Media Experts
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Meredith faculty are available to share their expertise, analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics. The faculty profiles below contain detailed information to help members of the media find the most relevant expert for their needs
Need assistance? Email News Director Melyssa Allen at allenme@meredith.edu or call (919) 760-8455 for help connecting with Meredith experts.
College Research
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Status of Women in Politics
The Status of Women in North Carolina Politics, a report released by Meredith College, uses data about women as voters and elected leaders throughout the state to offer recommendations for improving women’s underrepresentation in politics.
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Status of Girls in NC
The Status of Girls in North Carolina documents factors that impact girls’ lives within the state. The report highlights areas in which girls in N.C. are making strides, areas in need of improvement, and areas of disparity among girls.
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Women’s Topics Experts
As a women’s college, Meredith College places special emphasis on topics relating to women. Meredith faculty have expertise in a variety of subject areas including business, communication, culture, politics, and more.
Business
![Bing Yu](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bing_yu17.jpg)
Professor of Finance
Expertise in:
![Jeff Langenderfer](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jeff_langenderfer17.jpg)
Professor of Marketing & Law
Expertise in:
![Lisa Delise](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/lisa_delise-1.jpg)
Department Head, Associate Professor of Management
Expertise in:
Child Development
![Pamela Norcross](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pamela_norcross.jpg)
Associate Professor, Human & Environmental Sciences & Child Development Coordinator
Expertise in:
Communication
![male standing in front of nature with trees visible](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AlanBuck23_headhot.jpg)
Associate Professor of Practice, Communication Department
Expertise in:
![Teresa Holder](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TeresaHolder.jpg)
Head, Department of Communication; Professor of Communication
Expertise in:
Economics
![Anne York](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AnneYork_headshot-3.jpg)
Program Director and Professor, Economics
Expertise in:
Education
![Heather Bower](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/heatherBower_headshot.jpg)
Associate Professor, Education; Department Head, Education
Expertise in:
![Jennifer Olson](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jennifer_olson.jpg)
Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Education, Licensure Officer
Expertise in:
![Julie Schrock](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/julie_schrock.jpg)
Professor, Education
Expertise in:
English
![Alisa Johnson](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/alisa-johnson-1.jpg)
Associate Professor of English; Assistant Dean, Arts & Humanities
Expertise in:
![Jennifer Burgess posing in front of brick wall](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jennifer_burgess_19.jpg)
Assistant Professor of English
Expertise in:
![Kelly Roberts in white suite and pink scarf](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kelly_roberts19.jpg)
Professor of English / Program Coordinator for 6-9 and 9-12 English licensure for prospective teachers
Expertise in:
![Laura Fine](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/laura-fine.jpg)
Professor of English; Department Head, English
Expertise in:
Higher Education
![Jean Jackson](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jean_jackson_web.jpg)
Vice President for College Programs; Professor of English
Expertise in:
![Kristi Eaves-Mclennan](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kristi_eaves_mclennan.jpg)
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Expertise in:
![Matthew Poslusny](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/matthew_poslusny.jpg)
Senior Vice President and Provost; Professor of Chemistry
Expertise in:
History
![Angela Robbins wearing a black shirt](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/angela_robbins-1.jpg)
Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and International Studies; Associate Professor of History
Expertise in:
![Daniel Fountain](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Dan_Fountain_web.jpg)
Professor of History
Expertise in:
![David McLennan](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/david_mclennan_2020.jpg)
Professor of Political Science; Director of the Meredith Poll
Expertise in:
![Greg Vitarbo](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/greg_vitarbo.jpg)
Professor of History
Expertise in:
![Jeffrey Martinson](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jeff_martinson.jpg)
Associate Professor of Political Science
Expertise in:
![Whitney Manzo](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/whitney_manzo.jpg)
Associate Professor of Political Science; Pre-Law Advisor; Accelerated Law Degree Program Coordinator
Expertise in:
Hospitality
![male wearing grey suit and lavender shirt](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/michaelaltman_web.jpg)
Assistant Professor of Practice, Program Director Hospitality and Tourism
Expertise in:
Political Science
![David McLennan](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/david_mclennan_2020.jpg)
Professor of Political Science; Director of the Meredith Poll
Expertise in:
![Jeffrey Martinson](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/jeff_martinson.jpg)
Associate Professor of Political Science
Expertise in:
![Whitney Manzo](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/whitney_manzo.jpg)
Associate Professor of Political Science; Pre-Law Advisor; Accelerated Law Degree Program Coordinator
Expertise in:
Psychology
![Betty Shannon-Prevatt wearing a black shirt with maroon blazer.](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/betty_shannon_prevatt2.jpg)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Expertise in:
![Gwynn Morris](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/gwynn_morris.jpg)
Professor of Psychology; Department Chair for Psychology & Social Work
Expertise in:
![Joseph Mazzola.](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Joseph_Mazzola.jpg)
Associate Professor and Program Director, I-O Psychology MA
Expertise in:
Religion & Ethics
![Shannon Grimes](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ShannonGrimes24_headshot.jpg)
Professor of Religion, Department of History and Political Science
Expertise in:
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
![Amie Hess](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Amie_Hess_Web.jpg)
Professor of Sociology and Department Head Sociology & Criminology
Expertise in:
![Bianca Harris wearing glasses and blue shirt](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BiancaHarris_headshot.jpg)
Director, Criminal Justice Program
Expertise in:
![Kris Macomber](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kris_macomber.jpg)
Adjunct, Sociology & Criminology
Expertise in:
![Lori Brown](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/lori_brown-1.jpg)
Professor of Sociology & Criminology | Faculty Advisor, Criminal Justice MA Program
Expertise in:
STEM
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of Undergraduate Research
Expertise in:
![Janey Sturtz McMillen](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/janey-mcmillen.jpg)
Director of Sponsored Programs - School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Expertise in:
![Karthik Agorham](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/karthik_agorham.jpg)
Professor of Biological Sciences; Director, Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program
Expertise in:
![Maria Pickering](https://staging.meredith.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/maria_pickering.jpg)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
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