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Steve LaWarre

Senior Vice PresidentFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Steve LaWarre's leadership and passion for botanical excellence help shape Meijer Gardens' stunning landscapes and operational success.

Kelly Shannon, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Executive Director, Center for Peace, Justice, & Human Rights (PJHR)Florida Atlantic University

Kelly Shannon, Ph.D., specializes in the history of U.S. foreign relations with the Islamic world and women's human rights.

Doug Tallamy

Professor, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Tallamy researches how plants that evolved elsewhere impact food webs and biodiversity.

Josh Spizman, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Faculty and Academic Programs, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Jessica Smith Schwind

Assistant Professor of EpidemiologyGeorgia Southern University

Jessica Smith Schwind researches emerging infectious diseases in global health settings

Elizabeth McRae

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.

Rosemary Coates

PresidentBlue Silk Consulting

Reshoring: It's Time to Bring Manufacturing Back from China

Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Wendy Smith

Professor, ManagementUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Smith's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas.

Matthew Bandelt

Assistant Professor and Associate ChairNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Bandelt focuses on cement-based composites to improve the behavior, durability and environmental impact of concrete structures.