growth Experts

Deepak Vashishth

Director, Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies & Professor, Biomedical EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Working to redefine the role of a top tier research university

Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.

Expert in animal behavior and urban ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.

Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor EmeritusFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.

Clinical Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Heath Einstein

Vice Provost for EnrollmentTexas Christian University

Heath Einstein is an empathetic leader skilled in shared governance, staff development, crisis management, and cultural humility.

Tim Derdenger

Associate Professor of Marketing and StrategyCarnegie Mellon University

Steve Edgett

CEOGenomadix

Steve Edgett has more than 20 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, and international markets.

John Pardue

Elizabeth Howell Stewart Endowed ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Pardue's research interests focus in groundwater contamination and treatment.

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Bennett Maruca

Associate Professor, Physics and AstronomyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Maruca's research focuses on the sun, solar wind and other space plasmas.