Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

Module One Contributors

Chris Brooks, Ph.D.

Chris Brooks is an Associate Professor in the School of Information at the University of Michigan. An applied computer scientist, his research focuses on educational technologies, data science education, learning analytics, and collaborative learning in higher education.

Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D.

Jonathan Cohen is Policy Lead at the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling. His work examines the social and policy impacts of legalized sports gambling.

Thomas Finholt, Ph.D.

Thomas A. Finholt is a Professor in the University of Michigan School of Information and Senior Vice Provost for Academic and Budgetary Affairs. His research spans human-computer interaction and organizational collaboration, and he leads interdisciplinary initiatives in extended reality and sports analytics.

Kristy Gale, J.D.

Kristy Gale is a lawyer and the Founder and CEO of HONOR Data Rights Management. Her work focuses on data rights, governance, and ethical data use, advising organizations on responsible data practices and regulatory compliance in complex digital environments.

Mike Lorenc

Michal Lorenc is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan. A former Google executive, he integrates business, technology, and sport leadership in his teaching and is active in community-focused sport initiatives.

Brandon Mastromartino, Ph.D.

Brandon Mastromartino is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Marketing at San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. He is also Director of the SDSU Institute on Sports Wagering and Gaming and Founder of Experiential Insights, where he advises gaming and sports betting organizations on strategy, market analysis, and responsible business practices.

Raffaello Rossi, Ph.D.

Raffaello Rossi is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bristol Business School and Impact Lead at the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research. His research focuses on the intersection of social media marketing, public policy, and consumer protection as related to sports betting. He also serves on Ofcom’s Research, Evidence, and Evaluation Working Group.

Cody Wang

Cody Wang is Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering at Fanatics Betting and Gaming. He leads the development of scalable data infrastructure supporting analytics, product innovation, and responsible gaming within large-scale sports betting platforms.