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Andrew LaulandView profile

Professor

• Homeland Security
• Cybersecurity
• Emergency Preparedness
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Andrew Lauland is a Senior International/Defense Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He holds dual roles as an academic and researcher, focusing on homeland security, emergency management, and climate change impacts on critical infrastructure. His expertise includes crisis leadership, public safety technology, law enforcement strategies, and disaster response, with a strong emphasis on data-driven performance management systems. Education: Graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Research Interests: Climate change risks to National Critical Functions, pandemic preparedness, critical infrastructure resilience, cyber incident response, and law enforcement innovation. His work bridges policy analysis with practical applications, such as designing FEMA's Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Program and improving emergency management frameworks. Notable Contributions: Developed Maryland's "Homeland Security Stat" performance management system. Led assessments of climate change threats to critical infrastructure through RAND's Homeland Security Research Division. Authored strategies for disaster recovery in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico post-hurricanes. Advocated for technology integration in law enforcement (e.g., wearable tech, broadband communication). Grants and Advising: His research has been applied to federal and state policies, including improving emergency management systems and mitigating risks from technological and climatic threats. He has advised on public safety strategies during crises such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2020 pandemic. Labs/Teams: Active in the RAND Homeland Security Research Division and collaborates with federal agencies like FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.

• Social Medicine
• Child Health
• Parenting
• +7 more

Anna Sarkadi is a Professor in Social Medicine at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University. She is a physician and leads a research group focused on child health, parenting, and mental wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on immigrant and refugee populations. Her work integrates public health, clinical medicine, and social policy to develop and evaluate interventions that promote family and child mental health. Her research interests include social medicine, child and adolescent mental health, parenting support, immigrant and refugee health, developmental disorders, preventive interventions, and public health policy . She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a focus on community-based participatory research, intervention studies, and health services evaluation. Her recent publications (2023–2025) span topics such as mental health resilience in refugee youth, language development screening, teacher wellbeing, and economic hardship screening in child health services. Many of her studies involve co-design with stakeholders, including refugee families, and focus on equity and inclusion. Anna Sarkadi supervises 6 current PhD students 12 graduated PhD students 6 residents in social medicine and public health She is also chairperson of the Swedish Association of Social Medicine, indicating national leadership in her field. Her grants and research projects include evaluations of parenting programs, trauma interventions (e.g., Teaching Recovery Techniques), and studies on socioeconomic determinants of child health. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Sweden and internationally. She leads or contributes to research in labs and teams focused on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Migration and Health Public Health Interventions Family and Parenting Support Her work often involves close collaboration with child health services, schools, and community organizations.

• Implementation Science
• Evidence-based Practice
• Leadership
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Gregory Aarons is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and a faculty member in the UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. He serves as Director of the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) and Co-Director of the Center for Organizational Research on Implementation and Leadership (CORIL). His research is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), focusing on the implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices in mental health, substance use, and HIV services. Dr. Aarons’ research interests center on implementation science, leadership, organizational change, and the development of practical measures for implementation leadership, climate, and citizenship behaviors. He has pioneered frameworks such as the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) model and the Leadership and Organizational Change for Implementation (LOCI) strategy. His work spans diverse settings, including child welfare, education, and global health contexts in Mexico and Kenya. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in multilevel implementation strategies, sustainment of evidence-based practices, and cross-sector collaboration. Themes include organizational leadership, measurement-based care, digital health integration, and adaptation of interventions in low-resource settings. The research emphasizes mixed-methods approaches, validation of implementation measures, and policy-level implementation challenges. Scientific Awards: Web of Science Top 1% of Most Influential Researchers in the Social Sciences (2019–2023) UC San Diego Outstanding Mentor Award - Faculty Mentor Program (2019) Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Wiley Award for Excellence in Survey Research (2019) Taylor & Francis Slavin-Patti Award for Outstanding Article Medical University of South Carolina John R. Raymond Mentor Award (2016) Dr. Aarons has been a principal investigator on numerous NIH-funded grants, including studies on statewide implementation of evidence-based practices, leadership development, and cross-agency collaboration. He is a core faculty member of the NIMH/NIDA/VA Implementation Research Institute and mentors early-career researchers through NIH training programs. He has led major capacity-building initiatives and has trained professionals across the U.S. and internationally, including in South Africa and the U.K. He is affiliated with key research centers including the UC San Diego ACTRI Dissemination and Implementation Science Center and the IN STEP Children's Mental Health Research Center. His work is deeply collaborative, involving partnerships across academic, public health, and community service systems to advance scalable and sustainable implementation of mental health interventions.

