academia Experts

Evan Kropp

Executive Director | Affiliate FacultyUniversity of Florida

Evan Kropp, a leader in online education and strategic communication, has 30 years of experience in academia, marketing, and administration.

Bruce Gehrig

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Bruce Gehrig has served for more than 16 years in academia and 15 years in the public, private and international sectors.

Yoris Au

Chair and Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Yoris Au has a unique blend of technical, managerial and academic experiences in industry, consulting and academia

Sonia Naderi

Lecturer in Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Keith Gary

Director of Program DevelopmentKansas City Area Life Sciences Institute

Trained neuroscientist that moved from academia to leveraging regional life sciences assets for economic development.

Patricia Pereira

Professor | Associate DeanUniversity of Florida

Patricia Pereira has been the associate dean for Academic Affairs for the UF College of Dentistry since Fall 2019.

Hide Itokazu, CPA

Instructor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Peter Ricci, Ed.D.

Clinical Professor and DirectorFlorida Atlantic University

Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.

Faisal Shaikh, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Faisal Shaikh's areas of expertise include chemical engineering, biotechnology and microfluidics (lab on a chip).

Farid AitSahlia

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Farid AitSahlia is an expert in financial technology, with specific interest in topics including computational methods and risk management.