Radenka Maric, Ph.D.
University President · University of Connecticut
Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.
Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing
Stephen M. Strader, PhD
Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.
Tornadoes Geographic Information Systems Natural Hazards Hazards and Society Severe Weather
Christopher Babson
Founder/CEO · Peak Performance Leadership
Acclaimed Expert in Leadership, Motivation, Engagement and Peak Performance. Stories and Tools to Inspire, Enrich and Empower Your Team.
Leadership Development Peak Performance & Personal Development Motivation and Empowerment Attitude Change Charisma & Presence
Professor Marina Novelli
Professor of Tourism and International Development · University of Brighton
She is committed to generating new knowledge on ways in which tourism can play a key role in sustainable development.
Travel Policy Tourism in Africa International Tourism Sustainable Tourism International Development
Allison Eden
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Allison Eden's work centers on understanding media enjoyment, and more broadly the effects of entertainment on user behavior and well-being.
Motivation Enjoyment Media Psychology Morality
David Levin, MD
Chief Medical Information Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Challenging audiences to discover how analysis of “big data” can be used to transform healthcare, from practice redesign to new markets
Healthcare Information Technology Clinical Decision Support: From Alerts to Watson Emr and Related Clinical Systems-Strategy Selection and Physician Adoption Analytics: Data Strategies
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Nikki Koontz
Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication
Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management
Gonzalo Casals
Director of Education and Public Programs · El Museo del Barrio
Nonprofit and Arts Administrator, Cultural Organizer, Civic Engager, Radical Collaborator.
Minority Access and Representation in Museums Role of Museums in the 21st Century Radical and Sustainable Collaborations With Unlikely Partners
Missy LeBlanc
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Missy LeBlanc is a curator and writer of Métis, Nēhiyaw, and Polish decent currently based in Moh’kins’stis (Calgary).
Contemporary Art Indigenous Art Curatorial Studies Art History Art
Tony Cole
Founder & Chief Learning Officer · Anthony Cole Training Group
Helping Companies Sell Better, Coach Better and Hire Better for 27 Years
Sales Leadership Sales Process Sales Development Increasing Sales Recruiting
Emma North
Digital Marketing Executive · Koozai
Digital Marketing Executive at Koozai
SEO Backlink Analysis Link Building PPC Social Media
Keivan Stassun
Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.
Star Formation Planet Formation Astronomy Planetary Systems Astronomical Phenomena
Todd Gongwer
Author/Speaker · Kardia House Media, LLC
Author and Communicator on the subject of leadership and purpose
Leadership
Kyle Emich
Associate Professor, Management · University of Delaware
Prof. Emich's research explores the role of individual attributes in team dynamics and other collective environments.
Cognitive Processing Leadership Organizational Behavior Team Dynamics Group Dynamics
Micah Solomon
Customer service bestselling author & strategist · Http://www.customerserviceguru.com
Customer Service Keynote Speaker
Hospitality Customer Service Customer Services Social Media High-Tech High-Touch Customer Service
Thomas Cimarusti, Ph.D.
Professor of Music History · Florida Gulf Coast University
symphonic literature Music and animation World Music Musical theater Popular Music
Julia Chung, CFP, CLU, FEA
Senior Financial Planner, Entrepreneur · Spring Financial Planning & Admin Slayer Services
Personal Finance & Family Enterprise professional leading Spring Financial Planning & Admin Slayer Services
Personal Finance Financial Planning Entrepreneur Family Business Planning Estate Planning
Martin Tanaka
Professor · Western Carolina University
Martin Tanaka's research interests include biomedical devices, computational modeling and neuromuscular control.
Design For Manufacturing Computational Modeling Material Properties and Behavior Innovation in Engineering Design Product Design and Development
Aaron McCright
Professor and Chairperson, College of Social Science/Lyman Briggs College · Michigan State University
Dr. McCright specializes in environmental sociology, sociology of science and technology, and social movements.
Political Polarization Values and Sciences Climate Change Politics Climate Change Climate Change Denial