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• Health Disparities
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Health Administration
• +6 more

Juanyce D. Taylor, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center with dual appointments in the School of Population Health and School of Health Related Professions. She serves in the Office of the Dean of SPH and directs the Interdisciplinary Learning Lab for the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute (MEWI) for Elimination of Health Disparities, leveraging over 15 years of experience in federally funded health equity initiatives. Her educational background includes: PhD in International Development, University of Southern Mississippi (2012) MSEd in Counseling and Human Resources Education, Jackson State University (1998) BS in Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi (1995) Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, AAMC (2015) Dr. Taylor's research centers on dismantling systemic barriers in healthcare through rigorous analysis of health disparities, implicit bias, and social determinants of health. Her work pioneers cultural competence frameworks and workforce development strategies, directly informing institutional policies on inclusive excellence. She integrates community-engaged methodologies with quantitative assessments to create actionable interventions for marginalized populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on equity-driven educational transformation. Her scholarship bridges STEM pedagogy with medical training during crises (e.g., COVID-19), develops competency models for inclusive teaching, and documents systemic interventions for diversifying healthcare pipelines. Recurring themes include dismantling the 'hidden curriculum' in medical education and creating structural accountability for diversity initiatives. Her scientific recognition includes: Fannie Lou Hamer Servant Leadership Award (2019) Helen B. Barnes, M.D. Diversity and Inclusion Award (2018) Diversity Leadership Award from NAMME (2017) Nelson Order Honoree at UMMC (2016) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Taylor has chaired or served on 12 doctoral committees across health administration and population science. Her $10M+ grant portfolio features sustained funding from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, NIH, and HRSA for projects including STEMI (science education during pandemics), EMPOWERU (diversity initiatives), and HEALING Fellows (community relations). Current: COVID-19 Relief Funding (W.K. Kellogg, 2020-present) Current: Women's Foundation Rapid Response Grants (2020-present) Past: HRSA Preventive Medicine Residency Program (2018-2019) She leads MEWI's Interdisciplinary Learning Lab and chairs UMMC's Diversity Action and Accountability Review Team (D.A.A.R.T.), driving campus-wide initiatives through the Vice Chancellor’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion. Her work integrates historical context via the Medical Center Historic Site Workgroup to address systemic inequities in academic medicine.

Julia AllanView profile

Professor

• Health Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Public Health
• +3 more

Professor Julia Allan is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stirling, specializing in Health Psychology and Behavioral Science. She previously served as Deputy Lead of the Health Psychology Group and Programme Director of the MSc Health Psychology at the University of Aberdeen (2012-2023). Her research focuses on behavioral adherence in health contexts, environmental cue-based interventions, and healthcare professional well-being. Key professional roles include past Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology Scotland (2018-2020) and Executive Committee member of the European Health Psychology Society (2020-2024). Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Aberdeen, 2004), Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Aberdeen (2004-2006), and a Chief Scientist's Office Research Training Fellowship (2006-2011). Research Interests: Effortful health behavior maintenance (e.g., diet adherence, chronic disease self-management) Environmental cue design for health behavior change Health professional stress, fatigue, and decision-making processes Telehealth interventions for cancer survivorship Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Recipient of prestigious research fellowship funding Advising & Grants: Developed the MSc Health Psychology program at Aberdeen. Current work focuses on digital health interventions (e.g., ASICA app for melanoma survivors) and workplace health programs for nurses. Active in translational research bridging psychological theory and public health practice. Labs/Teams: Leading the Health Psychology research group at Stirling, collaborating with the Health & Behaviour research programme. Involved in multidisciplinary initiatives combining clinical, behavioral, and technological approaches to health challenges.

