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Terrence Earl Maltbia is an Associate Professor of Practice at Teachers College, Columbia University, serving as Faculty Director of The Columbia Coaching Certification Program and affiliated with the Adult Learning and Leadership Program. His roles include strategic leadership and organizational development expertise. He holds an Ed.D. from Teachers College, focusing on diversity practitioners' competence, for which he received the Malcolm S. Knowles Dissertation Award in 2002. His research interests span strategic learning, leadership, and cultural diversity in organizational contexts. Education includes an Ed.D. in Organization and Leadership (Teachers College, 2002), an MA in Workplace Learning and Organizational Psychology (Teachers College, 1998), and a BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University (1995). He has been recognized for academic excellence through Kappa Delta Pi. Maltbia’s research emphasizes executive coaching competencies, cultural sensitivity in leadership, and systemic approaches to organizational development. His publications explore frameworks like Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and open-systems theory applied to coaching practices. He has contributed to advancing coaching education through peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. His scholarly awards highlight contributions to human resource development. Maltbia advises programs integrating leadership and diversity strategies, with a focus on actionable research to bridge theory and practice in organizational settings.

• Strategic Learning
• Leadership
• Organizational Development
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Cydney Alexis is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Kansas State University, holding graduate faculty status. Her research examines writing through interdisciplinary frameworks bridging material culture, media studies, and composition theory. Research Interests: Explores writing as material practice across domains including consumer culture theory, digital rhetoric, writing habits/identity, and media representations. Current projects investigate writing tools (e.g., Moleskine notebooks), spatial writing environments, and cinematic portrayals of writers. Publication Focus: Her scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on material dimensions of writing across historical and contemporary contexts. Recent works analyze writing artifacts, place-based composition, and cultural narratives about writing processes. Research methodologies combine textual analysis, cultural criticism, and practice-based inquiry. Teaching: Specializes in writing studies, rhetoric, and material culture approaches to composition. Course development emphasizes connections between writing practices, tools, and identity formation.

• Writing Studies
• Material Culture Studies
• Consumer Culture Theory
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Daniel E. Chand is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kent State University’s College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on nonprofits in policy processes, immigration policy implementation, and intergovernmental administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy (University of Arkansas, 2013) and an M.S. in Political Science (Illinois State University, 2005). Prior to academia, Chand worked with nonprofits, political action committees, and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia (2006–2008). His research explores topics such as immigration enforcement in sanctuary communities, public-private partnerships in immigration policy, and historical South Asian immigration to the U.S. He has published extensively in journals like Amerasia Journal , Policy Sciences , and Nonprofit Policy Forum , analyzing ICE operations, nonprofit advocacy, and intergovernmental policy challenges. His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, addressing contemporary issues like undocumented student support and federal-local partnerships. Chand teaches courses on Research Methods, Public Policy Analysis, and Administrative Law. He has conducted major surveys on administrative judges and immigration nonprofits, emphasizing policy implementation and institutional dynamics. Notable collaborations include studies on Secure Communities and the role of diversity in law enforcement practices. His op-eds in outlets like the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Beaumont Enterprise highlight his engagement with public discourse on immigration and democratic reforms.

• Immigration Policy
• Nonprofit Advocacy
• Policy Implementation
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Carolyn O'Laughlin is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Saint Louis University, affiliated with the Undergraduate University Core. Her work focuses on neurodivergence, autistic student experiences, and qualitative research methodologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration (SLU), M.A. in Student Affairs Administration (Michigan State University), and B.A. in Communication Studies and Women’s Studies (Marquette University). Education: Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University (2023) M.A., Student Affairs Administration, Michigan State University (2003) B.A., Communication Studies and Women’s Studies, Marquette University (2001) Her research emphasizes autistic college student persistence, critical theory (queer/crip perspectives), and inclusive qualitative data strategies. Recent work includes studies on autistic students' resilience mechanisms and LGBTQIA+ student marginality in community colleges. Key Research Themes: Autistic Social Cognition Mattering Theory in Higher Education Multi-modal Data Collection Institutional Barriers for Neurodivergent Students She has presented at NASPA, AERA, and ACPA conferences, with publications in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice and edited books. Notable recognitions include the JJ O’Brian Award (2023) and IAMAS Grant (2023). Professional Experience: 10+ years in student affairs leadership, including roles as Director of Residence Life (Sarah Lawrence College) and Manager of Campus Life (St. Louis Community College) Active in curriculum development, including co-designing an Online Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership

• Higher Education Administration
• Neurodivergence and Autism
• College Student Belonging and Persistence
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Shareefah N. Al Uqdah serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies at Howard University's School of Education. She concurrently leads as Founder & CEO of Your Neighborhood Clinic, a nonprofit delivering accessible mental health services, and maintains her public presence as 'Your Neighborhood Psychologist' across social media platforms. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Howard University (2010) M.A. in Psychology, North Carolina Central University (2004) B.A. in Psychology, North Carolina Central University (2002) Dr. Al Uqdah's research centers on urban mental health disparities , with specialized focus on African American Muslim communities and the intergenerational effects of community violence . Her work examines implicit bias in educational systems, substance abuse prevention in adolescents, and culturally responsive grief interventions. She develops trauma-informed frameworks addressing parenting stress in high-violence environments and advocates for culturally competent mental health services through both academic research and community practice. Analysis of her 14 publications (2006-2024) reveals consistent thematic threads: the intersection of race/religion in mental healthcare access, community violence impacts on child development, and resilience strategies for marginalized youth. Her recent work expands into social media advocacy and crisis management systems, demonstrating applied translation of research into community interventions targeting systemic inequities. Her scientific recognition includes: American Psychological Association Raymond D. Fowler Award (2023) for exceptional mentorship of psychology students Dr. Al Uqdah has secured over $2.5 million in competitive grants, including: HRSA General Psychology Education Grant ($660,000) HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Individuals ($1.9 million) These initiatives train culturally competent clinicians for underserved communities while providing full scholarships to underrepresented students in mental health professions. Through Your Neighborhood Clinic, she operationalizes her research via direct service delivery and national workshops addressing wellness, grief processing, substance abuse, and implicit bias training for educators and community stakeholders across multiple continents.

• Urban Mental Health
• African American Muslims Mental Health
• Community Violence and Family Outcomes
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Katrina B. Olds is a Professor and Chair of the History Department at the University of San Francisco. She specializes in early modern European and Latin American history, with a focus on Counter-Reformation Catholicism, religious belief, and the intersection of humor, sexuality, and sacred practices. Her research explores topics such as historical forgeries, relics, and the cultural politics of memory. Olds holds a PhD and MA in History from Princeton University and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. She has held significant administrative roles, including Chair of the History Department (2023–2025), Director of the Saint Ignatius Institute (2019–2022), and Academic Advisor for USF Study Abroad programs in Oxford. She has also served on tenure and promotion committees and the Deans Medal Selection Committee. Her notable works include Forging the Past: Invented Histories in Counter-Reformation Spain (Yale, 2015), which won the John Gilmary Shea Prize. She is co-editing the forthcoming Cambridge Companion to Counter-Reformation Saints and Sainthood . Her current research projects investigate blasphemy in the Spanish Enlightenment and the role of laughter in early modern sacred contexts. Awarded the USF Distinguished Research Award (2017) and multiple fellowships, Olds is actively engaged in interdisciplinary teaching through the Saint Ignatius Institute and Honors College, emphasizing the humanities' relevance to contemporary issues.

• Early Modern History
• Counter-Reformation Studies
• Religious History
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Akua Tetteh is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. Her teaching focuses on core courses like Principles of Public Administration and Institutional Leadership and the Public Manager, alongside elective courses in nonprofit management. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, she integrates her transnational background into her academic contributions. PhD in Public Administration from North Carolina State University Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from the University of Ghana Her research centers on nonprofit and African NGO management, leadership, and development, with a special emphasis on women’s issues and empowerment. She actively engages in educational practices that bridge public policy with practical, real-world applications.

