Molly Youngkin

Professor of English · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Gender Studies and Narrative Theory Nineteenth-Century British Literature Romantic and Victorian Literature

John Tartaglio

Owner · John Tartaglio Motivational Speaker

First and only person in history to run a marathon with no legs. John inspires audiences to overcome adversity.

Inspirational Overcoming Adversity Motivational

William Mougayar

Founder & CEO · Engagio

"They said what about me?" Manage your social network conversations and startup your entrepreneurial spirit with the Founder of Engagio

Entrepreneurship Startups Social Engagement Social Commenting Future of Social Web

Iglika Ivanova

Senior Economist and Public Interest Researcher · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC Office

Iglika Ivanova is Senior Economist and Public Interest Researcher at the BC Office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Poverty Labour Economics Income Distribution Income Inequality Living Wage Policies

Rima Taher

Senior University Lecturer · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Taher focuses on structural technology, stability of structures, architectural cognizance and engineering standards

Hurricanes Structural Engineering Engineering & Technical Design Structural Design Engineering

Tai Goodwin

Owner and Collaborative Catalyst · Launchology 101

Purpose, Passion and Practical Action!

Entrepreneurship Social Media Women Small Business Social Networking

Judith H. Katz, Ed.D.

Trustee Emerit · Fielding Graduate University

Thought leader, practitioner, educator, and strategist for more than 40 years in organization development, inclusion, and strategic change.

Organization Development White Awareness Inclusion Covert Processes Strategic Change

Tony Smith

Professor of Political Science and Law · UC Irvine

Tony Smith’s knowledge of politics includes Constitutional Law, the U.S. Supreme Court and election law.

Political Science International Law Legal Institutions US Politics Comparative Law

Tanya Rhodes Smith

Instructor in Residence and Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work · University of Connecticut

Tanya Rhodes Smith specializes in policy development, nonprofit administration, voter engagement and legislative advocacy.

Social Work Education Nonpartisan Voter Registration Electoral Participation Social Workers in Elected Office Voter Registration, Education and Outreach in Community Agencies

Erik Nisbet

Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University

Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.

Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication

Donna Price

Speaker, Facilitator, Consultant, Team Builder · Compass Rose Consulting, LLC

Motivating, Inspiring -- Leadership With a Unique Approach

Tom Cooper

Leadership Expert · BrightHill Group

Leadership Expert - helping you raise your game to the next level

Leadership Communication Sales Influence Strategy

Ky Henderson

Assistant Professor of Journalism · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

News & Digital Media Media & Culture Video Production Feature Writing Journalism

Rebecca Natow

Assistant Professor of Specialized Programs in Education · Hofstra University

Dr. Natow teaches higher educational leadership and policy in the Department of Specialized Programs

Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Methods Higher Education Educational Policy Student Affairs

Byron T. Embry

Leadership and Personal Development Consultant/Motivator · Closing Remarks

"..as dynamic as they come" President Barack Obama

Leadership Assasination Emotional Identity Theft Teamwork

Ramani Narayan

Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University

Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites

Renewable Resources Biodegradable Polymers and Materials Engineering Polymers and Plastics Biobased and Recyclable Composites

Michael J Gilbert

CEO · Street Level Consultants, LLC

Son of a Hells Angels Biker. How I overcame poverty, addiction to building 16 startups. How you too can overcome anything.

Getting More Out of Your Employees How to Hire the Best for Your Startup

Sunil Sharma

Managing Director and Chief Connector · Extreme Startups

He always loved Lego! A natural fit for your event is Extreme Startups Chief Connector extraordinaire and mentor to budding entrepreneurs

Venture Capital Private Equity Entrepreneurship Management Consulting for Startups

Alan J. Singer

Professor of Teaching, Learning and Technology · Hofstra University

Alan Singer specializes in social studies education and United States history.

Social Studies Education United States History History of Slavery Teaching race. ethnicity and class

Scott Ingram

Minister of Evangelism · Heart of God International Ministries

Living life on mission with Jesus.

Christianity Discipleship The Gospel & Theology