A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland

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

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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
Gary LaFree	Founding Director, START; Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice	Investigator	University of Maryland
Jonathan Wilkenfeld	Founding Director, ICONS Project, START Research Professor	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Bryan Arva	Former Researcher: Global Terrorism Database (GTD)	Former Researcher
Aaron Safer-Lichtenstein	Former Researcher: Global Terrorism Database (GTD)	Former Researcher
Omi Hodwitz	Former Researcher, Global Terrorism Database (GTD)	Former Researcher
Amanda Quinn	Faculty Research Assistant, GTD	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Carlos Rafael Colon	Faculty Research Assistant, GTD	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Benjamin Evans	Faculty Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Eva Coll	Experiential Education Specialist, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Arie Kruglanski	Distinguished Professor of Psychology	Investigator	University of Maryland
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
Steve Sin	Director, Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT) Subject Matter Expert Instructor, National Center for Security & Preparedness	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Julie Callis	Director of Administrative Services, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Thomas Guarrieri	Director of Undergraduate Studies Assistant Research Scientist, Unconventional Weapons & Technology (UWT) Division, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
John Sawyer	Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships	Former Investigator	University of Maryland
Nathan Meehan	Director of Research and Development, Second Sight Training Systems, LLC	Investigator	Second Sight Training Systems, LLC
Jessica Rivinius	Director of News and Media Relations	Former Researcher	Miami University
Gina Scott Ligon	Director of National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE); Jack and Stephanie Koraleski Professor of Collaboration Science, UNO	Investigator	University of Nebraska Omaha
William Braniff	Department Chair, START Director Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland Editorial Board, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague Research Advisory Board, RESOLVE Network Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) International Advisory Board, Hedayah Center	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Tyler A. Clark	Data Scientist, Doctoral Student	Former Researcher	University of Maryland
Barnett S. Koven	Data Science Manager, Deloitte Government & Public Services	Former Investigator
Joseph Oudin	Data Collection Manager Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Researcher, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Rhyner Washburn	Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Arri Abarcar	Business Services Specialist, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Elizabeth Radziszewski	Associate Research Scientist, START	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland