Georgene Troseth
Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University
An expert in how toddlers' brains process (and learn from) what they see on screens, TV and video chat.
dialogic questioning Skype toddlers Ipad Child Development
Robert Ashton
Big Society Advisor, Business Author and Consultant · Robert Ashton
A challenging speaker with a unique style. Every presentation is different, reflecting the needs of the event.
Big Society Social Enterprise Mental Health Business Networking
Colleen Rua
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Colleen Rua's research interests include Latinx theatre, contemporary Puerto Rican theatre, the American musical, and theatre for youth.
Theatre for Youth US Latinx Theatre The Arts as Recovery and Response to Natural and Unnatural Disaster Theatre Contemporary Puerto Rican Theatre
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Founding Editor and Writer · Ms. Magazine
Writer, lecturer, social justice activist, and the author of ten books—nine non-fiction works and one novel.
Illness Friendship Cancer Aging Jewish Interest
Leigh Potvin
Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University
Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.
gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege
Heather Vrana
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Heather Vrana's research explores student and social movements, Central America, disability and history of medicine and nationalisms.
Youth and Childhood Social and Student Movements Latin American Studies Disability
Linda Sayed
Assisstant Professor of Comparative Cultures and Politics · Michigan State University
Linda Sayed's research focuses on the politics of citizenship as it relates to marginalized communities.
Muslim Studies Muslim Mental Health European Jewish History Holocaust Studies Global Studies
Shannon Moroney
Author & Public Speaker · National Speakers Bureau & Global Speakers Agency; Random House Canada, Simon & Schuster USA/UK/Australia
Shannon Moroney: Speaker, Author, Advocate
Forgiveness/Reconciliation Restorative Justice Violence Prison Reform Resilience
Bill Torgerson
Assistant Professor · St. John's University
Laughs and Lessons: Whether it's on Growing up in the 80s, Overcoming Divorce, or Learning to Write, Smiles are Guaranteed
Education Writing Digital Media Blogging Creative Writing
Jane Hilderman
Executive Director · Samara Canada
Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.
Policy Policy Analysis Qualitative Research Research Public Policy
Sonya Atalay
Provost Professor of Anthropology and Director of Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sonya Atalay explores ways that repatriation and reclaiming of heritage provides lessons for decolonizing and Indigenizing institutions
Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous Studies Native American Studies Cultural Anthropology Critical Heritage Studies
Norbert Ross
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in child centered anthropology, including children and violence.
Central America Culture and Cognition Children and Violence Child Anthropology Theatre and Social Science
Eva Maria
Blogger · Trust Your Future
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Bestselling Author: Inter-Generational Relationships, Youth at Work and Social Media Expert
Parenting Teenagers Youth in the Workforce Social Media Inter-Generational Relationships
Joaquín Noguera
Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Critical pedagogy Urban Education K-12 Teaching and Learning Healing-Centered Engagement Trauma-Informed Practice
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
Brandon Street
Director of Career & Professional Development Center · Southern Utah University
Specializing in professional development training, job search strategies, and successful employment outcomes
Career Coaching Career Placement Goal Setting Graduate School Preparation Coaching Interview Preparation Job Search Strategies
John Covach
Professor of Music and Director of the Institute for Popular Music; Professor of Theory at Eastman School of Music · University of Rochester
John Covach is an expert on the history of popular and rock music, 12-tone music, and the philosophy and aesthetics of music.
Rock 'n' Roll Music and Culture Progressive Rock in the 1970s The Beatles Popular Music
Vera Gorbunova
Doris Johns Cherry Professor Professor of Biology and Co-Director of the Rochester Aging Research Center · University of Rochester
Gorbunova's innovative research on DNA repair and the aging process has been internationally recognized
Lifespan Human Development Longevity Biology of Aging DNA Repair Cancer Resistance
Melissa Sariffodeen
Founder and CEO · Ladies Learning Code
Working with an amazing team coast to coast to create tech learning experiences for all Canadians
Digital Literacy Technology Education Coding Theory Education Not For Profit Boards
M.V. Lee Badgett
Professor Emeritx of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
M. V. Lee Badgett is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of same-sex marriage.
Economics of Sexual Orientation and Same-Sex Marriage Gay Marriage LGBT Inclusion Labor Economics Same-sex Couples