growth Experts

Michael Savarese, Ph.D.

Expert in sea-level rise and environmental changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.

Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Computer ScienceMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

Jan D. Hirsch

Founding Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUC Irvine

Jan Hirsch's research interests are focused in the areas of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research.

Bruce Burke

President & FounderGulf Bay Consulting

Exploring the convergence of social media, mobile connectivity and payments technology.

Nancy Rabalais

Professor and Shell Endowed Chair in Oceanography and Wetland StudiesLouisiana State University

Dr Rabalais researches dead zones in the marine environment and is an expert in eutrophication and nutrient pollution

Kathryn Rudloff

Executive Director | weVENTURE Women's Business CenterFlorida Tech

Kathryn Rudloff is an experienced operations professional skilled in coalition building and advocacy with a focus on women-owned businesses.

Ruth Panofsky

Professor of English / Graduate Program in Communication & CultureRyerson University

Dr. Panofsky specializes in Canadian women in publishing and Canadian Jewish women writers

Maryam “Shabnam” FakhrHosseini, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. FakhrHosseini's research focuses on technology adoption models, social robots for aging and smart home.

T. Clifton Green

John W. McIntyre Professor of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Adam Felts

Research Associate, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Adam Felts conducts research on the experiences of family caregivers and the future of financial advice.