Helen Harris, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Expert on grief and social relations, redefining the intersection of loss and religiosity
Grief and Cognition in Children Grief and Cognition in Adults Trauma Loss and Grief Current Applications of the Work of Alan Keith-Lucas Faith and Adoption
Cynthia Rollo-Carlson
Senior Lecturer of Social Work Virtual Academic Center · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Rollo-Carlson is an expert in diagnosing and assessing mental disorders and substance abuse along with grief, loss and bereavement.
Religion/Spirituality Mental Health Grief, loss and bereavement Human behavior and the social environment Trauma, loss and suicide
David Maginley
Spiritual Care Practitioner · Nova Scotia Health Authority
Spiritual counsellor, four-time cancer survivor, near death experiencer, public speaker and author
Near-Death Experiences Cancer Care Psychosocial Oncology Spiritual Care Palliative Care
James Ellor, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work · Baylor University
Dr. Ellor works with older adults around issues of mental and spiritual health
Meaning Oriented (Logo) therapy The Role of the Church as Service Provider Training Needs for Paraprofessionals and Professionals Hunger among Older Adults Spiritual Assessment Among the Elderly
Dora Carpenter
Founder · The ANIYA Group Life Coaching Center
Achieve Personal and Professional Success When You Decide To Say Yes!™
Navigating the Wilderness of Grief
Candi Cann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Baylor Interdiscipinary Core and Religion · Baylor University
Dr. Cann teaches World Cultures, Social World, World Religions, and Buddhism.
World Religions Buddhism Death and Dying Digital Afterlife Modern Mourning Practices
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Connie Corley, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Connie Corley, PhD is a member of the doctoral faculty in the School of Leadership Studies
Human Development and Consciousness Spirituality Positive Psychology Interdisciplinary Teamwork Family Caregiving
Robert Darden, M.A.
Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University
Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.
African-American Gospel Music Civil Rights Movement Music on B Sides of Gospel Recordings African American Museum in D.C. Black Gospel Music Restoration Project Journalism
Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College
DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.
Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of English · Baylor University
Popular theologian and cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film and popular culture, literature, religion, and politics.
Public Speaking Media Resource Creative Writing Religion and Culture Popular Culture and Society
Lauren Beverung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Lauren Beverung holds degrees in developmental psychology and human development & family sciences.
Research Methods Grief and Bereavement Child Development Psychology Parent-Child Relationships and Parenting
Stacy Overstreet
Associate Professor · Tulane University
Professor Overstreet focuses on children at risk for maladjustment due to the presence of chronic stressors in their lives.
Coping Strategies Violence Adolescents Resilience Children
Richard Cleveland
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Richard Cleveland's research is focused in school counseling outcome research, quantitative research methods and factor analysis.
Stress Response Student/Client Spirituality Assessment School Counseling Outcome Research Mindfulness
Billie Murray, PhD
Associate Professor of Communication; Inaugural Faculty in Residence, Center for Peace and Justice Education | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Billie Murray, PhD, explores the timely territory of community responses to hate speech, and on issues of rhetoric and social justice.
Rhetoric and Social Justice Rhetoric of Protest Movements Community Responses to Hate Speech Civic Engagement Communication
Dr. Rick Kirschner
Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Bestselling Author · The Art of Change LLC
Change is inevitable, but progress is not. We help YOU make the difference!
Communication Persuasion Leadership Conflict Resolution Communication With Difficult People
Dr. Howard Keeley
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Howard Keeley is the director of the Center for Irish Research and Teaching at Georgia Southern University
Modern Irish Literature
Hans M. Hirschi
Founder & Partner · Yāree AB
Exceptional personality with a passion for communication, leadership, learning & development across cultures
Common Sense Communication Cross-Cultural Learning Development
Christopher Finlay
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Political Science Communication New Media Global Communications Journalism
Shannon Moroney
Author & Public Speaker · National Speakers Bureau & Global Speakers Agency; Random House Canada, Simon & Schuster USA/UK/Australia
Shannon Moroney: Speaker, Author, Advocate
Forgiveness/Reconciliation Restorative Justice Violence Prison Reform Resilience