JB Kurish
Professor in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Economist and ex-investment banker with experience in linking financial markets with the impacts of local, state, and national policies
Financial Markets Investment Banking State and Local Government Financing Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing New Venture Financing
April Wynn
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wynn is a plant geneticist and is interested in examining the intersection of genetic regulatory networks for seed and flower formation.
Genetic Regulation Developmental Genetics Plant Genetics Molecular Biology
Clausell Mathis
Assistant Professor of Physics and Science Education · Michigan State University
Clausell Mathis examines how physics instructors can optimally incorporate culture-based equitable approaches in the classroom.
Physics Education Curriculum Development Teacher Identity Student Learning
Keith Mellinger
Professor of Mathematics · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Mellinger blends mathematics and music.
Discrete Mathematics Coding Theory Geometry Math
Micki McElya, Ph.D.
Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory
Carole Garmon
Department Chair, Professor of Sculpture · University of Mary Washington
Professor Garmon specializes in all technical aspects of sculpture.
Sculpture Video Art Performance Art Installation Art
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.
Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology
Amy Olivieri
Regional Development Director · Constant Contact, Inc.
Small Business Marketing Expert - Texas | LA | MS | NM
Social Media Marketing Marketing Communications Email Marketing Mobile Marketing
Abigail Lynam, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner in adult development, transformative learning, and social & ecological change leadership development
Group Dynamics Contemplative Pedagogies Leadership Development Transformative Learning Social and Ecological Sustainability
Alexis Dudden, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of History · University of Connecticut
Professor of History specializing in modern Japan and Korea, and international history.
History/Memory Modern Korea Modern Japan Territorial Disputes Japan-Korea Relations
Angela Hattery
Professor, Women and Gender Studies; Co-Director, Center for Study & Prevention of GBV · University of Delaware
Prof. Hattery teaches courses on race and gender inequality, families, and methods.
Mass Incarceration Solitary Confinement Gender Inequalities Racial Inequality Domestic Violence
Veronica Kitchen
Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Waterloo and Balsillie School of International Affairs
Associate Prof of Political Science, University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs
International Security Counter-Terrorism National Security Foreign Policy Canada-United States relations
Eric Freedman
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Chair and Professor · Michigan State University
Eric Freedman teaches environmental journalism and serves as director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.
Public Affairs Journalism Practices Press Systems Environmental Journalism
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
Leo Lee
Associate Professor, Mathematics · University of Mary Washington
Leo Lee is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Mary Washington.
Mathematics Stochastic Processes Computer Science Student Mentorship International Studies
Devin Hughes
Chief Inspiration Officer · Devin C. Hughes Enterprises, LLC
The Chief Inspiration Officer provides real-world strategies for real world challenges
Team Building & Leadership Overcoming Adversity Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace Bullying
Francis Beckwith, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science · Baylor University
Nationally recognized philosopher and legal expert in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics and ethics.
Faith Law Church and State Issues Philosophical and Theological Ethics Ethics & Values
Tricia Wachtendorf
Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
evacuations Multi-organizational coordination and responses in disasters Transnational crises Improvisation and adaptation Community-based approaches to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
Jaime King
Associate Dean and Professor of Law, Bion M. Gregory Chair in Business Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: kingja@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8834 / Office 394-200
Health Law and Policy The U.S. Healthcare System Genetics and the Law Healthcare Antitrust Health Policy & Reform