William Bridges
Assistant Professor of Japanese · University of Rochester
Bridges researches the intersection of modern Japanese literature, African-American literature, and comparative literature.
anime African American Culture African American Literature Japanese Literature Japanese Culture
Zach Whalen
Associate Professor of Digital Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.
Electronic Literature Video Games Digital Studies Computer-Generated Literature Digital Humanities
Sarah Pressman
Professor, Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Dr. Pressman's research focuses on the interplay of emotions, social relationships, and health, with a focus on physiological processes.
Social Relationships and Health Emotion and Emotion Regulation Stress and Coping Mental Health & Wellness Physiological Measurement
Brian Downes
Leading for High Performance · Performance Cubed
Brian will challenge thinking on tapping the potential gap, building high performing cultures & business growth through people
Strategy Development Strategic & Business Planning Talent Management Culture Organisational Change
Jagdish N. Sheth
Charles H. Kellstadt Chaired Professor of Business · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis
Consumer Psychology Global Competitive Strategy Marketing Theory Geopolitical Analysis Emerging Markets
Tim Brodhead
Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation
Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability
Professor Kehinde Andrews
Professor of Black Studies · Birmingham City University
Kehinde Andrews is Professor of Black Studies and Director of the Centre for Critical Social Research at Birmingham City University.
Black Lives Matter Community Activism Ethnicity Race Racism
Ethan Segal
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Japanese history, politics, foreign relations, society, social issues, earthquakes & tsunami, food, film and pop culture, women and gender.
Japan Constitution Ancient History (Japan) Tsunami Earthquakes Japanese History East Asia
Chris DeRose
Attorney and Author · Movable Type Management
Political Strategist and American historian ties the powerful lessons of yesterday to today.
American History American Political Culture Election Integrity Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Abraham Lincoln
James Druckman
Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester
Druckman is an expert in American political behavior and survey methodology.
American Democracy Political Divides American Political Culture Trust in Science Survey Methodology
John White, Ph.D.
Harold and Dottie Riley Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dottie Riley Director of the Sports Chaplaincy/Ministry Program · Baylor University
An expert in Theological Ethics/Moral Theology, Constructive Theology, Theology of Culture, and Christianity and Sports.
Christianity and Sports Constructive Theology Theological Ethics Moral Theology Theology of Culture
Robin Miskolcze
Professor of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
American Romanticism American Realism and Naturalism 19th Century American Women Writers Early American Culture English Literature
Alejandra Marquez
Assistant Professor of Romance and Classical Studies · Michigan State University
Alejandra Marquez's research interests include contemporary Latin American literature and queer/cuir studies in Latin America.
Contemporary Latin American Literature Queer/Cuir Studies in Latin America Contemporary Mexican Chronicle Gendered Narratives of Northern Mexico Gender Identity and Transgressions
Arthur Carmazzi
Keynote Leadership Speaker, Author and OD Consultant · Arthur F Carmazzi Group of Companies
World's Top 10 Ranked Leadership Professional, Best Selling Author, Founder of the Directive Communication Methodology
Public Speaking Leadership Development Organizational Culture Change
Charles Leech
Partner & Executive Vice President (Qualitative) · ABM Research Ltd.
Consumer Insights Philosopher-Guru slash Real World Semiotic Multidisciplinarian
Brands Branding Culture and Semiotics
Conway Fraser
Founder · Fraser Torosay Inc.
Communications strategist, award-winning former investigative journalist, and bestselling author.
Change Management & Strategic Planning Internal / Employee Communication Crisis and Issues Management Issues Management Reputation Management
John M. Heffron, PhD
Director of the MA Program in Educational Leadership and Societal Change, Professor of Educational History and Culture · Soka University
Professor Heffron is a development scholar whose focus is the cultural and intellectual history of education nationally and transnationally
U.S. Relations in Asia and the Pacific Development History Educational History
Gary Brose
President · Small Biz Sherpa.com
Story telling and inspiring business owner discusses Corporate Culture and Motivating Employees.
Motivating Employees for Higher Productivity Designing Incentive Based Compensation Programs Changing Your Corporate Culture
Genny Beemyn
Director of The Stonewall Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Genny Beemyn is an expert on the lives of transgender college students and on trans-inclusive policies and practices on college campuses.
LGBTQ Equality Transgender Issues Trans Youth Transgender Mental Health Transgender Law and Policy
Norman Lewis
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Norman Lewis researches news culture, and in particular, data journalism and professional plagiarism.
Data Journalism Editing News Culture Visualization News Creation