Team Members

Bryan Hains - Director

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Dr. Hains is the Director and Co-Founder of the Community Innovation Lab. As a Professor in the Department of Community & Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, his research focuses on the intersection of human emotion and cognition and its impact on human learning specifically within the contexts of community learning, engagement and development. Dr. Hains continually explores innovative and creative ways to address contemporary community issues.

Kristina Hains

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Dr. Kristina Hains is a Professor and Leadership Development Specialist for Extension in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky. As a co-founder of the Community Innovation Lab, she also provides direction for community engagement and leadership development innovations associated with the lab. Dr. Hains’ research interest focuses on leadership and change from a more holistic perspective – with implications at the community or organizational level.

John C. Hill

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Dr. Hill is a Survey Project Coordinator for the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. His research focuses non-formal education, and the nuances associated with leadership influence within local communities which foster positive community change. Dr. Hill’s passion resides in his aspirations to improve the lives of individuals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by partnering with like-minded individuals and organizations who share the same vision.

Neil Knobloch

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Neil Knobloch is a Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Education and Communication at Purdue University and is chair for PK-12 Engagement in the College of Agriculture. His research improves our understanding of developing future scientists to engage with K-12 audiences, and demonstrates learner-centered teaching strategies increase student motivation and engagement in agricultural STEM education.