Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.

Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Ghosh researches complex networks and systems biology, using modeling and simulation, applied-AI and network science.

AI Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Mobile ubiquitous and grid computing

Andrew Deener, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut

Andrew Deener is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut.

Food Systems Gentrification Economic Sociology Culture City Development

Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D.

Director, Pharmaceutical Engineering| Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Roper specializes in efforts to bring engineering and science closer to patients who utilize medicines via novel technologies.

Metabolic Engineering and Biocatalysis 3D Printing of Dose Forms Long Acting Therapy Development Nanomaterials and Particle Sciences Continuous Chemical Reaction Engineering

Suzanne Bernier, CEM, CBCP, MBCI

Author, Crisis Management Consultant, Instructor, and Speaker · SB Crisis Consulting

Former news anchor & one of the world’s leading emergency management authorities, author of the critically-acclaimed book 'Disaster Heroes'.

Emergency Management Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis and Issues Management Disaster Planning and Recovery Crisis Communications

William Powell

Executive Director · The Leadership Advisor

William Powell is a highly sought after international advisor & keynote speaker for leadership, culture, engagement.

Employee Engagement Leadership Organizational Culture Self Leadership

Kirsten Travers-UyHam

Associate Professor in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Commodities Markets Risk Management Investment Management Alternative Investments Derivatives

Talyn Rahman-Figueroa

CEO · Grassroot Diplomat

International diplomat making diplomacy accessible to everyone.

International Relations Diplomacy Public Diplomacy Foreign Affairs

Saleem Alhabash

Assistant Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University

Expert in social and new media

Advertising and Public Relations Media and Information Social Media Journalism Editing

Luis Harrison

Part-time Lecturer · Leeds Beckett

An expert on climate politics, populist political parties and movements, and international relations.

European Politics Elections Populism Climate politics British Politics

LaTashia Satterfield Ogunlana

Founder · Gye Nyame Consulting

Entrepreneur who is analytical, logical and objectively critical

Financial Grant Management (International) Motivational Work Place Environment (Cultural Responsibility)

Jon Arne Sæterås

Vice President · Mobiletech

Fascinated by the grand, spectacular and systems that just work.

Mobile Web Web Performance

Gae Walters

Author & Doctor (PhD) · Archway Publishing

Author of "Solving for X in the Y Domain"

Speaker Training Team and Group Behavior Leadership Women & Leadership High Performing Teams

Nyema Guannu

Senior Instructor of Economics · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Economic Development and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa International Trade African Regional Integration and Development International Finance and Monetary Relations

Louisa Taylor

Director · Refugee 613

Director at Refugee 613

Immigration Human Rights Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Building Refugee Resettlement

Ken Herron

Startup Company Advisor · Ken Herron

Ken Herron, Marketing Cool Hunter

Marketing Social Marketing Social Media Marketing

Nick Drydakis

Director of the Centre for Pluralist Economics (CPE) · Anglia Ruskin University

Nick is spokesperson at the IZA World of Labor for areas such as inequality, poverty & discrimination.

Labour Markets Economics of Inequality Labour Economics Population Economics Economic Crises

Sean T. Dempsey, S.J.

Associate Professor and Chair of History · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

History 20th-Century U.S. history U.S. Religious History Urban History

Scott Niebuhr

Adjunct Professor in Systems Engineering and Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Program Management Cybersecurity and Privacy Aerospace Engineering Information & Cyber Security Management

Thomas G. Hogan, Jr.

Senior Vice President of Fund Architecture · InventionShare

Driving profitable growth through visionary leadership, business insight and successful execution of complex corporate strategic initiatives

Professional Development Structuring Transition Leadership Turnarounds IPO

Tracy Sharpley-Whiting

Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies · Vanderbilt University

Expert in comparative Black cultural movements and African American literature and culture.

African American Literature African American History Black Culture African American Diaspora