James L. Fredericks

Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christian Theology Interreligious Dialogue Buddhism Dante

Todd Petersen

Professor of English · Southern Utah University

Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics

Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management

Cecilia González-Andrieu

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Women in the Church Immigrant Rights Christian Theology Political Theology Pope Francis

David Weintraub

Professor of Astronomy; Director of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Program in Communication of Science & Technology · Vanderbilt University

Expert in astrophysics who also writes about extraterrestrial life, human space travel and space colonization.

Space colonization Extraterrestrial life Mars colonization Mars Space travel

Michael Dennin

Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning; Dean of Undergraduate Education; Professor of Physics · UC Irvine

Prof. Dennin is leading the evolution of teaching and learning on the college campus, and he is a top communicator of all issues of physics.

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Condensed Matter Physics Undergraduate Education Physics Biophysics

Kirstin Noreen

Professor of Art History, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Art History at Loyola Marymount University

Italian Baroque Art History Italian Medieval Art History Art History Medieval Art Italian Renaissance Art History

Christopher Kaczor

Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Bioethics Ethics Positive Psychology & Spirituality Catholic Church

Cyril Hovorun

Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christology and Trinity in the Early Church Ecclesiology Byzantine theology Public theology

Catherine Peters

Associate Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Philosophy of Disability Aristotle Metaphysics Thomas Aquinas Medieval Philosophy

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government

Nicole Graham

Lecturer of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Communication, Leadership, Higher Education, Organizational Communication, Sociology, Diversity and Social Justice

Martin Mostert

Missions Activist, Lecturer & Practitioner · Serving Strangers

Eccentric, funny speaker who helps people cross church thresholds the other way!

Evangelism - Non-Cringe Missions - From Genesis to Revelation Missions - From Acts to Now

Margaret Wesley

Author & Inspirational Speaker · mhwesley.com

Christian Author & Inspirational Speaker: Experience the Overflow - Transforming Lives One Book at a Time

Healing Total Prosperity Finding Your Purpose

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

Jennifer Rea

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jennifer A. Rea’s research explores the intersections between ancient Rome and modern science fiction and fantasy.

Reception Studies: Science Fiction and Fantasy Augustan Age Rome Daily Life in Ancient Rome

William Doyle

Associate Professor of Public Policy and Higher Education · Vanderbilt University

An expert on how geography affects higher education attainment and the state of the financial aid system in America.

borrowing trends Undergraduate Education Borrowing for college College affordability Higher Education Access

Ari Lightman

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Ari Lightman has 20 years of experience in new technology development and commercialization.

Emerging Technologies Technology Development Generation Z Social Networks Commercialization

Kimberly Young

Director, Masters in Strategic Leadership and Professor of Management · St. Bonaventure University

Founder and Director at Center for Internet Addiction Recovery

Teaching Higher Education Clinical Internet Addiction Internet Gaming Addiction

Thomas P. Rausch, S.J.

Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christology Ecclesiology Ecumenism Systematic Theology

Enrique Alcala

Motivational Speakers · Empower & Motivate LLC

We Empower & Motivate our audience to create liberating change in their lives.

Living With Purpose & Finding Your True Potential