics Developing World Africa
Amy Kishek
Lawyer and Executive Director · Canadian Intern Association
Advocate for policy and law reform in areas of workplace law on behalf of precarious and young workers
Human Rights & Workplace Law Human Rights Labour Law Employment Law Youth Employment
Jennifer Lewis-Botica
Archaeologist, Principal · Kleanza Consulting Ltd.
Pacific northwest archaeologist specializing in cultural resource management. Passionate about community engagement and Indigenous heritage.
Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey archaeological ethics Heritage heritage ethics