Terrie Noland is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and a nationally recognized leader in education and literacy. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Terrie unpacks why literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of an individual’s success and well-being, and why it matters for society at large.

She dives into the deep connections between literacy, poverty, incarceration, and public health, and explains why early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Terrie also challenges common misconceptions about literacy in the U.S. and shares what real leadership in this space looks like, from classrooms to policy.

Journalists, if you’d like to connect with Terrie Noland for a story, you can find her and other thought-leaders, on Rolli.ai.

Cynthia Griffin is a Partner at Modern Family Law and an expert in divorce, child support, and custody matters. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Cynthia breaks down why the field of family law is growing so rapidly, and what makes it fundamentally different from criminal law. She also explores the delicate points where the two intersect, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or child welfare.

With years of experience guiding families through some of their most difficult moments, Cynthia shares how attorneys navigate emotionally charged cases involving children, offering insight into the legal tools and human empathy required to do this work effectively. Whether you’re a journalist covering the courts or a listener trying to understand the legal system better, her perspective is both clear-eyed and compassionate.

Journalists, if you'd like to connect with Cynthia Griffin for a story, you can find her and more experts at Rolli.ai.

Doctor Sargon Donabed is a Professor of History at Roger Williams University and the author of the books Reforging a Forgotten History: Iraq and the Assyrians in the Twentieth Century and Assyrians of Eastern Massachusetts.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Dr. Donabed explores how ancient civilizations like Assyria and Mesopotamia continue to shape the modern Middle East. He highlights overlooked historical turning points essential to understanding the region today, and examines the portrayal of Middle Eastern history in Western culture—particularly from the Bronze to Iron Age.

Dr. Donabed also dives into the experiences of ethnic minorities such as the Assyrians, Yazidis, and Kurds, unpacking how these stateless groups have preserved their identities despite ongoing persecution and displacement. From the aftermath of the Iraq War and the rise of ISIS to efforts at cultural preservation and political representation, he offers a sweeping and deeply informed perspective on what the future might hold for marginalized communities in the region.

Journalists, if you'd like to learn more or book Dr. Donabed, you can find him and more experts at Rolli.ai.