Experts Directory
The faculty and staff of St. Petersburg College are experts in their respective fields and eager to share their knowledge with the community beyond our campuses. If you’d like to speak with one of our listed experts, please contact SPC's Communications and PR Coordinator, Samantha Stanich, at stanich.samantha@spcollege.edu.
Belinthia Berry
Dean of Workforce Development
Areas of Expertise: Workforce Training
Jimmy Chang
Dean, Mathematics
Areas of Expertise: Mathematics
Scott Cooper
Director, SPC Theater Program
Areas of Expertise: Theater, Live Performance, Performance Arts, Theater Design
Tricia Gorham
Academic Program Director Veterinary Technology
Areas of Expertise: Veterinary medicine / veterinary technology
Dr. Craig Joseph
Director, SPC Planetarium
Areas of Expertise: Astronomy, Planetary Science
Chad Mairn
Associate Dean of Academic Services, Tarpon Springs
Areas of Expertise: Technology and Innovation, Artificial Intelligence
Laura Malave
Associate Professor, Technology
Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity, information security, information technology, information systems, etc.
David Monroe
Professors, Applied Ethics
Areas of Expertise: Ethics, moral philosophy, history of philosophy, contemporary ethical issues, but especially ethical issues in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, robotics), entertainment, animal rights issues, environmental ethics, culinary arts
Erica Moulton
Assistant Dean of Natural Sciences
Areas of Expertise: Blue Economy, Marine Technology
Dr. Tara Newsom
Director, SPC Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement
Areas of Expertise: U.S. Politics, Government Operations, Civic Engagement
Shanya Turner
Executive Director, Student Support Resources and Programs
Areas of Expertise: Public/student health and basic needs
Paul Wilborn
Executive Director of the Palladium Theater of SPC
Areas of Expertise: heater, Live Performance, Performance Arts, Creative Arts Scene, Tampa/St. Petersburg/SPC History