Suzanne Bernier, CEM, CBCP, MBCI

Author, Crisis Management Consultant, Instructor, and Speaker · SB Crisis Consulting

Former news anchor & one of the world’s leading emergency management authorities, author of the critically-acclaimed book 'Disaster Heroes'.

Emergency Management Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis and Issues Management Disaster Planning and Recovery Crisis Communications

Christopher Kanan

Associate Professor of Computer Science · University of Rochester

Christopher Kanan's research focuses on deep learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI and Machine Learning Applied Machine Learning (e.g. Medical Computer Vision) Language-guided Scene Understanding Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning

Almut Winterstein

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Almut Winterstein is an expert in drug safety and ways to improve medication use.

Medical Marijuana Healthcare Quality Drug Use in Maternal and Child Health Medical Marijuana Safety Pharmacoepidemiology

Betty Cheng

Professor of Computer Science and Engineering · Michigan State University

An expert in safety and security of high-assurance computing systems

Dynamically-Adaptive Systems Medical and automotive information systems Computer systems safety Homeland Security Distribution Computing

Felicia Wu

John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University

Expert in food safety, social network analysis, global health, risk assessment, economic models, environmental health risks, public health

Social Network Models of Food Trade Immunotoxicology Social Network Modeling Public Health Environmental Health

Albert Bleakley, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Mechanical and Civil Engineering · Florida Tech

Dr. Bleakley's research interests include disaster response, leadership in engineering organizations and construction safety.

Construction Safety Construction Industry Organizations Construction Contracting Infrastructure Public Policy Leadership

Lauren Stewart

Associate Professor, Director of Structural Engineering/Materials Laboratory, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Lauren Stewart is considered by many to be among the top blast researchers in the US.

Computational Mechanics Mechanical Shock/Impact Blast Engineering Hazard Engineering

Ana Turner

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Ana Turner's expertise is street psychiatry, treating those experiencing both homelessness and mental illness on the streets.

Street Psychiatry Homelessness Community Psychiatry

Ramayya Krishnan

Dean, Heinz College · Carnegie Mellon University

Ramayya Krishnan is well known for his work in e-commerce and information risk management.

Measurement and Analysis Risk Analysis Management Science Operations Research Risk Management

Michael Stanley

Principal · On Purpose Leadership

Mike knows exactly how to light a fire where you need it ? and how to put out ones you don't want! He's spent a lifetime resolving life-and-

Leadership Mentoring Problem Solving Decision Making Conflict Resolution

Gisli Olafsson

Emergency Response Director · NetHope

Leading expert in the use of technology in disaster response. Expert and author in the area of crisis leadership.

Technology Use in Disasters Digital Volunteers Crisis Leadership

Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus · University of Connecticut

Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.

Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government

Laura Happe

Clinical Professor · University of Florida

Laura Happe is an expert in managed care pharmacy.

Epidemiology Pharmacoeconomics Pharmacy Benefit Management Drug Coverage Policy Health Outcomes Research

Tom Fortin

Owner · Ontrak Control Systems

Tom is the owner of a Sudbury-based electronics design and manufacturing company, Ontrak Control Systems (www.ontrak.net )

Serial Data Acquisition Interface Devices Pcb and Enclosure Manufacturing Safety and Emc Certification Cnc Machining Injection Mold Design

Simon Tam

Author | Musician | Activist · The Slants Foundation

13-time TEDx speaker & performer, and storyteller who focuses on anti-Asian racism. Founder/bassist of The Slants and The Slants Foundation.

Racism in American Music Anti-Asian Racism Marketing Strategy Transparency Civil Rights

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology · University of Connecticut

Professor Magley researches sexual harassment coping at individual and organizational levels

Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Prevention Workplace Civility Occupational Health, Gender and Stress Sexual Harassment Coping at Individual and Organizational Levels

Lisa Kratz Thomas

Speaker, Author, Radio Talk Show Host · Lisa Kratz Thomas

"From the Crack House to the State House" Using the Adversity in my life to bring out the best your life"

Shannon Moroney

Author & Public Speaker · National Speakers Bureau & Global Speakers Agency; Random House Canada, Simon & Schuster USA/UK/Australia

Shannon Moroney: Speaker, Author, Advocate

Forgiveness/Reconciliation Restorative Justice Violence Prison Reform Resilience

Tracie O. Afifi

Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences · University of Manitoba

Dr. Afifi's research interests are in the areas of child maltreatment and problem gambling.

Problem Gambling Domestic Violence Physical Punishment Child Maltreatment Sociology