Chris TorresView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Policy
• Teacher Retention
• Workforce Shortages
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Chris Torres is an Associate Professor of Educational Policy and Leadership at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. His research focuses on the impacts of educational policy on educator workforces, district capacity, and student outcomes. Torres employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to study teacher recruitment/retention, workforce shortages, and the consequences of accountability policies. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Yale University) Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Mercy College) Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning (New York University) Torres’s research highlights systemic inequities in education, such as the effects of 'no-excuses' charter school policies on teacher turnover and disciplinary practices. His recent work examines Michigan’s educator workforce challenges, including substitute teacher labor markets and team-based teacher staffing models to improve retention. He has also studied portfolio management models and school turnaround policies, emphasizing the need for district capacity-building to ensure productive policy implementation. His articles collectively explore themes of policy coherence, leadership decision-making, and the intersection of autonomy and equity in charter schools. Recent studies underscore the structural factors driving teacher absenteeism and the role of substitute teachers in mitigating staffing gaps. Awards: Outstanding Reviewer Award (2019, 2020) from EEPA AERA Division L’s Outstanding Policy Report (2021) Torres advises on grants like the Beyond the Test project (2024–2026) and the Educator Workforce Project (2022–2025). He has held leadership roles in organizations such as the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) and served as editorial board member for journals like Education Administration Quarterly . His future work focuses on scalable solutions to educator shortages, particularly in marginalized communities. Torres previously taught K-2 in New York City and worked in central office roles designing teacher hiring systems. His current lab collaborates on initiatives to diversify and strengthen Michigan’s educator pipeline through team-based staffing and policy advocacy.

• Sexual Health
• Psychosexual Therapy
• LGBTIQ Issues
• +5 more

Dr. Christopher Fox is a Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health (Sexology) at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, affiliated with Sydney Medical School and Westmead Clinical School. He serves as Co-Director of the Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Pathway Coordinator for the Psychosexual Therapy Pathway. His academic roles also include coordinating units like SEXH5403 and SEXH5415. Dr. Fox holds advanced degrees including a PhD and certifications from the Royal Society of Public Health and European bodies. Education: Dip. P.C., B.Psych., B.A. (Hons), PhD. Research focuses on sexual health, masculinity, psychosexual therapy, and LGBTQ+ issues. Key areas include men’s mental health, aging sexuality, and health policy gaps for midlife/older adults. Methodologies combine quantitative and qualitative approaches. His articles explore topics like childhood trauma impacts, heterosexist violence, and workplace health. Awards include Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (2008) and European Certified Psycho-Sexologist (2017). He advises students like Dr. Watcharaphol Alexandre Kamnerdsiri and collaborates internationally with institutions in the Czech Republic, Japan, and the UK on projects like cross-cultural attitudes toward online explicit material and HIV psychosocial needs. Labs/teams: Director of Sex Life Therapy, a specialist psychosexual practice. Active in organizations like the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology (President-Elect and Treasurer) and World Association for Sexual Health.

Audrey CameronView profile

Research Fellow

• Science Education
• British Sign Language (BSL) Development
• Deaf Education
• +3 more

Audrey Cameron is a Chancellor's Fellow in Science Education and British Sign Language (BSL) at the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport, within the Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership (IETL). She holds a PhD in polymer chemistry and has transitioned into education, completing a PGCE in Chemistry with Science. Her roles include teaching on PGDE and MSc Inclusive Education programs and managing the Scottish Sensory Centre's BSL Glossary project, which has developed over 3,000 STEM signs in BSL. She chairs the University's BSL Plan working group and advocates for deaf inclusion in education and employment. Her research focuses on BSL in STEM education, accessibility for deaf learners, child protection for deaf and disabled children, and polymer chemistry. Notable projects include the DESIGNS initiative promoting deaf employment in Europe and the JUSTISIGNS project addressing gender-based violence among deaf women. She has secured grants like the RSE Chemistry Inclusion Fund and Royal Academy of Engineering awards. Audrey has presented globally, including at the World Federation of the Deaf and European conferences, emphasizing BSL's role in scientific communication. Awards include an OBE for services to deaf education and the P D Ritchie Prize for her PhD thesis. She is a Chartered Chemist and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Her teaching spans secondary and higher education, with a focus on inclusive practices. Supervision interests include science education for deaf learners and BSL terminology development. Current projects include 'Accessible Zebra Crossings' and 'Signing to Know,' enhancing STEM accessibility through sign language.

