Dr. Caitlin O’Connell-Rodwell is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School at the Eaton Peab…
Smithsonian Journeys Experts
One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. We're proud to introduce you to our stars.
To be considered as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected].
All Smithsonian Experts
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Nina Papathanasopoulou is a Professor of Classical Studies specializing in Greek drama, mythology, …
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Mike Parker Pearson is Professor of British Later Prehistory at the Institute of Archaeology, Unive…
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Lisa Passaglia Bauman is an art historian of the Italian Renaissance and professor of Art History a…
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Madalena Patacho is a naturalist with special expertise in marine biology and ecotourism. She earne…
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Steven Paton is an expert in monitoring the climate and oceans of the tropics, a wildlife photograp…
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Jennifer Paxton has taught the history of the British Isles and Ireland for the past seventeen year…
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Paul Pettitt is Professor of Palaeolithic Archaeology at Durham University (UK). He specialises in …
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Dr. Suzanne Pilaar Birch is an archaeologist whose work advances our understanding of human resilie…
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Mineralogist Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post served two terms as chairman of the Department of Mineral Scie…
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Jan Post obtained his masters degree in biology from Leiden University, The Netherlands. He is an a…
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Huub Pragt received a MA in Egyptology from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and did an …
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Jim is an accomplished public affairs specialist with more than 20-years of experience as a photojo…
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David Price Williams has a degree in Ancient Near Eastern languages and Classical Greek and a docto…
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Dr. Nick Pyenson is curator of fossil marine mammals in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smith…
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Gary Radke served as Dean's Professor of the Humanities and professor of art history in the Col…
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Wayne Ranney is a geologist and writer who is a veteran of expedition travel, having journeyed to a…
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After a long career as a music-history professor at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, speciali…
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Dr. Malena Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Yale University. Her re…
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Jesus Rivas was born in Caracas, Venezuela and graduated with a degree in biology from the Universi…
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