global Experts

Susan Desaulniers

Senior Director, Cardiovascular & MetabolismBiogen

Susan Desaulniers is an expert in developing leading global clinical programs that protect people from infectious diseases.

Colin Polsky, Ph.D.

Director of the Florida Center for Environmental StudiesFlorida Atlantic University

Colin Polsky is trained as a geographer, specializing in the human dimensions of global environmental change.

Daniel Reichman

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Rochester

Expert on the cultural responses to economic change, especially the anthropology of trade and globalization in Latin America

Gerry Brunk

Managing DirectorLumira Ventures

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

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

Wayne Roberts

principalWill Work for Food Policy

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

Eric Jackson, Ph.D.

Executive Director, CTI, and Director, CTSRCUniversity of Connecticut

Eric Jackson researches driver behavior and vehicle impacts on transportation safety

Wujie Zhang, Ph.D.

ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Wujie Zhang is an expert in biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cell-based medicine, micro/nanotechnology, and drug delivery.