Doug Williamson
President and Chief Executive Officer · The Beacon Group
A bold thinker and dynamic speaker, with extensive global experience, who can provide unique insights into today's business challenges.
Megatrends & Seismic Shifts - Coping With the New Reality Leading Through Chaos & Disruption Innovation & Design Thinking Global Leadership in A Modern World Science of Strategic Thinking
Nikki Koontz
Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication
Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management
Jason von Meding
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jason von Meding is an expert in how disaster affects people.
Disaster and Public Health Preparedness Natural Disaster Assessment Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster Management Sustainability
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.
Multi-Tiered Frameworks Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Schools
Justina Ray
President and Senior Scientist · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Justina Ray's research is focused on evaluating the role of shifting landscapes in biodiversity decline and/or change in forested ecosystems
Conservation Planning Forested Ecosystems Biodiversity Wildlife Ecology Wildlife Conservation
Michael Carriere, Ph.D.
Professor, Director, Honors Program · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Michael Carriere is an urban historian, with expertise in American history, urban studies and sustainability.
Sustainability American History General Social Science Honors Program History
James Plečnik, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Accounting, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Academic Director, MSA/MST | Faculty Advisor, Accounting Society
U.S. Tax Policy Tax Avoidance/Planning Applied Ethics
Andréa Livi Smith
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Smith is an urban planner, preservationist and architectural historian whose research focuses on urban design and preservation.
Gamification Graves and Burial Sites Walkability Preservation Urban Design
Mena Gainpaulsingh
President and CEO · Purposeful Fundraising Inc.
A seasoned fundraising professional who is passionate about connecting charities and philanthropists so they can do good, together.
Strategic Planning Public Speaking Grants Volunteer Management Event Management
Yan Wang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Yan Wang's expertise lies at the intersection of urban resilience and urban analytics.
Spatial Planning Applied AI Climate Adaptation Risk Communication Crisis Informatics
Kelly Ottman, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Kelly Ottman is an expert in facilitation of boards, strategic planning, and leadership development and coaching.
Global Mindset Organizational Culture Mission, Values and Culture Alignment China/Asia and Cross-Cultural Understanding Adult Education
Ken Greenberg
Principal · Greenberg Consultants Inc.
Can you see what I see? Engage your imagination and improve your community with Greenberg Consultants award-winning urban designer
Urban Planning Green Development Sustainable Development Green Architecture Transforming Cities
Dena McMartin
Associate Vice-President · University of Regina
Dena McMartin has developed and supported numerous academic and research partnerships within the university and with international partners.
Stormwater Quality Agricultural Water and Environmental Performance Monitoring Source Water Protection and Planning Chemical-Free Water Treatment Solutions Extreme Water Events & Climate
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Stephen Schiestel
Frederick S. Addy Professor of Practice · Michigan State University
Stephen Schiestel teaches Security Analysis and Corporate Finance along with classes in Financial Planning and Wealth Management.
Financial Investments
Destenie Nock
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Destenie Nock uses mathematical modeling tools to address societal problems related to sustainability planning, energy policy and equity.
Electricity and Food Systems Decision Analysis Energy Transitions Electrical Infrastructure Engineering for Social Good
Forrest W Breyfogle III
President and CEO · Smarter Solutions, Inc.
An enhanced business management system
Lean Six Sigma Voice of the Customer Scorecards Strategic Planning Predicitive Measurement System
Scott Munro
Department Chair, Professor of Engineering · Southern Utah University
Specializing in aerocoustics flow sound interaction and induced vibrations, propagation, and aerospace technologies
Thermocouples Hot-wire Anemometers Compressible Flow Viscous Flow Vibration Measurements and Instrumentation
Christianne Wilhelmson
Executive Director · Georgia Strait Alliance
Non-profit leader in ocean conservation in urban British Columbia, where 75 per cent of the province's population lives, works and plays.
Ocean Conservation Whale protection Habitat protection Marine planning Salmon Aquaculture
Hiba Baroud
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert in risk, reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change and natural disasters, particularly flooding.
Climate Change Flood Mitigation Natural Disasters Resilience modeling Interdependent Systems Data Analytics