Gregg Murray, PhD

Professor of Political Science · Augusta University

Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.

Government Responses to COVID-19 Public Policy Research Methods Political Behavior Voting

Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Rutledge focuses on identifying human motivations, behavioral triggers & instinctive drives to inform messaging & data strategies

Trust in Information Applied Narrative Persuasive Messaging Positive Psychology Applied to Media Qualitative Research and Analysis

Nabil Al-Tikriti

Associate Professor of History & American Studies · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.

Forced Migration (Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons) Genocide Higher Education Humanitarian Affairs History of the Ottoman Empire

Krystyn Moon

Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Moon is an expert in U.S. immigration history, popular culture, race and ethnic studies, foodways, gender and sexuality, & consumerism.

Consumerism Foodways Popular Culture U.S. Immigration History Race and Ethnic Studies

Dr Oscar Rodriguez-Espindola

Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management · Aston University

Dr Rodriguez-Espindola researches supply chain management, operational research, humanitarian logistics and project management.

Supply Chain Management Humanitarian Logistics Operational Research Project Management Operations

Pankaj Patel, PhD

Frank J. and Jane E. Ryan Endowed Chair in Strategy and Innovation; Professor of Management & Operations | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Pankaj Patel, PhD, is a leading expert on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Automation Innovation & Creativity New Ventures Technology Management

Jared L. Cohon

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Jared L. Cohon has worked on large-scale water problems and on energy facility issues, especially nuclear waste.

Nuclear Waste Management Natural Resources Energy Environmental Systems Analysis Environmental Problems

Timothy Johnson

Outreach Coordinator · The Mentoring Center of Central Ohio

Energetic, engaging speaker, passionate about serving youth and helping people reach their full potential

Connecting With Youth Overcoming Adversity Redeeming Your Character Fatherhood Parenting

Doug Williamson

President and Chief Executive Officer · The Beacon Group

A bold thinker and dynamic speaker, with extensive global experience, who can provide unique insights into today's business challenges.

Megatrends & Seismic Shifts - Coping With the New Reality Leading Through Chaos & Disruption Innovation & Design Thinking Global Leadership in A Modern World Science of Strategic Thinking

Aleecia M. McDonald

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

AleeciaMcDonald focuses on the public policy issues of Internet privacy, user expectations for privacy tools and behavioral economics.

Internet Law and Regulation Behavioral Economics Cybersecurity Privacy Tools Public Policy issues of Internet Privacy

Dr Ahmad Beltagui

Senior Lecturer · Aston University

Dr Beltagui is an experienced researcher with expertise in Advanced Services, Innovation & Design Management and 3D Printing.

Manufacturing Management Innovation 3d Printing Services

James Sample

Professor of Law · Hofstra University

Professor Sample regularly comments on voting rights and constitutional issues in leading media outlets.

The Supreme Court Voting Rights Voting Rights Policy Constitutional Law Judicial Elections

Mark N. Aaronson

The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings

Contact: 415.581.8924 / aaronson@uchastings.edu

Legal Professionalism Clinical Legal Education Social Welfare Policy Community Economic Development

Maggie Anderson

CEO and Cofounder · The Empowerment Experiment Foundation

Sought-after speaker, who has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN, PBS Newshour, and CBS Morning News, among other tv and radio shows

Starting A Business Small Business Ownership Race and the Economy African-American Businesses A Call to Women: Find Your Cause

Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Expert in hydrogeology and water quality · Florida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Injection Wells Geology Desalination Groundwater Contamination Groundwater Hydrology

Allyson Hewitt

Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District

Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves

Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political Science · Augusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Politics Terrorism International Relations Voting Civil Liberties

Dr Anton Popov

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Policy · Aston University

Dr Popov's research interest is in social anthropology, with a particular focus on postsocialist societies.

Social Anthropology Postsocialist Societies Cultural Heritage Identity and Transnationalism Youth Culture

Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal water health · Florida Gulf Coast University

Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.

Phytoplankton Ecology Coral Reef Ecology Ciguatera Outbreaks Coastal Water Health Plankton Ecosystems

Philip La Duke

Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM

One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find

Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture