Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Law Coordinator - American Democracy Project Coordinator - Conflict Analysis & Resolution Program
SUNY Buffalo State UniversityElection, Supreme Court, Voting Behavior
Yacobucci , who holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Arizona and a M.S. in public policy from Georgetown University, has studied the U.S. Supreme Court for over 25 years. Yacobucci is an expert in constitutional law who has written and presented widely on the Supreme Court and has served as a political analyst for several media outlets. He also volunteers with the Erie County Board of Elections in Buffalo, NY.
Associate Dean, School of Journalism and Communication, Portland; Research Director, Agora Journalism Center
University of OregonCivic Engagement, Local News, Political Communication Expert, Voting Behavior
Regina Lawrence is a nationally recognized academic expert in civic engagement, journalism innovation, political communication and gender and politics. Her latest report which she co-authored, "Assessing Oregon鈥檚 Local News & Information Ecosystem 2022," focuses on the role of local news in the civic health of communities. Lawrence is associate dean of the School of Journalism and Communication in Portland and research director for the Agora Journalism Center. Regina wrote a book about Hillary Clinton鈥檚 2008 presidential campaign. She is currently the editor of the journal Political Communication. She can also speak to how candidates and reporters use social media as well as the current controversies over police use of force.