it Experts

Damon Willick

Professor of Art HistoryLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Art History

Natasha Chaykowski

CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Natasha Chaykowski is a joint winner of the 2014 Middlebrook Prize.

Mette Gaarde

Les and Dot Broussard Alumni Professor of PhysicsLouisiana State University

Dr Gaarde's research focuses on the theory of ultrafast laser-matter interactions in atomic, molecular, and solid systems

Sarah Schaumann, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Schaumann leverages AI, machine learning, and optimization methods to tackle real-world challenges in logistics.

Shanin Specter

Professor of PracticeUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: Specters@uchastings.edu

Hugh Williams-Preece

Managing DirectorRunning Events

Using the achievement of running 50 Marathons in 50 Days, inspires audiences to set audacious goals in both work & play.

Barbara Mennel

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Barbara Mennel’s research interests are transnational cinematic practices and the intersection of urban studies and film studies.

Nicole Torrens

Entrepreneur Nicole Torrens

Gorgeous. Determined. Rich I 5 things - BODY I 5 things - Business I 5 things - Money I BBM. Body. Business. Money.

Roberto Dell'Oro

Professor of Theological Studies and Director of the Bioethics InstituteLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Kyra Pearson

Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies & Associate Chair, Communication StudiesLMU College of Communication and Fine Arts