Brad Bushman

Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University

Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence

Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society

Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.

Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · University of Connecticut

Dr. Dunn focuses her teaching, research, and service on urban education for social and racial justice.

Teacher Education Sociocultural and Political Contexts of Education Teacher Preparation Racial and Social Justice Educational Equity

Zhishuo (Peter) Liu

Co-Founder & President · China Canada Angels Alliance

China Canada Angels Alliance

Angel Investing Mobile Startup Acceleration Doing Business in China Gaming and Mobile Technology

Brett C. Hoover

Associate Professor of Practical/Pastoral Theology & Graduate Director · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Practical Theology Parish life Religious disaffiliation Sociological of religion in theological research Qualitative Research

Jonathan Rothchild

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Contemporary Moral Issues Christian Theology Christian Ethics Theological Ethics Law and Religion

Daniel Smith-Christopher

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Old Testament Studies Old Testament Theology Religion and Peace Nonviolence Cross-Cultural Interpretation of the Bible and Indigenous Christianity Postcolonial Interpretation of Bible

Amanda Hooykaas

Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Association · University of Guelph

Bridge-builder, experiential educator, wilderness guide, lover of heritage, gardens, stories, and community.

Geography Sense of Community Sense of Place Belonging Creative Destruction

Sam Silvers

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP · Deloitte Services LLP

It's not magic, just good sense! Deloitte LLP's wizard of finance transformation has the insight and experience your organization requires

Finance Transformation Role of the Cfo

Mark Claypool

President and Chief Executive Officer · Educational Service of America

Mark Claypool, President and CEO of Educational Services of America

Alternative Education Special Education Social Entrepreneurism Corporate Leadership Dropout Prevention

Alejandro Franceschi

Associate Creative Director · TCS Interactive

Alejandro Franceschi: Video, VFX, VR, AR, Animation, Senior Consultant, Strategist, Technologist | Intersection of Art & Technology

Entertainment Media & Communications Advertising Social Media & Branding Motion Capture

David Stewart-Patterson

Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada

No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs

Public Policy

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

Joann Lim

Making It Happen Specialist & Connoisseur of Life · Big Picture. Fine Focus.

A Sassy & Saavy Connoisseur of Life who empowers you to PLAY BIG, Be Exceptional and Unleash Greatness!

Strategic Thinking & Everyday Execution Personal Development Branding Success & Significance Change

Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia

President & CEO · Digital Nova Scotia

Multilingual senior level ICT executive with over 20 years in the private, public and academic sectors, spanning five geographic regions.

ICT/Digtal Startups, SMEs & Multinational Corporations Diversity, Inclusion, Immigration & Global Talent Public Speaking & Presentation STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Education Stakeholder & Government Relations

Donavon Roberson

Customer Success Leader. Coach and Author · AlbaCon Technologies

Hubby. Dad. Author. Productivity Coach. Advocate. Veteran. Fan of Tottenham, RedSox, SciFi, Running, PokemonGo, Pipes, Outdoors and Whiskey!

Dream Management Team Building Leadership Development and Assessment Time Management & Goal Setting Customer Success

Seth Neistadt

CEO / President

CEO / President

Community Chamber of Commerce Email Marketing Social & Digital Media Facebook

Ugo Mattei

Distinguished Professor of Law and Alfred and Hanna Fromm Chair in International and Comparative Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: matteiu@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4646 / Office 623-200

Comparative Law Economics and the Law European Community Law African Law Anthropological and Ecological Approaches to Law

Trina Isakson

Principal Consultant · 27 Shift

Independent consultant to nonprofit leaders on the future of the nonprofit sector. Additional expertise in introverts/quiet change makers.

introverts introversion nonprofit governance open licensing quiet changemakers

Leslie Rose

Conference Speaker & In-house Trainer · Leslie Rose Seminars

Humor, Effective Communication & Customer Service

Humor for Effective Communication Exceptional Customer Service Managing Stress: for Optimists Pessimists and Skeptics Communicate for Success Dealing With Difficult People

Jessie Thomson

Senior Director, Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Team · CARE Canada

Leading expert in humanitarian assistance and refugee protection

Humanitarian Assistance International Development Refugee Protection Forced Migration Gender and Emergencies