Paul Loeb
Founder · The Campus Election Engagement Project
Author and lecturer on civic engagement
Citizen Activism Community Involvement Political Hope Students Youth Involvement
Marc Smith
Chief Social Scientist · Connected Action
Internet sociologist, using social network analysis and visualization to map and understand social media
Social Media Social Networks Business Collaboration Information Visualization
Jasmine McNealy
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jasmine McNealy studies information, communication and technology with a view toward influencing law and policy.
Ethical AI Communication Technology Media Law and Policy Newsroom Policy Communications
Erin Griffith
Writer · PandoDaily
Just add water! PandoDaily's resident gardner digs beneath the roots to find the latest stories on the New York startup and technology scene
Entrepreneurship Startups Journalism Technology and Digital Media Technology Startups
Rachael Seidler
Professor · University of Florida
Rachael Seidler researches the neural control of movement in health and disease, with a specific focus on motor learning.
Space Parkinson's Cognitive Ageing Neuroscience and the Brain Neuroplasticity
Jay Hmielowski
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jay Hmielowski's research interests include environmental, science and political communication.
Trust Political Communication Media Psychology and Media Effects Science Communication
Luvvie Ajayi
Digital Strategist · The Red Pump Project
Award-winning writer, humorist and social media strategist
Social Media Blogging Branding
Cynthia Barnett
Journalist in Residence/Director · University of Florida
Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.
Florida Ecology Climate Change Environmental Journalism Sustainability
Christina Myers
Assistant Professor of Journalism · Michigan State University
Christina Myers's research examines narratives of the Black experience in mass media, with a focus on music, sports and news.
Race and Media Critical Race Theory Mass Communication
Michael Garrity
CEO and Founder · CommunityLend
Reclaiming capital and resetting the rules on banking are how CommunityLend's CEO facilitates an empowered community of lenders & investors
Partnership Management Business Management Investments Business Plan Execution Traditional & Social Web Marketing
Kathleen M. Carley
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Kathleen M. Carley's research combines cognitive science and computer science to address complex social and organizational problems.
Dynamic Network Analysis Cognitive Science Cybersecurity and Privacy Computer Science Social Networks
Mario Murillo
Vice Dean, Professor of Radio, Television, Film, LHSC · Hofstra University
Prof. Murillo has special interest in community-based radio journalism, Latin American studies, citizen's media, and civic engagement.
Radio journalism Human Rights and Policy Latin American Media and Politics U.S./Latin American Policy Latino Culture and History
Cliff Schecter
Principal & President · Libertas, LLC
Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author
Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training
Won-Ki Moon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Won-Ki's work explores how emerging technologies, especially AI and artificial humans, intersect with human decisions and behaviors.
Responsible Innovation Human-AI Interaction Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Science and Risk Communication
Iman Zawahry
Lecturer · University of Florida
Iman Zawahry, one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers in the nation, works to amplify the underrepresented female voice.
Pop Culture Video Feature Films Muslims in Film
Tom Mills
Lecturer in Sociology and Policy · Aston University
Tom Mills is a sociologist with an interest in media and communications, elite institutions and networks, and the use of digital methods.
Corporate Power Elites BBC Impartiality Sociology Media Communications
Noreen Golfman
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) · Memorial University
Dr. Golfman is an experienced, multi-dimensional scholar and academic leader who is actively engaged in cultural issues.
Film Graduate Studies Academic & Administrative Leadership Arts and Culture Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics
Public Speaking Media Resource Creative Writing Religion and Culture Popular Culture and Society
Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing · Baylor University
Top consumer behavior and attitudes expert specializing in multicultural media & advertising, empowered storytelling & experiential learning
Consumer Attitudes Entertainment Multicultural & Diversity Consumer Behavior Marketing & Advertising
Elizabeth Larus
Professor, Political Science · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Larus is an expert in the politics of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Political Science University Teaching Public Policy International Relations Foreign Policy