Stefan ToeplerView profile

Professor

• Nonprofit Management
• Philanthropy
• Public Administration
• +9 more

Stefan Toepler is a Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where he also serves as Director of the Public Policy and Public Administration Program. His research and teaching focus on nonprofit studies, public administration, and global civil society, with regional expertise in Europe and the Russian Federation. PhD in Business Administration and Economics, Free University of Berlin (1995) His primary research interests include nonprofit management, philanthropy, cultural policy, and nonprofit-government relations, particularly in the context of international development and post-Soviet states. He has published over 100 works in journals such as Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis , Nonprofit Policy Forum , and International Journal of Cultural Policy . His work bridges academic theory and policy application in civil society and public administration. The most recent articles and editorial projects reflect a strong trend in comparative nonprofit studies, global civil society infrastructure, and cultural policy, often with a cross-national or international development lens. His editorial leadership in major reference works highlights his standing as a leading scholar in the field. Scientific contributions include: Coediting the Routledge Companion to Nonprofit Management Coeditor-in-Chief of the second edition of the International Encyclopedia of Civil Society (Springer) He advises on major research initiatives and has secured collaborative research affiliations, though specific grant details are not listed. His academic mentorship is implied through editorial and research leadership. He has been affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, contributing to international scholarly networks. He leads and contributes to major research teams focused on civil society and nonprofit governance, particularly in comparative and international contexts.

Tojo ThatchenkeryView profile

Professor

• Appreciative Inquiry
• Change Management
• Organization Development
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Tojo Thatchenkery is a Professor and Director of the Organization Development and Knowledge Management Program at the Schar School of Policy & Government, George Mason University, where he has been a leading figure for over 25 years. He is also affiliated with the NTL Institute of Applied Behavioral Science and the Taos Institute, contributing to the global discourse on organizational change. Research Interests: His work centers on Appreciative Inquiry, Appreciative Intelligence®, leadership, knowledge management, and organizational transformation. He explores how positive frameworks can drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience in both public and private sectors. His research extends into circular economy, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and South Asia contexts. Publications and Influence: A prolific author, Thatchenkery has written over a dozen books and 100 articles, including a feature in the Harvard Business Review . His seminal works such as Appreciative Intelligence and Making the Invisible Visible have shaped modern leadership and change theory. The articles reflect strong trends in positive organizational development, cognitive leadership, and sustainable innovation. Featured in the Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers Past Program Chair, Research Methods Division, Academy of Management Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences Editorial Board, Journal of Organizational Change Management Advising and Grants: He founded the Organization Development and Knowledge Management graduate program, mentoring generations of practitioners and scholars. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, NSA, and U.S. Postal Service. He brings extensive consulting experience across global institutions including the World Bank, IMF, IBM, 3M, and Tata Consulting Services. Labs and Teams: He founded and directed the Organizational Learning Laboratory at George Mason’s Johnson Learning Center (1995–2000), recognized by the Academy of Management and Project Management Journal as a pioneering facility in organizational learning and knowledge management, serving clients like Fannie Mae.

Michelle L. CormierView profile

Lecturer

• International Development
• Humanitarian Response
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction
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Michelle L. Cormier is a part-time Lecturer at the George Washington University, affiliated with the Master of International Policy and Practice program. She currently serves as Director of New Business Development at Banyan Global, focusing on partnerships and program design in health, economic growth, and climate resilience initiatives globally. Her expertise spans post-conflict development, humanitarian response, and institutional performance improvement. Education: B.S. in Business Administration, Babson College M.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University (Concentration: International Development; Specialization: Post-Conflict Development Management in Africa) Ms. Cormier’s work emphasizes locally-led development, workforce training, and building community resilience to complex crises. She collaborates with organizations such as USAID, the United Nations, and private sector entities to strengthen vulnerable communities’ capacity to recover from disasters and adapt to climate challenges. While no specific grants, articles, or awards are listed, her professional contributions highlight a focus on practical solutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions. She combines academic instruction with real-world experience to train future policymakers and practitioners.

