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 Sort ascending Job Title Sort ascending Role Institution
Brian Phillips Former Researcher
James A. Piazza Former Researcher
Lauren Pinson Former Researcher
Stanley Presser Former Researcher
David C. Pyrooz Former Investigator
Jillian Quigley Former Researcher
person-default Amanda Quinn Faculty Research Assistant, GTD Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Elizabeth Elizabeth Radziszewski Associate Research Scientist, START Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Magnus Ranstorp Former Investigator
R. Karl Rethemeyer R. Karl Rethemeyer Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
Rivinius Jessica Jessica Rivinius Director of News and Media Relations Former Researcher Miami University
Robert_Holly Holly Roberts Affiliated Faculty, Strategic Communications Lead at Akoya Former Investigator
Paxton Roberts Former Researcher
Romm madeline Madeline Romm Faculty Specialist Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
person-default Megan Rutter Junior Researcher, START Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
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 Sin Steve S. Sin, Ph.D. Associate Research Scientist & Director, Unconventional Weapons & Technology 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