Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Economics and Econometrics

Dr. Gina C. Pieters has over 10 years of experience in economics. Dr. Pieters has a strong background in theoretical, computational, and applied economics, with a focus on international macroeconomics. She has published numerous articles in academic journals and has presented her research at conferences, central banks, and universities around the world. In addition to her academic career, Dr. Pieters has also worked as a consultant providing economic analysis and policy recommendations. She has been interviewed by numerous news and media organizations, including BBC and NPR, in a variety of formats including live television, radio, and print. She has taught undergraduate and MA courses on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, monetary systems, and crypto assets. She received her PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota, after earning her BA in Economics and B.S. in Physics from the University of California Santa Cruz.

I am a distinguished professional in the Oil & Gas industry with over 20 years of experience in geology, technical sales, and international marketing. Specializing in geological, fracture, and petrophysical imaging analysis & modelling. Holding a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and a Master's in Paleontology and Stratigraphy, my career has spanned pivotal roles at major organizations including NIOC, Schlumberger, Teleperformance, UTM, PUT, Payam Noor university, Antaeus, and Karun Energy, among others. I have significantly contributed as an editor, educator, and consultant, demonstrating expertise in reservoir characterization and geological imaging. My work has been recognized through numerous awards, underlining my dedication to advancing petroleum engineering and geoscience.

Tyler Ransom is an associate professor of economics at the University of Oklahoma. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Duke University in 2015. His research interests include labor economics, economics of education, urban economics, and machine learning applications. He has published papers in leading journals such as the Journal of Labor Economics, the Journal of Human Resources, and the Journal of Econometrics. He is also an associate editor of the Annals of Economics and Statistics and a research affiliate of IZA and GLO. He has taught courses on econometrics, data science, and economics of education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has received several awards and fellowships for his research and teaching, such as the OU Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Irene Rothbaum Outstanding Assistant Professor Award in 2022. He is proficient in various coding languages such as Matlab, Stata, R, Julia, Bash, Git, and LaTeX. He also has advanced language skills in Japanese.

Karina van de Voorde's research is focused on aligning the Organizational Behavior/Occupational Health Psychology orientation towards the topic of organizational performance. Karina was the lead author of the publication "Employee Well-Being and the HRM - Organizational Performance Relationship: A Review of Quantitative Studies"

Greetings! I'm Michelle Murphy Niedziela (PhD), a dedicated professional with a background in behavioral neuroscience, neuropsychology, and consumer science. With a strong foothold in both academia and industry, I've cultivated a unique blend of expertise that merges the realms of science and market insights. <br> 📚 My academic journey started with a BS in psychology and neuroscience from Florida State University, then led me to Purdue University's IBRC (Ingestive Behavior Research Institute) program, where I earned a PhD and Masters in behavioral neuroscience and behavioral neurogenetics. 🔬 I embarked on my professional journey as a post-doctoral fellow at Monell Chemical Senses Center, contributing to industry-sponsored research on functional ingredients. This ignited my passion for bridging the gap between scientific innovation and practical application. And subsequently taking on the role of technical lead for flavor and fragrance innovation programs at Johnson & Johnson (now Kenvue), followed by impactful Global Sensory work at Mars Chocolate, where I spearheaded global sensory projects and optimized ingredient sourcing. 🚀 Presently, I proudly serve as the VP of Research & Innovation at HCD Research. In this dynamic role, I concentrate on fusing cutting-edge consumer neuroscience tools and emerging technologies with traditional market research methodologies, yielding comprehensive insights into consumer behavior. 🌐 Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm an ardent science advocate and active participant in the scientific community. My contributions extend to organizations such as SSP and ASTM (E18 and D37), where I've engaged for numerous years. I'm also a published author, with articles in peer-reviewed journals, enlightening book chapters, and a regular presence in trade journals and magazines. Furthermore, I co-host the illuminating podcast/vidcast series 'MindSet,' a platform where we delve into intriguing topics at the intersection of behavioral consumer science. 🔍 Let's connect and explore the infinite possibilities at the nexus of neuroscience, psychology, and consumer insights with a behavioral sciences framework.

My skills are wide-ranging. This may be partly out of necessity as a former social worker and many years of work in the non-profit field. I have a great deal of emotional intelligence and strive to bring meaning and balance to my work and life pursuits. Below is a snapshot of my specific expertise: 1. Expertise areas:  Well-being (holistic person/family approaches, education, substance abuse, MH), Global Health, Emergency/COVID/Pandemic Management, Cultural Diversity, migration, food systems/food chains, agriculture-society, labor and human rights, social movements, teaching/training, “Studying Up”, Innovation, Dreamers/ally movements, evidence-based prevention programming (EBIs, HIV/AIDS/STIs), socio-ecological models, critical medical anthropology (CMA), gender, LGBTQ, globalization, Life Course Theory (LCT), adolescents/youth, youth culture, violence, structural violence/inequalities, reproductive health, and holocaust/genocide studies. 2. Geographic: Southern US, Appalachia, Latin America, Nicaragua, Mexico, Caribbean, Spain These are my skills: **Professional skills:**  ***Marketing and Social Marketing***: crafting campaigns in English and Spanish across many different topics.  ***Teaching*** undergraduate and graduate students, including medical students; creating, designing and development of materials in English-Spanish.  ***Research design and measurement***: well-being and quality of life, community based participatory research, social epidemiology, logic model creation, occupational/environmental health, program evaluation, social determinants of health/disparities, assessments (PLS5, Beck Depression, etc.), oral history, ethnography, quantitative, SPSS, NVIVO and Spanish, translation (English-Spanish), curriculum design and development (English-Spanish). ***Administration and Management,*** Emergency/crisis  Management, demonstrated Return on Investment ROI $1: $34 savings at FICS, HR/DEI, serving as Principal Investigator, project management, convening stakeholder and community workgroups, conference planning and execution, fundraising). ***Consulting,*** research partner, cultural brokerage, expert witness testimony for asylum and immigration cases.

Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

Dr. Sanjay Rout is an experienced professor and business professional with a diverse educational background. He holds a Ph.D in Management from Magadh University, as well as a PGDSCM in Management from the Institute of management technology. In addition, he has also completed a LLB in Law and an MBA in Management. Dr. Rout's expertise lies in the field of Business Analytics, which he studied at The Wharton Business School. He has also gained valuable experience through his various roles in the business world, including serving as the Chancellor at Mahavideha University, CEO at Innovation Solution Lab, and COO at ISL PUBLICATIONS. Dr. Rout is also involved in various organizations and serves on the Board of Directors at Spiritual Data. He has also worked as a consultant for companies such as NISG, Ernst and Young LLP, Pwc and Sutra PMU, and CAEMAS. With his extensive education and experience, Dr. Sanjay Rout is a highly knowledgeable and respected professor in the field of Business Analytics.

I am Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at University of Surrey in the UK. My research is focused on identity and its impact on wellbeing in people’s working lives; impact of multiple social identities on well-being and performance; social identity dynamics in leadership; role of identity in knowledge sharing behaviour; and evidence-based management. My wide variety of experience derived not only from academia but also from industry: voluntary work with non-governmental organisations in Africa and Europe, head of sales and marketing in Asia, business consultant in the UK and project lead in establishing University partnership between University of Surrey and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China. I am currently leading and researching a number of impactful and exciting projects, such as religious identity and working for the NHS, identity conflict and complementarity in a wide range of organisations (banking, law, education, business, and healthcare) and leadership in church organisations in the UK and the USA.

Dr Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the co-founder of youcubed. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK and her book: Experiencing School Mathematics won the ‘Outstanding Book of the Year’ award for education in Britain. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ‘Early Career Award’ and the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014). She is the author of nine books and numerous research articles. Her latest book is Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (2016), and is published by Wiley. She serves as an advisor to several Silicon Valley companies.