• Environmental Sociology
• Climate Change Policy
• Social Theory
• +4 more

Lauri Lahikainen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tampere University's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Unit of Social Research. His research focuses on socioecological systems, climate governance, epistemic justice, and moral philosophy. Key areas include analyzing barriers to effective municipal climate action, exploring the moral dimensions of climate activism, and examining intersections between human capital theory and responsibility frameworks. Research interests emphasize environmental sociology, political ecology, and the philosophical underpinnings of sustainability. His recent work highlights themes like knowledge transfer in climate policy, ethical dimensions of expertise, and urban resilience strategies. Articles from 2021-2024 reveal a focus on Finnish municipal climate policy challenges, socio-epistemic dynamics in rehabilitation contexts, and the conceptualization of socioecological societal contracts. Publications since 2018 demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with environmental philosophy, global responsibility ethics, and structural analyses of climate change accountability. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in provided materials.

Raphael Camargo LimaView profile

Researcher

• Military Innovation
• Military Diffusion
• Civil-Military Relations
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Raphael Camargo Lima is a Researcher and PhD Candidate in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, affiliated with the School of Security Studies. He holds a Master’s in International Relations from the Interinstitutional Program San Tiago Dantas (2015) and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from São Paulo State University (2012). His academic and professional roles include serving as a Technical Advisor for National Defence at Brazil's presidency (SAE/PR), a Researcher at Ipea (Institute for Applied Economic Research), and a Research Coordinator at CEEEx (Brazilian Army’s Center for Strategic Studies). Research Interests: Military innovation and diffusion, civil-military relations, Latin American security, Brazilian foreign policy, and scenario-planning. His doctoral thesis examines the diffusion of US-led military reforms in Latin America, focusing on Brazil and Colombia. He is a co-founder of the Military Innovation Network (MIN) and a researcher with King’s Latin American Security Research Group (LAS) and the King’s Brazil Institute. Key Awards: Fundação Estudar Fellowship, FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation), CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development), and CAPES (Coordination for Higher Education Personnel Improvement) grants. Grants & Advising: Multiple Brazilian research scholarships, including roles in policy research at governmental institutions. He contributes to interdisciplinary networks like the Military in Politics in Brazil Research Network, exploring the Brazilian military’s evolving role in governance. Labs & Collaborations: Active in King’s Military Innovation Network (MIN), linking scholars and practitioners in military innovation. His work addresses contemporary security challenges, including the Amazon’s environmental and geopolitical dynamics, and defense sector reforms in Brazil.

• International and Comparative Education
• Education and Development
• Indigenous Knowledge
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Anders Breidlid is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), with a strong focus on international and comparative education, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan. His work spans human rights, indigenous knowledge, HIV/AIDS education, and education in conflict and post-conflict settings. His research interests include: Decolonization of education and integration of indigenous knowledges Education in armed conflict and post-conflict reconstruction Global citizenship and sustainable development in education Discourse analysis and epistemic diversity History and civic education in fragile states The recent trend in his publications shows a deep engagement with psychosocial support for refugee children, civic education in socialist contexts like Cuba, and the integration of local epistemologies in science classrooms across Africa. His work bridges theory and practice, often contributing to policy discussions on emergency education and educational equity. He frequently collaborates with researchers across Africa and Europe. Scientific contributions and recognition: Extensive publication record including 66 scientific publications, 31 research reports, and 565 dissemination pieces Editor and author of influential works on indigenous knowledges and sustainable development Regular contributor to public discourse through op-eds in major Norwegian outlets like Klassekampen and Avisa Vårt Land Keynote speaker at international forums, including the University of South-Eastern Norway Breidlid actively advises and evaluates academic work, having served as an external examiner for PhD theses at institutions in Zambia, South Africa, Norway, and Pakistan. While no direct students are listed, his role as opponent indicates significant mentorship and academic guidance. He has contributed to capacity-building in postgraduate education through collaborative programs like the NOMA Master’s in International Education and Development. He is involved in research networks focused on decolonizing curricula and promoting epistemic justice, particularly through participatory action research with South African science teachers. His work emphasizes contextually relevant, inclusive, and sustainable education models.