Niamh ImbuschView profile

Lecturer

• Workplace Wellbeing
• Leadership
• Mindfulness in the Workplace
• +3 more

Dr. Niamh Imbusch serves as a Lecturer at Technological University Dublin's School of Management, People and Organisations within the Faculty of Business, leveraging 25+ years of international industry experience in human resource management across pharmaceutical, financial, and technology sectors to bridge academic theory with practical workplace applications. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in workplace wellbeing, leadership, and human resource management, emphasizing work-ready graduate development through transversal skills integration. Her educational credentials include an MA (Hons), Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, and PhD in Organisational Health and Well-being from Lancaster University, complemented by Chartered Fellow status with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD). Imbusch's research centers on workplace wellbeing, mindfulness, and resilience during organizational uncertainty, with pandemic-era publications examining pharmacists' mental health, resilience pedagogy, and mindfulness in corporate settings. Her methodological approach frequently employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and systematic reviews to explore lived experiences and organizational interventions. Recent publications (2021-2022) demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence across occupational health psychology, educational innovation, and HR analytics, particularly addressing pandemic-induced workplace challenges and resilience-building frameworks in educational contexts. Key recognitions include: TU Dublin Fiosraigh first time PhD supervisor award (2020) GROWTHhub Bursary for resilience research (2021) GROWTHhub Bursary for entrepreneurial resilience pedagogy (2022) She has supervised 36+ MSc dissertations and currently mentors two PhD candidates researching organizational mindfulness and sustainability-driven change. Her grant funding primarily stems from GROWTHhub bursaries supporting resilience studies. Active in university initiatives including the Healthy Campus Working Group and Holistic Education Working Group, she also contributes to professional networks such as the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology and International Society for Contemplative Research.

Victoria LambropoulosView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Employment and Workplace Law
• Mental Health
• Digitisation of Legal Information
• +3 more

Dr Victoria Lambropoulos is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Monash University, with expertise in employment and workplace law. She holds a PhD from Deakin University and prestigious LLM from the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on mental health, digitisation of legal information, access to justice, and culturally diverse communities. She has secured over $180,000 in grants for projects addressing mental health and digitisation in CALD communities, particularly Vietnamese, Indian, Afghani, and Sudanese groups in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Research & Awards: Co-author of the annual Fair Work Legislation (Thomson Reuters) Recipient of the 2022 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (UK) 2021 WLAQ Inspo List honoree for influential women in law Teaching & Collaboration: Teaches courses including Advanced Property Law and Lawyers’ Ethics Visiting scholar at King’s College London, Bristol University, and the University of Cagliari Editor of the Australian Business Law Review and National Workplace Relations Service Grants & Projects: Lead project manager for Victoria Law Foundation-funded research on equality law legal capability in CALD communities Co-developed online guided pathways to empower Vietnamese Victorians in legal matters

• Identity Construction
• Proactivity in Workplace
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• +3 more

