planning Experts

Sarah Schaumann, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Schaumann leverages AI, machine learning, and optimization methods to tackle real-world challenges in logistics.

Bridget Wadzuk, PhD

Edward A. Daylor Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering | Director of Sustainable Engineering | Director of the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems | Director of Strategic Initiatives | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, is an expert in water resources engineering, environmental fluid dynamics and stormwater wetlands.

Selmer Bringsjord

Director, Rensselaer AI & Reasoning Lab; Professor, Cognitive Science and Computer ScienceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Expert in logic and philosophy, specializing in AI and reasoning

Guy Laporte

Director, Philanthropy and SponsorshipTVO

TVO's Director of Philanthropy addresses topics ranging from strategic planning of philantrhopy to donor centric fundraising initiatives

Chris Manning, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Real Estate and Finance, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Ian Chodikoff

Founder and DirectorFora Strategic Planning Inc.

Founder and Director of a trust-based urban consultancy that helps clients see the invisible opportunities in their urban environments.

Rob McMurray

Chief Financial OfficerChristianaCare

Rob McMurray is the Chief Financial Officer of ChristianaCare,

Georgeen Theodore

Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development

Seena Sharp

PrincipalSharp Market Intelligence

Custom in-depth intelligence to reduce risk, find opportunities, confirm assumptions, make better decisions based on today’s reality

Dr Jo Barnes

Senior Research Fellow in Air QualityUWE Bristol

Her research is in policy, management and behaviour change related to improving air quality.