global Experts

Mo Wang

Professor | Chair | Associate DeanUniversity of Florida

Mo Wang studies retirement and the employment of older workers and occupational health psychology.

Rosanna Perotti

Professor of Political ScienceHofstra University

Professor Perotti's expertise is in American politics, including Congress, elections and political parties.

Mark Lukasiewicz

Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of CommunicationHofstra University

Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Gerry Brunk

Managing DirectorLumira Ventures

Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.

Laura Coristine

Liber Ero Fellow, postdoctoral researcherUniversity of Calgary

Researching solutions for climate change

Naomi Ekas

Department Chair & Professor of PsychologyTexas Christian University

Naomi Ekas is an expert in autistic and non-autistic children's emotional development.

Eric Jackson, Ph.D.

Executive Director, CTI, and Director, CTSRCUniversity of Connecticut

Eric Jackson researches driver behavior and vehicle impacts on transportation safety

Nazir Ahmad

PresidentGivingWorks Inc.: Strategists for Social Impact

Nazir blends an inquisitive mind, strategic acumen and engaging presence to help business and philanthropy enhance their social impact.

Wayne Roberts

principalWill Work for Food Policy

engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment