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

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Name Sort ascending	Job Title Sort descending	Role	Institution
Steve S. Sin, Ph.D.	Assistant Research Scientist & Director, Unconventional Weapons & Technology Division Chief Academic Officer, Platinum East Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, American University	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Jeff Gruenewald	Associate Professor and Director of the Terrorism Research Center, University of Arkansas	Investigator	University of Arkansas
Anthony Lemieux	Associate Professor of Communication and Lead Researcher of the Transcultural Conflict and Violence Program	Investigator	Georgia State University
Steven Chermak	Associate Professor of Criminology	Investigator	Michigan State University
Victor Asal	Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Public Administration	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
R. Karl Rethemeyer	Associate Professor of Public Administration & Policy	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Peter Simi	Associate Professor, Chapman University Director, Earl Babbie Research Center	Investigator	Chapman University
Gary Ackerman	Associate Professor, SUNY Albany	Investigator	University at Albany, State University of New York
Elizabeth Radziszewski	Associate Research Scientist, START	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Arri Abarcar	Business Services Specialist, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Deanne Winslett	Communications and Transition Manager	Staff	University of Maryland
Rhyner Washburn	Cyber Intelligence Researcher, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
Barnett S. Koven	Data Science Manager, Deloitte Government & Public Services	Former Investigator
Tyler A. Clark	Data Scientist, Doctoral Student	Former Researcher	University of Maryland
William Braniff	Department Chair, START Director Professor of the Practice, University of Maryland	Investigator, Staff	University of Maryland
Julie Callis	Director of Administrative Services, START	Staff	University of Maryland
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
Jessica Rivinius	Director of News and Media Relations	Former Researcher	Miami University
Nathan Meehan	Director of Research and Development, Second Sight Training Systems, LLC	Investigator	Second Sight Training Systems, LLC
John Sawyer	Director of Strategic Corporate Research Relationships	Former Investigator	University of Maryland
Thomas Guarrieri	Director of Undergraduate Studies Assistant Research Scientist, Unconventional Weapons & Technology (UWT) Division, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland
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
Arie Kruglanski	Distinguished Professor of Psychology	Investigator	University of Maryland
Eva Coll	Experiential Education Specialist, START	Staff	University of Maryland
Benjamin Evans	Faculty Research Assistant, Global Terrorism Database, START	Researcher, Staff	University of Maryland