Neveen Saied is an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at Vlerick Business School, jointly affiliated with Ghent University. Her research focuses on identity construction, proactivity in workplaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and alternative work arrangements such as gig economy dynamics. She holds a Doctorate in Business Economics from Vlerick and Ghent University, and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. Neveen teaches DEI modules in Vlerick’s Full-Time MBA and Masters programs, and co-leads the Centre for Excellence in Leading Adaptive Organisations. Her professional experience spans 14 years across governments, NGOs, and private enterprises on four continents, including roles as a master trainer and coach. Her research emphasizes how workers proactively navigate identity challenges in turbulent environments, manage client relationships in non-traditional work settings, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. Her recent work explores identity resilience in adversarial contexts, gig workers’ thriving strategies, and ambivalent identification dynamics between independent workers and client organizations. She also investigates youth-led participatory action research methodologies for community engagement and hope-building initiatives. Neveen’s academic contributions span organizational behavior, management strategies, and workforce flexibility frameworks. She actively bridges theoretical research with practical applications through executive education and organizational consulting.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Rural Development
• Agricultural Extension
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Professor James Kinsella is a faculty member at the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin (UCD), holding the academic rank of Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. He joined UCD in 1995 after completing his PhD there on farm household decision-making. His roles include Subject Head and Head of Section for Agribusiness and Rural Development, with a sabbatical at Irish Aid in Zambia (2001-2003). His research focuses on rural livelihoods, agricultural extension effectiveness, climate change adaptation, and social farming. He supervises PhD/MSc students in knowledge transfer and on-farm innovation. Education: PhD (UCD), MAgrSc (UCD), BAgrSc (UCD). Research interests span sustainable agriculture, rural poverty reduction, and institutional roles in rural development. His work emphasizes policy impact analysis and social capital measurement. Recent grants include a 2023 Australian Research Council project on next-generation farming careers. Teaching: Coordinates modules like Sustainable Agriculture, Food Poverty and Policy, and Rural Development Strategies. Over 25 courses taught since 2015. Professional activities include board memberships (e.g., Misean Cara, Kimmage Development Studies Centre) and consulting for Irish Aid, OECD, and EU initiatives. He is actively involved in policy evaluations and international development projects. Lives on a drystock farm in south Kilkenny, contributing to local community through sports coaching and NGOs.

Tahira M. ProbstView profile

Professor

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Workplace Safety
• +5 more

Tahira M. Probst is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University . She serves as Associate Director of the NSF NRT-LEAD program focusing on robotics and autonomous systems training. Her research spans 25 years in industrial/organizational psychology with emphasis on economic precarity, job insecurity, and workplace safety. Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998) Co-investigator in international collaborations with University of Rome and University of Santiago, Chile Her research interests include: Technology-induced job insecurity and automation anxiety Cross-cultural responses to economic stressors Safety climate and accident underreporting Stereotype threat in pregnancy and marginalized professions Psychosocial risks in precarious employment Recent publications highlight multilevel analysis of job insecurity across: National corruption indices Organizational learning climates Industry-specific safety cultures Algorithmic management systems She founded the Coalition for Healthy and Equitable Workplaces (CHEW) Lab , where undergraduate and graduate students contribute to all stages of research from design to co-authorship. Lab alumni hold positions at University of Illinois , CUNY Baruch , and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology . Scientific recognition includes: 2015 Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence Her work has been featured in 17+ international media outlets including Reuters , Science Daily , and Fortune magazine. Current research explores NSF-funded intersections between AI adoption and worker well-being.

• Proactive behavior and job crafting
• Work design
• Work-related interventions
• +2 more

Dr. Elisa Lopper is a Researcher in the Department of Occupational Health Psychology at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin. She completed her PhD in Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.) at Humboldt University from 2018-2023, following a Master of Science in Psychology (2014-2016) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2011-2014), all from Humboldt University. Her academic journey includes: PhD in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2018-2023) Master of Science in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2014-2016) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2011-2014) Dr. Lopper's research focuses on: Proactive behavior and job crafting Work design Work-related interventions Stressors-resources-well-being relationships at work Human resource development Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on how employees can proactively shape their work environments to enhance both well-being and performance. She has developed measurement tools like the Approach-Avoidance Job Crafting Scale and the MotOr scale for teacher motivational orientations. Her methodological approach often employs longitudinal and within-person designs to capture dynamic workplace processes, with a particular interest in reciprocal relationships between job crafting, work engagement, and performance. Dr. Lopper has received research funding from notable sources including the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Berlin University Alliance. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer for prestigious journals such as Applied Psychology: An International Review, Journal of Personnel Psychology, and European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. She is an active member of professional organizations including: European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) German Society of Psychology (DGPs) Center for Empirical Evaluation Research Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions, with significant contributions to projects examining teachers' resources, work engagement, and instructional quality, as well as interventions targeting employee well-being through physical activity and job crafting.

