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Fay Cobb Payton, Ph.D., MBA

IDRIS Director

Dr. Fay Cobb Payton is an award-winning researcher, international speaker and entrepreneur. She is a Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Inclusive Innovation, Professor (with Tenure) in the Department of


Jacqueline S. Mattis, Ph.D.

Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

Jacqueline S. Mattis, Ph.D. is Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark. She earned her B.A. in psychology from New York University, and her Ph.D. in


Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D.

Prudential Chair in Business, Rutgers Business School & Interim Chancellor, Rutgers University-Newark

Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. serves as Interim Chancellor, following two years as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. He is an award-winning author, business school professor, and higher education administrator. Dr.


Cass Guinto

Undergraduate Assistant

Cass Guinto is a senior at Rutgers University–Newark School of Arts & Sciences, where she is studying English and Creative Writing. She currently serves as one of the web designers


Pengju Zhang

Associate Professor

Dr. Pengju Zhang is an Associate Professor and the Director of International Programs in the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University, Newark. His expertise encompasses state and local