Ashley Oiknine

John Protzko completed his M.A in Educational Psychology with a focus on program measurement in evaluation from NYU. He then went on to a Ph. D.in developmental psychology focusing on the raising and development of intelligence. His main research interests are still on raising and the development of intelligence. He is currently also involved in research on free will with a deep interest in studying causality. His current research also explores the field of meta-science, studying the assumptions and processes of science and scientists. He has taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in social psychology, educational psychology, and research methods.

Dr. Alison Blodorn is a post-doctoral research associate working with Dr. Brenda Major in the Self & Social Identity Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Alison received her Ph.D. and M.S. from Tulane University, where she worked with Dr. Laurie O'Brien, and her B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Alison's primary research interests lie in stigma and prejudice and she has several inter-related lines of research that investigate these topics. First, Alison's research seeks to develop a better understanding of factors that influence perceptions of prejudice and the consequences of perceiving prejudice among both perpetrators and targets of prejudice. Second, Alison is interested in examining evaluations of high status versus low status discrimination claimants, the mechanisms underlying these evaluations, and the impact of these evaluations on intergroup relations. Finally, Alison is interested in understanding the psychological, behavioral, and physiological consequences of experiencing weight-based stigmatization and social identity threat.

Adee Drory is the CEO and Chief event coordinator for LA Event Pro's. Some of their services include corporate events, weddings, product launches, holiday parties, festivals, company picnics and team building events. With over ten years of experience in the special events industry, LA Event Pro's strength is producing exceptional events that stand out. She is a natural born strategist with a penchant for all things creative and stylish. She has always been involved with community-based, non-profit projects throughout her life. Currently, she is deeply embedded in the Jewish-Israel community in Los Angeles through the Israeli Leadership Council (ILC) who are committed to bridge communities, educate and engage through the power of giving. Currently in production for the Reseda Centennial Music & Arts Festival and Israel's 65th Independence Day Festival. Past events produced include Israel's 64th Independence Day Festival in LA with over 17,000 attendees,Westfield Corporate holiday parties, BET Awards, Beverly Hilton Galas, Hollywood-Sunset Free Clinic fundraiser, and ASCAP Awards to name a few.

Natalie is a doctoral student in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara.  She also serves as  the Education Specialist Credential Supervisor and Instructor for the Teacher Education Program.  She is the Vice President of the California chapter of TASH and a consultant to local school districts.  She has also worked for United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for over 15 years in several capacities including Children's Programs Coordinator, Grant Writer and Project Manager for UCP's  Accessible Housing Program.  Most recently, Natalie was fortunate to be selected to participate in Georgetown University's Leadership Academy for Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Networks Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

I am actively seeking persons to learn from- whether it be a pearl of wisdom or long-term term guidance. If you have any insight, experiences, resources, or advice that you would be interested in sharing- I'm a sponge!