Life Experts

Richard Starnes

Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsWestern Carolina University

James Hudnut-Beumler

Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious HistoryVanderbilt University

Expert in the history of religion in the American South.

Janet Lenaghan

Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Professor of Management and EntrepreneurshipHofstra University

Dean, The Walter H. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Professor in Business and Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship

Gary Richards

Professor of EnglishUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Richards' research focuses on Southern literature.

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul

Lea Deesing

Assistant City Manager, former CIOCity of Riverside

Motivate staff and spark innovation. Encourage kids to pursue STEM fields. Increase government transparency and improve cyber security.

Linda Copel, PhD

Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Linda Copel, PhD, RN, CNS, BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA, has experience providing counseling in situations of familial and domestic violence.

Craig Hunter

LeaderY Combinator + Stanford University

CEO at Bitmaker Labs, Advisor @ Venture for Canada & Teach for Canada

Scott Wallace

Associate Professor of JournalismUniversity of Connecticut

Scott Wallace is a bestselling author, photojournalist and educator who covers the environment and vanishing cultures worldwide.

Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal water healthFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.