Arash Tavakoli, PhD
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Villanova University
Prof. Arash Tavakoli, Ph.D., leads the Human Centered Cities Lab, focusing on human factors, human-centered design, and transport safety.
Human Factors in Transportation Engineering Transportation Safety Human Centered Design Human Sensing Naturalistic Driving
Steven Clabough
VP and Regional Manager · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.
Steve's healthcare real estate experience and flair for speaking will be a hit with your audience.
Simon Anderson
Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC
Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author
Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation
Carol Whitaker
Media Expert, Author, Motivatinal Speaker, Happiness Expert, Lifestyle Fitness & Life Coach, Mentor · Carol Whitaker, LLC
Experienced, passionate and enthusiastic Motivational Speaker that ignites desire for change.
Empowerment Spirituality Body Mind & Spirit Motivation
Stefan Swanepoel
Author & Speaker · RealSure, Inc.
Business Strategist. Real Estate Trends Expert. Motivational Speaker.
Real Estate Team Building Motivational
Peter Savolainen
MSU Foundation Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Michigan State University
Peter Savolainen’s research examines the fundamental nature of road user behavior
Traffic Operations Connected and autonomous vehicles Statistical and Econometric Methods Transportation Safety Data, Analysis, and Evaluation
Nancy D. Campbell
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Science and Technology Studies (STS) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on the history of science, technology, and medicine as it relates to drug policy and the social significance of drugs
Opioid Crisis Harm Reduction Opioid Overdose History of Science & Medicine Gender & Addiction
Jacqueline Murray
3M National Teaching Fellow / Professor of History · University of Guelph
Expert in the history of contemporary sex and gender. An award winning professor and expert on how to improve teaching and student success.
Medieval and Early Modern History Women and Gender Studies Pedagogy in Higher Education Student Learning Outcomes
David Evans
Principal Hydrogeologist and GWX Managing Director · MWH Global
Hydrogeologist based in Lima, Peru with over 25 years of groundwater and business management experience (17 years in Peru and 8 in Canada)
Hydrogeology Karst Hydrogeology Mining Hydrogeology Mining and Water Geology
Roxanne Mykitiuk
Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School · York University
Roxanne Mykitiuk investigates the legal, ethical and social implications of assisted reproductive and genetic technologies.
Health Law Disability Law Feminist Legal Theory Family Law Genetics and the Law
Ed Alfke
Founder and CEO · Mentor Inc.
Guardian Angel of Investment! Set off in the right direction with Mentor Inc.'s entrepreneurial startup & early-stage company growth expert
Business Franchising Business Planning Strategic Planning for Business Business Financing Business Management
Mark Claypool
President and Chief Executive Officer · Educational Service of America
Mark Claypool, President and CEO of Educational Services of America
Alternative Education Special Education Social Entrepreneurism Corporate Leadership Dropout Prevention
Sarah Gamble
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Sarah Gamble has expertise in the design of walkable environments and climate adaption using house relocation.
Walkability Climate Adaptation Community Engagement Community Design Community Development
Lisa Platt
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Lisa Platt’s research focuses on using artificial intelligence and dynamic modeling to evaluate designs that reduce risks to human health.
Systems Design for Public Health Prevention Through Design Human Factors Safety Climate Change Interior Design
Jeffrey Lindsey
Program Director/Associate Instructional Professor · University of Florida
Jeffrey Lindsey is a paramedic and retired fire chief with experience in all emergencies including hurricanes and wild land fires.
Fire and Emergency Response Emergency Medical Services Fire and Emergency Services Hurricane Response and Mitigation Emergency Management
Patricia Kio
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Patricia Kio's expertise includes architectural design, circular economy, life cycle analyses, and industrial symbiosis.
Circular Economy Sustainability Architecture
Anne Ray
Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse Manager · University of Florida
Anne Ray's research focuses on affordable housing policy in Florida. Anne manages the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse.
Housing Data Florida Housing Policy Affordable Housing Rental Housing
Yan Wang
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Yan Wang's expertise lies at the intersection of urban resilience and urban analytics.
Spatial Planning Applied AI Climate Adaptation Risk Communication Crisis Informatics
Adam Smith
Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Adam Smith has extensive real-life experience as a firefighter, paramedic and fire officer.
Rescue (underwater recovery/dive operations, swiftwater rescue, wilderness) Firefighting (structural, wilderness, aircraft) Emergency Medical Services
Michael Volk
Research Associate Professor · University of Florida
Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design.
Regional Conservation Planning Adaptive Planning and Design Landscape Architecture Adaptive Conservation Cultural Landscapes