Experts for the Media: List by Topic: D

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The accomplished faculty at Saint Mary's College frequently provides media with insight and expert commentary on a variety of topics. Click on the expert’s name to find out more about her/him. In some cases, there are examples of news interviews. To arrange an interview contact Gwen O'Brien, director of media relations.

Experts in Dance

Indi Dieckgrafe, M.F.A.Areas of ExpertiseDance performance, training and history, careers in dance, arts and social activism

Experts in Depression

Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., H.S.S.P.Areas of Expertiseclinical psychology, therapy, brain injury, anxiety (co-authored book on subject), post traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault, stress, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder, neuropsychology, psychotherapy and rehabilitation, depression

Experts in Diversity

Mana Derakhshani, Ph.D.Areas of Expertisecultures, languages, intercultural studies, the Bahá’í Faith Elaine Meyer-Lee, Ed.D.Areas of Expertisecollege student development around issues of difference, intercultural competence, intercultural engagement, international and multicultural education and outcomes assessment, women's leadership for social change Terri L. Russ, J.D., Ph.D.Areas of Expertisefemale body dissatisfaction (wrote book on subject), female beauty, how women are portrayed in the media Bettina Spencer, Ph.D.Areas of Expertisestereotyping and prejudice, media, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, public’s fascination with reality television, standardized testing, rape myths, rape blame Julie Storme, Ph.D.Areas of Expertiseidentity of Muslim women living in Western cultures, cultural competence, intercultural competence, power and privilege, interracial dialogue Leslie Wang, Ph.D.Areas of Expertiserace and ethnicity, Asian Americans, education topics (especially higher education) Alice Siqin Yang, Ph.D.Areas of Expertisestudy abroad, intercultural learning, preparing students to function effectively in global society

Experts in Divorce

Carolyne Call, M.Div., Ph.D.Areas of ExpertiseIssues around faith and social action, civic engagement, volunteering, spirituality and divorce (wrote book on subject), spirituality and forgiveness Frances Kominkiewicz, M.S.W., Ph.D.Areas of Expertisechild welfare, child abuse and neglect, sibling abuse, school social work, family violence, social policy issues, family relationships, parent-child relationships, marital relationships, community-based research, bullying, school violence, conflict resolution, anti-violence education