influence Experts

Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Expert in marine ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.

My (Myla) Bui, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal water healthFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.

Tom Cooper

Leadership ExpertBrightHill Group

Leadership Expert - helping you raise your game to the next level

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, InsuranceCAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Joy Lu

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Joy Lu's research utilizes mathematical models to examine consumer behavior and psychology.

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Josh Clinton

Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Polling expert who uses statistical methods to explain political processes. Co-directs the Vanderbilt Poll.

Chris Janiszewski

ChairUniversity of Florida

Chris Janiszewski is an expert in branding, price perception, consumer learning and perceived value.

Susan Finerty

PresidentFinerty Consulting

Author of Master the Matrix: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done in Complex Organizations