Allyson Hewitt
Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District
Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves
Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise
Jane Allgood
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Allgood is an expert in substance abuse and the impact of family violence on primary and secondary victims.
Social Work Substance Abuse Family Violence
Lewis Perkins
Sustainability Strategist · New House LLC
Engaging Social and Environmental Responsibility Speaker
Corporate Sustainability Trends Knowledge & Insights Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Continuous Improvement Quality Standards Sustainable Textiles & Apparel
Cindy Pivacic
Speaker & IEC Facilitator HIV/AIDS · AID My Journey - Support
Speaker living positively with HIV/AIDS
Living & Working Positively With Hiv and Aids Hiv/Aids And/Or Stis Preventative Measures Symptoms and Acquired Diseases and More....
Lauren Robinson
Chief Operating Officer · Highline BETA
Lauren is Chief Operating Officer at Highline BETA, a startup co-creation company.
Ferol Mennen
Associate Professor of Social Work Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ferol Mennen focuses on child abuse, neglect, and post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as children's mental health services
Mental Health Child Abuse and Neglect Social Work Social Work Education Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Kathy Sipple
Social Media Trainer/Coach and Professional Speaker · My Social Media Coach
Social Media Trainer & Coach | Talk Radio Host | Public Speaker
Feature Writing Radio Host Event Planning Green Marketing Social Media Marketing
Lisa May Simpson
CEO · LMS Coaching & Consulting
Engaging, interactive speaker and facilitator who links core values to creativity and productivity
Recognizing and Treating Burnout Internal Communications Identifying Your Core Values
Jesika Briones
Business Development Manager · MaRS Cleantech
Business Development Manager, Advanced Energy Centre
Entrepreneurship Industry Analysis Business Development Cleantech Business Planning
Mary Pearson
Dean of the School of Business / Associate Professor of School of Business, Accounting · Southern Utah University
Specializing in entrepreneurship in rural communities, financial accounting reporting requirements, and the history of accounting principles
Accounting Ethics History of Accounting Principles Cost-Volume Profit Analysis Financial Analysis and Decision Making Planning and Zoning in Rural Communities
Taryn Vander Hoop
Assistant Professor of Dance · Loyola Marymount University
Professor of Dance
Yoga Arts Community Engagement Pedagogy Dance Choreography
Karl Bimshas
Founder · Karl Bimshas Consulting
Consultant | Executive Coach | Writer who helps people find their aha
Leadership Communication Recognition
Patricia Meyer
Clinical Associate Professor and Graduate Director of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Adaptations Screenwriting Film Creative Writing Film Production
Jeannie Walters
CEO, Speaker, Chief Customer Experience Investigator · 360Connext Customer Experience Investigation
Veteran Customer Experience Consultant, Speaker and Chief Customer Experience Investigator
Social Media Employee Engagement Customer Experience Company Culture Customer Service
A.V. Powers
Managing Partner · ExecPointe, LLC
PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES | CHANGE MANAGEMENT | EVENT PRODUCTION | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Leadership Coaching Relationship Empathy High Performing Teams Social & Digital Media Communication & Behaviour Event and Protocol Management Group Dynamics
Luvvie Ajayi
Digital Strategist · The Red Pump Project
Award-winning writer, humorist and social media strategist
Social Media Blogging Branding
Lynda Arsenault, BA, MEC, CITP
International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment Consultant · The Varanda Network
Lynda is an expert in attracting, maintaining and accelerating Foreign Direct Investment opportunities.
International Trade & Investment Foreign Direct Investment Outsourcing Services and Technology
Mary Grady
Lecturer of Public Relations, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Lecturer of Public Relations
Marion Grobb Finkelstein
COMMUNICATION CATALYST · MarionSpeaks
Communicate to Connect (raise morale, confidence and productivity by changing how you communicate)
Teamwork Leadership Attitude Communication