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Shaun Nelms

Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education SuccessUniversity of Rochester

Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester

Kathryn Alexander

Speaker, Coach, AuthorThe Art of Leadership - Impact!

A Futurist for Life - Transforming Leaders

Gillian Gregory

Researcher, Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies The Firelight Group

Research, analysis & technical support for Indigenous communities

Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP

Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician Executive of the Pediatrics Service LineChristianaCare

Dr. Megan Mickley is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Co-Physician Executive of the Women’s & Children’s Service Line

Eric Burns

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Burns uses multidisciplinary research to understand how the universe works.

Karen Sedatole

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost

Nancy Rabalais

Professor and Shell Endowed Chair in Oceanography and Wetland StudiesLouisiana State University

Dr Rabalais researches dead zones in the marine environment and is an expert in eutrophication and nutrient pollution

Jim Long

Principal and Founder, Verge New Media; NBC News Media Disruptor/Content CreatorVerge New Media

Cooking instructions: Add one part new media soul with one part old media body, stir gently, and enjoy a media disruptor / content creator!

Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, AnthropologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.