design Experts

David Lewis

Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Expert in federal bureaucracy, including agency performance, agency oversight and the political appointment process.

José García-Moreno

Professor of Animation, School of Film and TelevisionLoyola Marymount University

Multiple Award Winning Artist

Sangeeta Khorana

Professor of International Trade Policy and Associate Dean InternationalAston University

Professor Khorana is policy expert in FTAs, regulation & global value chains, provides evidence-based insights for business & government..

Mariana Brussoni

Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia

Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.

Lou Russell

CEO / Queen / Learning FacilitatorRussell Martin & Associates

As a sought-after international speaker to leaders, Lou blends her humorous stories with her engaging on-the-ground experience to customize

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU College of Engineering

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Polina Durneva, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Charlene Senn

Professor of Psychology and Women's and Gender StudiesUniversity of Windsor

Dr. Charlene Senn's research centres primarily on male violence against women with a focus on sexual violence interventions.

Frank Felker

Founder & PresidentDigital Media Positioning

Highly-reviewed speaker with scores of presentations to business groups nationwide on entrepreneurship, digital marketing & direct sales.

Paul Frick

Professor and Roy Crumpler Memorial ChairLouisiana State University

Dr. Frick investigates the interacting causal factors that can lead children and adolescents to have emotional and behavioral problems.