MC Experts | Montgomery College, Maryland

Montgomery College faculty and staff bring deep expertise and real-world experience to today's most important conversations. Our experts are available to provide trusted insights and informed commentary for news stories, community organizations and public discussions.

Whether you're looking for a subject matter expert for a media interview or speaking engagement, we're here to help. Browse our experts by topic below, or contact Montgomery College Media Relations at 240-567-4022 or email the Media Relations team for assistance.

Explore the categories below to find a Montgomery College expert in your area of interest.

College Enrollment
Criminal Justice/Public Safety
Distance Education and E-Learning
Dual Enrollment
Early Childhood Education

Energy Management and Sustainability
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Health Sciences/Nursing
History and Political Science
International Economics/Islamic Studies

Mathematics
Media Arts/Gaming
Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
State and Local Government/ American Historical Politics
Student Leadership Training
Study Abroad/International Travel

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College Enrollment

Value of college degrees | Community college enrollment | Tuition costs

Mathematics in Higher Education, Developmental Education and Placement, Two-Year Data Science Programs

Chief Analytics and Insights Officer

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Criminal Justice/Public Safety

Gun violence | Neighborhood policing | Crime prevention

Policing, Criminal Justice, Police Reform, Social Justice, Criminal Justice Reform

Professor of Criminal Justice

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Clery Act Regulatory Compliance, Public Safety Administration, Crime Prevention, Community-Police Relations

Clery Act & Public Safety Manager

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Distance Education and E-Learning

Post-COVID learning | Open educational resources | College affordability | Virtual learning

Shinta Hernandez

Social Justice, Social Stratification/Inequality, Globalization, Public Policy, Pedagogy, Open Educational Resources

Dean of the Virtual Campus

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Dual Enrollment

High school education | Early college access

High School Dual Enrollment, Jumpstart to College, Middle College, Early College

Director of Academic Initiatives

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High School Dual Enrollment, Four-Year Institutions Partnership, Transferring, MCPS Partnerships

Associate Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Early Childhood Education

Childcare access | Childcare business practices | Careers in childcare and K-12 education

Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez

Early Childhood Education, Child Care Advocacy and Public Policy, Family Engagement, EC Community Partnerships

Professor of Early Childhood Education

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Energy Management and Sustainability

Renewable energy | Green business | Environmentally sustainable campuses

Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Data Analytics, Building Sciences

Energy Conservation Manager

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Health and Wellness/Nutrition

Stress management | Environmental health and well-being | Personal fitness

Nutrition and Health, Environmental Health, Agricultural Practices, Pedagogy, Teaching

Professor of Nutrition and Food

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LaKisha Nickens-Gaither

Exercise is Medicine, Hlth Promotion, Corrective Exercise, Nutrition for Hlth & Fitness, Perf. Enhancement, Learning

Exercise Science Program Coordinator

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Elizabeth Ridings

Benefits of Physical Activity, Exercise Sport Perf., Hlthy Eating and Weight Mgm., Stress Mgmt., First Aid and CPR

Professor of Health Enhancement, Exercise Science

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Health Sciences/Nursing

Nurse training and certification | Nursing workforce shortage | Hospital partnerships

Nursing, Nursing Education, Health Sciences Education, Workforce Development and Continuing Education in Health Sciences

Interim Dean of Health Sciences/ Director of Nursing

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History and Political Science

American history | Landmark Supreme Court rulings | Civil rights and race relations | International relations | Religious history | United Nations | Russia | Ukraine | U.S.-Israel policy | U.S.-Cuba policy

Latin America History, American History, International Relations, American Political History

Professor of History and Political Science

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Ancient and Medieval History, History of Science and Technology, Classical Civilizations of Greece and Rome

Professor of History & Political Science

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International Economics and U.S. Foreign Policy

International financial systems | Afghanistan-U.S. relations | U.S. sanctions and foreign aid

Economy of Afghanistan and Developing Countries, Afghanistan Financial Sector, Central Bank of Afghanistan, Foreign Aid

Professor of Economics

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Mathematics

Overcoming math anxiety | Analytics and statistical reporting

David S. Torain II

Optimization and Partial Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Parametric Nonlinear Differential Equations

Professor of Mathematics

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Media Arts/Gaming

Majors and careers for gamers | Digital gaming technology | Simulation development | E-Sports | Television production | Radio production

Deborah Solomon

Digital Gaming, Non-Digital Gaming, Simulation Development, Media Arts & Technologies

Professor of Media Arts & Technologies

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Mental Health/Suicide Prevention

Child mental health | Depression in teens | Warning signs and red flags | Crisis intervention | Self-awareness and treatment

Psychology Disorders, Child Psychology and Development, Mental Health, Abnormal Development

Professor of Psychology

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State and Local Government

Local elections | State government elections | U.S. election history

Joseph Thompson

U.S. History, National Politics, U.S. Historical Politics, Local Politics (County and State Government)

Professor of History & Political Science

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Student Leadership Training

Student leadership and advising | Student government

Leadership Development, Student Government Association, Student Leadership and Advising

Director of Student Life TPSS

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Study Abroad/International Travel

Safe travel | International travel education | Learning globally

Study and Travel Abroad, Overseas Risk Management and Best Practices, International Education, English Comp. and Lit.

Coordinator of Travel and Study Abroad

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Contact Media Relations

Director of Media Relations & Public Relations
marcus.rosano@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-4022 (office), 301-525-5283 (mobile)

Media Relations and Spanish Language Media Coordinator
vanessa.zambrano@montgomerycollege.edu
240-567-9168 (office), 240-910-5057 (mobile)