Tracey Covassin

Professor of Kinesiology · Michigan State University

Tracey Covassin is an expert in the effects of concussions and the epidemiology of sports injuries.

Concussions Athletics Injuries

Hilary Rose

Associate Professor · Concordia University

Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth

Gender Development Sexual Identity Development Stereotyping Processes Bullying At-Risk Teens

Evan Katz

Speaker / Author / Counselor · The Anger Guy, LLC

Evan Katz, M.C. is The Anger Guy: Speaker and Author of "Inside the Mind of an Angry Man: Help for Angry Men and Those That Love Them".

Anger Management Addiction Anger Continuing Education Ce Seminars

Richard Kerr-Bell

Author - Consultant · Rangi Point

The Heart of the Matter

Teenage Issues Cross Cultural Communication

Michael Y. Simon

Psychotherapist, Author and Parent Educator · Practical Help for Parents

Psychotherapist, Author, Educator and Public Speaker

Teens and Digital Media Alcohol Drugs and Parties: New Ways for Understanding

Constance Steinkuehler

Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine

Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.

Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames

Andrew Finch

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University

An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.

Addiction and mental health counseling Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addiction Teen Addiction Drug Abuse

Dr. Hester Young

Motivational Speaker, Author, Career Development Expert · SmarterResumes.com

Motivational Speaker, Author, Women's Conference Leader, College Student Career Development Expert

Women and Youth Motivational Women's Conference Raising Girls Diversity Programs College Admission Preparation

Dave Kolar

Associate Professor, Psychology · University of Mary Washington

Dave Kolar is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington.

Social Psychology Personality Assessment University Teaching Mentoring Program Evaluation

Jeremy Jamieson

Associate Professor · University of Rochester

Jeremy Jamieson is a national expert on stress, our responses to it, and how it's not always a bad thing.

Social Anxiety Positive Stress Stress Regulation Stress Stress Responses

Treena Wynes

Wellness Warrior · Food4Thought

Wellness Warrior, Counsellor & Author

Eating Disorders Self-Esteem Stress Management Mental Health Health and Wellness

Frank Baumgartner, Ph.D.

Richard J. Richardson Distinguished Professor, Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill

Research: public policy, agenda-setting, interest groups in American politics, the death penalty and racial profiling in traffic stops.

Race and Profiling Public Policy Death Penalty Interest groups in American politics Agenda-setting

Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking

Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D.

Professor Emerit - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Rutledge focuses on identifying human motivations, behavioral triggers & instinctive drives to inform messaging & data strategies

Trust in Information Applied Narrative Persuasive Messaging Positive Psychology Applied to Media Qualitative Research and Analysis

Ronald Shapiro

Speaker & Consultant · Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.

Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!

Human Factors/Ergonomics Leadership/Management/Teamwork Career Development Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations Special Recognition

Patricia Parker, Ph.D.

Ruel W. Tyson Distinguished Professor of Humanities; Director, Institute for the Arts and Humanities; Professor, Department of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill

Uses organizational communication theories to explore how discourses of race, gender and class intersect with girls’ and women's leadership.

Community Engagement Girl's and Women's Empowerment Youth Activism Community Engaged Scholarship Social Justice Leadership

David Berri

Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University

Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports

Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA

Todd Robson

Strategic Communications Consultant

A former journalist and award winning marketer - Todd can provide witty and intelligent perspective on a wide variety of current topics.

Business Plan Writing Journalism Marketing and Advertising Strategic Communications Crisis Communications

Walter Arlen

Professor Emeritus of Music · Loyola Marymount University

Musical Criticism Classical Music Composing

Lyndsey Butcher

Executive Director · Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education Centre

An experienced advocate working on the frontlines helping women and trans people access abortion care.

Abortion Access Abortion Rights Sexual Health Education Reproductive Rights Feminism