Lisa Lefler
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Lisa Lefler’s Research Focuses on Native Health and Indigenous Knowledge in American Indian Communities
Native Health American Indian Fatherhood Native American Studies Appalachian Studies Cherokee Studies
John Davies
Founder and CEO · Davies Public Affairs
One of the nation's most respected communication strategists & an expert on building grassroots public support for controversial issues.
Strategic Communications and Grassroots Programs Building Public Support for Controversial Projects and Issues Crisis Communications Perception Persuasion
Joseph F. Coughlin
Director, MIT AgeLab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
You're not getting older, you're getting better! MIT's AgeLab Director explains how changing demographics will impact business & government
Aging Social Innovation Gerontology New Technology Understanding the Impact of Place On Well-Being
Dionne O’Dell
Program Director, Department of Theatre · Michigan State University
Dionne O’Dell specializes in teaching Children’s Theatre, and writing and directing plays for youth and community.
Theatre Direction Stage Production Entertainment Film
Alicia Partnoy
Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages and Literatures - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Writing and Political Repression Testimonio Women Writers Social Semiotics Contemporary Latin American Literature
David Barrett, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
David Barrett, PhD, is a presidential historian and leading expert on the CIA's relationship with presidents and Congress.
National Security & Intelligence Issues Politics The Vietnam War United States Congress United States Presidents
Professor Rachel Julian
Professor · Leeds Beckett University
Professor Rachel Julian is an internationally recognised researcher working on Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping/Protection.
Security Peace Feminism Community Culture
Danny Prol
Growth Marketing · Growth Square
Growth Marketer
Growth Tech Startups Product Management Community
Russell Keen, EdD
President · Augusta University
Dr. Russell Keen is an administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education.
Higher Education Public Relations Partnerships Ethics Leadership
Daneka Souberbielle
VP of Community Outreach & Engagement · Southern Utah University
Specializing in community outreach strategies, diversity education, and student affairs
Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Diversity Education & Curriculum Organizational Development Student Affairs Leadership Team & Leadership Development
Dave Owen
Harry Sunderland '61 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: owendave@uchastings.edu / 415-703-8285 / Office 368-200
Environmental Law Natural Resources Law Water Law Administrative Law Water Resource Management
Jason Womack
Founder, Speaker, Author · The Jason Womack Company
Productivity and Workplace Performance Expert
Productivity Workplace Performance Time Management
Michelle Zabel, MSS
Executive Director of Innovations Institute · University of Connecticut
Michelle Zabel and her team advance research-based, culturally responsive solutions for child, youth, and family-serving public systems.
Care Coordination Crisis Response Systems Implementation Science Sustainable Financing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Kate Johnson
Chaplain · Queen's University
Kate Johnson is a believer in the value of interfaith dialogue and community-building to bring people together.
Interfaith Dialogue Community Building Community Outreach Nonprofits Higher Education
Justin Ortagus
Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida
Justin Ortagus is a leading expert in research related to online education, community colleges, and state policies in higher education.
State Policies Online Education Higher Education Community College
Teresa M. Waters, PhD
Dean, School of Public Health · Augusta University
Dr. Teresa Waters' research focuses on health care financing and health policy.
Health Policy Health Care Financing Health Care Delivery Systems Value Based Payment Polices
Elizabeth Croft
Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory · University of British Columbia
Professor Croft's research investigates how robotic systems can operate efficiently and effectively in partnership with people
Robotics Mechanical Engineering Human Robot Interaction Community Outreach Student Recruitment
Julie Cafley
Senior Vice President · Public Policy Forum
Julie Cafley is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues relating to higher education leadership and governance.
Governance and Public Policy Higher Education Administration Women & Leadership Community Development Innovation
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
Lois W. Schwartz
Senior Lecturer in Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: schwartl@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8809
Ethics Education Law Constitutional Law Property Wills & Trust