risk Experts

Harsh Bais

Professor, Plant and Soil SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Bais conducts research in plant signaling – how plants recognize and communicate with one another.

Greg Duerksen

PresidentKincannon & Reed

Thought-provoking and riveting commentator on the global War for Talent and how to win it. Audiences find the stories highly entertaining.

Jessica Williams

Technology Infrastructure Services ManagerTech Biz Gurl

Technology Coach | Entrepreneur | Infrastructure Services Manager | Speaker

Laura Shannonhouse

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Laura Shannonhouse specializes in suicide prevention and intervention, focusing on vulnerable groups like older adults.

Stephen Rich

Professor of Microbiology and Director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEWVEC)University of Massachusetts Amherst

Stephen Rich studies zoonotic diseases, with a focus on tick-borne diseases and human malaria. He is the director TickReport.

Haroon Ullah

Policy Planning StaffU.S. Department of State

A scholar, diplomat and author of widely acclaimed Bargain From The Bazaar and Vying for Allah's Vote. Visit haroonullah.com.

Doug Williamson

President and Chief Executive OfficerThe Beacon Group

A bold thinker and dynamic speaker, with extensive global experience, who can provide unique insights into today's business challenges.

Brian Dervan

Store Manager, West RoxburyTD Bank

Brian Dervan is an expert in business banking, employee experience and development, risk management, and operational excellence.

Kirsten Travers-UyHam

Adjunct Professor in the Practice of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Stephanie Willerth

Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Victoria

Biomedical engineering leader advancing stem cell therapies with biomaterial scaffolds that improve cell survival and drive regeneration.