Featured Experts

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  Kathy Dolan

  Political Science, College of Letters & Sciencekdolan@uwm.edu

  Kathy Dolan can speak about the impact that Joe Biden’s pick for a running mate may have on the 2020 campaign.

   

  

  Kathy Dolan

  Political Science, College of Letters & Sciencekdolan@uwm.edu

  Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said that he plans to pick a woman as his running mate. Kathy Dolan can talk about some of the names rumored to be on the list, and what kind of impact that Biden’s selection could have on the 2020 campaign. Dolan can also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial equality movement might affect his decision and the presidential race overall.

  When Does Gender Matter?: Women Candidates and Gender Stereotypes in American Elections
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  David Pate

  Social Work, Helen Bader School of Social Welfarepated@uwm.edu

  David Pate can talk about what might be next for the racial equity movement.

  

  David Pate

  Social Work, Helen Bader School of Social Welfarepated@uwm.edu

  Protests following the death of George Floyd have sparked a national discourse about systemic discrimination against Blacks and racial injustice. David Pate can speak about what might be next for the racial equity and racial and economic justice movements in Milwaukee and the nation overall. With the Democratic National Convention coming up in August, Pate can also provide some perspective about the history of segregation in Milwaukee and its impact today on the city on issues including unemployment, affordable housing, patterns of COVID infection and access to health care.

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  Valeriy Sibilkov

  Finance, Lubar School of Businesssibilkov@uwm.edu

  Valeriy Sibilkov can discuss the economic fallout from the cancellation of three of the summer’s largest gatherings in Milwaukee.

  Valeriy Sibilkov

  Finance, Lubar School of Businesssibilkov@uwm.edu

  Milwaukee’s tourism industry is taking an especially hard hit this year due to the cancellation of Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair, along with a dramatically downscaled Democratic National Convention. Valeriy Sibilkov can discuss the impact of the loss of such large events to the local economy and how long it might take to recover.

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  Leigh E. Wallace

  Administrative Leadership, School of Educationlwallace@uwm.edu

  Leigh Wallace can talk about the challenges facing school district administrators with reopening this fall.

  Leigh E. Wallace

  Administrative Leadership, School of Educationlwallace@uwm.edu

  School districts across the state are weighing how to reopen or proceed in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Leigh Wallace can talk about the challenges facing district administrators as they make these decisions. Wallace is co-chair of the Joint Program Center for the Study of the Superintendency & District Governance, a collaborative research group that works with school administrators to link academics to practical district issues. She stays connected with the latest recommendations and updates through the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, which has been holding regular briefings and webinars during the pandemic. A clinical assistant professor, Wallace also is a member of the Nicolet School Board.