Derek Livingston
Director of New Play Development & Artistic Associate · Utah Shakespeare Festival
Accomplished theatre professional with nearly three decades experience producing, directing, and providing artistic oversight in theatre.
Production and Set Design Film Production Stage Management Fund Development and Fundraising Artistic Management
Mark Deppe
UCI Esports Director · UC Irvine
Mark Deppe's expertise is at the intersection of video games, esports, education, and industry
Public Relations Psychobiology eSports Video Games Operations Management
Joshua Sapotichne
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
An expert on public policy, urban politics and the policy relationship between the U.S. government, state governments and local governments
State Politics Local Politics Public Policy Urban Politics Federal Politics
Ryan Sweeder
Professor of Chemistry and Science Education · Michigan State University
Ryan Sweeder specializes in chemistry education research.
Chemistry Education Research
Audrey Bowden
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert in light-based tools for applications to medicine and biology, including early detection, diagnosis and therapy.
Biomedical imaging Medical Device Design Biophotonics Biomedical Engineering Engineering
Debi Stangeland
Owner · SKYSTEN Media Group
A dynamic speaker with a positive outlook and real life experience. Available for women's events as well as blogging events.
Blogging Social Media Writing
Nicholas Hastings
Director · TILM (The Inspirational Leaders Mindset)
Director at TILM (The Inspirational Leaders Mindset)
Optimism Co-Operation Confidence & Resilience Sport Psychology Leadership
Martha Radice
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology · Dalhousie University
An anthropologist who studies the social, spatial and cultural dynamics of cities.
Urban Studies Public Space Études urbaines Espace public Multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism
Ignacio Higareda
Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Access and success of post-secondary education for ethnic minority students Parent Involvement and Advocacy Social Constructivist influences on academic achievement for English Language Learners Academic achievement of students from marginalized and underserved communities
Kelly Herd, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Herd focuses on creativity and product design as they relate to social cognition, identity, and emotions
Emotions Product Design Social Cognition Consumer Behavior Creativity
Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.
Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy
Jeannette Hanna
Founder & Vice-President · Trajectory Brands Inc.
... and their brand became a global leader! Discover why stories and design strategies cause some brands to forge an unforgettable identity
Brand Development and Management Brand Design Design Narratives and Storytelling Place Branding
Hao Feng, M.D., M.H.S., FAAD
Associate Professor of Dermatology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Feng is a board-certified dermatologist with training and expertise in Mohs surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.
Mohs Surgery Laser Surgery Cosmetic Dermatology Dermatological Surgery Dermatology
Shanin Specter
Professor of Practice · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: Specters@uchastings.edu
Medical Devices Medical Malpractice Catastrophic Injury Defective Products Premises Liability
Chenfeng Xiong, PhD
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Villanova University
Dr. Xiong conducts AI and big-data research on human mobility, and its relations with policies, environment, & public health.
Transportation Engineering Transportation Planning Transportation Economics Transportation and Environment Big Data
Eric Freedman
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Chair and Professor · Michigan State University
Eric Freedman teaches environmental journalism and serves as director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.
Public Affairs Journalism Practices Press Systems Environmental Journalism
Martha Paynter
Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within
Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health
Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management
Louisa Taylor
Director · Refugee 613
Director at Refugee 613
Immigration Human Rights Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Building Refugee Resettlement
Ruba Ali Al-Hassani
Postdoctoral Research Associate · Lancaster University
Middle Eastern Affairs Iraqi Affairs Counter-Terrorism Islamophobia Racial Profiling
Andrea S. Boyles
Associate Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies · Tulane University
Dr. Boyles is an expert in race and social justice; Black citizen-police conflict; neighborhood disorder/crime; community; and resistance.
Qualitative Methods Neighborhood Disadvantage and Disorder Intersections of Race, Class and Gender Social Inequality Police-Citizen Relations