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I am the inaugural Chair and Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at Gonzaga University and Editor of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. I was Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver from 2006-2019. I served as department chair, associate chair, and director of graduate studies at the University of Denver.  <br> In 2003 I graduated from the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an emphasis in Performance Studies, and a secondary concentration in queer Latina/o literature and performance.  Prior to earning my doctorate at UNC-CH, I finished undergraduate and master's degrees in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. I have published articles in several journal including Text and Performance Quarterly, Critical Studies in Media Communication, Cultural Studies <=> Critical Methodologies, The Communication Review, Communication, Culture, and Critique, Journal of Communication Inquiry, Voces: A Journal of Chicana and Latina Studies (Now Chicana/Latina Studies), Latino Studies, Review of Communication, and the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. My book Latina/o Communication Studies: Theorizing Performance was published by Peter Lang in 2007 as part of the series on Critical Intercultural Communication edited by Dr. Thomas Nakayama. In 2015 I published Monstrosity, Performance, and Race in Contemporary Culture. I have also co-edited several books. I was awarded the 2009 Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Research in Oral Interpretation and Performance by the National Communication Association. In 2009 I was presented with the Out Through the Mind Award for tenure track faculty at the 4th Annual LGBTQIA Gala at the University of Denver.  In 2010, I was selected by the Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus of NCA as the Latina/o Communication Studies Scholar of the Year. The same year I was also given the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Center for Multicultural Excellence at the University of Denver. In 2014 I was awarded the Provost's Champion of Change Award for my Social Activism and Advocacy for Inclusive Excellence at the University of Denver. I received the Lambda Award for outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ community from the Caucus on Gay and Lesbian Concerns of the National Communication Association in November 2017. I received the Francine Merritt Award from the Women's Caucus on NCA in November 2018. I received the 2018 Outstanding Article Award, Feminist and Women’s Studies Division of the National Communication Association for “From Failure to Allyship to Feminist Solidarities: Negotiating Our Privileges and Oppressions Across Borders,” a Presidential Citation for Exceptional Commitment to Social Justice and Activism within the National Communication Association, and the 2018 Monograph of the Year Award, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communication Studies Division of National Communication Association for “Queer Utopias and a (Feminist) Iranian Vampire: A Critical Analysis of Resistive Monstrosity in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” co-authored with Shadee Abdi and published in Critical Studies in Media Communication. In November 2019 I received the Faculty Mentorship Award from the Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division of the National Communication Association.

I am an experienced researcher with expertise in the fields of immunology, virology, and neuroscience. After developing a background in biochemistry during my undergraduate studies, I pursued my Ph.D. at the University of Colorado Anschutz. My thesis work, focusing on the role of the Parkinson's protein (alpha-synuclein) on immune responses in the central nervous system, helped me develop my skills in assay design, murine modeling, and data analysis. I am particularly skilled at fluorescent microscopy and disease modeling. My work not only resulted in my thesis publication in the journal *Brain,* but also resulted in the successful funding of an R01 grant for our lab. Following this, I developed my molecular biology skills during a brief postdoctoral position in Bonn, Germany. My work in Bonn included pathway analysis and multi-omics analysis. More recently, I have joined the lab of Dr. Roberta Pelanda at the Univeristy of Colorado, studying the origins of autoimmunity and disruptions in central tolerance. I have mentored several students, succesfully applied for grants, and published several peer-reviewed papers.

Dan Baack is an expert in advertising, brand management and international marketing. His academic research focuses on how differences in how consumers process information affect promotional activities. This includes investigations of creativity and advertising effectiveness, of advertising’s impact on brand image and of culture’s influence on marketing activity.

I'm a Computer Scientist at [CONICET](http://www.conicet.gov.ar/) and an Assistant Professor at [Universidad Torcuato Di Tella](https://www.utdt.edu/), Argentina. I'm a former postdoc from [IST Austria - Bernd Bickel's group](https://ist.ac.at/). I've got my Ph.D. at [GRAPHDECO](https://team.inria.fr/graphdeco/) group, [INRIA Sophia Antipolis](https://www.inria.fr/centre/sophia/), France. In 2012 I've graduated as a Systems Engineer from [UNICEN University](https://www.unicen.edu.ar/), Tandil, Argentina. My research interests focus on developing AI tools for 2D and 3D content manipulation.

I have received numerous college-wide and university-wide fellowships and research and teaching awards. I have been featured in popular media outlets, including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, Time, CNN, NBC News, Yahoo!, The Week, Business Insider, WalletHub, 9NEWS, iHeartRadio, FOX 31 NEWS, Denver Post, Colorado Public Radio, Denver 7, Denver Business Journal, among others. I have consulted with many companies, including Comcast, Danone North America, Freeport-McMoRan, Qdoba, Expedia, KONG, Leprino Foods and Hyde Park Jewelers. He teaches courses in consumer behavior, marketing research, introduction to marketing, strategic marketing management and IMC. My areas of research interest within the domain of consumer behavior include a) behavioral judgment and decision making and b) marketing communications and branding. Within the first stream of research, my current projects entail how consumers make sub-optimal choices in various contexts. My other projects focus on the effectiveness of marketing communications and branding within digital environments, brand crisis management and competitive advertising.

As an Environment and Energy Policy Analyst, I have recent utility industry experience in both the renewable energy and waste management sectors. This experience is accompanied by an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management where I took a deeper dive into environmental justice and Colorado front-range based sustainability efforts. <br> My main goal with my work is to mitigate climate change for our generation and future generations. A transition to a majority renewable energy grid reliance will reduce the impacts of climate change resulting in a more sustainable world.

Web design, development, teaching, web technology, technical business strategy.

Stephanie Bray is a highly educated and experienced professional with a diverse background in various fields. She holds a B.S. in Brewery Operations from Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she gained a strong foundation in the science and business of brewing. In addition, Stephanie holds a JD in Law from Santa Clara University, and an LLM in Tax Law from the University of Denver. Stephanie's education is complemented by her extensive experience in the Air Force. She served as an Airborne and Space Operations specialist, where she gained valuable skills and knowledge in the fields of airborne surveillance and space surveillance. Her time in the Air Force has given her a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. After her service in the Air Force, Stephanie transitioned into the public sector, working as a Policy Advisor for the State of Colorado. In this role, she utilized her analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and implement policies that positively impacted the state's residents. Stephanie's diverse background and education have equipped her with a unique set of skills that make her a valuable asset in any organization. She is highly motivated, dedicated, and always eager to learn and take on new challenges. With her strong work ethic and experience in various fields, Stephanie is well-equipped to excel in any role she takes on.