Emma Davis
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Growth Economics General Economics Economic Theory Economic Analysis Applied Economics
Wujie Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Wujie Zhang is an expert in biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cell-based medicine, micro/nanotechnology, and drug delivery.
Biomaterials Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Micro/Nano-technology Drug Delivery Stem Cell Research
Samar Ali
Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.
Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government
Manoj Viswanathan
Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: viswanathanm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4694 / Office 314-200
Tax Policy Economic Development The Regulation of Tax Exempt Organizations Community Development
Rob Williams
Business Concierge · University of Northern Iowa
Business Analyst, University of Northern Iowa | Connect Entrepreneurs w/ Services & People to Help them Start or Grow
Market Research Business Counseling Economic Development
Ron Duncan, M.S.
Management Senior Lecturer, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Project Management Economic Development
Valerie Karplus
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Valerie Karplus studies resource and environmental management in organizations operating in diverse national and industry contexts.
Strategy Political Economy Globalization Energy Economic Development
Becky McCray
Expert for Small Towns · SaveYour.Town
Practical steps you can put into action right away to shape a better future for your community
Nonprofits Entrepreneurship Social Capital Community Development Small Town
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
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Greg Payne
Vice President, Portfolio Management · Investeco Capital Corp.
You thought only Kermit was green? Supporting investments in the environmental economy is a passion for Greenchip's Portfolio Manager
Cleantech Green Investing Socially Responsible Investing Green Economic Development Cities and Sustainable Development
Stephen Hanna
Professor of Geography · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Hanna's research in cultural geography explores how our pasts are represented in monuments and museums.
Cartography and GIS Southern plantation museums Confederate memorials Cartography Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
Michael Weiner, PhD
Professor and Assistant Dean of Faculty · Soka University
Professor of East Asian History and International Studies, Associate Dean of Faculty and Director of Faculty Research and Development.
Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern and Imperial Japan Japan's Minorities Economic and Social History of Modern Japan
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Georgeen Theodore
Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development
Equitable Economic Development Participatory & Dialogic Processes Regional Development Sustainable Building Design Strategic Planning
Alberto Sgarbossa
Online Channel & Social Partnership · Alberto Sgarbossa (Freelance)
Online Channel & Social Partnership presso Alberto Sgarbossa (Freelance)
Imprenditorialità Manageriality Sustainability Changes the Business Landscape Innovation & Economic Development Partnerships
Keith Gary
Director of Program Development · Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute
Trained neuroscientist that moved from academia to leveraging regional life sciences assets for economic development.
Biotechnology and Economic Development Science Education and Workforce Development Neuropeptides
Simon Medcalfe, PhD
Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.
Community and Economic Development Sports Economics Social Determinants of Health
Stephen Lisonbee
Assistant Vice President of the Office of Regional Services · Southern Utah University
Specializing in workforce and economic development, community outreach, and leadership development
Partnership Development Workforce and Economic Development Leadership Development Community Outreach Government Relations
William Hatcher, PhD, MPA
Chair of the Department of Social Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.
Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance