social Experts

Jill Miller Zimon

Project DirectorThe Civic Commons

Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism

Erica Scharrer

Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erica Scharrer is an expert in the study of media content, opinions of media, media effects and media literacy.

Amira Elghawaby

Communications DirectorThe National Council of Canadian Muslims

Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.

Turner Goins

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Turner Goins is a nationally known specialist in American Indian aging issues.

Professor Claire Surr

Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia ResearchLeeds Beckett University

Her research addresses care and support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Mariana Brussoni

Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia

Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.

Joantxo Llantada

promotion executiveThink Tank Travel

Marketer, digital storyteller, social media strategist, tourist trends @ DMO Land of Valencia, Spain.

Sumi Olson

Speaker, Author, Consultant, TrainerOlson Sales & Marketing Services

Experienced, approachable, inspiring speaker on social media, publishing & content creation who reduces overwhelm & turns aha-s into actions

Dan Green

PresidentThe Green Internet Group

Engaging, educational, entertaining seminars and workshops for business, trade associations and nonprofits.

Giacomo Negro

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization & Management and Professor of Sociology (by courtesy); Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School