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Lamercie M Saint HilaireView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Health Disparities
• Health Equity
• Unconscious Bias
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Lamercie M Saint Hilaire is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. She holds a medical degree from Meharry Medical College (2013) and is licensed in North Carolina. Her academic roles have included Medical Instructor (2018–2019), Assistant Professor (2019–2023), and Consulting Associate (2023–2024) before her current position since 2025. Expertise: Health disparities, unconscious bias, and allyship in healthcare education. Research Focus: Antioppression curricula, healthcare equity, and community-centered medicine. Education Meharry Medical College, M.D. (2013). Medical licensure in North Carolina (2018). Research Interests Dr. Saint-Hilaire’s work addresses systemic inequities in healthcare through curricula that combat unconscious bias and promote allyship. Key themes include: Intersectionality in healthcare training Structural racism’s impact on patient care Equitable medical education for marginalized groups Publications Her research emphasizes practical interventions to reduce healthcare disparities. Recent work includes a landmark study on antioppression curriculum efficacy (2019) and a resident-led initiative on law enforcement interactions in healthcare (2016). These publications highlight strategies to align provider behaviors with social justice values. Awards and Recognition No specific awards mentioned, but her work is highlighted in podcasts like Woman Centered Health (2017) and Duke’s Scholars@Duke platform. Labs and Teams Active in Duke’s Family Medicine and Community Health department, contributing to initiatives in cultural humility and community medicine.

Eveline ChangView profile

Lecturer

• Social Justice
• Community Organizing
• Multicultural Leadership Development
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Eveline Chang serves as a full-time Lecturer at UC Berkeley's School of Social Welfare, holding the distinction as the School's first dedicated full-time lecturer. She teaches core social welfare courses while leading an independent study program where students design and implement campus-wide social justice inclusion events throughout the academic year. Education Chang earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Michigan School of Social Work with specialized training in interpersonal practice and community organizing. Research & Practice Focus Her expertise spans: Social Justice Activism and Multicultural Leadership Development Popular Education and Self-Determination Frameworks Cultural Humility and Anti-Oppression Methodologies Restorative Practices Integration Mind-Body Medicine Applications Qigong for Community Wellness Professional Background With over 25 years of field experience: Manager of Program Development & Training at Oakland's Women’s Cancer Resource Center Director of Youth Programs for ACLU Northern California Collaborator with multicultural youth organizations in Chicago, Detroit, and Houston Current Consultant Facilitator for the Posse Foundation Student Mentorship Chang guides students through independent studies focused on creating tangible social justice initiatives, emphasizing practical application of community organizing principles to foster inclusive campus environments.

Eric VogelsteinView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Ethics
• Ethical Theory
• Nursing Ethics
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Eric Vogelstein serves as an Associate Professor with a joint appointment spanning Duquesne University's School of Nursing and Department of Philosophy within the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. His dual affiliation uniquely positions him at the intersection of clinical healthcare ethics and philosophical theory, where he has established significant contributions since joining Duquesne in 2013 after completing his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin. His educational trajectory includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin (2010), an MA in Philosophy from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2003), and a BA in Philosophy from Brandeis University (2000). This foundation supports his interdisciplinary approach to ethical inquiry. Vogelstein's research program centers on biomedical ethics and ethical theory, with distinctive emphasis on nursing ethics as an autonomous subfield. He critically examines moral expertise in clinical contexts, advance directive validity, surrogate decision-making frameworks, and abortion ethics through both practical case analysis and theoretical innovation. His defense of moral sentimentalism challenges rationalist dominance in metaethics while maintaining clinical relevance. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on bridging philosophical rigor with healthcare practice. Key trends include increasing attention to nursing-specific ethical dilemmas (2019-2020), refinement of moral expertise concepts (2015-2018), and sustained investigation of advance directives across end-of-life and reproductive contexts. His work spans bioethics, philosophy, and nursing journals, demonstrating cross-disciplinary impact. His scholarly recognition includes: Grefenstette Center Faculty Fellowship (2022-23) Presidential Scholarship Award (2021, 2015) School of Nursing Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018) While specific grant histories remain undocumented in available sources, his university-funded awards support ongoing research in moral expertise applications and nursing ethics frameworks. His teaching excellence award confirms significant educational contributions to nursing and philosophy students. As an Affiliated Faculty member of Duquesne's Center for Ethics and Policy, Vogelstein participates in institutional ethics initiatives though no dedicated laboratory or research team is specified in current materials.

