Michael Horvath is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology. He serves as a principal investigator and will lead the FLAGS project. His training and research in Industrial-organizational psychology focuses on the application of psychological principles to workplace issues such as work-family balance, motivation, and job attitudes.

Dr. Lili Dong is a professor in electrical engineering. She serves as a Co-PI on the FLAGS project. She has organized an Implicit Bias workshop and other professional development activities for the College of Engineering. She brings unique experience in workshop development and organization to the project. She is the faculty advisor for several student organizations, including Women in Engineering. 

Joanne Goodell is a Professor of mathematics education in the Department of Teacher Education. She serves as a co-PI for the FLAGS project. She is also the Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence, which provides professional development for all CSU faculty in teaching, curriculum alignment, and career development. Her research focuses on teacher professional development and equity issues across the K-20 continuum.

Toufik Aidja is a college lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology. He serves as a member of the internal steering committee for the FLAGS project. He has vast experience in the industry and served as a chair of the Engineering college’s Deans Diversity Council.

Dr. Russell Olwell is a professor and Dean of Education and K-16 Partnerships at Middlesex Community College. He serves as an external evaluator on the FLAGS project. He has served as an evaluator on numerous other federal grants, including a US Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program at Eastern Michigan University and NSF-ADVANCE project IDEAL-N at Case Western Reserve University.