Advisory Board

The DASGR Center is guided by a distinguished Advisory Board whose members bring deep and varied expertise spanning public policy, regulation, behavioral science, business, economics, data analytics, athletics, and the gaming and technology industries. Their collective insight strengthens the Center’s research agenda, ensures relevance to rapidly evolving legislative and market environments, and supports our commitment to responsible gaming and evidence-based policymaking. By offering strategic guidance, critical perspectives, and real-world knowledge, the Advisory Board plays a vital role in advancing the Center’s mission, expanding its impact through research, and shaping a healthier, more informed landscape for sports gaming.

Dr. Ali Emdad, Ph.D.

Ali Emdad, Ph.D.

Executive Director and Founder

Jonathan Aiwazian

Jonathan Aiwazian

Executive in Residence, and Founder & CEO, idPair Inc

Darryl Barnes

Darryl Barnes

President, Barnes International

Dena Freeman-Patton

Dena Freeman-Patton

VP / Director of Athletics, Morgan State University, Athletics

Sharon Green Middleton

Sharon Green Middleton

Vice President, Baltimore City Council

Brad Humphreys

Brad Humphreys

Professor of Economics, and Director of the Center for Gaming Research and Development, West Virginia University

Blair Inniss

Blair Inniss, JD, MA

Government Relations Manager, Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling

Rick Fontaine Leandry

Richard Fontaine Leandry

External and Community Affairs Manager, Baltimore City Mayor’s Office

Keiffer Mitchell

Keiffer Mitchell

Vice President, BGR Group

David Mosley

David Mosley

Co-Founder & CEO, 413 Solutions Inc.

Edith J. Patterson

Edith J. Patterson

Maryland Delegate, Chair of Racing & Gaming Subcommittee

Jimmy Rhee

Jimmy Rhee

Managing Partner, Fusion Capital

Dylan Small

Dylan Small

Professor and Chair, Statistics & Data Science Department Wharton,University of Pennsylvania

Zed Smith

Zed Smith

Chief Operating Officer, The Cordish Companies