Amir AghaKouchak

Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering · UC Irvine

Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.

Climate Extremes Climatology Climate Change Flood Drought

Sylvain Gauthier

Leader project office creative content · Cirque Du Soleil

Leader project office Creative Content Cirque Du Soleil

Project Management Creative Content Projects Managing Creative Content Software Project Management Project Implementation

Deeann Mathews

Creative Director · Praising Pilgrims Music

Music Business Straight Talk

Gail Boreman Bird

Emerita Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: birdg@uchastings.edu

Community Property Wills & Trusts

Gisela O'Brien

Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Second Language and Curriculum Development Beginning Reading Content Literacy

Joseph Krajcik

Professor and Director of the CREATE for STEM Institute · Michigan State University

Expert in K-16 teaching practices, focusing on the promotion of student engagement and learning in science

Designing Science Learning Environments Science Education Project-Based Learning

Susan Chapman

Instructor · Loyola Marymount University

Mahesh Nalla

Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University

Mahesh Nalla is an expert in global crime and security issues, ranging from sexual harassment to the security guard industry.

India Sexual Crimes Domestic Violence Security Guard Industry

Elvira Armas

Director of Programs and Partnerships, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) & Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Literacy Language Development Bilingual and Dual Language Development Professional Development Home-School Partnerships

Lara Killian

Evidence Synthesis Research Coordinator · Nova Scotia Cochrane Resource Centre

Podcast Host for commandN.tv and Librarian Educator at Capital District Health Authority

Communication Strategy Health Research Social Networking

Vinit Nijhawan

Executive Director · Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center

Vinit Nijhawan is an expert in conceiving and building technology organizations.

Venture Capital Technology Transfer Entrepreneurship Technology Mergers & Acquisitions

James McCall

Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: 415.565.4655 / mccallj@uchastings.edu

International Antitrust and Competition Law Antitrust Evidence European Competition Law

Greg Zlevor

President · Westwood International

Greg Zlevor specializes in executive development, education, facilitation, and high performing teams.

Personal Growth Executive Development Executive Coaching Corporate Leadership Training Workshop Design and Faciliation

Jason Liu

Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Liu is an experimental physicist who investigates magnetic phenomena in nanostructures.

Nanomagnetism Condensed Matter Physics Physics Experimental Physics Magnetization Dynamics

Thom Singer

Thom Singer is known as · Thom Singer - Professional Speaker

The Conference Catalyst

Workshop Facilitator Sales Training & Business Relationship Workshops

Elaine Simpson

President · Occupancy Solutions, LLC

Consulting firm specializing in multifamily & senior properties.Marketing, leasing & training to increase occupancy.

Affordable Housing Real Estate Senior Housing Contract Negotiation Market Analysis

Indira Samarasekera

Senior Advisor · Bennett Jones LLP

A metallurgical engineer by training, Dr. Samarasekera spent a decade as President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Alberta

Education University Administration Mechanical Engineering Research Metallurgical Engineering

Beatrice Moulton

Emerita Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: moultonb@uchastings.edu

Clinical Training

Ron Duncan, M.S.

Management Senior Lecturer, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Project Management Economic Development

Icaro dos Santos, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Icaro dos Santos is an expert in embedded systems, medical devices and finite element modeling.

Simulink and Control Systems Static Electricity Artificial Intelligence Biomedical Engineering Analog Hardware