Amira Elghawaby

Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims

Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.

Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights

Heather Chiero, PhD

Associate Professor of History, Anthropology and Philosophy · Augusta University

Dr. Chiero is a leading scholar in Latin American & U.S. Western history and the Spanish colonial periphery of the Caribbean Basin.

Material Culture Social History Underrepresented Populations Central America Latin America

Ann Searight Christiano

Director, Clinical Professor · University of Florida

Ann Christiano is a leading expert in public interest communications.

Social Change Public Interest Communications Public Relations Strategy Public Relations Writing Public Relations

John C. Besley

Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations · Michigan State University

Dr. John C. Besley studies public opinion about science and scientists' opinions about the public.

Decision Processes Public Opinion Decision-Making

Henry Campa

Professor of Wildlife Ecology · Michigan State University

An expert in wildlife and wildlife habitat, especially Michigan species like white-tailed deer, moose and eastern massasauga rattlesnakes.

Ecosystem Management Wildlife nutrition Wildlife habitat analysis and management Habitat disturbance impacts

Hanne M. Hoffmann

Assistant Professor of Animal Science; Expert in Neuroendocrinology · Michigan State University

Dr. Hoffmann’s research program is focused on how light changes your well being, motivation, fertility and pregnancy success.

Light Contamination Impact of Light on Physiology Development Molecular Biology Preterm Labor

Anna Errore

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Experimental Design Six Sigma Business Statistics

Matthew Hall

Managing Director · ARTIFEX ADVISORS

Managing Director at ARTIFEX ADVISORS

Disruptive Innovation Big Data Privacy Privacy and Security for Online Companies Privacy and Security of Health Information

James Kendra

Director, Disaster Research Center; Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware

Prof. Kendra researches emergency planning and crisis management.

Organizational Improvisation and Resilience Emergency Management Technology Disaster Planning Crisis Management Emergency Planning

Joanne Muller, Ph.D.

Expert in hurricanes and climate change · Florida Gulf Coast University

Joanne Muller is an expert in the impact of climate change in tropical and sub-tropical areas.

Women in STEM Weather Climate Change Paleoclimatology Hurricanes

Klaus Ley, MD

Founding Director · Immunology Center of Georgia

Klaus Ley is exploring the role our immune response plays in atherosclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

T lymphocytes Immunology Vaccines atherosclerosis Integrins

David Primo

Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor, Professor of Political Science and Business Administration · University of Rochester

An expert in American politics; campaign finance; corporate political strategy, social responsibility & fiscal policy; & airline industry.

Airline Industry Airline Business Election Law Federal Tax Policy Political Gridlock

Gabriel McIntyre

Game Design Instructor / Gamification Consultant · The Game Beyond

Learn award winning game design from a master. Professor, Artist, Game Designer and Dudeist Priest.

Gamification Innovation Game Design

Noor Aftab

Director Finance · Shahina Aftab Foundation

Business Growth Expert || Social Media Strategist || International Speaker

Women in Finance & Business

Kathy Seifert

CEO · ESPS, LLC

Dr. Seifert brings her unique research on the roots and prevention of violent crime and dynamic style to your discussion of today's top issu

Treatment of Trauma and Attachment Problems Assessment and Treatment of Violence Developmental Effects of Trauma Threat Assessment

A.R. Siders

Director, Climate Change Science & Policy Hub | Core Faculty, Disaster Research Center | Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration & Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Siders' research focuses on climate change adaptation policies with an emphasis on relocation and fairness in adaptation.

Flood Exposure & Resilience Climate & Disaster Study Managed Retreat Environmental Justice Climate-related Hazards

Stuart Kaufman

Professor, Political Science and International Relations · University of Delaware

Prof. Kaufman specializes in U.S. national security and foreign policy, Russian foreign policy, the war in Ukraine and nuclear strategy.

U.S. National Security U.S. Foreign Policy Ethnic Conflict War in Iraq Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Dannagal Young

Professor, Communication · University of Delaware

Prof. Young's research interests include political media effects, media psychology, public opinion and the psychology of misinformation.

Psychology of Political Beliefs Public Opinion Political Media Effects Media Psychology Intersection of Entertainment and Information

Phillip Warsaw

Assistant Professor of Ecological Economics and Environmental Justice · Michigan State University

Phillip Warsaw's research takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental justice, economic development, and sustainability.

Racial Capitalism Economic Development Environmental Justice Sustainability

Erica Cochran Hameen

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.

Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design