Global Experts

John Lednicky

Research ProfessorUniversity of Florida

John Lednicky focuses on microbiology and molecular biology, various bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses.

Don Thushara Galbadage

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Galbadage investigates innovative therapeutic methods to target multidrug resistant pathogens.

Wendy Smith

Professor, ManagementUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Smith's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas.

Alexandra Neel

Associate Professor of English and Director of HumanitiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Leslie LaPage

Lecturer, Production Film & TelevisionLoyola Marymount University

Philip Chmielewski, S.J.

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Sir Thomas More Chair of Engineering EthicsLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

David Levin, MD

Chief Medical Information OfficerCleveland Clinic

Challenging audiences to discover how analysis of “big data” can be used to transform healthcare, from practice redesign to new markets

Claudiu Popa

CEOInformatica Corporation

Data Protection Evangelist. Trusted Risk Advisor. Relentless Educator.

Wei Chen

Associate Professor of ManagementUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Chen is an expert on international business and entrepreneurship.

Anna C.J. Long

Associate Professor and Program DirectorLouisiana State University

Dr. Long's research, clinical, and service activities aim to address educational and mental health inequities.