Jill Carroll is a recognized expert on issues of religious tolerance, philosophy of religion, American religion, and religion in public life. She worked for many years as a lecturer and…

Susan Scarrow holds a John and Rebecca Moores University Professorship in the Department of Political Science at the University of Houston, and is Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the…

Francisco J. Monaldi, Ph.D., is the fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies and the Center for the United States and Mexico, the interim director…

Patrick Summers has been a central figure at the Houston Grand Opera for over 25 years, conducting a vast range of repertoire during his tenure. First appointed to the company…

As vice president for programs, Houston Endowment, Lisa leads the foundation’s grant activities and serves on the executive team. Prior to joining Houston Endowment in 2013, Lisa was general counsel…

A.Kadir Yildirim is a fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute. His main research interests include politics and religion, political Islam, the politics of the Middle East and…

Kendall Brown is Professor of Asian Art History at California State University Long Beach. He received B.A. and M.A. degrees in History and Art History from the University of California, Berkeley…

Shihoko Utz has taught for 27 years and was trained in the Urasenke School in Kyoto, Japan, where she earned her title of master. (Spring 2020)

Steven W. Lewis, Ph.D., is the C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow and faculty advisor for the Jesse Jones Leadership Center Summer in D.C. Policy Research Internship Program. He is also…

Kunio Minami, a member of the Hermann Park Conservancy board of directors, facilitates the annual visit of the Japanese gardeners. He chairs the Japanese Garden Advisory Committee. (Spring 2020)