Douglas Johnson
Managing Director · Cranganore Inc
Investment Banker and Portfolio Strategist
Emerging Markets Islamic Finance Behavioral Finance Venture Capital Cryptocurrencies
Daniel Reichman
Associate Professor · University of Rochester
Expert on the cultural responses to economic change, especially the anthropology of trade and globalization in Latin America
Latin American Development Trade and Globalization in Latin America Latin America Politics Latin American Immigration Cultural Anthropology
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Tatishe M. Nteta
Provost Professor of Political Science / Director of UMass Poll · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tatishe Nteta's research lies at the intersection of the politics of race and ethnicity, public opinion, and political behavior.
Political Polls American Politics Politics and Political Analysis Race Culture and Ethnicity Polling
Jessica Vapnek
Lecturer, Global Programs Advisor, and Director of the M.S.L. Program · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: vapnekjessica@uchastings.edu
Agriculture and Natural Resource Law Legislative Drafting Rule of Law
Bethany Lacina
Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester
Bethany Lacina is an expert in civil and ethnic conflict.
Migration International Relations Territorial Autonomy Civil Conflict Ethnic Conflict
Ramnath K Chellappa
Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management; Academic Director, MS in Business Analytics · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Pricing Digital Product Pricing and Piracy Economics of Privacy Electronic Markets and US Airline Pricing Management of Information Security and Privacy
Charles F. Goetz
Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Start-Ups Business Development Product Design Development and Market Entry
Gerald Gamm
Professor of Political Science and History · University of Rochester
Gamm is an expert in U.S and urban politics
Congress State Politics U.S. Politics Urban Politics State Legislatures
Avi Savar
Founding Partner · Big Fuel
Founder and Chairman of Big Fuel. Inaugural Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury President. Sought-after industry spokesperson and author.
Branded Content Original Programming for Broadcast & Web Brand Strategy Marketing and Content Creation Social Media & Branding
H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.
Expert in real estate and financial markets · Florida Gulf Coast University
H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.
Economics Corporate Finance Real Estate Financial Markets Investments
Mark Schrad, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Mark Schrad, PhD, is an expert on Russian/Ukrainian relations, the Cold War, and prohibition history.
International Organizations Communism International Law Ukraine Russia
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200
Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law
Marcello Canuto
Professor and Director of the Middle American Research Institute · Tulane University
Marcello Canuto researches integrative mechanisms that the ancient Maya used to build and maintain a socio-politically complex society.
Ancient Maya Anthropology Mesoamerica Archaeological Remote Sensing Socio-Political Complexity
Deborah Cullinan
Chief Executive Officer · YBCA
Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.
Nonprofit Management Civic Engagement COVID Recovery Unemployment Philanthropy
Craig M. Wheeland, PhD
Senior Vice Provost for Academics; Professor of Public Administration · Villanova University
Craig M. Wheeland , PhD, is an expert in urban politics, local government, and public administration.
Public Administration Urban Politics Local Government Higher Education Academic Integrity
Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.
Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut
Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention
Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media
Anna Siefken
Former Executive Director · Carnegie Mellon University
Anna Siefken's focus is on moving energy and climatetech innovation from the research lab to market.
Energy Efficiency Energy Resources Climatetech Innovation Building Performance Climate Change