• Organizational Behavior
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Psychology
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Michal Lehmann is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a PhD (2022) and an MBA (2013) from the Hebrew University Business School. Her research focuses on humility, dyadic workplace interactions, and communication strategies. Prior to academia, she spent a decade as a global training manager in Israel’s high-tech industry. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, Hebrew University Business School, 2022 MBA, Hebrew University Business School, 2013 Research Interests: Dr. Lehmann investigates how humility and listening behaviors influence team dynamics, psychological safety, and workplace outcomes. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications in organizational settings. Key themes include dyadic interactions, empathic accuracy, and meta-analytic reviews of listening’s impact on employee performance. Publications: Her recent work explores intellectual humility’s link to empathy, secure-base leadership, and meta-analytic frameworks for perceived listening effects. These studies highlight the importance of interpersonal communication in fostering collaborative environments. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her research often involves collaborative projects with industry partners. Funding details are not specified in the provided text.

• Social Psychology
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Social Interaction
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Edward Lemay is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland and directs the Interpersonal Relationships Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Yale University (2008). His research focuses on cognition, emotion, and motivation within social interactions, particularly in friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics. Key areas include loneliness, world beliefs, intellectual humility, perceived discrimination, self-esteem, and communal motivation toward marginalized groups. Research employs dyadic, longitudinal, and behavioral observation methods. He has published in top journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and serves on editorial boards, including as associate editor for Emotion . Notable awards include the 2023 Outstanding Research Faculty Mentor Award from UMD. His work addresses global challenges such as pandemic impacts on social behavior and cross-cultural variations in emotional responses to crises.

Rik PeelsView profile

Professor

• Ethics of Belief
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Religion
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Rik Peels is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Religion and Theology and Faculty of Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on the ethics of belief, epistemic responsibilities, and critiques of scientism. He leads major grants including an ERC Starting Grant (2020-2025) on fundamentalism and a Templeton World Charity Foundation project on university progress (2020-2023). Peels holds a Ph.D. from Utrecht University (2012) and has held visiting positions at Oxford and Notre Dame. He teaches epistemology, philosophy of science, and argumentation theory. His work addresses extremism, religious belief ethics, and university epistemic accountability. Awarded the KNAW Science Communication Prize (2021) and CLUE+ grant (2024), he actively engages in public lectures and media. His research spans over 211 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to belief systems and societal challenges.

• Religious Studies
• Interfaith Relations
• Gender Studies
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Pieternella van Doorn-Harder is an Endowed Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with a dual affiliation as Medewerker at Wake Forest University since 2009. Her research focuses on religious traditions, interfaith dialogue, gender studies, and ethics, particularly within Coptic Orthodox and Muslim contexts. She has authored/co-edited 36 research outputs including books on religious leadership and intercultural theology. Key Research Areas: Tradition preservation vs modernity Coptic Orthodox Church leadership Prophetic traditions in Christian contexts Indonesian Muslim feminist movements Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to gender equality and peaceful societies. She teaches 'Islam and Interfaith Relations' and has organized international conferences on Muslim-Christian dialogue. With 8 supervised PhD theses, her mentorship focuses on emerging scholars in religious studies. Active in editorial roles for journals and public lectures, she bridges academic research with media engagement through web publications and interviews.

Mia Smith-BynumView profile

Professor

• African American Mental Health
• Racial Socialization
• Parent-Adolescent Communication
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Mia Smith-Bynum is Professor and Chair of Family Science at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, where she directs the Black Families Research Group. A clinical psychologist with PhD from University of Virginia and postdoctoral training at University of Georgia, she leads research on African American mental health, racial socialization, and parent-adolescent communication. Her work investigates parenting practices, racial identity development, and mental health disparities impacting Black families. Recent studies focus on LGBTQ+ competency in mental healthcare, caregiver preparation of children for racial discrimination, and ethnic-racial socialization in educational settings. Analysis of her publications demonstrates consistent examination of racial trauma protective factors, clinical competency development, and culturally responsive assessment methods. Her research integrates community perspectives to address mental health disparities through evidence-based interventions. Smith-Bynum has received funding from NIMH and NICHD, and holds leadership roles including Past Chair of SRCD's Black Caucus. As APA's inaugural Senior Director for Science Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (2021-2023), she advanced initiatives like the Journal Article Reporting Standards on Race, Ethnicity & Culture.

