Kevin McCluskey

Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance · University of Mary Washington

Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance

Fashion Design Costume Design Dramatic Literature Fashion History

Keivan Stassun

Stevenson Professor of Physics · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.

Astronomical Phenomena

Justin Trevor Winters

Instructor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

The intersection of Tech and Entertainment Screenwriting Producing

Siobhan Gorman

Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.

Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations

Brian Winn

Professor · Michigan State University

Brian Winn is an expert in game design, digital game-based learning and interactive health communication.

Interactive Health Communication Game Design Digital Game-Based Learning

Wen Mao, PhD

The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business | Professor of Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Wen Mao, PhD, is an expert in public finance, game theory, and microeconomic theory.

Business Industrial Organization Bargaining Theory Microeconomic Theory Public Finance

Michael D. Smith

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Michael D. Smith's research uses economic and statistical techniques to analyze firm and consumer behavior in online markets.

Higher Education Policy Consumer Behavior Digital Media Products

Livia Paggi

Managing Director · J.S. Held LLC

Political Risk & ESG Advisor | Global Business Strategist | Eurasia Market Expert | On Air Global Political Expert

Foreign Policy Global Political Trends Political Risk Analysis Private Equity Market Entry

Barbara Barnett

Freelance Writer/Editor · Barbara Barnett

Engage. Amplify. Buzzify.

Published Author Editing Public Speaking Blogging Content Creation

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Creativity and Innovation Informal Social Networks Work-Life Initiatives

Harpaul Sambhi

Founder and CEO · Careerify Corporation

Generational Y CEO utilizing comedy and innovation to challenge audiences on social media strategies.

Amber Naslund

President · SideraWorks

Experienced, in-demand keynote speaker on social business and social media

Social Media Social Business Community Management Social Media Marketing Strategies Social Media Measurement

Stephen Ujlaki

Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Film and Television of Loyola Marymount University

Made-For-Television Movies Feature Films Cinema

Professor George Lodorfos

Dean of School · Leeds Beckett University

Professor George Lodorfos has extensive practical and academic experience in the field of Strategic Management.

Adoption of New Technologies Strategic Management Enterprise and Change Innovation Consumer Behaviour

Rebecca Nugent

Teaching Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University

Rebecca Nugent's research interests lie in clustering, record linkage, educational data mining/psychometrics and public health.

Future of Education Public Health Clustering Semantic Organization Educational Data Mining/Psychometric

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs · Hofstra University

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

Presidential Elections Presidential Campaigns Presidential Politics Presidential History

Richard Himelfarb

Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University

Professor Himelfarb's scholarly interests and expertise include health care policy (Affordable Care Act), Congress and the presidency.

Political Science American Politics Affordable Care Act Health Care Policy Congress

Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia

President & CEO · Digital Nova Scotia

Multilingual senior level ICT executive with over 20 years in the private, public and academic sectors, spanning five geographic regions.

ICT/Digtal Startups, SMEs & Multinational Corporations Diversity, Inclusion, Immigration & Global Talent Public Speaking & Presentation STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Education Stakeholder & Government Relations

Ina Ganguli

Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ina Ganguli looks at how individuals acquire and use their skills, particularly on science and innovation, immigration and gender issues.

Gender Disparities in Labor Markets International Migration of Students and Scientists Formation of Scientific Collaboration Economics of Science & Innovation Labor Economics

Patrick Oliver, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Cedarville University

Dr. Oliver serves as Director of the Criminal Justice Program.

Community-based Policing Improper / Proper Use of Force Recruiting Hiring Retaining Police Officers