Jim Roddy
Keynote Speaker & Author · Jim Roddy CBA (Coach & Business Advisor)
Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer" and "The Walk-On Method to Career & Business Success"
Team Building Business Culture Hiring Best Practices Job Interviews
Felix Rioja
Cowen Chair in Latin American Social Sciences & Associate Professor · Tulane University
Felix Rioja has written articles on the effects of public infrastructure on economic growth, and the distribution of wealth and income
Inflation Welfare Economic Growth International Macroeconomics Financial Economics
Shiladitya Banerjee
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Shiladitya Banerjee develops theoretical models to understand how the internal structures of a living cell impacts its characteristics.
Single-cell Biophysics Soft Living Matter Physics Physics of Living Systems Molecular and Cell Biology
Leia Saltzman
Assistant professor of social work · Tulane University
Leia Saltzman is an expert on trauma associated with community violence and mass disaster.
Trauma Posttraumatic growth Mass disaster COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Community Resilience
Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU
Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology
Cell-generated traction forces Extracellular matrix biology Cellular mechanotransduction Mechanobiology of fibrosis Matrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering
Marcelo Manucci
Director · Estrategika
Emotional Competitiveness
New Skills for A Change in Corporate Culture Management of Uncertainty and Instability Change Management Emotional Competitiveness
Reshma Shah
Professor in the Practice of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Relationship Marketing Customer and Partner Retention Integrated Marketing Communications Brand and Category Management Marketing Processes and Performance
Ümit Özgür, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Özgür specializes in optical spectroscopy and photonic devices
Ultrafast spectroscopy Group III-nitride and zinc oxide optoelectronics Light emitting diodes III-V and II-VI semiconductor heterostructures Nonlinear optics
Hillary Berman
Founder · Popcorn & Ice Cream
Small business marketing. Passionate about customer engagement, customer experience, small/local business, startups and entrepreneurship.
Small Business Marketing Women in Business Startup Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention Customer Experience
Crystal Park, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Connecticut
Meaning Making Psychology of Religiousness and Spirituality Stress, Trauma and Coping Yoga Research Cancer Survivorship
Xiajun Pan
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Xiajun Pan researches supply chain and retail operations management, business analytics and operations-marketing/information interface.
Business Analytics Operations-Marketing/Information Interface Retail Operations Management Supply Chain Management
Sandy Jap
Sarah Beth Brown Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
B2B partnering and channel strategy expert in consulting, litigation, and education.
B2B Routes to Market Strategic Partnerships Omnichannel Strategy B2B and Channel Analytics Social Media Selling
Edie Dullaghan
Head, Target Validation · Centre for Drug Research and Development
Striving for excellence through mentoring people and by fostering creative/critical thinking,
Drug Development Infectious Disease Biology Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression Immunohistochemistry Antibiotic development
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
David Y. Choi, Ph.D.
Conrad N. Hilton Chair of Entrepreneurship, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Director, Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship
Financing of Entrepreneurial Companies Entrepreneurship Business Management Job Creation Small Business
Baratunde A. Cola
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Cola brings science to energy and thermal management solutions.
Applications of Carbon Nanotubes Thermal Management of Electronics Combustion and Energy Systems Heat Transfer Micro and Nano Engineering
Pramod Srivastava, M.D.
Director of the UConn Health Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center · University of Connecticut
Immunology expert, specializing in the development of vaccinations for difficult-to-treat ovarian cancer
Vaccination for Ovarian Cancer Novel Cancer Immunotherapy
Derek Banker
Derek Banker is a senior executive in growth strategy & business transformation. His expertise is assisting the c-suite and executive management of regional, national and global clients with business transformations and growth initiatives. · Actively Seeking Next Challenge
Derek Banker fine-tunes Business Intelligence for optimal performance, achieve objectives & transform value .
Organizational Purpose & Transformation Operations Planning and Management Business Planning and Feasibility Analysis Program Design & Evaluation Information Management and Technology
Timothy D. Golden
Professor, Lally School of Management; Area Head of Enterprise Management and Organization · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leading researcher on remote work, telecommuting, telework, and the relationship between technology and managerial behaviors.
Work-At-Home Virtual Teams Virtual Work Telework Telecommuting