Mary Anne Trasciatti
Director of Labor Studies; Professor of Rhetoric and Public Advocacy · Hofstra University
Dr. Trasciatti is the Director of Labor Studies. She also studies the role of public protest in social advocacy and building community.
Persuasion Women's Studies Public Space and Public Expression Triangle Shirt Factory Fire Public Protest
Leigh Potvin
Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University
Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.
gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege
Betty Jo Barrett
Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Windsor
Research specialization: Gender Based Violence
Gender based violence Violence against women and children Domestic violence in LGBTQ2A+ communities Domestic violence against women Domestic violence and animal abuse
Jeff Hoffman
Partner & Co-Founder · ColorJar, LLC
Internationally recognized public speaker on the topics of innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.
Entrepreneurship New Media Leadership Branding Futurist
Ronald Shapiro
Speaker & Consultant · Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.
Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!
Human Factors/Ergonomics Leadership/Management/Teamwork Career Development Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations Special Recognition
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
Brian Edwards
Dean & Professor of English School of Liberal Arts · Tulane University
Brian Edwards examines U.S. literature and culture in a global context, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East Studies Higher Education Administration
Benn R. Konsynski
George S. Craft Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Electronic data interchange (EDI) Channel systems Electronic integration Information partnerships Digital Commerce
Esther Lim
CEO and Chief Experience Architect · The Estuary, LLC
Passionately exploring the convergence of social media, storytelling, big data and emerging tech in marketing and digital entertainment
Transmedia Storytelling Digital Narratives: Co-Created Storyworld Communities Social Media Analytics Big Data Narrative Gamification
Rob Salkowitz
Principle/Strategist · MediaPlant, LLC
How is the Young World changing business?
Entrepreneurship Globalization Innovation Youth Emerging Economies
Atul Singh
Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Fair Observer
Trying to make sense of it all? Fair Observer's Editor-in-Chief can provide your audience with insights on issues of global significance
World Economy & International Business News & Digital Media Entrepreneurship & Leadership U.S. European & Indian Politics and Foreign Policy
Greg Verdino
Founder & CEO · VERDINO LLC
Seasoned marketing advisor to 49 of the Fortune 500. Leading thinker on marketing strategy & innovation.
Marketing Social Media Social Business Digital Marketing Branding
Erik Nisbet
Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.
Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication
William D. Parham
Professor of Counseling · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Sport Psychology Multicultural Counseling Foundations of Counseling Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions Interplay Between Sports Psychology
Kevin Curran
Clinical Assistant Professor of Journalism in Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Dual appointment: Instructor in Communication Studies, LMU College of Communication & Fine Arts
Business Communication Media History Media Management Journalism
Chris Lincoln
Writer - Speaker - Educator · Lincoln Educational
Humorous speaker on Teenage Issues, The Modern Man, and the British Isles. Associate Trainer for "Time To Teach!"
Teen Talk - for and About Teen Issues
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
Bryan Fulton
Co Founder & CEO · Bullet Point Branding
Experienced VP of Talent & Social Media Solutions Consultant
Social Media Social Media Marketing Social Networking Entertainment Casinos & Gaming
Marie-Line Germain
Professor, Professor of Human Resources and Leadership · Western Carolina University
Marie-Line Germain specializes in psychosocial risks, mental health in the workplace and personality disorders of corporate leaders.
Consulting Leadership Human Resource Development Organizational Behavior Psychosocial Risks
John Mathieu, Ph.D.
Professor & Friar Chair in Leadership & Teams, Management, School of Business (Affiliate) · University of Connecticut
Dr. Mathieu's research focuses on teamwork, leadership, and organizational behaviors.
Multi-level Theories, Designs, and Analyses Leadership Teamwork Organizational Behavior