People Experts

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Eric Layland

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

J. Marshall Shepherd

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program | Associate DeanUGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

A leading International expert on weather and climate frequently called upon by the White House, Congress, and national media.

David Schweidel

Professor of Marketing & Roberto C. Goizueta Professor in Business TechnologyEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Marketing analytics expert focused on the opportunities at the intersection of marketing and technology

Patrick Jung, Ph.D.

ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.

Jo-Ann Tsang, Ph.D.

Professor of PsychologyBaylor University

Researcher in the area of social psychology, moral rationalization and emotion, the psychology of religion, forgiveness, and gratitude

Elizabeth Diehl

Director | ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Elizabeth Diehl focuses on teaching, research and program delivery of horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture.

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.

Jim Fruchterman

CEOBenetech

Top social entrepreneur and exciting, experienced keynoter