A consortium of researchers dedicated to improving the understanding of the human causes and consequences of terrorism

START People

START has built a team which reflects our multidisciplinary approach, bringing together individuals from a wide range of academic and methodological backgrounds. In addition to conducting research, the START headquarters team provides administrative support and transition and outreach opportunities for the Consortium researchers. The organization's leadership includes:

William Braniff, Director, 301-405-4022, braniff@start.umd.edu

Amy Pate, Executive Director / Research Director, 301-405-6821, apate@umd.edu

Last Names Starting With:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Name Job Title Role Institution
Aaron Safer-Lichtenstein Former Researcher: Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Former Researcher
Nil Satana Former Investigator
Sawyer John John Sawyer Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships Former Investigator University of Maryland
Elizabet Petrun Sayers Former Investigator
Monica Schoch-Spana Former Investigator
Tara Kirk Sell Former Investigator
Kathleen Sherrieb Former Researcher
person-default Peter Simi Associate Professor, Chapman University
Director, Earl Babbie Research Center
 Investigator Chapman University
Steve S. Sin Steve S. Sin, Ph.D. Associate Research Scientist & Director, Unconventional & Asymmetric Threats Division
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, American University
Adjunct Instructor for Forensic Sciences, Oklahoma State University
Chief Academic Officer, Platinum East 		Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Rashmi Singh Former Investigator
Kathleen Smarick Former Investigator
Brent Smith Brent Smith Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Director of Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Fulbright College 		Investigator University of Arkansas
Sarah Spalding Former Researcher
Carla D. Stamper Carla D. Stamper Instructor, Graduate Certificate in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation Staff University of Maryland
person-default Amanda Statland Assistant Director of Administrative Services University of Maryland
John Stevenson Former Researcher
Brandon A. Sullivan Former Researcher
Jeannette Sutton Former Researcher
Susan Szmania Former Researcher