Brett KuwadaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling
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Brett Kuwada, Psy.D., is a Senior Instructor in Western Washington University's (WWU) graduate program in Rehabilitation Counseling and a professor of psychology at Everett Community College. He holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, and a BA in East Asian Studies with a psychology focus from WWU. His career spans over a decade in counseling and education, including 9 years as a counselor at Everett Community College focusing on supporting vulnerable populations. He has also worked at the University of Washington, Washington State Correctional Facility for Women, and North Seattle Community College. His research and practice emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with presentations at national conferences such as NCORE, IARP, and HREI. Recent professional activities include delivering a pre-conference workshop on Cultural Humility, Empathy & Compassion at NCORE and keynote addresses for IARP and HREI. His work integrates clinical psychology with community-driven approaches to social justice in higher education.

• Substance Abuse
• Mental Health
• Criminal Justice
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Dr. De'An O Roper serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington since 2019, concurrently maintaining clinical practice at Realistic Expectations. With over 20 years of clinical experience in community mental health and substance use disorder treatment, they specialize in developing evidence-based programs for co-occurring disorders and criminal justice populations. Educational background includes: PhD in Health Studies from Texas Woman's University (2019) MSW in Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington (1994) BA in Social Work from Texas Woman's University (1992) Dr. Roper's research integrates substance abuse treatment, mental health, and criminal justice systems with strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ populations and cultural humility. They pioneered Texas' first Bachelor of Substance Use Treatment program and redesigned Dallas County's largest SUD residential program using evidence-based interventions. Their work focuses on dismantling one-size-fits-all treatment models through forensic social work applications and addressing systemic inequities in justice-involved care. As academic advisor, Dr. Roper has mentored ten master's students on theses covering LGBTQIA+ erasure, veteran reintegration, transgender healthcare bias, and resource barriers in immigrant communities. They actively contribute to professional discourse through Council on Social Work Education membership and presentations on opioid education, cultural competence, and MSW faculty equity during pandemic transitions.

• Epistemology
• Metaethics
• Ethics
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A.K. Flowerree is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Texas Tech University, effective September 1, 2024, following her role as Assistant Professor since 2018. She holds affiliations with the African Centre for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (University of Johannesburg, 2023–2026) and was a Visiting Assistant Research Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Philosophy of Religion (2023–2024), supported by a $75,000 grant on 'Intellectual Humility under Oppression.' Her research bridges epistemology, ethics, and metaethics, with a focus on epistemic constructivism, the ethics of interpretation, and the social dimensions of epistemic norms. Flowerree’s education includes a PhD in Philosophy from Northwestern University (2017), an MA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2011), and a BA from Erskine College (2007, Summa cum Laude). Her work has been published in journals like Synthese , Philosophical Studies , and Australasian Journal of Philosophy , with edited volumes on the epistemology of fake news and expansive epistemology. Her recent articles address topics such as the ethics of interpretation, epistemic rehabilitation, and the social account of sexist and racist reasoning. She has received teaching awards, including the Texas Tech Department Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020–2021) and the McCarthy Award for Teaching Excellence at Northwestern (2014–2015). Her service roles include Director of Graduate Studies at Texas Tech (2021–2023), organizing conferences like 'New Ethics of Belief,' and serving on the APA’s Central Conference committee. Flowerree’s research also engages with practical ethics, including the ethics of moral grandstanding and the moral stakes of attention in epistemic interactions. She co-leads workshops on topics like 'Interpretive Charity under Oppression' and has presented globally, from Santiago, Chile, to Zanzibar. Her teaching emphasizes critical engagement with pressing social and philosophical issues, fostering inclusive classroom environments where students explore topics like fake news, free speech, and moral reasoning through historical and contemporary lenses.

