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• Criminal Justice Policy
• Program Evaluation
• Evidence-Based Policy
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Dr. Heath Grant is an Assistant Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), where he serves in the Department of Law and Police Science. He holds significant leadership roles, including former Deputy Chair of the department, and has extensive experience in program development, evaluation, and international policing strategies. His work focuses on juvenile violence prevention, social emotional learning, and fostering a culture of lawfulness globally. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice, John Jay College, New York Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, John Jay College, New York Research Interests: Dr. Grant’s work centers on crime prevention strategies, particularly in developing nations, with an emphasis on community policing, social emotional learning, and the role of law enforcement in youth development. He has pioneered programs in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on resiliency-building and curriculum development. His recent projects include assessing youth violence in the Caribbean and designing training programs for police forces in Bangladesh and Colombia. Key Achievements: Recipient of prestigious fellowships: Bradley Post-doctoral Fellowship (Georgetown), Arthur Niederhoffer Fellowship, and Arts ’50 Scholarship. Secured and managed over $20 million in program funding across international initiatives. Advising & Grants: As program executive at Success for Kids (SFK), he expanded social emotional learning programs reaching millions internationally. He currently leads research on animal-assisted interventions in correctional facilities and geo-spatial impacts on policing decisions in NYC. Labs/Teams: Active in the Police Executive Research Forum as former Director of Research, and serves as a board member of the Every Child is Ours Foundation.

Sarah JeffersonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social support and well-being
• Teacher well-being
• Long-term and later career teachers
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Dr. Sarah Jefferson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director for the High Achieving Teachers Program at Edith Cowan University's School of Education. She holds a PhD from ECU (2020) and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Western Australia (1997). Her research focuses on social support for teachers, veteran teacher retention, and educational policy. She has advised government agencies on curriculum and inclusion policies and is a Scholar at the UWA Not-for-Profit Research Group. Research interests include teacher well-being, diversity in education, and public value in human services. Her work often explores how social connections and policy design impact educator satisfaction and career longevity. Recent studies highlight the role of social support in retaining positive veteran teachers. Awards include the 2023 ECU Media Award (Highly Commended) and 2020 School of Education Best Paper Award. She has held leadership roles with ACSSO and the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia. Current supervisions focus on home economics teachers' perceptions of 21st-century relevance. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Not-for-Profit UWA Research Group and leads the High Achieving Teachers Program. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects bridging education and non-profit sectors.

Nordica MacCartyView profile

Associate Professor

• Clean Energy Technologies
• Thermal Fluid Sciences
• Sustainable Development
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Nordica MacCarty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU), holding the Richard and Gretchen Evans Professorship in Humanitarian Engineering. She leads programs in Humanitarian Engineering and Engineering Design for Society within the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to user-centered design of clean energy technologies, blending thermal fluid sciences with sensor-based impact monitoring to address global energy challenges. PhD, MS, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University (2015, 2013, 2000). Over 10 years of international consulting experience in developing countries, focusing on renewable energy systems design and testing. Executive Director of the non-profit Aprovecho Research Center. Associate Editor for Energy for Sustainable Development and faculty advisor for OSU’s Engineers Without Borders. Research Interests : Interdisciplinary systems modeling, sensor-based monitoring, and engineering design applied to energy-society-environment relationships. Key areas include biomass cookstove innovation, emission reduction technologies, and adoption dynamics of clean energy solutions in low-resource settings. Awards : 2020 OSU International Service Award Elevating Impact Award (Lemelson Foundation) Grants & Funding : Supported by the US Department of Energy, EPA, NSF, VentureWell, and private foundations. Her work emphasizes stakeholder engagement and global partnerships to scale sustainable energy solutions. Labs/Teams : Leads the Humanitarian Engineering program and collaborates with the Aprovecho Research Center to advance clean energy technologies for underserved communities.

Wendy KliewerView profile

Professor

• Substance Use Prevention
• Adolescent Development
• Risk and Resilience
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Wendy Kliewer is a tenured Professor in Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Psychology (College of Humanities and Sciences), specializing in international health psychology with joint appointments in Clinical, Health, and Social Psychology programs. She coordinates the Humphrey Fellowship Program and leads research on adolescent substance use prevention across low- and middle-income countries. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine (1989) M.S. in Psychology, Portland State University (1983) B.A. in Psychology, Southern California College (1980) Dr. Kliewer's research centers on substance use prevention and adolescent risk/resilience factors , with emphasis on cultural contexts in Africa and South Asia. She develops capacity-building initiatives for researchers in resource-limited settings and enhances VCU's addiction studies curriculum through community-engaged approaches. Her 2023-2025 publications reveal dominant trends in global health disparities , using systematic/scoping reviews to analyze community violence, child marriage, and substance misuse interventions. Recurring methodological themes include cross-cultural comparisons and mixed-methods designs addressing social determinants of health. Award highlights include: APA Fellow (Division 52, International Psychology) VCU Distinguished Mentoring Award (2017) Presidential Award for Community Multicultural Enrichment (2017) Fulbright Research Fellowship to South Africa (2010-2011) As a dedicated mentor, she guides undergraduate researchers through VCU's URSA program and supervises Humphrey Fellows' research capacity development. Her grant portfolio includes NIH-funded international collaborations and Fulbright grants supporting South African youth studies. Dr. Kliewer co-leads the iCubed initiative and Developmental Psychology Hub, fostering interdisciplinary teams focused on trauma-informed interventions for vulnerable youth across multiple continents.

