governance Experts

Jason Grissom

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and EducationVanderbilt University

An expert in K-12 leadership and policy and the impacts of school and district leaders on teacher and student outcomes.

Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB

Vice President, Nursing Professional ExcellenceChristianaCare

Michelle Collins is a national nursing expert on successful infrastructures related to governance, strategic planning, and innovation.

Fernando Guerra

Professor of Political Science and Chicana/o Latina/o StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Leanne Keddie

PhD CandidateConcordia University

Expert in Sustainability and Corporate Governance

Surupa Gupta

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEOHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

Armando Paz, DBA, J.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Grant Walsh

Director, KPMG Enterprise: Centre for Family BusinessKPMG

An international expert on family business succession planning. A pioneer in this field, Grant never fails to captivate his audience.

Erik Nisbet

Associate Professor | School of CommunicationThe Ohio State University

Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.

Michael Goldberg

Professor and Dean EmeritusSauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia

Mike Goldberg is expert in urban and regional issues, including economics, housing and transportation and an experienced corporate director