media Experts

Brian Wolshon

Edward A. and Karen Wax Schmitt Distinguished Professor of EngineeringLouisiana State University

Internationally recognized expert on emergency and evacuation traffic planning and management

Andrea Hershatter

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate EducationEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Dr. Kevin McCormick

PresidentHuntington University

A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.

Daniel Cornfield

Professor of SociologyVanderbilt University

Expert in the American labor movement, the creative class, and work and occupation issues generally.

Ryan Vogel, J.D., LL.M.

Director, Center for National Security StudiesUtah Valley University

Vogel is an expert in national security, intelligence, law of war, and international relations

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, InsuranceCAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Derek Ham

Director of the Entertainment Technology CenterCarnegie Mellon University

Derek Ham investigates both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology to expand the way we work, play, and learn.

Dallas Fellini

CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Dallas Fellini is a curator, writer, and artist with a focus on trans studies and archival studies.

Jennifer Lundquist

Professor of Sociology / Senior Associate Dean of Research & Faculty DevelopmentUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Sociologist of academic freedom, higher education, race and gender inequality, online dating, intimacy, families, and military life.

Michael Gaeta

PresidentGaeta Communications

Visionary clinician and inspiring speaker in the fields of healing, wellness and nutrition