Ruben Martinez

Professor of Sociology and Director of the Julian Samora Research Institute · Michigan State University

Ruben Martinez is an expert in race and ethnic relations, education of ethnic minorities, and environmental justice.

Race in America Institutional Change Ethnic Minorities Diversity Leadership Latinx Voting Habits

Julie Niesen Gosdin

Senior Marketing Manager, Social Marketing · Pearson North America

Educational tech, social media, marketing and community building (plus food, restaurants and cocktails for good measure).

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Digital Strategy Blogging

David Mercer

CEO · David Mercer Consulting, Inc.

What is the Cloud? How can I use it to make my business more flexible and efficient?

Google Apps Cloud Computing Coming Revolution in Computing

Michelle Amor Gillie

Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Narrative Structure Book Proposals Feature Film Screenwriting TV Writing Outlining

Avi Savar

Founding Partner · Big Fuel

Founder and Chairman of Big Fuel. Inaugural Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury President. Sought-after industry spokesperson and author.

Branded Content Original Programming for Broadcast & Web Brand Strategy Marketing and Content Creation Social Media & Branding

Professor Viren Swami

Professor of Social Psychology · Anglia Ruskin University

His research focuses on the psychology of body image, human appearance, and attraction in relationships.

Impact of Nature on Healthy Living Tattoos Body Image Psychology of Attraction Relationships

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care · Kingston University

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.

Bereavement Palliative Care People with Learning Disabilities End of Life Care Learning Disabilities

Cristina L. Archer

Professor, Geography and Spatial Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Archer's research interests include: renewable energy, wind power, climate change, and numerical modeling of atmospheric processes.

Air Quality Wind Power Renewable Energy Meteorology Climate Change

Krista Jones

Managing Director, Work & Learning · MaRS Discovery District

Bridging the gaps between people, technology and automation.

Product Marketing Technology Commercialization Technology Strategy Development Enterprise Software Future of Work

Laura Dickson

Executive Director · Women in Need Society

Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate

Social Enterprise Women & Nonprofit Retail - Thrift Poverty Alleviation Social Services

Munene Mwaniki

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Sport Racism Sociology Anthropology Immigration

Jeffrey McClurken

Chief of Staff · University of Mary Washington

Dr. McClurken's expertise blends history and technology.

American History History in Film Civil War Digital History Digital Pedagogy

Nefertiti Walker

Professor of Sport Management · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nefertiti Walker's research centers on sports culture and developing diverse and inclusive cultures in sports and other organizations.

Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation in Intercollegiate Sports Gender in organizations Gender in sport Organizational Diversity and inclusion Sexism in Sports

Alex Frias

Co-Founder and President · Track Marketing Group

VP, Digital @ FILA North America // brand builder

Experiential Marketing Hispanic Marketing Influencer Brand Experience Nightlife Marketing

Lisa F. Clark

Research Associate · University of Saskatchewan

Political Scientist researching food politics and food policy

Food Agriculture & Environment Public Policy Analysis Governance & Regulation Innovation Food Safety and Security

Dr Robbie Love

Senior Lecturer, Languages and Applied Linguistics · Aston University

Dr Love's research harnesses technology to better understand how people use language and help people to communicate more effectively.

Linguistics English Language Corpus Linguistics Public Communications Communication

Ofer Sharone

Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ofer Sharone is a nationally recognized expert on unemployment, work and career transitions.

Unemployment Career Transitions Sociology of Work Sociology of Aspirations American Society

Amanda Cote

Associate Professor and Director of the Serious Games Certificate · Michigan State University

Amanda Cote researches the industry and culture of games, with an emphasis on areas such as gender, identity, and representation.

Media Studies Collegiate E-sports Game Development

Isabella Weber

Associate Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Economist Isabella Weber has gained international attention and accolades for her ground-breaking ideas on price controls and inflation.

Price Caps Seller's Inflation Inflation History of Economic Thought

Jonathan Wilson

CEO · Soul Systems

Inspiring & leading edge content how to lead large-scale transformation, drawn from life and work among tribes, warlords and executives.

Leadership Organizational Soul Collaboration Team Purpose