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Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

U.S. Resettlement of RefugeesAsylum SeekersWomen's RightsChildren's RightsMigrant Children
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Dr. Ron Dembo

Founder and CEOZerofootprint Software Inc.

Easily filling even the biggest shoes and still leaving no mark, the CEO of Zerofootprint developed software to reduce environmental impacts

Energy ManagementCarbon Measurement and ManagementRenewable EnergyGreen BuildingsEnterprise Risk Management
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Janet Austin

Chief Executive OfficerYWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Non-Profit LeadershipSocial HousingTransition HousingHomeless SheltersGroup Homes
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Michael Faggella-Luby

ProfessorTexas Christian University

Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.

Implementation of Specific Evidence-based Pedagogies and InterventionsIdentification of Critical Systemic Variables Associated with School Reform and Intervention ImplementationSecondary and Post-Secondary EducationLearning DisabilitiesA Systematic Review of Assessment Tools for Higher Ed and Disability
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Betty Farmer

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Betty Farmer's specialty areas include gender communication, crisis communication and communication skills training.

Public SpeakingCommunication Skills TrainingGender CommunicationCrisis CommunicationPublic Relations
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Tracie O. Afifi

Associate Professor, Community Health SciencesUniversity of Manitoba

Dr. Afifi's research interests are in the areas of child maltreatment and problem gambling.

Problem GamblingDomestic ViolencePhysical PunishmentChild MaltreatmentSociology
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Dominique Halaby

Director, Business Innovation GroupGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Halaby oversees development of Georgia Southern University’s City Center.

Community DevelopmentWorkforce and Economic DevelopmentNon-Profit OrganizationsWorkplace InnovationRural Entrepreneurship
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Sandra M. Chafouleas

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.

Multi-Tiered FrameworksWhole School, Whole Community, Whole Child ModelSocial-Emotional-Behavioral AssessmentSchool Mental HealthTrauma-Informed Schools
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Gulzar Shah

Department Chair & Professor, Health Policy and BehaviorGeorgia Southern University

Gulzar Shah works to explore the fields of health informatics.

Social Determinants of HealthPublic Workforce Needs and InterestsCommunity HealthHealth Policy and BehaviorHealth Informatics
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Jacqueline Kowalski

Associate Extension EducatorUniversity of Connecticut

Jacqueline Kowalski's specialty areas are urban agriculture, food production, and integrated pest management.

Urban AgricultureIntegrated Pest ManagementFood System StabilizationHorticultureCommunity Gardens