Dr. Coco is the Executive Director of the Stoops Center for Law and Business. His research focuses on improving student retention and success through strategic enrollment management and educational leadership. Dr. Coco is passionate about teaching courses on leadership and management in higher education, fostering student development, and enhancing institutional effectiveness.

Ms. Martin’s research interests include the philosophy of aesthetics; the use of Artificial Intelligence and digital spaces in the creation of post-pandemic theatre; intervention theatre and autofiction in identity formation.

Mr. Maccarone’s teaching interests are in helping students explore and develop an effective and personalized acting process through physicality and text analysis.

Ms. Gillis was a performer for twenty years, most recently seen on Broadway in "Wicked." Her research as a director/choreographer has taken her all over the world creating shows for Broadway national touring companies, cruise ships, and regional theaters.

Ms. Copenhaver’s research seeks to develop methods to lower the entry barrier to advanced theatrical production topics, like scenic automation and structural design.

Dr. Spencer’s research interests include the art of the ancient Maya and museum studies.

Dr. Lee’s research focuses on developing creative climates through environmental and educational supports.

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on exploring how the physical environment influences the health and well-being of older adults.

Mr. Castaneda’s research includes a foundation in brand strategy and identity design focusing on developing visual identities by incorporating multi-cultural and interdisciplinary design processes and practices. Mr. Castaneda continues to collaborate with artists, architects, educators and philosophers located across the globe.