meet the Voices of frank
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Linda HonProfessor Emeritus (Retired), Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of FloridaLinda Hon is Professor Emeritus of Public Relations at the University of Florida, where she taught for 28 years. Known for her research in digital social passion and PR theory, she’s received the Pathfinder Award and PR News’ Measurement Hall of Fame honor for her impact and mentorship.
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Lisa FazioResearcherLisa Fazio is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Vanderbilt University, specializing in how people learn and remember true and false information and how to correct misinformation.
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Lisa SchneiderPrincipal, Cuesta PartnersLisa Schneider is a product strategy and innovation leader, currently Principal at Cuesta Partners where she helps companies build successful tech products through data-driven insights and cross-functional alignment. She has served as Chief Product Officer at Merriam-Webster and has held leadership roles at startups and enterprises, focusing on growth, agility and market fit.
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Liz TheoharisCo-Chair, Poor People’s CampaignThe Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis is Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival with the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. She is the Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and teaches at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. -
Lizz WinsteadFounder/Chief Creative Officer at Abortion Access FrontLizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and Air America Radio, is a leading political satirist. A former correspondent and co-host of Unfiltered, she’s been recognized by major media and named one of EW’s “100 Most Creative People.” She now leads Abortion Access Front, using humor to defend reproductive rights.
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Luisa GuaracaoCommunications ConsultantLuisa Guaracao is a communications and social impact consultant who helps companies and nonprofits build better social impact programs. She has experience in marketing, CSR program development, event planning and communications. She has worked with major organizations like Instacart, Burness Communications and the Frank Karel Fellowship.
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Marcia Puig-LluchProgram Facilitator, ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination NetworkMarcia Puig-Lluch is a researcher exploring strategic communication, social influence and global engagement. She combines academic insight with practical experience to help organizations strengthen messaging and cultural understanding.
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Marika Anthony-ShawChief Executive Officer at PLUS1Marika Anthony-Shaw is the founder and CEO of PLUS1, a global philanthropic movement that raises funds for nonprofits by adding a dollar to concert tickets. A former member of the Grammy-winning band Arcade Fire, she uses her platform to connect art, culture and justice, helping raise over $7 million for more than 250 organizations.
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Marjan SafiniaDirector and Producer at And She Could Be NextMarjan Safinia is an Iranian documentary filmmaker exploring identity, community and justice. She co-directed the acclaimed series And She Could Be Next. An Academy member, she serves on several boards, including Chicken & Egg Pictures and co-hosts The D-Word podcast.
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Mark LittleJournalist and EntrepreneurMark Little is an Irish journalist and media entrepreneur. He was a foreign correspondent and anchor for RTÉ, Ireland’s national broadcaster and founded Storyful, the world’s first social news agency. He also co-founded Kinzen, focusing on AI and human analysis to combat online harms. Mark has held executive roles at Twitter and Spotify.
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Mary-Pat HectorCEO, RiseMary-Pat Hector began community organizing at the age of 12. At the age of 18, she was one of the youngest community leaders to advise President Barack Obama on criminal justice reform in the Oval Office. By the age of 19, she became the youngest woman and person of color to run for public office in the state of Georgia, losing by only 22 votes. Hector serves as CEO of Rise, an organization that trains and hires students to organize campaigns focused on increasing voter turnout.
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Maryam IftikharHuman rights scholar and storytellerMaryam Iftikhar is a lifelong scholar and storyteller passionate about human rights and justice. A first-generation American, she focuses on peacebuilding, genocide prevention and accessibility. Dedicated to creating inclusive, intersectional communities, she connects awareness, research and compassion to make the world safer for all.
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Matt SheehanManaging Director of the University of Florida Center for Public Interest CommunicationsMatthew C. Sheehan, journalist and MBA, is on the journalism faculty at the University of Florida and managing director of the Center for Public Interest Communications. A former Washington Post editor and media executive, he teaches storytelling, engagement, leadership and emerging media innovation.
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Maytha AlhassenCo-Executive Producer and Writer at RamyMaytha Alhassen, Ph.D., is a historian, writer and producer exploring justice through storytelling. Co-Executive Producer of Hulu’s Ramy and founder of the Center for Story Justice, she lectures at Stanford, fighting for cultural accessibility and studies representation across media and identity.