arts Experts

Michael Krondl

food writer, author, culinary historianMichael Krondl

Experienced speaker and presenter to both a general more specialized public about food and culture.

Leslie LaPage

Lecturer, Production Film & TelevisionLoyola Marymount University

Laura Terruso

Assistant Professor, ScreenwritingLoyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Dr Islam Issa

Reader in Literature and HistoryBirmingham City University

His work has focused primarily on the modern-day reception of Renaissance and Early Modern English literature in global contexts.

Mark Saya

Professor of Music Theory & CompositionLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Music Theory & Composition

Omar Khan

Head, School of ArchitectureCarnegie Mellon University

Henry Juszkiewicz

Chairman and CEOGibson Guitar Corp.

Hittin' The Best Note! Gibson's CEO plucks just the right strings as an experienced & energetic speaker on consumer branding, marketing

Frank Costigliola, D.Phil.

Distinguished Professor, Department of HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Distinguished Professor specializing in modern history, United States foreign relations, and the United States in the 20th century.

Betty Farmer

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Betty Farmer's specialty areas include gender communication, crisis communication and communication skills training.

Jennifer S. Schiff

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Jennifer Schiff's research is in comparative water policy around the globe, with a concentration on policies targeting water scarcity.