Douglas Bowman

Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Bowman is an accomplished researcher in marketing, award-winning educator, and proven consultant.

Marketing Strategy Customer Behavior Brand Management Product Management

Michele Lobo

Associate Professor, Physical Therapy · University of Delaware

Prof. Lobo's research focuses on interventions and devices for young children that maximize early learning and development.

Wearable Technology Rehabilitation Devices Exoskeletons Pediatrics

Jon Gould

Dean · UC Irvine

Jon Gould is a distinguished scholar in justice policy, social change and government reform.

International Human Rights Hate Speech Indigent Defense Government Reform Justice Policy

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition

Donia Bijan

Author and Chef · Movable Type Management

Bring Extra Napkins! Food can tell the most wonderful stories with celebrated chef & author of the memoir, Maman’s Homesick Pie

Food Writing Food Memoirs Cooking Food and Dining

Shana Poplack

Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair (I) in Linguistics · University of Ottawa

Sociolinguist specializing in vernacular speech, with a focus on bilingual and minority contexts

Language Ideology Language Prescription African American Vernacular English French in Canada Language Contact

Tricia Molloy

President · Working with Wisdom

Leadership speaker Tricia Molloy is an expert on maintaining a positive mindset to reduce stress, achieve goals & improve work-life balance.

Goal Achievement Stress Management Work/Life Balance

Lisa Kratz Thomas

Speaker, Author, Radio Talk Show Host · Lisa Kratz Thomas

"From the Crack House to the State House" Using the Adversity in my life to bring out the best your life"

Charmion B. Rush

Associate Professor of Inclusive and Special Education · Western Carolina University

Charmion Rush's areas of research include culture relevant pedagogy, disproportionate representation, implicit bias and literacy practices.

Teacher Development Special Education Inclusion Disproportionate Representation Culture Relevant Pedagogy

Julie Byrne

Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies · Hofstra University

The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University

Religion and Popular Culture Religion and Sports Pope Francis Independent Catholics Roman Catholics

Jason Keath

CEO · Social Fresh

Social Media Speaker and Analyst

Social Media Marketing Facebook Marketing Influencer Outreach

Patricia Wilson, J.D.

Associate Dean & William Boswell Chair of Law · Baylor Law School

Professor Patricia A. Wilson has been a member of the Baylor Law School faculty since 1993

Employment and Labor Law International Law Family Law Public Speaking Mediation

Emily O'Loughlin

Comedic Public Speaking / Inspirational - "I lost 187lbs" · Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Public Speaker

Inspirational Comic Speaker who lost 187bs!!!!

Body Image Women's Issues Obesity Surgery

Catherine Burch, MS, CXA, CUA

Vice President of Health & Technology Innovation · ChristianaCare

Catherine Burch is an expert in innovation strategy, championing emerging technologies to improve health care.

Inventors & Start-Ups Strategic Foresight Innovation Emerging Technology Human Centered Design

Priscilla Michelle Mpasi, M.D., FAAP

Assistant Medical Director for the Clinically Integrated Network and Delaware Medicaid Partners · ChristianaCare

Dr. Priscilla Michelle Mpasi is Assistant Medical Director for the Clinically Integrated Network and Delaware Medicaid Partners.

Pediatrics

Dr Daniel Kilvington

Course Director and Reader · Leeds Beckett University

Dr Daniel Kilvington's teaching and research specialism explores 'race', sport and new media.

Race Ethnicity Racism Anti-Racism Discrimination

Nora Rubel

Jane and Alan Batkin Professor of Jewish Studies · University of Rochester

Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies, as well as Jewish food and holidays

Jewish Cuisine American Religions, Race and Ethnicity Jewish Holidays Jewish American Immigration Judaism

Martha Terris, MD

Witherington Distinguished Chair, Urology · Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University

Dr. Terris specializes in urologic cancers, including prostate cancer, kidney cancer, adrenal masses, bladder cancer and testicular cancer.

Oncology Cancer Prostate Cancer Kidney Cancer Bladder Cancer

Eric Layland

Assistant Professor · University of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy