People Experts

Vladlena Benson

Professor of Cybersecurity ManagementAston University

Professor Benson is an industry-recognised expert in cybersecurity management and governance.

Polina Durneva, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Heather McKillop

Thomas & Lillian Landrum Alumni ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. McKillop is an archaeologist, academic, and Maya scholar, noted particularly for her research into ancient Maya coastal trade routes.

Mimi Ito

Professor in Residence InformaticsUC Irvine

Mizuko Ito is a cultural anthropologist of technology use, focusing on children and youth's changing relationships to media.

Kashef A. Majid

Professor of MarketingUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Majid is an expert in marketing strategy, consumer behavior and reputation management, with a focus on sustainability.

Robert Bryce

Senior FellowThe Manhattan Institute

One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.

Christina M. Heckman, PhD

Professor of English, Department of English and World LanguagesAugusta University

Professor Heckman focuses on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, history of English language and Anglo-Saxon and middle English literature.

Kevin Sweeney

Leadership and Inspiration Motivational Professional SpeakerKevin Sweeney Speakers

Decorated combat pilot, Fortune 50 Exec, All-conference collegiate athlete. Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, & Excelling under pressure.

Cheryl Carleton, PhD

Associate Professor of Economics; Director of the Villanova Women's Professional Network| Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Cheryl Carleton, PhD, is an expert in labor economics and women in the workforce.

Spike Jones

General Manager, Strategic ServicesKhoros

Word of Mouth Marketing & Brand Ambassador Expert, Social Media Curmudgeon and Published Author