Talebi's research interests include Islam and nation-state, violence and memory, gender and sexuality, language and metaphor, prison and incarceration in contemporary Iran.

Solis’ research and teaching focuses on figure painting in dialog with historical and contemporary art; and her leadership focuses on connecting people with resources and opportunities to reach their creative potential.

Kendall D. Funk is an Associate Professor of Political Science whose research examines representation, gender, political institutions, leadership, and governance.

Director of Public Policy for NAWBO Phx, co-author of bipartisan AZ legislation, entrepreneur & globally-ranked podcast host. Leverages policy expertise & business leadership to advance economic opportunity statewide.