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
Name Sort ascending | Job Title Sort ascending | Role | Institution | |
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Gary LaFree | Founding Director, START Distinguished University Professor, 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 | ||
Madeline Romm | Faculty Specialist | Researcher, Staff | University of Maryland | |
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 | |
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 | |
Julie Callis | Director of Administrative Services, START | Staff | University of Maryland | |
William Braniff | Department Chair, START Director (on IPA) Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland |
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 | ||
Deanne Winslett | Communications and Transition Manager | 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 | |
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 |