Krystyn Moon

Professor, History and American Studies · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Moon is an expert on Northern Virginia history, with a focus on African American and immigrant communities.

Foodways Asian American History U.S. Immigration History Northern Virginia History African American History

Valerie Jeannis

Speaker, Author, Coach · Limitless Success Enterprises

Author l Youth Motivational Speaker l Leadership Trainer

Self-Esteem Empowerment Young Women

Erik Nisbet

Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University

Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.

Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication

Paul Slaby

President · Yariba Tech

Conquistador CEO - Tales of boldness, courage and adventure

Leadership Entreprenership Startups

Matt Siniawski

Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Engineering Education Design Surface Coatings

Wendy Smith

Professor, Management · University of Delaware

Prof. Smith's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas.

Organizational Behavior Interpersonal Dynamics Women in the Workplace Leadership Emotional Intelligence

Kala Seal, Ph.D.

Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics and Director, Comparative Management Systems (CMS) Program

Mobile Commerce Mobile Payments Decision Modeling in Excel Information System Strategies

Rashida Harrison

Assistant Professor of Social Relations and Policy · Michigan State University

Rashida Harrison’s is interested in social theory, social movements, intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality.

Black British Women’s Transnational Feminist Activism Politics of Race & Enthicity African American Studies African Studies Social Identities

Deanna Cooke

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University

Director of Engaged Learning | Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Engaged Learning Community-based Learning

Meg Montgomery

Founder · Women-Money-Power

A seasoned performer who inspires audiences to breach their comfort zone and envision their goals, using words and music

Transformation The Feminine Economy The Wildcard Entrepreneur Women Empowerment Financial Independence

April Rinne

Director of WaterCredit · Water.org

Chief Strategy Officer, Collaborative Lab

Ruth Xilomen Rios

Senior Lecturer, Marital and Family Therapy/Art Therapy · Loyola Marymount University

Senior Lecturer of Marital and Family Therapy/Art Therapy

Karon N. LeCompte, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · Baylor University

Director of iEngage Summer Civics Institute & social studies education expert who focuses on civics education, technology & teacher prep

Social Studies Education Civics Education Leadership Elementary Education Action Research

Karen Rice

Director, Strategic Accounts

Educational Marketing Expert

Marketing Strategy Direct Marketing Social Media Strategy Email Marketing Event Marketing

Beth Hynes, J.D., MBA

Clinical Instructor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Business Law Strategy Global Business Development Career Advancement

Patricia Meyer

Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Adaptations Screenwriting Film Creative Writing Film Production

Henry A. McGee Jr., Ph.D.

Founding Dean, Dean Emeritus and Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. McGee led the joint VCU/VA Tech project to bring quality engineering education to the metro Richmond area.

Aron Solomon

Founder · Aron Brand Ventures EU

Startup founder, advisor, investor, board member. Education and legal innovator. FASTCASE 50.

Motivating and Training Leaders Change Management Building & Leading Global Teams Team Building and Motivation Through Personal Challenge and Incentives Legal Technology

Molly Land, J.D.

Catherine Roraback Professor of Law and Human Rights; Associate Director, Human Rights Institute · University of Connecticut

Molly Land specializes in human rights and technology.

Digital Rights Intellectual Property Law Technology and the Law Human Rights International Law

Rebecca Dority

Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Didactic Program in Dietetics Director · Texas Christian University

Rebecca Dority expertise lies in food science, human nutrition, diabetes and clinical dietetics.

Public Health Diabetes