Grant Borbridge, Q.C.

Executive VP, Investments & Chief Counsel · MEG Energy

International expert with vast experience in global private equity, venture capital investment, corporate governance and legal compliance

Competitive Analysis Company Restructuring Divestitures Financial Analysis Financial Modeling

Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Executive Director · University of Connecticut

Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.

Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy

Kelly Herd, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Herd focuses on creativity and product design as they relate to social cognition, identity, and emotions

Emotions Product Design Social Cognition Consumer Behavior Creativity

Peter Coy

President · Prodigm Inc.

Zoho CRM and Marketing Automation expert, Toastmaster (ACG), political candidate and entrepreneur

Zoho Crm Toastmasters Programs Public Speaking and Leadership

Kevin Wagner, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair · Florida Atlantic University

Kevin Wagner's research and teaching interests include judicial politics, political behavior and legislative behavior

Florida Politics Politics in Film and Fiction Research Methods Public Opinion and American Politics Political Party and Interest Groups

Michael Lynch, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut

Dr. Lynch's research focuses on truth and fake news.

Information Technology and Knowledge Democracy and Public Discourse Fake News Truth

Marie Shanahan

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.

News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media

Joseph Pancras, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing · University of Connecticut

Expert in retail competition

Competitive Marketing Strategy Customer relationship management (CRM) using Digital Marketing and Analytics Retail Competition Customer and Marketing Relationality Targeted Marketing in Mobile and Digital Media

Anna N. Taylor

Author, Motivational Speaker, Freelance Writer · Entrepreneur

Motivational & Public Speaker | Strategic Communicator

Improve Your Business Practices & Enhance Your Customer Service Enhance Your Confidence

Cara Xiao

Lecturer of Economics · Loyola Marymount University

Cara Xiao applies modeling and data analysis knowledge to help students to thrive in the field of Economics.

Recursive Estimation and Forecasting of Stochastic Dynamic System Behavioral Finance Macroeconomics Forecasting

Rob Pegoraro

Contract columnist · Prose Hacking, LLC

Curious, sometimes cranky consumer-tech writer

Journalism Social Media Blogging

Barbara Seymour Giordano

Communication Strategist · StoryWorksLA

Communication Strategist specializing in Business Storytelling, Speechwriting and Presentation Skills

Business Storytelling Leadership Image Academia Corporate Commuinications Startups

Jeremy C Wilson

Founder · The Education Matters Project

JeremyCWilson.com, Northwestern JD/MBA, Stanford Alum, MLT Alum

Entrepreneur Social Media Team Building Fundraising Product Development

Les Garnas

President · Trust Paradigm

Trust & Networking Expert

Patti Jones

General Manager · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.

Patti shares her "real world" experience and insights working with hospitals, health systems, physicians and brokers.

Contract and Lease Negotiation Construction Management Real Estate Tax Appeals Staff Development Financial Budgeting and Reporting

Deborah Kurrasch

Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary

Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.

Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics

Anita Brown-Graham

Professor of Public Law and Government and Director of ncIMpact · UNC-Chapel Hill

Interdisciplinary faculty member and attorney focusing on cross-sector public policy solutions, workforce development, and civic engagement.

Workforce Development Citizen Participation and Civic Involvement Public Policy

Katrina Morris

Director · Heaven Sent Consultancy

"Highly experienced Events Manager, specialising in the practicalities of Media and celebrity Events"

Events Management Business Start-Ups Woman in Business

Jonathan Quail

Founder & CEO, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Trai · Lifebuild

Inspirational Keynote Speaker on Overcoming Fear, Transformation, Sales Superstar Success & Values Expert

Inspirational Speaking Spirituality Business Coaching and Consulting Success Coaching Superstar Sales Success

Lynda Friesz-Martin

President · Lynda Friesz Public Relations, Inc.

Energetic, dynamic speaker that connects Social Media to Traditional Public Relations Campaigns

New Media and Transportation Integrating Social Media in Your Communication Strategy Strategic Communications