Joan C. Williams

Distinguished Professor of Law, UC Hastings Foundation Chair and Director of the Center for WorkLife Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: williams@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4706 / Office 402-100

Property Law Feminist Legal Theory Work Life Balance Gender and Sexuality in the Law Work Conflict

Emile Lester

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

Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.

American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy

Robert J. Sawyer

Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.

"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio

Racheal Mack

Chief of Business Development · Millennium Magazine

Chief of Business Development at Millennium Magazine

New Media Advertising & Marketing Technology and Digital Media Social & Digital Media

Star Donovan

Children's author

Star Donovan is the author of a children's series, Gappy and the Young Vampire Adventures, for readers 8-12 and the young at heart.

Creative Writing Fiction Children's Books Children Author

Dave Hamilton

Senior Vice President · Signature Worldwide

Yes, a mint will always be on the pillow when Signature Worldwide's SVP brings his wisdom gained from 30+ years in the hospitality industry

Customer Experience Customer Service Best Practices Destination Marketing Sales Strategy Travel and Tourism

Dave Kusek

Senior Partner · Digital Cowboys

Ed Tech and Business Consultant - Future of Education and Digital Media

Future of Media Future of Education Digital Music

Andy Ellwood

Director, Business Development · Gowalla

Telling better stories and inspiring others to come along.

Brand Partnerships Future of Digital Engagement Telling Better Stories

Sarah Reckhow

Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University

Sarah Reckhow is an expert on education policy, urban and state politics, and philanthropy and nonprofits in public policy.

Philanthropy Racial Politics State Politics Education Policy Every Student Suceeds Act

Beth Vallen, PhD

Professor of Marketing and Business Law | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Beth Vallen, PhD, is an expert on consumer behavior, with a focus on health-related decision making

Food Marketing Consumer Goals/Motivation Consumer Behavior Health-related Decision Making Business

Natasha Bakht

Associate Professor · University of Ottawa

Professor Bakht’s research interests are in the intersecting area of religious freedom and women’s equality.

Law Culture Rights Minority Rights Religious Freedom Women's Equality

Chunyu Wang

Professor, Biological Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Applying nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study Alzheimer's and other diseases.

Oncology Biochemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Biomedical imaging Alzheimer's Disease

Brian Fitzpatrick

Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert on class action litigation, federal courts, judicial selection, constitutional law and the Supreme Court.

campaign contributions Class action law suits women's reproductive rights Class Actions Class Action Lawsuits

Christopher Kaczor

Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Bioethics Ethics Positive Psychology & Spirituality Catholic Church

Aaron Smith

Senior Lecturer and Applied Instructor of Music (Percussion) and Director, Percussion Ensemble · Loyola Marymount University

Senior Lecturer and Applied Instructor of Music (Percussion) and Director, Percussion Ensemble

Michael Horan

Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Religious Education Young Adult Ministry Ecclesiology

Nicholas Steffens

Owner · Nicholas T. Steffens & Associates, P.A.

Owner, Nicholas T. Steffens & Associates, P.A.

Civil Litigation Foreclosures Commercial Litigation Dissolution of Marriage Divorce

Professor Tina Miller

Professor of Sociology · Oxford Brookes University

Her research interests include family lives, intimate relationships, gender, parenthood, & reproductive health.

Gender Parenthood Families Transition into Stages of Family Life

Susan McLennan

President · Reimagine PR

I help leading brands mobilize people through purpose & storytelling. Consultant | speaker | trainer | Emmy Award-winning storyteller

Purpose PR Marketing & Branding Marketing & Corporate Strategy Storytelling & Public Speaking

Gerry Brunk

Managing Director · Lumira Ventures

Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.

Business Strategy Medical Devices Pharmaceutical Industry Drug Development Commercialization