Laura Dickson
Executive Director · Women in Need Society
Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate
Social Enterprise Women & Nonprofit Retail - Thrift Poverty Alleviation Social Services
Lisa Yerian, MD
Medical Director, Continuous Improvement Director, Hepatobilliary Pathology; Assistant Professor of Pathology · Cleveland Clinic
An expert in continuous improvement in healthcare and continuous improvement tools including business intelligence dashboards
Leading Change and Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement in Healthcare Organizational Learning and Improvement Application in Continuous Improvement Principles
Beverly James
VIP Hotel Associate · WinStar World Casino & Hotel
Aspiring film & television producer
Producer Film Television
Craig Copeland
Disruptive Theorist · evolve Life Systems
Author, Speaker, Disruptive Theorist
Creative Development Genius-Level Thinking Disruptive Behaviors Intuitive Entrepreneurship
Beth Howells
Chair, Literature · Georgia Southern University
Beth chairs the Literature Department & her research areas are 19th century British Literature, women's literature, & rhetoric and writing
19th Century British Literature Gender and Women’s Studies Writing Rhetoric Composition Studies
Christopher A. Cooper
Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University
Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.
Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Anthony D. Cortese
President · Second Nature
Dynamic, thought-provoking speaker that addresses the need for a healthy, just sustainable world and the role of higher education
Sustainability Higher Education Change
James McCommons
Associate Professor · Movable Type Management
All Aboard! On this trip, you'll rekinkle an appreciation for effective, efficient and passenger-friendly mass transportation policies
High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy Mass Transit Public Policy Passenger Rail
Norma Marquez
Director of Leadership Development · RCBarahona
The Benefits of Networking
Benefits of Networking Withing Your Own Organization and Outside the Organization Discover Your Non-Profit Passion. Discovering Your Strengths
David Veech
Founder · Leadersights
Thought-provoking, entertaining coach on systems, leadership, and problem solving
Learning & Development Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership Development Lean - Process Improvement Coaching & Leadership
Anand Rao
Professor of Communication and Department Chair · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Rao specializes in communication and social media issues.
Debate Social Media Public Speaking Communication
John Boult
Associate Professor Design Strategy · Brunel University
Makes Design Strategy relevant and exciting: Inspiring; informative; combines academic thinking with real-world problem solving expertise.
Design Strategy Innovation Culture Branding Design
Andrew Ellis
Professor of Optical Communications/Deputy Director of the Aston Institute of Photonics Technology (AIPT) · Aston University
Professor Ellis researches optical superchannels and advanced passive optical networks for the delivery of Tbit/s class broadband.
5G Broadband Optical communications Photonics Signal Processing
Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Devin Hughes
Chief Inspiration Officer · Devin C. Hughes Enterprises, LLC
The Chief Inspiration Officer provides real-world strategies for real world challenges
Team Building & Leadership Overcoming Adversity Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace Bullying
Parrish Waters
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Parrish Waters’ areas of expertise include neuroscience, physiology, hormone axis function, stress physiology and sensory perception.
Neuroscience Scientific Writing Molecular Biology Stress Physiology Human Physiology
John Robinson
President, CEO and · Our Ability
CEO, Our Ability, Inc.
Advocacy Media Production Video Production
Dr John McGarry
Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett
John McGarry's research interests include all aspects of public law and legal theory and he has published extensively in these areas.
Legal Theory Law Government Policies Justice Public Law
Moshe Cohen
President · The Negotiating Table
Engaging, exciting, informative speaker with a fun and pragmatic approach to Negotiation, Conflict Management, and Leadership.
Negotiation Conflict Management and Mediation Leadership and Change Management