Thomas BryerView profile

Professor

• Public Administration
• Community-Engaged Education
• Citizen Participation
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Thomas Bryer is a Pegasus Professor (UCF's highest honor) in the School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, since 2007. He has led multiple initiatives including directing the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management, UCF Downtown's Community-Engaged Scholarship program, and the Master of Nonprofit Management program. Currently co-chairs the Center for Social and Civic Prosperity. His expertise spans public administration theory, civic engagement, and international governance. Education: PhD from University of Southern California, MPA from George Washington University, BA from American University Research focuses on democratic practices in education, citizen participation strategies, and the role of universities in fostering civic health. Notable work includes frameworks for government-social entrepreneurship collaboration, analysis of emigration factors in post-Soviet states, and social media's impact on governance. Has authored/edited 10 books and secured over $4M in grants. Awards include Fulbright Scholar (Lithuania, 2015-2017) and Fulbright Specialist (Russia, 2018). His teaching emphasizes bridging theory/practice through service-learning and community partnerships. Recent projects explore civic engagement in divisive environments and pandemic-era labor policy.

Sarina KilhamView profile

Lecturer

• Agricultural Sociology
• Rural Development
• Biodiesel Production
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Dr. Sarina Kilham is a Lecturer in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology at the Gulbali Institute's Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences school. Her research focuses on sustainable rural livelihoods, autonomy in development programs, and biofuel strategies in Brazil and Timor-Leste. She holds a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney (2017) and has extensive experience with international development organizations like the UN and NGOs. Her work bridges sociology and agriculture, addressing food justice, disability-inclusive disaster resilience, and urban food systems innovation. She teaches courses like AGR220 and AGR202, and supervises graduate students examining social dimensions of agriculture and food systems. Recent grants include funding for regenerative agriculture's economic/social dimensions and knowledge translation in agriculture (Soil CRC). She collaborates with the City of Sydney and TASA on urban food systems projects. Awards include grants supporting Timor-Leste education programs and disability advocacy. Her podcast What's Sociology Got to Do with It? highlights applied sociological insights. Kilham's work contributes to UN SDGs on education, sustainable cities, and climate action.

• African Security
• Security and Justice Reform
• Local Governance
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Bruce Baker is a Professor of African Security at Coventry University, specializing in policing, security, and justice reform in post-conflict African contexts. He is a Senior Security and Justice Advisor for the British government’s Civilian Stabilisation Group and Senior Editor of the International Policing book series (CRC Press). Research Focus: African policing, security governance, non-state justice systems, and localized post-conflict reconstruction. Geographic Scope: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and other sub-Saharan nations. His publications analyze hybrid security architectures, legal pluralism, and policy challenges in post-war environments. Key themes include democratization, institutional capacity-building, and justice for marginalized populations like sexual violence survivors. Scientific Awards American Society of Criminology's Prize for Best Book in Comparative and International Criminology (2010) for Security in Post-conflict Africa: The Role of Non-State Policing . ESRC Research Fellowship (2003-2005) for studying multilateral policing impacts in Uganda and Sierra Leone. Baker has secured grants from the ESRC, EU (Migration4 Development), British Academy, and HMG Stabilisation Unit for projects on topics such as community security in Ethiopia, irregular migration, and police accountability in post-conflict states.

Oswin MaurerView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
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Oswin Maurer is a tenured Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bolzano (Italy). His work focuses on consumer behavior, tourism management, and experimental design with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. He teaches marketing and tourism management courses in both English and German at the Bachelor and Master levels, including the Bachelor in Tourism, Sport and Event Management and the Master in Tourism Management. Research Interests Professor Maurer explores topics such as pro-environmental behavior in tourism, food waste reduction strategies, and the impact of pricing models on tourist spending. His experimental approaches include interventions like persuasive messaging in hotel buffets and analyzing the role of social media in tourism marketing. He has pioneered studies on workation trends and the integration of work and leisure in South Tyrol. Publications His recent work spans AI adoption challenges in hospitality, metaverse-based consumption patterns, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism. Over 50 publications reflect his focus on sustainability, technology, and behavioral economics. Notable contributions include frameworks for place-related pro-environmental actions and studies on tourism's effects on community well-being. Affiliations He leads the Smart Tourism Laboratory and advises the Tourism Management Club. His research collaborations span international journals like Annals of Tourism Research and Sustainability, emphasizing open-access publishing to maximize impact. Grants & Impact His funded projects address critical issues like food waste reduction in tourism settings and the economic implications of all-inclusive travel packages. He actively engages with policy makers through frameworks for estimating tourism carrying capacity and preserving local resources.

Kimberly R. JordanView profile

Associate Professor

• Communication
• Leadership Development
• Storytelling in Organizations
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Kimberly R. Jordan is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Management Department at Ohio University's College of Business. She also serves as Director of the Strategic Leadership Certificate and the Early Acceptance Program (EAP) for the Management Master's program. Her research focuses on communication, leadership, storytelling, team dynamics, and organizational engagement. She teaches courses like Strategic Business Communication and Strategic Leadership Onboarding, emphasizing practical skills for students. Education: MSN/MBA in Nursing and Business, Johns Hopkins University (2005/2004) B.S.N. in Nursing, University of North Florida (1996) B.A. in International Affairs, Florida State University (1990) Research Interests: Dr. Jordan explores how effective communication and leadership strategies can enhance team performance, organizational culture, and individual well-being. Her work emphasizes storytelling as a tool for strategic leadership and the impact of feedback processes on collaboration. She also investigates methods to improve educational pedagogy, particularly in fostering positivity and experiential learning through simulations. Awards & Recognition: Best Paper Award (2018) for 'Introducing Business Communication Students to the Power of Positivity.' Teaching & Leadership Roles: She directs the Strategic Leadership Certificate program and oversees the EAP-Mgt initiative. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating real-world scenarios and collaborative learning techniques. She has led workshops on topics like healthcare process improvement and strategic leadership models, collaborating with institutions globally. Professional Activities: Dr. Jordan has presented at numerous conferences, including ABC International Conferences and the McDonough Leadership Conference. Her work bridges academic research and practical application, focusing on leadership development and organizational behavior.

Nicoleta MITREAView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Palliative Nursing
• Nutrition
• Healthcare Leadership
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Nicoleta MITREA is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Fundamental, Prophylactic and Clinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine, Braila Technical University. Her work focuses on advancing palliative care education, nursing competencies, and patient-centered care models. She actively contributes to international collaborations, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to standardize palliative care practices and enhance healthcare leadership. Research interests include palliative nursing, medical ethics, nutrition in oncology, and leadership development for healthcare professionals. She has led projects like the European Palliative Care Matrix and the Central-Eastern European Palliative Care Masterclass, emphasizing experiential learning and competency-based training. Publications span topics such as digital solutions for patient care, cross-cultural communication in pediatric palliative care, and workforce development. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy, with a focus on reducing disparities in palliative care access across regions. Notable contributions include establishing palliative care competency frameworks and evaluating the impact of international training programs on clinical outcomes. Her research often addresses practical challenges in implementing palliative care standards within diverse healthcare systems.

• Child and adolescent mental health
• Mental health service utilization
• School social work practice
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Jennifer Murphy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in adolescent mental health service utilization and school-based interventions. Her research examines longitudinal impacts of mental health services, school social work practices, and interprofessional collaboration in educational settings. Education: PhD in Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University (2023) MS in Disaster Resilience Leadership Studies, Tulane University (2016) MSW in Social Work, Tulane University (2015) BS in Sociology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2014) Dr. Murphy's research focuses on critical intersections of child/adolescent mental health, service utilization patterns, and school-based interventions. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches to investigate barriers to mental health access, the role of school social workers, and impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Current projects examine longitudinal service utilization trajectories, campus food insecurity, and refugee mental health. Her publication trends reveal strong emphasis on adolescent mental health service systems (60%), school-based interventions (25%), and methodological innovation in mixed-methods research (15%). Recent work increasingly incorporates cross-cultural perspectives and pandemic-related service adaptations. Scientific Awards: Hans Falk Dissertation Award Scholarship, VCU School of Social Work (2022) RAACE Fellowship, VCU School of Social Work (2020) Dr. Murphy serves as thesis committee member for four Master's students and teaches graduate courses in social policy, research methods, and school social work. She actively reviews for journals including Journal of School Health and Children & Schools , while contributing to university committees on mental health and academic policy. Her professional service extends to the School Social Work Association of America and Society for Social Work and Research.

Elizabeth M. GillespieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Women's Philanthropy
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Grantmaking Foundations
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Dr. Elizabeth M. Gillespie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration at the University of Memphis, where she joined in 2020. She is also an affiliate faculty member with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. Dr. Gillespie has established herself as a prominent researcher in nonprofit organizations and philanthropy, with a particular focus on women's philanthropy, women's grantmaking foundations, social change organizations, and nonprofit fundraising capacity. Her work bridges academic research with practical application through strong connections with the Memphis nonprofit community. Dr. Gillespie's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2015-2020) M.P.A. from Drake University (2013-2014) B.A. in History, with minors in French and English, from the University of Iowa (2000-2005) Dr. Gillespie's research centers on philanthropy, women's giving, nonprofit fundraising, grantmaking foundations and funds, and feminist and social change organizations. Her work often examines nonprofit and philanthropic approaches to social change, gender equality, and public administration, incorporating feminist theories and practices. Women's philanthropy forms a central theme in her scholarship, with specific attention to women's grantmaking for economic security, empowerment-focused philanthropy through women's funds, and girls' philanthropy in educational settings. Her research seeks to enhance understanding and advance effective strategies within the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, fostering impactful social change. Analysis of Dr. Gillespie's publication record reveals a clear trajectory focusing on women's roles in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. Her work spans theoretical explorations of feminist organizations, empirical studies of women's foundations and funds, and practical applications in community settings. A notable trend is her increasing focus on intergenerational philanthropy, particularly with her 2025 publication on girls' philanthropy in girls' schools. Her research consistently connects feminist theory with organizational practice, demonstrating how women-led philanthropic organizations can drive social change while addressing gender inequities. Through her professional activities, Dr. Gillespie bridges theory and practice in meaningful ways. She performs consultant work for nonprofits, specializing in resource development and capacity building through her role at the University of Memphis. Additionally, she writes grants for small to mid-sized nonprofits through her work with Change Granted. In 2025, she co-founded The Women's Giving Collective (WGC), a philanthropic women's giving circle dedicated to empowering women through collective giving. The WGC invests in causes that strengthen communities, transform lives, and advance gender and social equity through collaborative, values-driven philanthropy. Dr. Gillespie serves on the boards of The Memphis Challenge, Academic Women in Public Administration, and The Arc Mid-South, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and leadership development. Her nearly decade of prior nonprofit leadership experience, beginning at the Women's Resource and Action Center during her undergraduate studies, informs her academic work and commitment to preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

• Peace Policies
• International Conflict Resolution
• Gender and Security
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Prof. Lidija Georgieva is a Full Professor at the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. Born in 1960, she earned her PhD in 1997, focusing on collective security mechanisms. She held academic leadership roles including Head of the UNESCO Department of Intercultural Studies and Horizon 2020 project leader (2018–present). Her research spans peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and Balkan social dynamics. She speaks English and has held visiting roles at Open University. Education: Philosophy degrees from UKIM (1984–1994), doctoral work on collective security Key Projects: V4 Fund (2014–2019), TEMPUS coordinator (2009–2013) Teaching: Leads courses on peace theory, European security, and conflict analysis Research interests include gender aspects of security, religion-conflict linkages, and welfare states in Southeast Europe. Over 40 publications include monographs on conflict resolution and NATO-Macedonia relations. Recipient of 2001 Fulbright Scholarship for political science research at University of Maryland. Awards: Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship (2001) Grants: Horizon 2020 (RETOPEA), V4 Fund, TEMPUS Led the Center for Intercultural Studies (2012–2017) and co-authored studies on peace education in the Balkans. Active in defense efficiency analysis using DEA methodologies. Her work integrates quantitative methods with qualitative conflict studies.

Stephan Van Den BrouckeView profile

Professor

• Public Health Psychology
• Health Promotion
• Health Literacy
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Stephan Van Den Broucke is a Professor of Health Psychology at UC Louvain, Belgium. He holds leadership roles including Vice-President for conferences at the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), and membership in advisory bodies such as the WHO/Euro Technical Advisory Group and the European Food Safety Authority's Working Group. His work spans research, policy, and international collaboration. Research focuses on public health psychology, health promotion strategies, health literacy, and accident prevention. He has supervised numerous national/international projects, authored over 150 publications, and contributed to policy advice for global bodies like the European Commission and WHO. He evaluates research proposals for funding agencies across Europe and Asia, advises on training programs, and leads the HealthNest consortium in Belgium. His teaching and training span multiple continents, emphasizing evidence-based public health practices.

• Geophysics
• Seismic Imaging
• Petroleum Engineering
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Egil Tjåland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geoscience at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on geophysical methods, seismic attribute analysis, and applications in petroleum engineering and deep-sea mining technologies. His publications demonstrate expertise in seismic interpretation methods, attribute benchmarking, and geophysical data processing. Recent work explores the transfer of oil and gas technologies to deep-sea mining operations. He teaches courses in geophysics, petroleum engineering, and scientific communication. His research contributions include developing seismic analysis tools like A3Mark for attribute benchmarking and investigating elastic parameter estimation methods. No information regarding awards, supervised students, or research grants is provided.