Emily Fisher

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Counseling Children & Adolescents School Supports for LGBTQ Youth Positive Psychology Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Multicultural Counseling

Shaun Nelms

Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education Success · University of Rochester

Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester

School Systems for Underserved Communities Urban Education Success School Culture School Turnaround K-12 Education

Veronica Kitchen

Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Waterloo and Balsillie School of International Affairs

Associate Prof of Political Science, University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs

International Security Counter-Terrorism National Security Foreign Policy Canada-United States relations

Laura Chomiuk

Astronomer · Michigan State University

Laura Chomiuk is an expert of novae and gamma rays.

Astronomy Supernovae Novae Gamma Rays

Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.

Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara · VCU College of Engineering

Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Space Biology and Bioengineering

John Quinn

Presentologist · Audience Alive

Presentologist in the Event Technology field since 2000

The Art of Presentology Life After Death By Powerpoint 5 Tips That Will Change Your Presentation Forever Top Traits for Effective Presenters Presenting Ideas

Greg Verdino

Founder & CEO · VERDINO LLC

Seasoned marketing advisor to 49 of the Fortune 500. Leading thinker on marketing strategy & innovation.

Marketing Social Media Social Business Digital Marketing Branding

Heather Ogden

Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students · Southern Utah University

Specializing in Higher Education Administration, Ethics and Compliance, and Title IX

Title IX Coordination Crisis Response and Planning Student Affairs in Higher Education Career Preparation and Readiness Title IX

Ashwini Tiwari, PhD

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health · Augusta University

Public Health Psychiatry Health Behavior

Pamela Ridgeway, MBA, MA, SPHR

Chief Diversity Officer · ChristianaCare

Pamela Ridgeway is the chief diversity officer and the vice president of Talent & Acquisition at ChristianaCare.

Human Resources Talent Acquisition Operational Leadership

Carolyn Haines

Director, Nurse Managed Primary Care Center · University of Delaware

Haines’ interest areas include chronic care management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and women’s health

Chronic Care Management Acute Care Management Women’s Health Hypertension Hyperlipidemia

Vincent Olivieri

Professor of Sound Design · UC Irvine

Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.

Composition Sound Design Theatre

Aldous Irving Echegoyen

Coach/Trainer · 1920 Solutions

Well versed with the modern approach in Sales and Marketing

Sales and Marketing Sales and Merchandising Personal Financial Management

John Toomey

CEO - Keynote Speaker · Global Wellness

One of the Worlds Leading Wellness Speakers

Work Life Balance Stress Management Health and Wellbeing

Gabrielle Abelard

Clinical Associate Professor in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing · University of Massachusetts Amherst

A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Gabrielle Abelard is an author, clinician and educator in the area of mental health nursing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Holistic Health and Wellness Nursing Consulting Medication Management

Saleem Ali

Professor of Energy and the Environment Geography and Spatial Sciences; Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware

Prof. Ali's research examines the causes and consequences of environmental conflicts.

Environmental Health Environmental Policy Environmental Planning Health and Safety

Sam Angus

Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP

Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator

Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing

Jason England

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Jason England has written extensively on race, sports and societal issues.

Sports Creative Writing Arts and Creative Expression Civil Rights Race

Majora Carter

President · MCG Consulting

MacArthur "genius" Fellow; One of 6 talks that launched TED.com in '06; Peabody Award winning broadcaster with ThePromisedLand.org; and Urba

Visionary Leadership Cost Reductions Through Smart Planning Small Business Incubation

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion