Timothy S. Rich is a Professor of Political Science at Western Kentucky University and Director of the International Public Opinion Lab (IPOL). His research focuses on public opinion and electoral politics, with a focus on East Asian democracies.

Serena White is an honors undergraduate researcher at Western Kentucky University, majoring in Chinese and International Affairs.

Ian Milden is a recent graduate from the master’s in public administration program at Western Kentucky University. He previously graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Western Kentucky University.

Kathryn Klassen is an honors undergraduate researcher at Western Kentucky University, majoring in Chinese Language, International Affairs, and Asian Religions and Cultures.