Zhen (Richard) Tang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Organizational Economics Inter-firm Relationships Business Analytics Sales Management Franchising

Arnold Weinfeld

Associate Director · Michigan State University

Connector. Convener. Working to build problem-solving relationships with policymakers and university-community partners.

Public Policy Legislative Relations Strategic Planning Program Management Placemaking

Rhianna Collier

Vice President, Software Division · Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)

Stay above the Cloud and on top of new tech trends with strategic market research & analysis from SIIA's voice in the software industry

Program Management Business Intelligence Strategic Business Alliances Mobile Marketing Integrating Enterprise Saas With Mobile

Juan Andrade Laborde

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Juan Andrade Laborde develops sustainable strategies and technologies that can be used to deliver nutrition to vulnerable populations.

Food Aid Micronutrients Internatinal Development Human Nutrition Food Science and Technology

Demming Bass

Regional Development Director · Constant Contact, Inc.

Demming Bass, Engagement Marketing Expert for Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Associations

Engagement Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Marketing Event Marketing Building Your Marketing Toolkit

Kyle Sexton

Marketing Strategist · OrgMakr Marketing

Marketing Strategist, Speaker, Author, Consultant

Marketing Business Development Social Media

Randy Collins

Dean · Western Carolina University

Randy Collins is a distinguished engineer who has long experience combining student work in the classroom and collaboration with industry.

Aviation Student Success Electrical and Computer Engineering

Lynda Arsenault, BA, MEC, CITP

International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment Advisor · I-M Results Inc.

Lynda is an expert in attracting, maintaining and accelerating Foreign Direct Investment opportunities.

International Trade & Investment Foreign Direct Investment Outsourcing Services and Technology

Syed A. Hashsham

Professor · Michigan State University

I am an environmental engineer engaged in addressing environmental and health issues using molecular biology, genomics, and microfluidics.

Bioremediation Antimicrobial Resistance Microbial Ecology Environmental Biotechnology Molecular Biology

Ian Chodikoff

Founder and Director · Fora Strategic Planning Inc.

Founder and Director of a trust-based urban consultancy that helps clients see the invisible opportunities in their urban environments.

Urban Design Architecture Urban Planning

Roslyn Bern

President · Leacross Foundation

Roslyn Bern is president of the Leacross Foundation and an educator, business woman, and philanthropist

Philanthropic Foundations Philanthropy Women in Engineering Stem preventing violence against women

Tim Miller

Director of Engagement, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) · Aston University

Tim has more than 15 years board level experience in technology companies, technical and commercial management and research marketing.

Business Development Business Strategy Program Management Management Consulting Stakeholder Management

David Ortega

Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy · Michigan State University

David Ortega researches the decision making processes of consumers to better inform food policies and marketing strategies.

Experimental Economics Agricultural Development Economics Food Supply Inflation

Rayid Ghani

Distinguished Career Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Rayid Ghani is a reformed computer scientist who wants to increase the use of large-scale Machine Learning in solving large public policy.

Predictive Analytics Machine Learning Ethics Public Policy Information Systems

Theresa Syer

Founding Partner, Professional Speaker · Syer Hospitality Group Inc.

Theresa Syer is one of today's most influential voices on Creating Renowned Customer Experiences. As a Professional Speaker she inspires and

Service Loyalty Maximizing Your Networking Skills

James Butkiewicz

Professor, Economics · University of Delaware

Prof. Butkiewicz specializes in policy analysis, financial crises, the Great Depression, and determinants of economic growth.

Economic Growth Economics Policy Analysis Monetary Theory History

Sarah Marsden Greene

Lecturer, Economics · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

An economist focused on economics education and ecological economics of climate change policies.

Timber trade Environmental Economics and Policy Ecological Economics Economics Education

Meredith Grelli

Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship · Carnegie Mellon University

Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.

Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence Family Business Succession Non-Profit Organizations

Amy Murphy-Nugen

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Amy Murphy-Nugen has more than 20 years of social work practice and policy experience in housing, community building and engagement.

Community Development and Housing Issues Housing Loss Foreclosure Disenfranchised Grief

Laura Guitar

Partner, Market Engagement & Communications · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in strategic communications, PR, market engagement, and expert marketing.

Strategic Communication Public Relations Media Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communications