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

Last Names Starting With:
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
person-default Bryan Arva Former Researcher: Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Former Researcher
Omi Hodwitz Former Researcher, Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Former Researcher
Romm madeline Madeline Romm Faculty Specialist Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Carlos colon Carlos Rafael Colon Faculty Research Assistant, GTD Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
person-default Amanda Quinn Faculty Research Assistant, GTD Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
person-default Benjamin Evans Faculty Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database, START Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Coll_Eva Eva Coll Experiential Education Specialist, START Staff University of Maryland
Arie Kruglanski Arie Kruglanski Distinguished Professor of Psychology Investigator University of Maryland
Brent Smith Brent Smith Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Director of Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Fulbright College 		Investigator University of Arkansas
Guarrieri Thomas Guarrieri Director of Undergraduate Studies
Assistant Research Scientist, Unconventional Weapons &
Technology (UWT) Division, START 		Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Sawyer John John Sawyer Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships Former Investigator University of Maryland
person-default Nathan Meehan Director of Research and Development, Second Sight Training Systems, LLC Investigator Second Sight Training Systems, LLC
Rivinius Jessica Jessica Rivinius Director of News and Media Relations Former Researcher Miami University
Gina_Ligon 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
JulieCallis Julie Callis Director of Administrative Services, START Staff University of Maryland
Braniff William William Braniff Department Chair, START Director
Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland 		Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Clark tyler Tyler A. Clark Data Scientist, Doctoral Student Former Researcher University of Maryland
Koven Barnett S. Koven Data Science Manager, Deloitte Government & Public Services Former Investigator
person-default Rhyner Washburn Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START Researcher, Staff University of Maryland
Deanne Winslett Deanne Winslett Communications and Transition Manager Staff University of Maryland
Arri Abarcar Arri Abarcar Business Services Specialist, START Staff University of Maryland
Elizabeth Elizabeth Radziszewski Associate Research Scientist, START Investigator, Staff University of Maryland
Gary Ackerman Gary Ackerman Associate Professor, SUNY Albany Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York
person-default Peter Simi Associate Professor, Chapman University
Director, Earl Babbie Research Center
 Investigator Chapman University
R. Karl Rethemeyer R. Karl Rethemeyer Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy Investigator University at Albany, State University of New York