Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government
Virginia Parks
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy · UC Irvine
Virginia Parks, PhD, is a geographer and urban planner specializing in the study of urban inequality.
Clean Energy Transition Urban Politics and Policy Racial Inequality Employment Local Economic Development
Jennifer Johannesen
Author, speaker, blogger · Patient Advocate
My talks are frank and unsentimental, yet lighthearted and engaging. No lecturing! Authentic patient experience illuminated through stories.
Disability Advocacy Ethics Parenting Children With Special Needs Patient Advocacy
Jonathan S. Dordick
Institute Professor, Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Biological Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery
Drug Discovery Biomanufacturing Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Chemistry
EJ Steele
Founder/CEO · Task At Hand Consulting, LLC
Founder/CEO at Task At Hand Consulting, LLC
Workforce Development Entrepreneurship Veterans and Military Families
Jackie Blissett
Professor of Psychology · Aston University
Professor Blissett has a interest in children’s fussy eating including poor fruit and vegetable acceptance, emotional eating, and obesity.
Feeding and Eating Behaviour Psychology Childhood Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Developmental Psychology
Jesse Ferrell
Managing Partner · JessTalk Speaking & Coaching Firm
Jesse is a best selling author, international speaker and life coach and one of the most respected authorities in his subject. He has reshap
Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Customer Service
Shawn Humphrey
Associate Professor of Economics · University of Mary Washington
Associate Professor of Economics at University of Mary Washington
Welfare and Poverty Economics Pedagogy Microfinance
Robert Karlicek
Director, Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) & Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Applications of LEDs in Lighting, sensing, disinfection, displays and control systems
Optoelectronics Advanced Sensor Technology Advanced Display Technologies Advanced Lighting Systems Lighting and Biological Applications
Michelle Bauml
Associate Professor and Clotilda Winter Professor of Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Bauml focuses on early childhood/elementary teacher education and teacher decision-making, civic education, and social studies.
Qualitative Research Methods Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs iEngage - Civics Education Teacher Decision-Making Elementary Social Studies Education
Dr. Frances Westley
JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation
Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation
Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience
Jayasimha Atulasimha, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Atulasimha researches nanomagnetic/spintronic memory and neuromorphic computing devices.
Spintronics and Nanomagnetism Exploratory neuromorphic devices Straintronics: Strian mediated electric field control of magnetism Electric field (VCMA) control of skyrmions Magnetic and multiferroic materials
M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair in Food, Society and Sustainability · Michigan State University
M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell is a political agroecologist with training in chemical engineering, ecology and evolutionary biology.
Sustainable Development Food Security Policy Anti-Hunger Efforts Sustainability Right to Food
Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science · Cedarville University
Dr. Smith is an expert in American politics, campaigns & elections, and constitutional law.
Constitutional Law Presidential Politics Presidential Campaigns
Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM
Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Health Innovation Lab · Villanova University
Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law, and law and technology.
Drug Prices Intellectual Property/Patent Innovation Policy Health/Bio 3D Printing Health AI
Kyle William Bishop
Chair and Professor of English Department · Southern Utah University
Specializing in British Gothic literature, film and television studies, cinematic adaptation, and pop culture
Video Games Visual Literacy Saxophone American Studies Music
Carolyn Heinrich
University Distinguished Professor of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations · Vanderbilt University
An expert in k-12 education public policy, economics, healthcare and impact of opioids on families.
Public Policy Analysis K-12 Education Policy Nongovernmental Organizations Social Welfare Policy Opioids Impact on Families
Karen Rice
Director, Strategic Accounts
Educational Marketing Expert
Marketing Strategy Direct Marketing Social Media Strategy Email Marketing Event Marketing
Guy Laporte
Director, Philanthropy and Sponsorship · TVO
TVO's Director of Philanthropy addresses topics ranging from strategic planning of philantrhopy to donor centric fundraising initiatives
Strategic Planning for Fundraising & Development Annual Giving Philanthropy Sponsorship Direct Response Television
Todd W. Lillibridge
President and CEO · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.
Riveting national speaker with strategic focus and vision for the future of healthcare real estate and medical property operations.
Healthcare Real Estate Medical Real Estate Development Capital Markets Future of Healthcare Physician Integration