culture Experts

Tristan Sauer

New Media Artist and CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Tristan Sauer is a new media artist and curator interested in physical computing, wearable technology, and sculpture.

José I. Badenes, S.J., Ph.D.

Rector of the Jesuit Community and Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures - SpanishLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Tony Ulwick

Founder & CEOStrategyn

Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory and the inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI).

Kimberly Owczarski

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Owczarski's research focuses on the contemporary media industries.

Nina Caputo

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Nina Caputo is a scholar of medieval Jewish history and interfaith relations in medieval Europe.

Suzanne Tulien, Brand Consultant, Speaker,Author

Principal &FounderThe Brand Ascension Group

Brand Elevation Enthusiast! I align business + personal brands to walk their talk, from the inside out.

Trevor Zink, Ph.D.

Professor of Management and Sustainability, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Krista Neher

CEOBoot Camp Digital

Digital Marketing Thought-Leader|6x Bestselling Author|Global Keynote Speaker & Trainer|Award-Winning Entrepreneur|Digital Transformation

Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

Edwin Gutiérrez-Rodriguez

Extension AgentUniversity of Florida

Edwin Gutiérrez‑Rodríguez, focuses on bridging horticultural tools, such as plant–pathogen interaction research and extension