Emily McCaveView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• LGBTQ Populations
• Interprofessional Healthcare Education
• +4 more

Emily McCave, PhD, MSW, LCSW is a Professor of Social Work and Associate Chair at Quinnipiac University , where she has been employed since 2013. Her academic work focuses on trauma-informed mental health practice, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, interprofessional healthcare education, and suicide prevention strategies. BSW from Juniata College MSW from Washington University PhD from University of Kansas Her research emphasizes prevention and public health approaches to social work, with a particular interest in game-based learning and cultural humility . She has developed innovative interprofessional simulations involving standardized patients and escape room scenarios to enhance clinical training. Recent publications examine telehealth adaptation post-pandemic (2024), standardized client integration (2024), and DEI implementation in healthcare (2023). Her work also addresses suicide prevention training and gender-affirming care education. McCave actively supervises medical students in capstone research projects and has served as a Certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainer since 2015. She previously led the Southern CT Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and organized the Hamden Out of the Darkness Walk, raising over $100,000 in 2016.

George ZangaroView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Education
• Meta-Analysis
• +5 more

George Zangaro is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing , serving as the Associate Director for the DNP Executive Track . With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, workforce analysis, and academic nursing education, he bridges clinical expertise with quantitative research methodologies. Former Dean at Walden University’s College of Nursing Past Chief Policy and Scientific Officer at AACN Former Director of the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (HRSA) His research focuses on nursing workforce dynamics , particularly burnout and wellness among faculty, and strategic educational program development. He specializes in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and psychometric evaluation. Recent publications examine burnout trends , nursing faculty wellness , and DNP program outcomes . His work informs health policy and workforce planning. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Dr. Zangaro has contributed to funded research studies as principal investigator, associate investigator, and consultant. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 25 years of active service in 2007, integrating military healthcare insights into his academic work.

Deborah DavisView profile

Professor

• Maternal Health
• Midwifery
• Physiological Birth
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Deborah Davis is a Professor and Clinical Chair in Midwifery at the University of Canberra, holding a joint appointment with the ACT Government Health Directorate since 2011. She has extensive experience as a midwife and midwifery educator in Australia and New Zealand, and serves as co-chair of the Research Standing Committee of the International Confederation of Midwives while maintaining active roles in the Australian College of Midwives. Her research centers on wellness, physiological birth, and midwifery-led care through salutogenic theory frameworks. She designs and evaluates interventions to enhance childbearing women's experiences, including healthy pregnancy weight management and culturally responsive care for linguistically diverse communities. Current projects address gestational diabetes, maternal mental health, and workplace culture in midwifery services. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on Australian maternal health contexts using mixed methodologies including randomized trials, systematic reviews, and cohort studies. Key themes include gestational diabetes management, mental health support for vulnerable women, and healthcare system optimization through digital records and staff development initiatives. Professor Davis supervises Bachelor of Midwifery Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students while leading significant research projects: SugarMumma smartphone application for gestational diabetes management Physical activity interventions for culturally diverse childbearing women Person-centered care integration in digital health records Whooping cough vaccination programs for First Nations communities She collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams across Australian healthcare services, research institutions, and community organizations to advance evidence-based midwifery practice and improve maternal-infant outcomes through translational research.

Imke KnaflaView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Resilience Research
• Psychotherapy Evaluation
• +5 more

Imke Knafla is a Professor at the ZHAW School of Applied Psychology , Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW). Her work focuses on clinical psychology, resilience, and mental health in organizational and educational contexts. Current research areas: Workplace mental health, self-regulation, youth resilience, behavioral medicine, and counseling frameworks. Project leadership in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and healthcare psychotherapy initiatives. Collaborations with experts like Marcel Schär Gmelch and Carmen Keller on digital workplace challenges and psychotherapeutic interventions. Email: imke.knafla@zhaw.ch Recent publications examine resilience-building strategies, workplace psychological safety, and self-leadership frameworks, with key contributions to digital work environments and organizational mental health policies. Her work spans peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference presentations across Europe.