Keith Gary

Director of Program Development · Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute

Trained neuroscientist that moved from academia to leveraging regional life sciences assets for economic development.

Biotechnology and Economic Development Science Education and Workforce Development Neuropeptides

Linda Halgunseth

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Chicano/Latino Studies · Michigan State University

Linda Halgunseth's research focuses on parenting and children’s health and well-being in African, European, and Latin American families.

Minority Health and Well-Being Children of Immigrants Mexican/American and African American Parenting Cultural Influences on Parent-Child Relationships and Parenting Culturally-Appropriate Measurement Development

Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University

Leading fashion researcher who focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel & retail industry topics

Fashion Forecasting Fashion Contagion Fast Fashion Contemporary Culture and Fashion Fashion Merchandising

Peter J. Bergerson, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus · Florida Gulf Coast University

Peter Bergerson focuses on U.S. campaigns and elections, the presidency and congress.

U.S. Census Florida Politics Florida Elections Florida's role in national elections U.S. Politics

Jacob Elmer, PhD

Dicciani Endowed Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University

Jacob Elmer, PhD, is an expert in genetic engineering, GMOs, and gene therapy

CAR-T Cell Therapy CRISPR-Cas9 Hemoglobin Immunotherapy GMOs

Stephen Farnsworth

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington

Director of UMW's Center for Leadership and Media Studies, Farnsworth has authored/co-authored books on the presidency, mass media and more.

American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics

LeaAnne DeRigne, MSW, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University

LeaAnne DeRigne's area of research expertise is in paid sick leave, flexible work, vacation time, and pensions.

vacation time Pensions Health Care Policy Labor Market Participation Sick Leave

Marlene Neill, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media, Graduate Program Director · Baylor University

Public relations expert whose research includes ethics in public relations, PR management, integrated communication & ethics in advertising

Internal / Employee Communication Integrated Communication Advertising Management Public Relations Management Public Relations Ethics

Trenton Davis

Chair and Associate Professor of Public Administration · Georgia Southern University

Trenton Davis' research focuses on leadership and effective human resource management.

Leadership Organization Development and Behavior Public Administration Human Resource Management Local Government Management

Anastasia G Kononova

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Anastasia Kononova's primary research interest is related to exploring media multitasking behavior, using multiple media at the same time.

New Media International Communication Media Multitasking Advertising

Jason Mudd

Professional Public Speaker | Thought Leader · Axia Public Relations

Trusted adviser to America’s most admired and fastest-growing companies

Crisis Communications Executive Leadership Integrated Marketing Digital Marketing Business Srategy

Jared Tippets

Vice President for Student Affairs · Southern Utah University

Vice President for Student Affairs | Higher Education Consultant & Speaker | Author | Co-host of the ASCEND Podcast

Retention of First Year College Students Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Student Involvement in Higher Education Organizational Change in Higher Education Management Systems

Julia DeLancey

Professor of Art History · University of Mary Washington

Dr. DeLancey is an expert in the art history of early modern Italy, 15th & 16th century Italian painting, history of art in Venice & more

History of Disabilities Pigments Color Sellers Art History of Renaissance Italy Fifteenth- and Sixteenth-century Italian Painting

Jim Riddlesperger

Professor · Texas Christian University

Professor Riddlesperger focuses on American politics, with emphasis in the presidency, Congress, and Texas politics

Political Parties American Political Institutions Congress and the Presidency Congress Issues in American Politics

Henry Campa

Professor of Wildlife Ecology · Michigan State University

An expert in wildlife and wildlife habitat, especially Michigan species like white-tailed deer, moose and eastern massasauga rattlesnakes.

Ecosystem Management Wildlife nutrition Wildlife habitat analysis and management Habitat disturbance impacts

Sara Jansen Perry, Ph.D.

The Ben Williams Professor in Management; Professor of Management · Baylor University

Nationally recognized expert on employee stress & well-being, including the role of remote/hybrid work & leadership

Work Life Balance Hybrid Work Remote Work Employee Stress and Health Data Analytics

Kristie Bunton

Dean and Professor of Journalism · Texas Christian University

Kristie Bunton's expertise lies in media ethics, media accountability, gender, race and class issues.

Editing Media Accountability Media and Gender Mass Media Ethics Race and Class Issues

Jarrad Henderson

Artist in Residence · Michigan State University

Jarrad Henderson is a respected industry leader who seeks to democratize journalism by empowering diverse voices to share their stories.

Photojournalism Visual Storytelling Documentary Filmmaking

Sheng Lu

Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware

Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.

Textile and Apparel Industries‎ International Trade Sustainability Issues Trade Policy Fashion and Apparel

David Carter

Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University

David L. Carter is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence Program at Michigan State University.

Counterterrorism Policing Homicide Investigations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice