Laura Madokoro

Assistant Professor, History and Classical Studies · McGill University

Laura's research focuses on the history of race, refugees and religious and secular humanitarianism.

Refugee and Human Rights Issues Immigration Canadian History Archives Heritage

Brian Kloeppel

Professor · Western Carolina University

Brian Kloeppel's scholarly interests include watershed ecology, carbon and water cycling, forest growth and dynamics.

Forest Growth and Dynamics Watershed Ecology Graduate Program Development Strategic Planning Biological Field Station Site Reviews and Planning

Anna Muraco

Professor of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Intersection of Gay and Straight Life in Aging Social Relationships Gender Aging and the Life Course Caregiving and Friendship Across the Life Course

Ashlee R. Barnes-Lee

Assistant Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University

Her research aims to mitigate racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile legal system and disparities in school-based discipline.

Juvenile Justice Reform‎ Racial and Ethnic Disparities in School-Based Discipline Strengths-Based Risk Assessment and Treatment Community-Driven Research Methods Scale Development

Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University · Movable Type Management

From nightlife to insight! Discover the beauty & transformative teachings of the Greek metaphysical philosophy of Plato and Pythagoras

Holistic Health & Wellness Philosophical Counseling Treatment of Addictions

Star Donovan

Children's author

Star Donovan is the author of a children's series, Gappy and the Young Vampire Adventures, for readers 8-12 and the young at heart.

Creative Writing Fiction Children's Books Children Author

Jill Miller Zimon

Project Director · The Civic Commons

Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism

Journalism & Blogging New Media Politics and Political Analysis Women in Politics Politics and Social Media

Philip Patston

Managing Director · Diversity New Zealand Ltd

Leading diversity, creating change

Strategy Diversity Leadership Social Change Executive Mentoring

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Associate Research Professor · University of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices

Heather Ogden

Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students · Southern Utah University

Specializing in Higher Education Administration, Ethics and Compliance, and Title IX

Title IX Coordination Crisis Response and Planning Student Affairs in Higher Education Career Preparation and Readiness Title IX

W. Rory Dickson

Instructor · South Dakota State University

Instructor, Religion and Philosophy, South Dakota State University

Teaching Research Public Speaking Islam Religion

Treena Wynes

Wellness Warrior · Food4Thought

Wellness Warrior, Counsellor & Author

Eating Disorders Self-Esteem Stress Management Mental Health Health and Wellness

Betty Jo Barrett

Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Windsor

Research specialization: Gender Based Violence

Gender based violence Violence against women and children Domestic violence in LGBTQ2A+ communities Domestic violence against women Domestic violence and animal abuse

Lyndsey Butcher

Executive Director · Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education Centre

An experienced advocate working on the frontlines helping women and trans people access abortion care.

Abortion Access Abortion Rights Sexual Health Education Reproductive Rights Feminism

Valerie Jeannis

Speaker, Author, Coach · Limitless Success Enterprises

Author l Youth Motivational Speaker l Leadership Trainer

Self-Esteem Empowerment Young Women

Robert O'Toole

President · National Eldercare Professionals Network

Eldercare in an Age of Scarcity: Who Will Care and Who Will Pay?

Navigating the Complex Health and Long-Term Care System Building an Elder Services Business Without Dependence On Billable Hours Uncovering Elder Financial Abuse and Taking Action Against the Perpetrators Developing Elder Care Support Programs Adding Services to Elders and Caregivers to Community Bank Marketing Programs

Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor

Assistant Professor in faith and peaceful relations · Coventry University

Dr Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor specialises in how people engage with religion and with religious beliefs.

Diversity Muslim Women Inter-faith relations Religion Islam

Charmaine Hammond

Transformational Speaker, Best Selling Author, Trainer and Radio Host · Hammond International Inc.

Professional Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Author, Radio Host. The Bounce Forward Expert...solving people issues.

Leadership Resilience Communication and Conflict Resolution

Chuck Winters

Founder · Last Play Training Inc.

Founder of Last Play Training Inc.

Sports Team Building Inspirational Resilience Love & Happiness

Judy Helm Wright

Author and Speaker · Artichoke Press LLC

Enthusiastic keynote and conference speaker on RESILIENCE and being a Bounce-Back person. Brings scientific study and life examples of the p

Resiliency - Bounce Back Person Power of Encouraging Words Motivational Respect Responsibility & Resiliency Broke But Not Broken