social Experts

J.D. Swerzenski

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Swerzenski's research focuses on the effects of digital media production technology on cultural values and understanding,

Frank Felker

Founder & PresidentDigital Media Positioning

Highly-reviewed speaker with scores of presentations to business groups nationwide on entrepreneurship, digital marketing & direct sales.

Coury Deeb

Partner/Account Executive/Film DirectorNadus Films

Founder & Director at Nadus Films

Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick

Professor | School of CommunicationThe Ohio State University

Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media

Debra Lyon

Dean | ChairUniversity of Florida

Debra Lyon’s research focuses on symptom management in women with breast cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Ben Radcliffe

Senior Lecturer of Classics and ArchaeologyLoyola Marymount University

Ben Radcliffe studies Ancient Greek literature, focusing on Homeric studies, critical theory, and aesthetics.

Nicholas Z. Muller

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Nicholas Muller works at the intersection of environmental policy and economics.

Aidin Namin, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Jason Jarvis

Associate ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Prof. Ruffin’s work focuses on contemporary Southern fiction, speculative storytelling, and explorations of race, identity, and inequality.