Vishesh Agarwal, M.D.
Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry · ChristianaCare
Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an addiction psychiatrist with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry.
Evidence Based Care Smoking Cessation Behavioral Addictions Inpatient Psychiatrist Addiction Psychiatry
Frank Katz
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Frank Katz's specialties include information security/cyber security, systems analysis and design, and database analysis and design.
Higher Education Systems Analysis and Design Information Security Cyber Security Database Analysis and Design
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Matt Hitchings
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.
COVID-19 Infectious Disease Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Lisa May Simpson
CEO · LMS Coaching & Consulting
Engaging, interactive speaker and facilitator who links core values to creativity and productivity
Recognizing and Treating Burnout Internal Communications Identifying Your Core Values
Dustin J. Sleesman
Associate Professor, Management · University of Delaware
Dr. Sleesman studies the psychology of decision-making, negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as team effectiveness.
Motivation Teamwork Dynamics Negotiation Decision-Making Conflict Resolution
Meryl Alappattu
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Meryl Alappattu's research interests include chronic pain, pelvic pain, rehabilitation and women's health.
Chronic Pain Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Pelvic Pain Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Terese C. Aceves
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Mark Axelrod
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Mark Axelrod's teaching and research center around international and comparative environmental governance, with a focus on justice outcomes.
Environmental Policy Environmental Justice
Jackie Blissett
Professor of Psychology · Aston University
Professor Blissett has a interest in children’s fussy eating including poor fruit and vegetable acceptance, emotional eating, and obesity.
Feeding and Eating Behaviour Psychology Childhood Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Developmental Psychology
Joshua Grill
Director of the Institute for Memory Impairments and Nerological Disorders at UCI · UC Irvine
Joshua Grill directs a major Alzheimer's disease research institute helps lead the national strategy for AD clinical trial recruitment.
Neuroscience Clinical Trials Alzheimer’s Disease Neurodegenerative disorders Recruitment and Retention
Paul Rasmussen
National Training Manager · Spectrum Organization
Award winning Learning and development professional, thought leader, author and speaker
Policy Learning Management Learning Management Systems Disability Services Learning and Development
Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health
Michelle Bauml
Associate Professor and Clotilda Winter Professor of Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Bauml focuses on early childhood/elementary teacher education and teacher decision-making, civic education, and social studies.
Qualitative Research Methods Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs iEngage - Civics Education Teacher Decision-Making Elementary Social Studies Education
Bryan Strawser
Principal Consultant & CEO · Bryghtpath LLC
Experienced dynamic speaker & trainer. A leading expert on organizational resiliency, crisis management, & business continuity.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Crisis & Emergency Management Enterprise Risk Management Crisis Communications Crisis and Issues Management
Reza Mohammadi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor with Tenure, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Mohammadi researches Materials Science and Engineering, Surface Engineering, Wetting Phenomena, Metal Forming, Materials Chemistry
Ultra-incompressible superhard materials Superhydrophobic materials Thin film deposition and characterization Tearing energy of sheet metals Metal forming and shaping
John Peiserich, Esq.
Executive Vice President | Environmental, Health & Safety Practice Lead · J.S. Held LLC
Environmental Risk & Compliance Expert | Independent Monitor - EPA Suspension & Debarment Program | Public Policy Advisor
Environmental Risk & Compliance Oil & Gas Products Liability & Mass Torts Toxic Torts Natural Resources
Nicole Peritore, PhD
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
Nicole Peritore is an assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University.
Food Insecurity Health Promotion Healthy Living Community Health
Heather Bittner Fagan, M.D., MPH, FAFFP
Associate Vice Chair of Research and Faculty with ChristianaCare's Department of Family and Community Medicine · ChristianaCare
Dr. Heather Bittner Fagan is a practicing physician, faculty member and researcher in Family & Community Medicine at ChristianaCare.
Family Medicine