Rayid Ghani

Distinguished Career Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Rayid Ghani is a reformed computer scientist who wants to increase the use of large-scale Machine Learning in solving large public policy.

Predictive Analytics Machine Learning Ethics Public Policy Information Systems

Simon Medcalfe, PhD

Professor · Augusta University

Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.

Community and Economic Development Social Determinants of Health Sports Economics

Vinny Lingham

Co-founder & CEO · gyft

Silicon Valley based Technology Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship Small Business Startups Freemium Mobile

Brian Gendreau

Clinical Professor · University of Florida

Brian Gendreau is a specialist in emerging markets, international economics, and finance.

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate International Finance Investment Strategy Corporate Finance Emerging Markets

Dan McCole

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

An expert on tourism, wine tourism, and social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneruship Wine Tourism Tourism Sustainable Tourism Social Enterprise

George Mias

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · Michigan State University

Expert on personalized medicine, big data.

Physics Astronomy Pediatrics Human Development Quantitative Genetics

Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

University President · University of Connecticut

Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.

Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing

Ariel Zetlin-Jones

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Ariel Zetlin-Jones' research focuses on macroeconomics, business cycles, financial frictions and banking.

Banking Business Cycles Macroeconomics Financial Frictions Blockchain

Keith J. Hand

Associate Dean for Global Programs, Professor of Law, and Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: handk@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4803 / Office 378-200

Chinese Law East Asian Legal Systems Contract Law Chinese Culture Human Rights Law

Scott Bohman, P.E.

Project Manager · Global Water Experts

Piping and Pumping Design & Construction

Pipeline Investigation Design & Construction Utility Relocation/Corridor Design & Construction Mine Piping Facilities/Infrastructure Design Remediation & Construction Water Wastewater Utilities Design and Systems Permitting Field Investigation; Construction Material Sampling and Testing Analysis

Jim Stikeleather

Chief Innovation Officer · Dell

Rev up the engines of your event and glimpse the future with Dell's Chief Innovation Officer, who explains & evaluates emerging technologies

Software Development Environments and Methods Software as A Service Product Management Process Engineering Cloud Computing

Stephen Huddart

President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation · Social Innovation Generation

Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives

Social Innovation Non-Profit and Leadership Social Finance Social Innovation and Resilience

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

Douglas P. Azar, MHA

Senior Vice President of Strategic Clinical Integration · ChristianaCare

Doug Azar is the SVP of Strategic Clinical Integration, executive director of eBrightHealth and president of CC's Health Initiatives.

Community and Physician Partnerships Accountable Care Organization Clinically Integrated Networks Ambulatory & Primary Care Strategic Planning Business Development Planning

Ryan Paul

Assistant Professor of History and Director of A.P.E.X. · Southern Utah University

Specializing in U.S. history, cultural history, and the beginnings of Utah's National Parks.

Utah National Parks History Utah Parks Company American History History Through Film Historic Preservation

Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering

Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies

Diane Turnshek

Special Lecturer · Carnegie Mellon University

Diane Turnshek has spent her career studying astronomy and is one of the foremost experts on light pollution.

Dark Sky Ordinance Light Pollution Artificial Light Astronomy

Noah Durst

Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Program · Michigan State University

Expert in urban policy and planning, with a particular emphasis on issues of housing and social equity

Institutional Discrimination Residential Segregation Housing Land Use Regulation Urban Informality

Metin Duran, PhD

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University

Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.

Microbial Water Quality Renewable Energy from Waste Wastewater Treatment Water Pollution

David Lunt

Department Chair, Associate Professor of History · Southern Utah University

History expert, specializing in ancient Greece, ancient Greek athletics, and the history of the olympic games

Ancient Greece Ancient Greek Athletics History of the Olympic Games Classical Studies Sports History