• Rural and Remote Health
• Access to Health Services
• Medical Ethics
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Dr. Emily Saurman is a Senior Lecturer in Rural and Remote Public Health at the Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) campus of the Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Her work focuses on improving healthcare access and delivery in rural and remote communities across Australia. Dr. Saurman holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, an MPH from the University of Wollongong, an MA in Applied Ethics from the University of Wollongong, and a BA in Philosophy/Medical Ethics from Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Dr. Saurman's research spans several interconnected domains within rural and remote health. Her primary focus is on improving access to health services in underserved communities, with particular emphasis on digital health solutions and telehealth innovations. She has pioneered work in rural mental health emergency care through videoconferencing technology, which has significantly transformed how mental health services are delivered in remote areas. Her research also extends to palliative care models, school-based health services, Indigenous health research ethics, and the impact of climate change on rural mental health. She employs primarily qualitative research methodologies with a strong emphasis on translational research that directly informs health service improvements. Dr. Saurman's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward hybrid virtual care models, particularly the Virtual Rural Generalist Service, which aims to improve health access and outcomes in rural and remote communities. Her work increasingly integrates economic evaluations with clinical outcomes to demonstrate the value of innovative service delivery models. There's also a growing emphasis on Indigenous health research ethics and reconciliation in her more recent publications, reflecting a commitment to culturally safe research practices. Optimising digital solutions to improve access to comprehensive Primary Health Care services in remote Indigenous communities (2022) A systems-approach to enhancing community-based medication review (2021) Evaluation of the Virtual Rural Generalist Service VRGS as an effective, 'COVID-19 resilient' model of care (2021) Her teaching focuses on research and evaluation methods, qualitative evaluation methodologies, and research and evaluation ethics, contributing to research capacity building in rural health contexts.

Fatima PerkinsView profile

Lecturer

• Adult Services
• Community Outreach
• Funding
• +8 more

Fatima Perkins is a Lecturer at San Jose State University's School of Information, with over 20 years of experience in community outreach, strategic planning, and resource development for libraries and social services. Co-Chairperson for Library Services to an Aging Population (LSAP) Committee Director of Community Outreach & Advocacy at Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Developed 5,000+ library programs including health/wellness initiatives Education: MNO (Master of Nonprofit Organizations) - Case Western Reserve University MSLIS (Master of Science in Library & Information Science) - Syracuse University Her research interests span adult services, equity & diversity in library operations, health informatics, and strategic marketing for public institutions. She specializes in: Capacity-building for aging populations Community engagement frameworks Grant writing for library modernization 60+ audience programming best practices Nonprofit leadership strategies Digital inclusion initiatives Professional experience includes: 20+ years with Cuyahoga County Public Library Leadership roles at United Way of Greater Cleveland Alzheimer's Association collaboration Greater Cleveland Volunteers engagement WRAAA outreach connecting 300+ venues annually Major awards: Carnegie-Whitney Grant recipient (2015) ALA Spectrum Scholar distinction Ohio Library Council certification She created the influential resource Passport to Aging: Celebrating Global Perspectives and co-authored Keys to Engaging Older Adults @ your library guidelines.

Joanna Endter-WadaView profile

Professor

• Water Policy
• Natural Resource Management
• Human Dimensions of Environmental Change
• +3 more

Joanna Endter-Wada serves as Professor of Natural Resource Policy and Social Science in the Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University. She leads the WaterMAPS™ program and co-directs the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Graduate Certificate Program, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to natural resource governance and human-environment interactions in arid regions. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Social Ecology from University of California at Irvine MS in Planning from University of California at Irvine Dr. Endter-Wada's research examines water policy frameworks and human dimensions of natural resource use through multiple lenses: Great Salt Lake ecosystem management and policy development Urban landscape water conservation strategies and behavioral drivers Human adaptation to drought and climate change impacts Wetland protection mechanisms in water-scarce environments Social-ecological system interactions in arid landscapes Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2025) reveals intensifying focus on Great Salt Lake policy documentation for legislative action (2023-2025), integration of land-water planning for community health, and innovative water management strategies like banking systems. Her work consistently bridges social science methodologies with practical water conservation applications in western U.S. contexts. No specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Endter-Wada mentors students through the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program while directing interdisciplinary research initiatives. Her WaterMAPS™ program develops analytical tools for municipal water use assessment, and she co-directs federal policy training that prepares students for environmental regulatory careers. Current projects address water security challenges through stakeholder-engaged approaches across Utah's diverse landscapes. She directs the WaterMAPS™ program which creates software for urban water management analysis and co-directs the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program that trains future environmental policy professionals. These initiatives operate within Utah State University's broader ecosystem of water research centers focused on arid region sustainability.

• Water resource economics
• Climate change adaptation
• Collaborative modeling and stakeholder engagement
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Loretta Singletary, Ph.D. , is Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), jointly appointed with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and serving as UNR’s Interdisciplinary Outreach Liaison. She is adjunct faculty in the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences and a member of the UNR Graduate Faculty. Education: 1991 Ph.D. Applied Economics, Clemson University 1986 M.Ed. Education, University of South Carolina 1982 M.S. Geography, University of South Carolina 1980 B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina Research Interests: Dr. Singletary is nationally recognized for collaborative, transdisciplinary research on water resource economics and climate adaptation. Her work integrates environmental economics , collaborative modeling , stakeholder engagement , and community-based participatory research to address critical issues in snow-fed arid-land river systems and on tribal lands. Core themes include: Assessing and enhancing community climate resiliency Designing water markets and policy instruments for drought adaptation Evaluating reclaimed water use for food security and urban agriculture Supporting tribal water rights and sustainable agricultural practices Co-producing knowledge through collaborative learning and conflict resolution Research Projects & Funding (active): She currently leads or co-leads several multi-institutional, federally funded initiatives totaling more than US $25 million : NSF EPSCoR “MEWRS” – Mobile Energy-Water Reuse Systems (UNR share $1.7 M) NSF EPSCoR “Where We Live” – Local adaptation to climate change in underserved rural communities (UNR share $1.77 M) USDA-NIFA “Evaluating Alternative Water Institution Performance” – Food production under changing water availability ($4.9 M) USDA-NIFA “Enhancing Climate Resiliency of Native American Water & Land Resources” ($4.5 M) NSF-USDA “Water Sustainability in Snow-Fed Arid Land River Systems” ($3.8 M) USDA-NIFA “Emerging Contaminants in Reclaimed Water” ($0.499 M) Publications Snapshot: Dr. Singletary has authored or co-authored over 70 scholarly and outreach works . Recent peer-reviewed articles (2022–2024) cluster around public perceptions of wildlife management, water market design, collaborative climate adaptation, and stakeholder engagement evaluation. Books and book chapters address tribal climate change adaptation, water markets, and collaborative modeling. Collaborative & Advisory Roles: She routinely convenes interdisciplinary teams of economists, hydrologists, engineers, and social scientists together with tribal councils, local water managers, and federal agencies to co-design research agendas and translate findings into actionable policy and community practice.

Mariana BorukovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Science
• Physical Education
• Basketball Training
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Associate Professor Mariana Borukova, D.Sc. is affiliated with the National Sports Academy "Vassil Levski" in Bulgaria as a faculty member of the Faculty of Pedagogy , specifically the Department of Basketball, Volley-ball, Handball . Her work focuses on youth basketball training, physical development metrics, and inclusive sports programs. Research Interests Dr. Borukova's research spans: Physical development and motor skills in children through sports Inclusive basketball for athletes with intellectual disabilities Post-pandemic adaptations in sports education Youth basketball performance assessment using technologies like Chronojump Social capital building via team sports Educational strategies during emergencies Article Trends Her publications emphasize: Longitudinal studies of physical preparedness in 12-19-year-old athletes Comparative analyses of training efficacy across age groups Pandemic-era shifts in school sports and remote learning Anthropometric and performance benchmarking Unified sports programs for inclusivity

Silke LandgrebeView profile

Professor

• Business Administration
• Tourism

Prof. Dr. phil. Silke Landgrebe is an active Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen, Bocholt, Recklinghausen, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her primary academic focus centers on Business Administration with specialized expertise in Tourism economics and management. Her research encompasses: Tourism Economics : Regional development impacts, destination competitiveness, and market analysis Sustainable Tourism : Ecotourism, cultural preservation, and community-based models Service Management : Customer loyalty frameworks, service quality, and hospitality strategies Development Tourism : Poverty alleviation, post-conflict recovery, and emerging economies Publication analysis reveals evolving research trajectories: Early work (1986-1994) critically examined tourism's role in Third World development and post-communist transitions. Mid-career research (1996-2003) shifted toward regional tourism economics and service quality. Recent outputs (2006-2007) focus on destination management systems and customer loyalty frameworks. No information is available regarding scientific awards, student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.