Rubinoff is an American historian with a focus on the 1920s, World War II, and the 1950s. He teaches interdisciplinary studies (core and electives), organizational leadership, and U.S. history.

Daniel Gilfillan is associate professor of German studies at Arizona State University in the School of International Letters and Cultures.

Von Hagen was an Emeritus Professor of history and global studies with a joint appointment in the School of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies and School of International Letters and Cultures at ASU.

Benkert is a historian of modern Germany working on the history and memory of both dictatorships on German soil.

Cichopek-Gajraj’s research interests include history of modern Poland and Polish/Jewish relations, Polish-Jewish migrations, Holocaust and post-Holocaust studies, and history of antisemitism and ethnic violence.

Putz’s research interests include the history of the Holocaust, genocide, antisemitism, and of populism; especially in Poland and the Balkans.

Ambassador O’Donnell retired from the career U.S. Foreign Service in 2007, after 33 years in Latin America, German-speaking Europe and other positions in Washington, D.C. He is currently a Professor of Practice at ASU.