Julie McCown
Associate Professor of English · Southern Utah University
Specializing in early American natural history, post-humanism, and digital humanities theory
Artifical Intelligence Ecocriticism Race and Nature in Early American Literature Early American Novels Composition
Seth Neistadt
CEO / President
CEO / President
Community Chamber of Commerce Email Marketing Social & Digital Media Facebook
Edwin "Win" Everham, Ph.D.
Expert on hurricanes and other disturbances and their ecological impact · Florida Gulf Coast University
Edwin Everham is an expert in ecological modeling and restoration ecology.
Water Resources Urban Ecology Impacts of Climate Change Restoration Ecology Hurricane Impacts on Ecosystems
Andy Ellwood
Director, Business Development · Gowalla
Telling better stories and inspiring others to come along.
Brand Partnerships Future of Digital Engagement Telling Better Stories
Micki McElya, Ph.D.
Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory
Jon Rogers
Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Jon Rogers has developed groundbreaking new technologies in the areas of rotorcraft, smart weapons and stochastic optimal control.
Robotics Flight Mechanics Systems Design and Optimization Flight Control
Nadya Shalamova, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Nadya Shalamova is a professor, program director and expert in user experience (UX).
Applied Learning Design User Experience Technology Technical Communication
Lou Russell
CEO / Queen / Learning Facilitator · Russell Martin & Associates
As a sought-after international speaker to leaders, Lou blends her humorous stories with her engaging on-the-ground experience to customize
Project Management for Scalability Eq for Project Decision Making Success Leading Unruly Project Teams Focused Performance
Michelle Bauml
Associate Professor and Clotilda Winter Professor of Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Bauml focuses on early childhood/elementary teacher education and teacher decision-making, civic education, and social studies.
Qualitative Research Methods Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs iEngage - Civics Education Teacher Decision-Making Elementary Social Studies Education
Nedra Cossa
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Nedra Cossa researches children’s writing practices, teacher preparation, and professional development schools
Professional Development Schools Family contribution to children's writing process Young children's writing practices Instructional writing practices for pre-service teachers Teacher Preparation
Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology
Siobhan Gorman
Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group
Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.
Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations
Leah Newman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Leah Newman's research interests include industrial engineering and engineering education.
Ergonomics and Inclusive Design Research Engineering Industrial Engineering Data Analysis
Gregory Heyworth
Associate Professor of English and Textual Science; Director, Lazarus Project · University of Rochester
Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.
spectral imaging Ancient Maps Ancient Manuscripts Textual science
Derek Riley, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, simulation, and high-performance computing.
Large Language Models, Generative AI Machine Learning Deep Learning Computational Science Computer Science
Jim Roddy
Keynote Speaker & Author · Jim Roddy CBA (Coach & Business Advisor)
Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer" and "The Walk-On Method to Career & Business Success"
Team Building Business Culture Hiring Best Practices Job Interviews
Beth Myers
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising & Apparel Design · Georgia Southern University
Beth Myers works to find relationships between brands, consumers and the apparel they purchase.
Consumer Behavior Branding Textiles Apparel Merchandising Fashion Trends
Grace Pownall
Professor Emerita of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Information and Global Capital Markets Voluntary Disclosure Incentives and Practices International Accounting
Craig Albert, PhD
Graduate Director, PhD in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy and Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies · Augusta University
Dr. Craig Albert focuses on propaganda, information warfare, national security studies, cyberconflict, and political thought.
National Security & Intelligence Issues Propaganda and Persuasion National Security Political Science Terrorism
Dr. Jackie Eldridge
Co-Founder Hearts and Minds Matter and Teacher Educator · Hearts and Minds Matter and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Expertise in building safe, nurturing inclusive classrooms for all children through trauma-informed teaching and effective pedagogy.
Trauma-Informed Schools Presonality Dimensions Emotional Intelligence in School Leadership Teaching & Parenting