Ewald Friesen

Manager, Government and Community Relations · CAA Manitoba

Ewald manages CAA's advocacy and community relations efforts in Manitoba.

Congestion Management School Zone Safety Road Safety Government & Community Relations Policy Advocacy

Pamella A. Seay, J.D.

Expert in criminal, constitutional, aviation and international law · Florida Gulf Coast University

Pamella Seay specializes in international law and the courts.

Aviation Law Courts Criminal Justice Criminal Law International Law

Mark Brand, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut

Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.

Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding

Babak Baban, PhD

Associate Dean for Research, Dental College of Georgia · Augusta University

Babak Baban, PhD, is a professor, immunologist and associate dean for research at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Cannabidiol (CBD) Lung Cancer Oral Biology Cancer

Daneal Charney, CHRL

Executive in Residence for high-growth tech companies · MaRSDD - Largest Urban Innovation Hub

Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.

People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups

Muneeza Sheikh

Partner · Levitt LLP

Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law

Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada

Fred Carstensen, Ph.D.

Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Fred Carstensen is an expert in the areas of public policy, economic history and economics.

Finance Public Policy Economic History Economics

Michele Baggio, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Michele Baggio is an expert in environmental and resource economics, ecological economics, and health economics.

Ecological Economics Health Economics Environmental and Resource Economics Applied Microeconomics

Mary Anne Trasciatti

Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University

Dr. Trasciatti is a Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric

Public Memory/Commemoration Public Protest Triangle Shirt Factory Fire Public Space and Public Expression Women's Studies

Jim Roddy

Keynote Speaker & Author · Jim Roddy CBA (Coach & Business Advisor)

Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer" and "The Walk-On Method to Career & Business Success"

Team Building Business Culture Hiring Best Practices Job Interviews

Yan Wang

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Yan Wang's research is focused on assessing/intervening substance use and health outcomes by leveraging mobile technologies.

Ecological momentary assessment Alcohol Abuse Medical Cannabis Alcohol use/misuse Wearable Alcohol Biosensors

Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.

Associate Cooperative Extension Educator · University of Connecticut

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Plastic Mulch Climate Adaptation Horticulture Agricultural Sciences Biodegradable Materials

Michael Stewart

Community Relations Consultant · CAA South Central Ontario

Michael oversees CAA South Central Ontario's traffic safety outreach efforts.

Speeding Impaired Driving Road User Safety Pedestrian Safety Road Safety

Eric Weaver

CEO · Transparent Path

Bringing IoT, blockchain and AI together to reduce risk, loss and waste in the food supply.

Social Business Consumer Behavior Social Media Social Media Analytics Big Data Analytics

Benjamin Hebblethwaite

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Ben Hebblethwaite's research focuses on the languages and cultures of Haiti, Jamaica, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Creole Linguistics and Historical Linguistics Cannabis in the Caribbean Caribbean Music and Culture Haitian Culture Jamaica

Bridget Freisthler

Professor | College of Social Work · The Ohio State University

Expert in health and social problems based on neighborhood ecologies.

Child Abuse and Neglect Drug and alcohol use (particularly marijuana, opiates, and alcohol) Drug distribution systems GIS Spatial Analysis

Morgan Shipley

Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality; Associate Professor of Religious Studies · Michigan State University

Morgan Shipley's research, projects, teaching, and work related to the focuses on understanding mystical and esoteric new religions.

Religious Studies Spirituality

Natalie Reisman

Vice President - Legal · The Rose Corporation

Business minded in-house counsel and busy mother of three young children

Real Estate Development Affordable Housing Female Lawyers Women on Boards Healthy Cooking

Rade Kovacevic

Mentor | CBASE · MedCannAccess

Rade Kovacevic is currently Vice-President, Business Development at MedCannAccess.

Capital Raises Management Economics Industry Finance Relationship Development Business Strategy

Victoria Duff

Founder & CEO · a Business Plan

Entertaining & informative. Makes the most complex business and financial subjects simple and inspiring.

Business Start-Up Venture Capital Economic Survival