Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.
Native American Genetic Histories Human Biodiversity Genetic Ancestry Testing Anthropology Ancient DNA
Paul Loeb
Founder · The Campus Election Engagement Project
Author and lecturer on civic engagement
Citizen Activism Community Involvement Political Hope Students Youth Involvement
Russell Lucas
Professor of International Relations and Global Studies · Michigan State University
Expert in U.S.-Middle East relations and politics of the Arab world
Democratization Saudi Arabia Public Opinion Middle East Politics Foreign Policy
Eli Singer
Founder and CEO · NearNow
Serial entrepreneur and recognized digital communications thought leader
Advertising & Media Strategy Board Advisor Brand & Communications Strategy Digital & Mobile Strategy Innovation & Commercialization
Todd Petersen
Professor of English · Southern Utah University
Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics
Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management
Robert Bird
Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics · University of Connecticut
Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.
Corporate Governance Employment Law Business Law Corporate Compliance Business Ethics
Dr Oliver Bray
Dean of School · Leeds Beckett
Oliver’s current research interests stem from his professional practice in contemporary performance and live art.
Live Art Theatre Studies
Ugo Mattei
Distinguished Professor of Law and Alfred and Hanna Fromm Chair in International and Comparative Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: matteiu@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4646 / Office 623-200
Comparative Law Economics and the Law European Community Law African Law Anthropological and Ecological Approaches to Law
Benjamin Steere
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Ben Steere's primary areas of interest for research and teaching include Southeastern archaeology and Cherokee archaeology.
Indigenous archaeology Household Anthropology Cherokee Archaeology Archaeology of Eastern North America Household Archaeology
Paddy McGuinness
Senior Advisor, London · Brunswick Group
Paddy McGuinness advises on crisis and resilience issues, providing senior counsel to clients on ever-evolving business and political risk.
Crisis Management Cyber Security National Secuirty UK Politics UK Business Trends
Jasmine McNealy
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jasmine McNealy studies information, communication and technology with a view toward influencing law and policy.
Ethical AI Communication Technology Media Law and Policy Newsroom Policy Communications
Radenka Maric, Ph.D.
University President · University of Connecticut
Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.
Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing
Norman Lewis
Crowdsourced innovation advisor · PwC
Experienced inspirational speaker on social media behaviours and enterprise innovation
Open Innovation Crowdsourced Innovation R&d and Innovation Future of Work Mobility
Jean Boreen
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences · Southern Utah University
Dr. Boreen is a strong advocate for the humanities and social sciences with two decades of higher education service.
Methods of Teaching Literature in Higher Education Methods of Teaching English Female Protagonists in Adolescent Historical Fiction Student Teaching, English Education Teaching Literature to Adolescents
Louisa Taylor
Director · Refugee 613
Director at Refugee 613
Immigration Human Rights Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Building Refugee Resettlement
Scott Thorp
Associate Vice President for Research / Chair, Depart of Art and Design · Augusta University
At Augusta University, Scott Thorp seeks to create a creative community around a nationally ranked art and design department.
User-Centered Design Concept Development Contemporary Art Digital Photography Creativity Research
Petra Molnar
Associate Director · Refugee Law Lab, Osgoode Hall Law School
Refugee and migration issues; technology and human rights; immigration detention; and the relationship between law, society, and culture
Technology and human rights Anthropology of Migration Ethnography and Ethnographic Writing Women's Rights Refugee and Human Rights Issues
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Dan Pontefract
Senior Director, Learning & Collaboration · TELUS
Change Agent: Enterprise 2.0, Learning, Collaboration and Leadership
Social Learning Enterprise 2.0 Collaboration Leadership Culture
