Dr. Sarah Bush
Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Dr. Bush focuses her research on developing rural communities by examining community viability in relation to collaborative problem solving. Her additional research interests include youth leadership development, citizenship, cognitive and personality styles, and international workforce development.
Mrs. Helen Martin
Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, Scotland
Mrs. Martin’s research interests include examining how formal /informal education impact the non standard student and the impact this has on local communities. Additionally, she focuses on exploring international collaborations and research projects looking at good practice examples of university /community civic engagement.
Dr. Alexis Nickols, MD.
General Surgery & Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
Dr. Nickols is a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on community- and societal-level drivers of violence and implementation of solutions that address social determinants of health. She prefers utilizing community-based participatory research methods whenever possible and believes that all communities should have a say in their futures.
Dr. Beth Rous
Professor, University of Kentucky
Dr. Rous’ research focuses on education policy, leadership and practices to support the design, implementation and large-scale implementation of programs. Her work has centered on cross-sector programs (education, health, and human services) designed to enhance the quality of services for vulnerable populations of children from birth through the early grades.
Dr. Craig Talmage
Associate Professor, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Dr. Talmage’s research focuses on community health and well-being as well as adaptations or shifts in social sectors.
Dr. Stacy Vincent
Professor, University of Kentucky
Dr. Vincent’s research focuses on cultural inclusion and multiculturalism within agricultural education. He is specifically interested in creating a pipeline for underserved students to obtain careers in agriculture and agricultural education.
Dr. Jeff Young
Director of Urban Extension - University of Kentucky
Dr. Young supports county and state Extension faculty and staff working to address the challenges facing our urban communities and Extension disaster response within Kentucky.