Bassam Farah, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Emerging Markets International Banking Strategy Ethics Global Leadership
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Gina Jarman Hill
Associate Professor and Department Chair · Texas Christian University
Dr. Hill's interests include food security, sustainability, urban agriculture and community nutrition education.
Urban Agriculture Food Waste Hunger Food Security Sustainability
Judi Shade Monk
Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Judi Shade Monk leverages over two decades of cross-disciplinary architectural practice in her collaborative, policy, and research efforts.
Qualitative Design Material Evaluation Design Communication Design Thinking Color Theory and Relativity
Michel Boufadel
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Michel Boufadel focuses on water, water technology and energy, offering insights into oil spills and other environmental disasters.
Oil Spills Global Warming Sustainability Water Technology Environmental Disasters
Philippa White
Founder and CEO · TIE Leadership
I’m passionate about helping businesses become more human.
Power of Business and Leadership Leadership Leadership Development Purpose Sustainability
Clem Clay
Director of Extension Agriculture Program · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Clem Clay oversees professionals serving the agriculture, forestry, fruit-growing and commercial horticulture industries in Massachusetts.
Agriculture Extension Farming Sustainability Environmental Policy Public Policy
Imogen Coe
Dean, Faculty of Science · Ryerson University
Dr Imogen R. Coe is a scientist who is internationally recognized for her advocacy in promoting equity & diversity in science in Canada
Science Education Women in STEM Membrane Protein Cell Biology Membrane Protein Cell Biochemistry Clinical Research
Richard Campanella
Associate Dean for Research, Senior Professor of Practice - Architecture and Geography · Tulane University
Richard Campanella's research integrates mapping and spatial analyses with architecture, social science and the humanities.
Geographic Information Systems Architecture Urbanism Geography Human Settlements
Karen Hamberg
Vice President, Strategy · Westport Fuel Systems
Clean-technology and clean transportation executive
Clean Tech Alternative Fuels for Transportation Clean Fuels Policy Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector Heavy-Duty Transportation
Sheng Lu
Associate Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.
Textile and Apparel Industries International Trade Sustainability Issues Trade Policy Fashion and Apparel
John Sabo
Director · Tulane ByWater Institute; Professor, Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering, Tulane University
Sabo is an expert in river ecology and water resources.
River Food Web Ecology Fisheries Freshwater Sustainability River ecology
Lawrence Drzal
University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expertise in adhesion, surface modification, composites/nanocomposites, graphene nanoplatelets, and multifunctional materials.
Carbon Fibers Ultraviolet Light Surface Modification Multifunctional Materials Composite Materials Adhesion
Dr Verity Jones
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education and Childhood · UWE Bristol
Her area of interest is developing young people’s education on sustainability.
Public Engagement Eco-fashion Sustainability Education Natural Food Sources Edible Insects
Elena I. Nicklasson, MA
Vice President of University Relations · Fielding Graduate University
Non Profit Management Fundraising Strategies Communications and Public Relations Strategic Planning Organizational Development and Change
Anthony D. Cortese
President · Second Nature
Dynamic, thought-provoking speaker that addresses the need for a healthy, just sustainable world and the role of higher education
Sustainability Higher Education Change
Jeremy Larochelle
Associate Professor, Modern Languages · University of Mary Washington
Jeremy Larochelle is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Mary Washington.
Latin America Spanish Modern Languages Sustainability Spanish Literature
Melissa Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Pre-College Philosophy Environmental Ethics Moral Philosophy Business Ethics Philosophy
Diane Beckett
sustainability consultant · independent
Diane Beckett has more than three decades of experience addressing the human and environmental dimensions of sustainability
Low Carbon Energy Urban Environments Climate Natural Resource Management Gender Equality
Elif Akçali
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Elif Akçali's research interests are inventory and supply chain systems, lean production systems, sustainability and creativity.
Creativity Lean Production Systems Supply Chain Inventory Systems Sustainability