military Experts

Elizabeth Larus

Professor, Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Larus is an expert in the politics of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Stephen J. Farnsworth

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Director of UMW Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Author/co-author of books on the presidency, mass media, public opinion, journalism

Isaac Brinberg, DMA

Director of Wind EnsembleAugusta University

Dr. Brinberg is an active wind band conductor, tuba player, clinician, and expert in wind band literature and pedagogy.

John M. Heffron, PhD

Director of the MA Program in Educational Leadership and Societal Change, Professor of Educational History and CultureSoka University

Professor Heffron is a development scholar whose focus is the cultural and intellectual history of education nationally and transnationally

Christopher Drew

Fred Jones Greer, Jr. Endowed Chair; Professional-in-ResidenceLouisiana State University

Prof. Drew’s work focuses on investigative and data journalism, accountability reporting, and newsroom leadership.

Christopher Philips

Professor and Department Head, HistoryCarnegie Mellon University

Christopher Phillips' research focuses on how statistics, mathematics, and AI have transformed the way people understand the world.

Timothy Johnson

Outreach CoordinatorThe Mentoring Center of Central Ohio

Energetic, engaging speaker, passionate about serving youth and helping people reach their full potential

Jef Williams

President/CEOJCW Team Consultants LLC

Dynamic and energetic speaker that inspires dynamic teamwork in today's business

Leland Sandler Coach

ConsultingThe Sandler Group

Leland Sandler is a highly sought-after executive coach and consultant from Jefferson County, Colorado.