Jesmyn Ward
Professor · Tulane University
Critically acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award Winner and professor of creative writing.
Communication English Creative Writing Media Studies
Bryan Strawser
Principal Consultant & CEO · Bryghtpath LLC
Experienced dynamic speaker & trainer. A leading expert on organizational resiliency, crisis management, & business continuity.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Crisis & Emergency Management Enterprise Risk Management Crisis Communications Crisis and Issues Management
Lindsay Collier
President · Creative Edge Associates
Highly experienced, unique, and entertaining speaker on topics related to creativity, innovation, and humor in organizations.
Humor in the Workplace Creativity and Innovation in Your Work and Life Dealing With Loss in Your Life
Cliff Broman
Professor of Sociology · Michigan State University
An expert in substance abuse, drinking among youth, mental health and stress, race and ethnicity, and family studies.
Mental Health Racial Inequality Health & Disease Families Race Culture and Ethnicity
S. Megan Berthold, Ph.D., LCSW
Associate Professor and Director of Field Education · University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Prof. Berthold's clinical and research expertise is with refugee and asylum seeking survivors of torture and the Cambodian genocide.
Trauma and Recovery refugees and asylum seekers vicarious trauma and resilience human rights approach to social work co-ocurring health and mental health conditions post torture and genocide
Philip Turner
Publishing Consultant, Curator & Writer · The Great Gray Bridge
Curator, writer, editor, blogger—amplifying my enthusiasms for many audiences.
Storytelling Content Development Web Content & Editing Freelance Writing & Blogging Publishing
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Environmental Change Environmental Education Nature-based Solutions Translational Climate Climate Policy
Todd Gloria
'00 BA ; President, San Diego City Council · University of San Diego, Degheri Alumni Center
One of the University of San Diego's most successful alumni
Public Policy Community Outreach Legislative Relations Political Campaigns Policy Analysis
Karl Beckstrand
Publisher/Speaker · Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
Create, publish & share your stories for broadest impact
Publishing Ebooks E-Books Book Distribution Print Books
Rod Nicolson
Vice President, Global Reporting · PR Newswire
Swing open the doors of the world with global multimedia content delivery platforms that can target your communications to key audiences
Web Strategy Web Analytics Digital Marketing Online Pr Communications Social & Digital Media
Shalini Kesar
Professor of Information Systems · Southern Utah University
Specializing in management of electronic commerce, gender equality in computing, and disaster recovery
Women in Computing & IT Technology Disaster Recovery Gender gap in STEM Fields Electronic Governance Network Administration
Aryn Gittis
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Aryn Gittis studies neural circuits in a multifunctional brain region that plays a role in the regulation of movement, learning, and reward.
Movement Disorders Optogenetics Neuroscience Electrophysiology Neural Circuits
Steve Burns
Speaker, Presenter, Host, Master of Ceremony · Steve Burns
Speaker, Emcee, Host, that dynamicly fits the occasion. from smal groups to large audiences.
Personal Motivation Creating A Professional Mindset How to Challenge Your Goals
Ingo Becker
Principal · mindrockets
Digital Communications & Social Business Strategist | CEO & Founder @mindrockets
Communications Strategy Strategic Communications Reputation Management Agenda Setting Storytelling
Benjamin Johnson
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.
Entertainment Confirmation Bias Storytelling Sponsorship Influencers
José García-Moreno
Professor of Animation, School of Film and Television · Loyola Marymount University
Multiple Award Winning Artist
Radio Broadcasting and Production Illustration Stop Motion and Experimental Animation (2d and 3d) Storytelling and Storyboarding History of Animation
Joshua Goodling
Speaker and Author · Joshua Goodling
Bouncing Back When Your Chances Are Zero
Making A Difference School & Workplace Bullying Overcoming Adversity Faith Youth Activism
Robert J. Sawyer
Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.
"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio
Edgar Leonard
Associate Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Marketing Strategy Marketing Planning Marketing Performance Marketing Research
Lori Wilkinson
Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba
Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods
Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions