growth Experts

David Kaplan

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

David Kaplan studies connecting ecosystems, the hydrologic cycle, and humans with the goal of advancing natural resources conservation.

Jason von Meding

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jason von Meding is an expert in how disaster affects people.

Cameron Ward

Innovation Leadership Council, CATAAlliance // Senior Vice President, Global ElectronicsAllied Electronics and lead executive for RS Components North America

Passionate about the unique opportunity global distributors and the supply chain have to enable innovation

Bernadeen McLeod

Owner & PrincipleMentor Works Ltd.

Expert in matching Canadian government funding opportunities to solve business challenges related to hiring, R&D, business expansion, & more

Sung Won Sohn, Ph.D.

Professor of Finance and Economics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

J. Marshall Shepherd

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program | Associate DeanUGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

A leading International expert on weather and climate frequently called upon by the White House, Congress, and national media.

Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD

Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, works to find a new unity and synthesis in science and religion.

Hilary Black

Chief Advocacy OfficerCanopy Growth

Hilary has been serving patients for over 20 years and is committed to breaking down barriers to access medical cannabis for all.

Meredith Grelli

Director of Project Olympus and Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship InitiativesCarnegie Mellon University

Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.

Michael Toma

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Professor Toma researches regional economics and public choice