Randall Stone

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Skalny Center for Polish & Central European Studies · University of Rochester

Stone is known for his studies on international political economy, international relations, and Russian and European politics.

International Monetary Fund International Economics Multinational Corporations International relations and finance Russia and Eastern Europe

Craig Rich

Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

College of Communication & Fine Arts

Interpersonal Communication Gender, Sexuality, and Communication; and Research Methods.

Umesh Ketkar

Clinical Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Lean Management & Enterprise Electro-Optical Imaging Spacecraft Design Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering

Alissa Zito Cruz

Senior Lecturer of Public Relations · Loyola Marymount University

Communication Studies in the College of Communication & Fine Arts

Jo Ann Mendelson

Adjunct Professor · Loyola Marymount University

College of Communication and Fine Art

Quarterstaff Transitional Single Rapier Medieval Broadsword Stage Combat Drama

Susan Gillespie

Professor · University of Florida

Susan Gillespie is an anthropological archaeologist specializing in the pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica (Mexico and Guatemala).

Pre-Columbian Civilizations Indigenous Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala Mesoamerican Archaeology

Randi Elkind

Advisory Principal · RGP's Virtual Bench

Rate $210/hr

Business Transformation Business Process Improvement Outsourcing It Strategy Supply Chain

Hannes Blum

Venture Partner, North America · Acton Capital

Hannes Blum is Venture Partner North America for Acton Capital, a Munich based VC fund focused on consumer internet

Steven Forth

Co-Founder · TeamFit

Steven Forth is a serial entrepreneur (current company TeamFit), marketing strategy and pricing consultant and an angel investor

Jeff Vankooten

Motivational Keynote Speaker · Jeff Vankooten.com

Re-imagining a hope-filled world

Resilience Leadership Management Change Communication

Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA

Associate Professor, Communication/Public Relations · Curry College

Public Relations Society of America Fellow. Curry College Communication Professor; Veteran PR Professional; PRSA Director (2011-2012)

Social Media Job Search Career Development

Lisa Helps

Mayor · City of Victoria

Mayor of Victoria

Randy Kun

Director Marketing and Communications · InventionShare

Randy Kun is a seasoned professional in product management, marketing, strategy and execution.

Product and Marketing Strategy Product Management Market Positioning and Messaging

Mike Brcic

Communications Director · Centre for Social Innovation

President/Owner at Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Holidays

Tourism Social Media Marketing International Partnerships Online Marketing Digital Marketing

Jill Earthy

Chief Growth Officer · FrontFundr

Jill Earthy is an entrepreneurially minded leader with a passion for supporting small business

Bijan Zakeri

Global Technical Marketing Manager · BASF

Bijan Zakeri is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a strong business acumen, scientific expertise and technical marketing.

Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Industry Biochemistry Protein Chemistry Biotechnology

Guy Timberlake

Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer · The American Small Business Coalition, LLC

Advisor, on-point speaker, writer and industry expert on finding and winning contracts with U.S. Government agencies and their contractors.

About Federal Contracting Finding Business Opportunities Strategy Development

Angela Bradbery

Chair · University of Florida

Angela Bradbery has over 30 years experience practicing and studying activism, advocacy and public interest communications.

Public Interest Communications Advocacy Activism Nonprofits

Lauren Robinson

Chief Operating Officer · Highline BETA

Lauren is Chief Operating Officer at Highline BETA, a startup co-creation company.

Sandi Gilbert

Founder & CEO · SeedUps Canada

Sandi has been active in the startup ecosystem for over a decade