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
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
Barnett S. Koven	Data Science Manager, Deloitte Government & Public Services	Former Investigator
Rhyner Washburn	Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Arri Abarcar	Business Services Specialist, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Gary Ackerman	Associate Professor, SUNY Albany	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Peter Simi	Associate Professor, Chapman University Director, Earl Babbie Research Center	Investigator	Chapman University
R. Karl Rethemeyer	Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Victor Asal	Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Steven Chermak	Associate Professor of Criminology	Investigator	Michigan State University
Anthony Lemieux	Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program	Investigator	Georgia State University
Jeff Gruenewald	Associate Professor and Director of the Terrorism Research Center, University of Arkansas	Investigator	University of Arkansas
Anita Atwell Seate	Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Affiliate Assistant Professor, START	Investigator	University of Maryland
Brandon Behlendorf	Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, SUNY Albany	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Kurt Braddock	Assistant Professor, American University	Researcher	American University
William Parkin	Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice	Researcher	Seattle University
Herbert Tinsley	Analyst, Government Accountability Office	Researcher
Aaron Safer-Lichtenstein	Analyst, Government Accountability Office	Researcher
Holly Roberts	Affiliated Faculty, Strategic Communications Lead at Akoya	Former Investigator