Jessica Rubin, J.D.

Professor of Law · University of Connecticut

Law and policy expert, specializing in animal law in cases of cruelty and neglect; Rubin was instrumental in the creation of Desmond's Law

Animal Justice Advocation Animal Cruelty Desmond's Law

Wayne Roberts

principal · Will Work for Food Policy

engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment

Local Food Production Sustainable Food Green Jobs Food Charters Community Organizing & Development

Lawrence Levy

Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban · Hofstra University

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

Suburban Spaces and Development Suburbs Education Taxation Politics of the Suburbs

Krista LaRiviere

Cofounder & CEO · gShift Labs

Shift your web presence into high gear with gShift Labs experienced entrepreneur, who is shifting the way people think about and perform SEO

SEO Seo and Social Media Entrepreneurship & Ceo Stuff

Fred Carstensen, Ph.D.

Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Fred Carstensen is an expert in the areas of public policy, economic history and economics.

Finance Public Policy Economic History Economics

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus Project · University of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

spectral imaging Textual science Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Humanities Ancient Maps Ancient Manuscripts

Veronika Sonsev

CEO & Founder · inSparq

An inspirational personality in the mobile and digital technology field who is pioneering new business opportunities for women entrepreneurs

Startups and Investment Management Entrepreneurship Mobile Technology and Wireless Financial Forecasting and Planning Operations Management

Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma

Catherine Cerulli

Professor of Psychiatry · University of Rochester

Cerulli is an expert in women's rights and equality, suffrage, and domestic violence

Women's rights and equality Domestic Violence Psychiatry Women's and Gender Studies Women work and welfare

Marie-Line Germain

Professor of Human Resources and Leadership · Western Carolina University

Marie-Line Germain specializes in psychosocial risks, mental health in the workplace and personality disorders of corporate leaders.

Consulting Leadership Human Resource Development Organizational Behavior Psychosocial Risks

Chamille Weddington

Director of Marketing & Promotions · Out the Box Promotions

Educator, Marketing Strategist & Social Entrepreneur who enjoys analyzing and discussing unique and unexpected products and entities.

Product Positioning Small Business Growth New Product Promotion Special Events Effective Promotion Marketing

Martha Heller

President · Heller Search Associates

Expert in IT Leadership and Author, "The CIO Paradox"

The Cio Paradox Your Cio Career Cio Hiring

Chip Scholz

Head Coach · Scholz and Associates

Putting the power of Clarity, Intention, Attention and Focus to work for you.

Waypoints Clear Conduct Communication

Joanne Thomsen

VP, Talent · MaRS Discovery District

The MaRS Chiropractor: Gifted in aligning people strategy with business strategy while charming the organization with a can-do attitude!

Human Resources Best Practices Human Resource Management Organizational Change Employee Development and Leadership

Craig Price

Speaker - Presenter · Price Points

Bring some REALITY to your event!

Negativity Management Generational Issues

Kirstin Braithwaite

Associate Professor of International Relations · Michigan State University

Kirstin Braithwaite specializes in international relations and is interested in questions of nationalism, identity and military conflict.

Civil-military Relations Nationalism and Identity Military Conflict Conflict Processes & War Civil War

Anand Swaminathan

Roberto C. Goizueta Chair of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational theory and strategy People Analytics Interorganizational and social networks Industry evolution Small-firm strategies

Rhondalynn Korolak

Managing Director · Imagineering Now Pty Ltd.

Lawyer, chartered accountant, best-selling author and leading expert on how to boost your profit and cash flow

Techniques to Unlock Incremental Profit and Cash Flow Small Business Survivor

Mindy Benson

President · Southern Utah University

Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement

Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement

Robert J. Mattauch, Ph.D.

Founding Chair & Dean Emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Electrical and electronics engineering expert, with a focus on molecular spectroscopy and academic program development

Low-noise Receiver Elements for 100 GHz to 4.7 THz Application Radio Astronomy Molecular Spectroscopy