Jay Whitacre
Trustees Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Jay Whitacre examines the materials science of synthesizing, characterizing, and implementing promising materials for energy storage.
Hybrid Power Systems Electric Vehicles Power Grids Energy Storage Conversion
Brian Pirvu
Government Relations Consultant · CAA Club Group
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on government relations efforts in Ontario.
Transportation Logistics Community & Government Relations Road Safety Government Relations Communications
Candice Odgers
Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.
Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality
Wayne Hulon
Executive Director · American College of Psychotherapy
In addition to his private practice, Wayne Hulon is privileged to serve as the Executive Director of the American College of Psychotherapy.
Concussions and mental health Light Therapy Neuroscience and the judicial system Developmental Trauma & Violence Psychotherapy
Natalie Munro, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Professor Munro focuses on the origin of feasting and animal domestication, and the transition from foraging to farming in human evolution
Farming Evolution
Tiziana Di Matteo
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Tiziana Di Matteo's research focuses on the study of black holes, encompassing a wide range of topics in high energy astrophysics.
High Energy Astrophysics Cosmology Space Astrophysics Black Holes
Linda Naiman
Founder & President · Creativity at Work
Design Thinking, Arts in Business, Leadership Development, Creativity and Innovation skills development, Coaching, Training, Facilitating
Creativity Innovation Design Thinking arts based learning Leadership Development
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
Bryna Kranzler
Publisher; Author · Crosswalk Press
Approachable, attractive speaker who uses humor to motivate and make her points
The Art of Optimism The Perks of Procrastination
James Walter
Professor Emeritus of Bioethics · Loyola Marymount University
James J. Walter is the Austin & Ann O'Malley Professor of Bioethics and chair of the Bioethics Institute of Loyola Marymount University.
Dave Balter
CEO · WOMMA - Word of Mouth Marketing Association
Word of Mouth
Word of Mouth Marketing Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Wom Social Media
David C. Hess, MD
Interim Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Medical College of Georgia · Augusta University
Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.
Academic Medicine Stroke Neuroscience Telemedicine Neurology
Amir Hussain
Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Interfaith Dialogue Islam and Muslim Lives in the United States; Muslim Communities in North America Religion on Film and Television
Toni Powell
Keynote Speaker · Toni Powell
Funny, raw TEDx & Keynote speaker,
Stress and Anxiety Relationships Happiness Gratitude Inspiration
Julia Christensen Hughes
Dean · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Dean of the College of Business and Economics providing strategic leadership at the University of Guelph.
Leadership Development Higher Education Leadership Strategic Human Resource Management Transformational Learning Improving the Quality of Teaching & Learning
Daniel Strachman
Managing Director · A&C Advisors LLC / HEDGEAnswers LLC
Expeienced, dynamic speaker that connects Walll Street to Main Street
Hedge Funds Investment Products Mutual Funds Investment Advisory Wall Street/Investing
Phillip Warsaw
Assistant Professor of Ecological Economics and Environmental Justice · Michigan State University
Phillip Warsaw's research takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental justice, economic development, and sustainability.
Racial Capitalism Economic Development Environmental Justice Sustainability
Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Elsaesser partners with communities to create health promotion efforts that are empowering, with a focus on youth violence prevention.
Technology and Interpersonal Violence Youth Violence Gun Violence Prevention Research Methodology Child and Adolescent Development
Theresa Syer
Founding Partner, Professional Speaker · Syer Hospitality Group Inc.
Theresa Syer is one of today's most influential voices on Creating Renowned Customer Experiences. As a Professional Speaker she inspires and
Service Loyalty Maximizing Your Networking Skills
Catherine Morris
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Human & Social Development · University of Victoria
Catherine Morris is involved in education, research and advocacy on international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Thailand Higher Education Research Policy Analysis Cambodia