it Experts

Reuben F. Burch V

Vice Provost of ResearchTexas Christian University

Dr. Burch has extensive experience in fostering collaborations, securing funding, and managing research priorities and infrastructure.

Fr. Luis Proenca

Professor of ProductionLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Production Film & Television at Loyola Marymount University

Renée Dye

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Babak Baban, PhD

Associate Dean for Research, Dental College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Babak Baban, PhD, is a professor, immunologist and associate dean for research at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Byron T. Embry

Leadership and Personal Development Consultant/MotivatorClosing Remarks

"..as dynamic as they come" President Barack Obama

Derek Arnold

Senior Instructor, Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Derek Arnold, MA, researches business and political scandals, as well as the mitigating effects of crisis management and communication.

Jonathon Colman

Senior Design Manager, Keynote SpeakerIntercom

I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.

Rachel Fu

Chair | ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Rachel Fu can provide expertise on issues and trends related to tourism, from the emergence of space tourism to COVID-19 impacts on travel.

Claire Wheeler

InstructorPortland State University

Experienced, energetic speaker who builds organizational success through the well-being of its members

Margaret Stock

Counsel to the FirmCascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC

Immigration, Citizenship, Military & National Security Law Expert