security Experts

Patricia Thornley

Professor and Chief Scientific AdviserAston University

Patricia works in sustainable fuels - improving the environmental impact of transport and energy systems.

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community InitiativesVancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Expert in marine ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.

Qing Huang

Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Ralph Carter

Piper Professor, Political ScienceTexas Christian University

Professor Carter focuses on Middle East conflicts, U.S. foreign trade and defense policy, with an emphasis on the roles played by Congress.

Rajesh P. Narayanan

Lousiana Bankers Association Professor of FinanceLouisiana State University

Dr. Narayanan is an international expert in financial markets, banking, fintech and cryptocurrencies.

Steffanie Scott

Professor, Department of Geography & Environmental ManagementUniversity of Waterloo

Leading international scholar on food security, food system change, and COVID-19 impacts on the food suppy.

Wesley Meares

Professor of Public Administration | Director Master of Public AdministrationAugusta University

Academic and consultant specializing in the evaluation of neighborhood design, economic development, and community revitalization

Adam Little

Mentor | CBASELifeLearn, Inc.

Adam is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems.

Timothy Johnson

Outreach CoordinatorThe Mentoring Center of Central Ohio

Energetic, engaging speaker, passionate about serving youth and helping people reach their full potential