Perkins specializes in social inequality, social movements and the environment through a focus on environmental justice.

Rafael Martínez is an assistant professor of Southwest Borderlands in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Rafael’s work focuses on immigration, migration, and the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands.

Critically acclaimed performer, author and social engagement artist, RobertFaridKarimi, designs interactive immersive game-performance experiences to spark players to imagine worlds of mutual community nourishment.

One of 16 worldwide recipients of the TED Innovative Educators award in 2019, Dr. Loescher is an AERA awarded scholarly practitioner with over 30 years' experience in educational innovations, leadership, and redesigns.