• Community Health and Development
• Social Determinants of Health
• Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
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Arelis Moore, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., M.Ed., is an Associate Professor of Spanish and International Health at Clemson University’s Department of Languages, with an interdisciplinary appointment in Community Health. She holds affiliations with the College of Arts and Humanities and previously served in the School of Medicine at the Ibero-American University (UNIBE). Her work bridges medical epidemiology, social sciences, and global health equity. Education: Ph.D. International Family & Community Studies (Clemson University, 2011) M.Ed. Higher Education (UNIBE, 2006) M.P.H. Public Health (Santo Domingo Autonomous University, 1996) M.D. Medicine (Santiago Technological University, 1990) Research Focus: Dr. Moore specializes in health disparities research, focusing on social determinants of health in underrepresented populations in the U.S. and Latin America. Her work emphasizes community-based participatory research (CBPR), culturally adapted health interventions, and policy advocacy to address systemic inequities. Key areas include: Latinx health equity in the U.S. and Caribbean Global health systems strengthening in low-resource communities Health technology innovation for diabetes management Childhood obesity prevention through community partnerships Notable Achievements: Recipient of Clemson’s 2025 Outstanding Service Award and 2023 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award Inducted into Dominican Republic’s National Scientific Career (2019) Lead over 20 international research projects with PAHO, CDC, and WHO Developed a culturally adapted diabetes management app for Dominican adolescents Grants & Collaborations: NSF-funded Tigers Advance gender equity initiative (2016–2019) CDC-partnered Building Healthier Communities program Collaborations with UNICEF, USAID, and Pan-American Health Organization Labs/Teams: Leads the Clemson Global Health Research Group, focusing on cross-cultural partnerships to address health inequities in Latin America and the U.S. South. Active in the Building Healthier Communities initiative targeting low-resource communities.

Paul L BuyerView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Percussion Performance
• Marching Percussion
• +3 more

Dr. Paul L Buyer is a Professor of Music and Director of Percussion at Clemson University, where he also serves as Acting Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a DMA and MM in Percussion Performance from the University of Arizona and a BS in Music Education from Ball State University. His research focuses on percussion pedagogy, ensemble excellence, and interdisciplinary approaches to music education. Key contributions include books like World Music and Drumline Gold , which explore cultural diversity in music and precision ensemble techniques. Dr. Buyer is a PAS Co-Editorial Director and former PAS Second Vice President. He has received the 2019 PAS Outstanding Service Award and is endorsed by Yamaha, Vic-Firth, Remo, Sabian, Grover Pro, and Balter Mallets. His articles address topics like stress management in ensembles, rehearsal systems, and cross-disciplinary leadership insights from sports and business. As a performer, he competed in Drum and Bugle Corps, placing 2nd in DCI Keyboard Individuals. His speaking engagements and workshops emphasize excellence through values like consistency, leadership, and quality. He actively contributes to professional journals such as Percussive Notes and maintains an active blog with resources for percussionists and educators.

Santiago MejiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Business Ethics
• Ethical Development in Organizations
• +2 more

Santiago Mejia is an Assistant Professor at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business in the Department of Law and Ethics, where he has been teaching since 2017. Holding the William J. Loschert Endowed Chair in Social Entrepreneurship, Mejia specializes in corporate governance, ethical development in organizations, and Socratic approaches to business ethics. His research examines the philosophical foundations of business practices, focusing on how organizational structures impact moral development and decision-making. Key areas include shareholder theory, ethical leadership, technology's impact on work meaning, and virtue ethics in professional environments. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on ethical frameworks in business, with recent works exploring AI ethics, humanistic management, and corporate governance reforms. Research consistently bridges classical philosophy with contemporary business challenges. Honors include the 2022 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, 2021 Distinguished Research Award, and 2019 Outstanding Article Award from Business Ethics Quarterly. Mejia actively engages in graduate education through thesis supervision.

Stephanie BoddieView profile

Associate Professor

• Faith-based social services and policies
• Social innovation and entrepreneurship
• Asset-based development
• +4 more

Dr. Stephanie Boddie is an Associate Professor in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University, with affiliations in the George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the School of Education. She holds a PhD and MSW from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on faith-based social services, racial health disparities, and community-based solutions to poverty and inequality. Education: PhD, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania MSW, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania BA, Natural Science, Johns Hopkins University Her work explores congregation-based social services, faith-based initiatives, and social entrepreneurship to address wealth, health, and food insecurity. She co-directs the The Ward: Race and Class in Du Bois’ Seventh Ward project and has produced films like Unfinished Business . Her edited volumes include Racialized Health, COVID-19, and Religious Responses and Urban Ministry Reconsidered . Dr. Boddie’s research highlights systemic racism’s impact on health and community resilience. She has been a Villanova Church Management Fellow and holds affiliations with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania’s PRRUCS and Washington University’s Center for Social Development. Awards: 2021-2022 Villanova Church Management Fellow 2022-2023 Villanova Church Management Fellow Grants & Advising: Co-led photovoice projects on teen food insecurity Collaborated on asthma advocacy in underserved communities Labs/Teams: Co-director of The Ward project Affiliated with Baylor’s Digital Humanities program