Richard Petty

Professor | Department of Psychology · The Ohio State University

Distinguished psychologist, revolutionizing understanding of prejudice, consumer choice, political and legal decisions, and health behavior

Social Psychology Attitudes & Persuasion Social Cognition Decision-Making

Dr. Marianne Mader

Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario Museum · Co-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace

Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com

Space Exploration Planetary Science Science Communication Maker Culture STEAM Education

Leela Viswanathan

Associate Professor, Department of Planning and Geography · Queen's University

Leela Viswanathan teaches topics about social planning, planning history, qualitative research methods, and urban geography.

Urban Geography Qualitative Research Methods Indigenous-Municipal Relations in Planning Social Planning University-Community Engagement

Margo Goodhand

Journalist · MGB Media

Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.

Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism

Tammy Schirle

Associate Professor of Economics · Wilfrid Laurier University

Associate Professor of Economics & Director of the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis

Applied Econometrics Economics of Gender Economics of Aging Public economics Labour Economics

Kim (Kiki) Keating

Public and Media Relations Expert · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in brand and communications strategy for higher education and corporate executives. Co-Founder of the MaKi Network.

Strategic Communications Media Strategy Brand Awareness Reputation Management Higher Education

Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui

Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College

DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.

Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship

Kevin McCluskey

Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance · University of Mary Washington

Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance

Fashion Design Costume Design Dramatic Literature Fashion History

Steve Palmer

Chair · CATAAlliance Public Safety Advisory Board

Steve Palmer is a Life Member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Strategic Communications Public Safety Strategy Strategic Planning Security

Dan Cerny

Lecturer, Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Janine Davis

Assistant Professor of Education · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Davis' research focuses on teacher persona development.

Educational and Research Policy Curriculum Development Instructional Design Student Development

Kevin Saunders

Professor of Law & The Charles Clarke Chair in Constitutional Law · Michigan State University

Expert in free speech, violence in the media

Comparative Free Expression Constitutional Law Free Expression

Michelle Faubert

Professor · University of Manitoba, Romantic Literature & Visiting Fellow, Northumbria University

Professor of Romantic Literature in the Department of English, Film and Literature

Romanticism Representation of Suicide History of Psychiatry Historical Feminism Literature of Sensibility

Eric Lorentzen

Professor of English · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Lorentzen is an expert on Charles Dickens and 19th-century British literature.

English Literature Literacy and Education Victorian Literature British Literature Since 1800 University Teaching

Alexander Lentjes

3D Stereoscopic & 3D CGI Animation Producer & Consultant · Gamaneri Film

3D Stereoscopic & 3D CGI producer & consultant since 1999. For film, television, specials and advertisement (lentjes [at] gamaneri.com)

Animation 3D Stereoscopic

Joel Levesque, APR, FCPRS

Principal · Public Affairs Counsel

Independent public-affairs counsellor specializing in strategic communications and government-relations management

Strategic Communications Communications Training Crisis Communications Media Relations Government Relations

Paloma Barhaugh-Bordas

Assistant Professor of Studio Arts (Printmaking) · Loyola Marymount University

Assistant Professor of Studio Arts (Printmaking)

Kadence Otto

Professor · Western Carolina University

Kadie Otto's research centers on ethical, social and legal issues in sport with specific attention to NCAA corruption and reform.

NCAA Corruption and Reform Risk Management Sport Ethics Sport Law Global Sport and Culture

Neal Fortin

Director of the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations · Michigan State University

An expert in food laws and regulation in the United States and International food laws.

Food Regulation Foods Laws

Fiona A.E. McQuarrie

Professor Emeritus · School of Business, University of the Fraser Valley

Expertise in Canadian industrial relations, workplace issues, post-secondary education, and organizations.

Higher Education transfer credit Workplace Behavior Organizational Behaviour and Leadership Organizational Theory