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Our Experts

The Buffett Institute has subject-matter experts on hand to discuss or present on a variety of topics related to early childhood, including child development and education, workforce issues, policy, and more. 

To request an interview or speaker, click on an expert and fill out the form. Press inquiries should be directed to Ally Freeman (afreeman11@nebraska.edu). 

Alexandra Daro, Ph.D

Director of Applied Research

Walter S. Gilliam, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Dalhia Lloyd, Ph.D.

Director of Digital Education

Michelle Sarche, Ph.D.

Senior Director of Tribal Research, Policy, and Partnerships

Amy Schmidtke, Ed.D.

Director of Educational Practice

Debora Wisneski, Ph.D.

John T. Langan Community Chair in Early Childhood Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Paula Thompson, Ed.D.

Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Philip Lai, Ph.D.

Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Julia Torquati, Ph.D.

Community Chair in Infant and Child Mental Health, University of Nebraska–Lincoln