Lisa J. Merlo

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

Motivational Interviewing Burnout of Health Professionals Well-being of Health Professionals Medical Student Wellness

Sunil Murthy, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Academic Program Director, M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation

Consensus Based Leadership Value Based Pricing Brand Strategy Business Strategy Competitive Intelligence

Matthew Kerbel, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Matthew Kerbel, PhD, is the go-to source for stories about political communication.

Political Science Political Parties Presidency and Governorship American Government Media and Politics

Fabrizio Poli

Founder · Orville Aviation

Aviation Entrepreneur, Jet Captain, Author & Keynote Speaker

Social Media Marketing private jet fractional ownership Pilot Training private Jet Sales Private Jets

Jinhong Xie

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Jinhong Xie’s current research interests are emerging technology and service strategy.

Independent Product Information and Marketing Strategy National Culture Effect on New Product Management Innovation Management and Strategies Network Effects Service Pricing

Justin Taillon

Assistant Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Prior to returning joining academia Justin worked for six years in the hotels, two years in F&B, and one year in event management.

Community Branding Market-Based Conservation Socio-Cultural Sustainability Sustainable Tourism Volunteer Tourism

Chris DeRose

Attorney and Author · Movable Type Management

Political Strategist and American historian ties the powerful lessons of yesterday to today.

American History American Political Culture Election Integrity Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Abraham Lincoln

Eric Bergman,BPA, APR, ABC, MC, FCPRS

Consultant · Bergman & Associates

Canada's most credentialed and experienced media training professional

Crisis Communication and Issues Management Crisis and Issues Management Presentation Skills Training Working With Reporters Managing Polarization

Mark Steiner

President · Mark steiner, inc.

Experienced, dynamic speaker sharing eLearning expertise and wisdom

Estimating Elearning Projects Elearning Project Management Elearning Project Success

Majid Iqbal

founder · design#code LLC

Expert on design and innovation in services

Creative Problem Solving Design Thinking Service Design

Stacey Ivanchuk

Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation

Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs

Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization

Allison Sekuler

Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate Studies · McMaster University

Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.

Aging Face and Object Recognition Perceptual Organization Pattern Vision Motion Perception

Alice Armitage

Associate Professor of Practice | Director, Startup Legal Garage · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: armitagea@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4827 / Office 112-200

Legal Innovation Corporate Law Intellectual Property Law Legal Issues Facing Early-Stage Startup Companies Regulation Theory

Dominique Halaby

Director, Business Innovation Group · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Halaby oversees development of Georgia Southern University’s City Center.

Community Development Workforce and Economic Development Non-Profit Organizations Workplace Innovation Rural Entrepreneurship

Lissa Leege

Professor & Center for Sustainability Director · Georgia Southern University

Lissa Leege's research focuses on plant conservation ecology, plant population and community ecology and threats to biodiversity.

Biology of Plants Principles of Biology Environmental Biology Issues in Sustainability

Derek Banker

Derek Banker is a senior executive in growth strategy & business transformation. His expertise is assisting the c-suite and executive management of regional, national and global clients with business transformations and growth initiatives. · Actively Seeking Next Challenge

Derek Banker fine-tunes Business Intelligence for optimal performance, achieve objectives & transform value .

Organizational Purpose & Transformation Operations Planning and Management Business Planning and Feasibility Analysis Program Design & Evaluation Information Management and Technology

Eduardo Pontoriero

CEO & Board Director · HR Access Solutions, Compaq

Eduardo Pontoriero is an expert in business turn-around, management restructuring, and growth of domestic and international companies.

Private Equity Investments International Companies Domestic Companies Management Restructuring

Jeffrey Lefstin

Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200

Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law

David Levine

The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: levined@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4677 / Office 350-200

Federal Civil Procedure California Civil Procedure Remedies Institutional Reform Litigation

Setsuo Miyazawa

Senior Professor of Law and Senior Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: miyazawa@uchastings.edu / 415-939-1284 / Office 384-200

Police and Criminal Justice Legal Ethics Public Interest Lawyering Legal Education Corporate Legal Practice