futures Experts

Richard Arum

Professor of Education and SociologyUC Irvine

Richard Arum's research is focused on education, social stratification and formal organizations.

Dennis Draper, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Suzanne Paschall

CoachFreshVoice

Creative Opportunity Catalyst, Founder of Indie Ink Publishing

Bill Maurer

Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Professor, Anthropology and LawUC Irvine

Bill Maurer is an anthropologist and expert on money’s artifacts and technologies, from cowries to credit cards and cryptocurrencies.

Hala Beisha

Working with organizatons at the intersection of sound strategy, foresight and inspired leardershipResilience Factor Inc.

Strategy Futures Leadership

Adam Frank

Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular authorUniversity of Rochester

Adam Frank is a self-described “evangelist of science,” who writes about intelligent life forms, space exploration, climate change and more.

Stephen Huddart

President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family FoundationSocial Innovation Generation

Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives

Tristan Sauer

New Media Artist and CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Tristan Sauer is a new media artist and curator interested in physical computing, wearable technology, and sculpture.

Vincent Conitzer

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Vincent Conitzer researches the ethics, safety, and societal consequences of AI.

Yesha Yadav

Professor of LawVanderbilt University

Expert in financial market regulation, securities regulation and corporate bankruptcy, focusing on market structure and digital assets.