Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.
Marine Phycology Commercial uses of seaweed Marine Algae “Captain Seaweed” Aquaculture
Julie McCown
Associate Professor of English · Southern Utah University
Specializing in early American natural history, post-humanism, and digital humanities theory
Artifical Intelligence Ecocriticism Race and Nature in Early American Literature Early American Novels Composition
Edward Guinan, PhD
Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Edward Guinan, PhD, an expert in astronomy and space science research explores the sun, stars, planets, extraterrestrial life potential.
Severe & Hazardous Weather / Global Warming Interstellar Travel Potential Pulsating Stars and Stellar Evolution Exoplanets and the Suitability of Exoplanets for Life Astrobiology/Exobiology
Jacqualine Grant
Professor, Geosciences/ Museum Curator · Southern Utah University
Conservation biologist whose work focuses on green infrastructure and organismal biology.
Genetics Wildlife Conservation Wildfire Restoration Wildfire Water Conservation
Suzana Herculano-Houzel
Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University
Neuroscientist and international expert in how brain size and structure affect cognition and longevity in animals.
Evolution Neuroscience Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Neurons Intelligence
Mary Ellen Ryall
Owner · Butterfly Woman Publishing, Inc.
Owner, Butterfly Woman Publishing, Inc.
Writer and Publisher Environmental Educator
Sarah Jane Pell, Ph.D.
Co-Chair ETTAS · Aquabatics Research Team initiative ARTi
Topical Team: Arts & Science at European Space Agency
Live Art Life Support Commercial Diving
Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.
Expert in marine and environmental chemistry · Florida Gulf Coast University
Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.
Gulf of Mexico Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Nutrients Organic Pollutants Marine and Environmental Chemistry
Olivia Loadwick
Co-Founder · The Glass Elevator
Executive Director
Mergers Strategic Planning Business Strategy Technology Sustainability
Lisa Rodrigues, PhD
Professor of Geography and the Environment; Director of the MS in Environmental Science Graduate Program | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Lisa Rodrigues, PhD, researches the environmental change impacting tropical ocean ecosystems and conservation and management strategies.
Marine Invertebrates Coral Reefs Ecosystems Ocean Environments
C. Ray Chandler
Professor · Georgia Southern University
C. Ray Chandler is an expert in the ecology of coastal plains
Biology Ecology of the Coastal Plain Birds
Dara Parker
Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation
A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.
Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion
Ellen Woodsworth
Chairperson · Women Transforming Cities International Society
Ellen Woodsworth is an international speaker and urban consultant on gender and intersectional planning
Women Public Speaking Gender Intersectional Planning Cities
Kenyon Lindeman, Ph.D.
Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Lindeman applies multidisciplinary research to advance the sustainable management of coastal lands and fisheries.
Marine Protected Areas (MAPs) Climate Adaptation Fisheries Conservation Science Sustainability
Robert Weaver, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Weaver's areas of expertise include coastal flooding, coastal transport, water quality and littoral processes.
Coastal Flooding Coastal Eco-engineering 2D and 3D Circulation Modeling Coastal Transport Water Quality
Dr. Ron Dembo
Founder and CEO · Zerofootprint Software Inc.
Easily filling even the biggest shoes and still leaving no mark, the CEO of Zerofootprint developed software to reduce environmental impacts
Energy Management Carbon Measurement and Management Renewable Energy Green Buildings Enterprise Risk Management
Roslyn Bern
President · Leacross Foundation
Roslyn Bern is president of the Leacross Foundation and an educator, business woman, and philanthropist
Philanthropic Foundations Philanthropy Women in Engineering Stem preventing violence against women
Patti Wood
President · Communication Dynamics
Patti Wood MA, Body Language Expert, High Energy Interactive Programs
Nicola Koper
Professor, Natural Resources Institute · University of Manitoba
Conservation biologist, expert on conserving birds, prairies, and tropical ecosystems
Environment Ecology Conservation Biology Conservation Birds Birding