Kenneth Byrd, PhD
Associate Professor in the Dept. of Otolaryngology & Dept. of Neurosurgery · Augusta University
A respected leader in head and neck cancers with specialties in skull base surgery, otolaryngology, and transoral robotic surgery.
Transoral Laser Microsurgery Skull Base Surgery Head and Neck Surgery Head and Neck Surgery Quality of life in head and neck cancer
Donna Wear, PhD
Professor · Augusta University
Professor Wear studies watershed ecology
Ecology Urban Ecology Conservation Issues Endangered Species Animal Behavior
Christopher H. Raebel, P.E., S.E., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Christopher Raebel focuses on robustness in structural systems with an emphasis on steel framed buildings.
Floor Vibrations Caused by Occupant Activities Structural Steel Framed Buildings Structural Systems Finite Element Analysis Experiment Testing
John Dulude, PE, MBA
Senior Vice President, Energy Transition & Impact Assessment and Permitting · J.S. Held LLC
Energy & Environmental Advisor | Power Generation and Transmission Expert | Strategic Project Management | Energy Financial Analyst
Civil Engineering Construction Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Hydroelectric, Fossil, & Nuclear Power Plants
Walter Hawthorne
Professor and chairperson of MSU’s Department of History · Michigan State University
Expert in African history, history of slavery and slave trade
The Slave Trade Brazil Upper Guinea Atlantic The History of Slavery
Edda L. Fields-Black
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Fields-Black is a specialist in the trans-national of West African farmers and enslaved laborers on rice plantations.
Higher Education Slave Trade History African History Rice Farmers
Zach Kelehear, EdD
Vice Provost, Instruction & Innovation · Augusta University
An educator with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Zach Kelehear is a thought-leader on organizational change.
Instructional Leadership Organizational Change Personnel
Craig M. Wheeland, PhD
Senior Vice Provost for Academics; Professor of Public Administration · Villanova University
Craig M. Wheeland , PhD, is an expert in urban politics, local government, and public administration.
Public Administration Urban Politics Local Government Higher Education Academic Integrity
Joshua Goodling
Speaker and Author · Joshua Goodling
Bouncing Back When Your Chances Are Zero
Making A Difference School & Workplace Bullying Overcoming Adversity Faith Youth Activism
Kaitlynn Furse
Director, Corporate Communications · CAA South Central Ontario
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.
Winter Driving Travel and Tourism Strategic Communications Road Trips
Lauren McMillan
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Lauren McMillan is the University of Mary Washington's resident historical archaeologist and an expert on middle-Atlantic American history.
African Disapora Archaeology Archaeology Anthropology Historical Archaeology
Gregg Murray, PhD
Professor of Political Science · Augusta University
Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.
Government Responses to COVID-19 Research Methods Political Behavior U.S. Government Public Opinion
Dan Waldschmidt
Managing Director · Waldschmidt Partners International
Unconventional Business Insights for Motivated Over-Achievers
Marketing Strategy Sales Straegy Inspiration Business Strategy Unconventional Ideas
Matthew Hughey, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
A scholar of racism and racial inequality in identity formation, organizations, media, politics, science, religion, and public advocacy.
Religion Fraternities and Sororities Organizations Whiteness Media
Ronald Rash
Professor · Western Carolina University
Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.
Southern Writing Poetry English Appalachia Novelist
Samantha Chapman, PhD
Professor of Biology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Samantha Chapman, PhD is an Associate Professor with expertise in global change in coastal ecosystems and invasive plant species.
Coastal Ecosystems Wetlands Biodiversity Loss Climate change effects on coastal wetlands Invasive Species
Lorenza Beati
Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.
Hard-Ticks Ecology of the Swiss Alps Systematic Biology Arthropod Diversity Population Genetics of Arthropods
Barbara Fulmer
Founder/President · Get Corporate Health
High energy speaker motivates employers to take immediate action to increase the health of their workforce and increase revenue.
Economic Impact of an Unhealthy Workforce Health and Wellness Action Plan Healthy Employees Your Corporate Health Iq
Marsha Loda
Associate Professor in the James M. Hull College of Business · Augusta University
A leading marketing expert helping businesses in the hospitality industry bounce back from crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass media public relations Journalism Parks, Recreation and Leisure Message credibility
Russell Burke
Professor of Biology · Hofstra University
Dr. Burke's current research involves diamondback terrapins at Jamaica Bay, wood turtles in northern NJ and the coyote invasion of LI
Urban Ecosystems Urban Environments Suburban Spaces and Development Ecology Evolution