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
Andrew Danylchuk
Professor of Fish Conservation, Department of Environmental Conservation · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Andrew Danylchuk’s research seeks to understand the factors that influence the life history and ecology of fish and other aquatic organisms.
Fish Conservation Impacts of Climate Change on Fish and Aquatic Ecosystems Behavior and Survival of Coastal Fisheries Best Practices for Managing Recreational Fishing
Rico Marciano
Fitness Professional, Media Fitness Expert, Author · Rico, Motivational Fitness!
Award Winning Physical Fitness Professional, as seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX.
Secret of Success Motivational Fitness Courage
Rahul Telang
Trustees Professor and Program Chair · Carnegie Mellon University
Rahul Telang is interested in how information and communication technologies (ICTs) information impact consumers, business and policies.
Digitization of Information Intellectual Properity Policy Market Failures Privacy Piracy
Darby Proctor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | School of Psychology · Florida Tech
Dr. Proctor's research focuses on decision-making in nonhuman primates to understand the evolutionary roots of human decision-making biases.
Comparative Psychology Animal Behavior Nonhuman Primates Behavioral Economics Decision-Making
Jamila Lyiscott
Associate Professor of Social Justice Education · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jamila Lyiscott's research focuses on racial equity, youth activism, and the power of hip-hop and spoken word in education.
Social Justice Educaiton Community-Engaged Research African-American Literature Youth-Led Social Research
Rob Salkowitz
Principle/Strategist · MediaPlant, LLC
How is the Young World changing business?
Entrepreneurship Globalization Innovation Youth Emerging Economies
Dr. Marianne Mader
Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario Museum · Co-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace
Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com
Space Exploration Planetary Science Science Communication Maker Culture STEAM Education
Soma Chaudhuri
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Expert on: Development, Gender and Social Movements
South Asia Social Movements Development Violence Against Women Empowerment Programs
Stuart Candy
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Stuart Candy is an advisor, facilitator, educator, artist and designer with more than twenty years of experience in the futures field.
Speculative Design Future of Work Design Fiction Foresight Transmedia Storytelling
Doris Baizley
Lecturer of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Senior Lecturer of Theatre Arts
Dannagal Young
Professor, Communication · University of Delaware
Prof. Young's research interests include political media effects, media psychology, public opinion and the psychology of misinformation.
Psychology of Political Beliefs Public Opinion Political Media Effects Media Psychology Intersection of Entertainment and Information
Weiko Lin
Associate Professor and Graduate Director of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
International Productions Screenwriting Entertainment Producing
Mary Breden
Professor Emerita of Music · Loyola Marymount University
Professor Emerita of Music
Choral Activities Music Education Choral Conducting Choral Methods Choral Clinician
Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University
Dean, School of Communication and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics
Martine Hackett
Associate Professor of Population Health · Hofstra University
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
Public Health Health Communication Research Methods Maternal-Child Health Infant Injury
Roy Black
Professor Emeritus in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Prof. Black is a Professor in the Practice of Finance and Director of the Real Estate Program at Goizueta Business School.
Real Estate Finance Real Estate Attorney Business Administration Real Estate Market Analysis
Majora Carter
President · MCG Consulting
MacArthur "genius" Fellow; One of 6 talks that launched TED.com in '06; Peabody Award winning broadcaster with ThePromisedLand.org; and Urba
Visionary Leadership Cost Reductions Through Smart Planning Small Business Incubation
Kelly Haws
Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker, Jr. Professor of Marketing · Vanderbilt University
Expert in food consumption choices, dieting, financial decision making, and self-control in consumption.
Diet Food decision making Financial decision making Self-Control
Johannes DeYoung
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Johannes DeYoung is an internationally recognized artist and filmmaker who works at the intersection of computational & material processes.
Animation Art Future of Work Design Cinema