• Nonprofit Management
• African NGO Management and Leadership
• Women's Issues
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Katrice Branner is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, specializing in Management Science. With over 20 years of industry experience, she previously held roles as president of a consulting firm, Senior Vice President at Bank of America, and chemical engineer at The Dow Chemical Company. She earned a DBA from UNC Charlotte (2020), an MBA from Vanderbilt University (2006), and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee (1998). Research Focus: Her work centers on small business operations management, exploring topics like resilience, entrepreneurial orientation, and customer relationship management. She emphasizes practical applications of operations management theory in academic settings through innovative classroom strategies. Publications: Recent work includes studies on fostering classroom community in operations education, resilience in small business owners, and the interplay between entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance. Her 2023 editorial contribution highlights peer review processes in academic publishing. Professional Background: Combines academic teaching with extensive industry leadership, particularly in financial services and chemical engineering sectors. No notable awards explicitly listed, though her industry-academia crossover reflects unique expertise. Labs/Teams: Affiliations not specified, though her research suggests involvement with business education innovation and small business advisory networks.

• Small Business Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Operations Management
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Jean Zu is the Lore E. Feiler Dean of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She previously served as Department Chair of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto (2009–2017), advancing from Assistant Professor (1994–1999) to Full Professor (2004–2017). Her academic journey includes a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (1984–1986) and a PhD from the University of Manitoba (1993). Her research focuses on mechanical vibrations, mechatronics, and energy harvesting, with applications in biomedical instrumentation and advanced materials. She has authored over 330 journal/conference papers, secured 50+ grants, and supervised nearly 70 graduate students. Notable awards include the John B. Stirling Medal, Fellowships from AAAS and ASME, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Zu’s work spans energy harvesting technologies (e.g., piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators), structural dynamics, and smart materials. Her grants include strategic funding for wind energy transmission systems and biomedical devices. She holds patents on energy harvesting methods and robotic systems. Her leadership includes roles in academic administration, industry partnerships (e.g., Pratt & Whitney, Litens Automotive), and interdisciplinary projects like the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS). She actively contributes to professional societies such as ASME and AAAS.

• Mechanical Vibrations
• Mechatronics
• Biomedical Instrumentation
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Joshua A. Douglas is the Acting Associate Dean for Research and Ashland, Inc.-Spears Distinguished Research Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law. He specializes in election law, voting rights, civil procedure, and constitutional law, with a focus on state constitutions and election administration. His work bridges academic scholarship, public discourse, and policy advocacy. Douglas has authored influential books like *Vote for US* (2019) and *The Court v. The Voters* (2024), and his research has been cited by courts and major legal publications. He holds a J.D. from George Washington University Law School and has served as a Fulbright Specialist at LUISS University in Rome. Douglas has received the 2019 Duncan Teaching Award and his scholarship has been recognized nationally and internationally. His media commentaries appear in *The New York Times*, *CNN*, and other platforms, and he hosts the *Democracy Optimist* podcast/radio series exploring democratic processes and voting rights challenges. Research Interests: Election Law and Voting Rights State Constitutional Protections for Voting Judicial Decision Making in Electoral Contests Election Administration Reforms Democracy and Civic Engagement Awards and Recognition: 2019 Duncan Teaching Award (University of Kentucky College of Law) 2011-12 SEALS Call for Papers Winner (for *Procedural Fairness in Election Contests*) Grants and Advising: Advised on election law reforms, collaborated internationally on democratic processes, and engaged in litigation-related scholarly work. His radio series *Democracy Optimist* highlights trends in voting rights and democratic sustainability.

• Election Law
• Voting Rights
• Constitutional Law
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Dr. Jessica Liebowitz is a Researcher at Brandeis University's Michtom School of Computer Science. She co-founded and co-directs the Data Science Internal Internship (DSII) Lab, focusing on integrating data science and AI into higher education operations. She holds a PhD from Harvard University, a BA from Yale University, and an Honorary Doctorate from Middlebury College. Her research emphasizes undergraduate data science education and the application of machine learning/AI in academic settings. Earlier work explored constitutional law, legislative processes, and policy analysis. Publications span both her current data science initiatives and past legal scholarship. The DSII Lab underscores her commitment to student-driven innovation in academia. She has received prestigious recognition, including an honorary doctorate from Middlebury College, reflecting her interdisciplinary impact.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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J. Zoe Beckerman is a Teaching Professor and Vice Chair for Academics in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University (GW). She has been affiliated with GW since 2000, progressing from a law student to roles on the Board of Trustees, Dean's Advisory Council, and eventually full-time faculty in 2017. Her academic focus is on pedagogy, particularly in diverse student populations, and she has received prestigious teaching awards including the 2023 Morton A. Bender Award (university-wide) and multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from the public health school. Education: Juris Doctor (2005) and Certificate in Health Law and Policy (2005), GW Law School Master of Public Health (1997), University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts (1993), University of Wisconsin Research Interests: Beckerman specializes in health policy analysis, particularly Medicaid managed care, women's health access, and the intersection of health and early childhood education. Her work emphasizes federally funded programs' administration and policy impacts on underserved populations. She has co-led studies funded by the Commonwealth Fund analyzing Medicaid managed care's role in primary care transformation. Professional Service: In addition to academic leadership, she serves on GW's Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association board. She also reviews articles for Women's Health Issues and advises non-profits on federal grant compliance. Awards: 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award (GWSPH) 2023 Morton A. Bender Award (GW) 2023 Induction into GWSPH Master Teacher Academy Teaching & Mentoring: She advises doctoral students and undergraduates, focusing on adaptive pedagogy. Courses taught include Health Policy , Community Health Needs Assessment , and Medicare/Medicaid Policy . Her teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered learning across modalities (in-person/online).

• Health Policy
• Medicaid and SCHIP
• Women's Health
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Eunice Sookyung Han is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Utah, where she has held positions since 2016 (Assistant Professor) and 2024 (Associate Professor). Her research focuses on labor economics, educational policy, and gender studies, particularly examining unionization effects on labor market outcomes, teacher compensation, and inequality. She earned her B.A. from UCLA and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Research Interests center on labor relations across public and private sectors, union impacts on employment stability, wage premiums, and teacher well-being. Her work explores gender disparities in labor markets and unionization’s role in mitigating these gaps. She also investigates charter school dynamics, collective bargaining laws, and socioeconomic factors influencing educational outcomes. Article Trends show sustained focus on unionization during crises (e.g., pandemic labor markets), gendered employment effects, and teacher retention/compensation. Keywords span labor economics, education policy, and gender studies, with sub-fields like remote work, legal institution changes, and STEM teacher dynamics. Non-Academic Roles include serving on the Academic Advisory Board at the Economic Policy Institute, as a Fellow at the National Educational Policy Center, and Senior Research Associate at Harvard Law School. She teaches econometrics, labor economics, and principles of microeconomics at the University of Utah.

• Labor Economics
• Educational Policy
• Gender Studies
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Andrew C. Johnston is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on public economics, labor economics, applied econometrics, and personnel economics, with specific interests in workforce management, unemployment insurance, teacher labor markets, American poverty, pensions, and family structure. Dr. Johnston's work examines critical policy issues through econometric analysis, including: Teacher labor markets and educational equity Unemployment insurance systems and labor supply Pension reforms and workforce retention Family dynamics and economic outcomes His publications demonstrate consistent focus on labor economics and public policy, with recent work exploring: Divorce impacts on long-term family outcomes Education system reforms Behavioral responses to social policies AI applications in healthcare diagnostics He maintains affiliations with NBER, JPAL-North America, and IZA Institute of Labor Economics.

• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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David Grant is a Professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa, affiliated with the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences and the Department of Languages & Literatures. His work focuses on decolonial rhetorics, environmental sustainability, and technical communication ecologies, particularly in underserved communities. He has been recognized with the 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teacher Award and serves as a UNI Service Learning Leader and Student Success Advocate. Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A., Northern Arizona University B.A., Winona State University Research Interests: Decolonial and posthuman rhetorics Rhetorical energy and hospitality Indigenous language revitalization (Meskwaki, Dakota) Place-based writing and environmental sustainability His current projects include leading revisions of CCCC and AWAC policy statements and serving on RSA’s Publications Committee. Awards: 2024 CCCC Outstanding Teacher Award UNI Service Learning Leader Student Success Advocate Advising & Leadership: Leads initiatives to decolonize writing curricula and has co-edited Decolonial Conversations in Posthuman and New Material Rhetorics . His work bridges academic and community writing practices through service-learning and rhetorical energy frameworks. Labs/Teams: Directs the revision of AWAC’s statement on AI writing tools and collaborates with the CCCC American Indian Caucus on Indigenous rhetoric initiatives.

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Decolonial Rhetorics
• Environmental Sustainability
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