planning Experts

Joseph E. Trainor

Interim Dean and Professor, Biden School of Public Policy & AdministrationUniversity of Delaware

Can discuss behavioral responses to disasters, including household risk management and decision making about warnings and evacuation orders.

Pamela R. Grothe

Associate Professor of GeologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Grothe's research focuses on climate change, specializing in past climates.

Gene Hoyt, M.S.

Expert in mobile applications and information systemsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Gene Hoyt has managed organizational technology domestically and internationally.

Alexandros Tsamis

Assistant Professor, School of Architecture; Graduate Program Director; Associate Director, Center for Architecture, Science, and Ecology (CASE)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Architect focused on composite materials, building energy systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for the built environment.

Kyle Golding

Partner and Chief Strategic IdealistThe Golding Group

Strategic Idealist for The Golding Group

Dong Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Sylvain Gauthier

Leader project office creative contentCirque Du Soleil

Leader project office Creative Content Cirque Du Soleil

Michelle Kearns, Ed.D.

Vice President of Student AffairsUtah Valley University

Kearns provides vision and leadership for student enrollment, retention, and completion.

Teresa Di Felice

Assistant Vice President, Government and Community RelationsCAA South Central Ontario

Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.

Kala Seal, Ph.D.

Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics