Rachael Seidler
Professor · University of Florida
Rachael Seidler researches the neural control of movement in health and disease, with a specific focus on motor learning.
Space Parkinson's Cognitive Ageing Neuroscience and the Brain Neuroplasticity
Angela Bradbery
Chair · University of Florida
Angela Bradbery has over 30 years experience practicing and studying activism and public interest communications.
Public Interest Communications Activism Nonprofits
Jasmine McNealy
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jasmine McNealy studies information, communication and technology with a view toward influencing law and policy.
Ethical AI Communication Technology Media Law and Policy Newsroom Policy Communications
Luvvie Ajayi
Digital Strategist · The Red Pump Project
Award-winning writer, humorist and social media strategist
Social Media Blogging Branding
Cynthia Barnett
Journalist in Residence | Director · University of Florida
Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.
Florida Ecology Climate Change Environmental Journalism Sustainability
Kathleen M. Carley
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Kathleen M. Carley's research combines cognitive science and computer science to address complex social and organizational problems.
Dynamic Network Analysis Cognitive Science Cybersecurity and Privacy Computer Science Social Networks
Christina Myers
Assistant Professor of Journalism · Michigan State University
Christina Myers's research examines narratives of the Black experience in mass media, with a focus on music, sports and news.
Race and Media Critical Race Theory Mass Communication
Jay Hmielowski
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jay Hmielowski's research interests include environmental, science and political communication.
Trust Political Communication Media Psychology and Media Effects Science Communication
Mario Murillo
Vice Dean, Professor of Radio, Television, Film, LHSC · Hofstra University
Prof. Murillo has special interest in community-based radio journalism, Latin American studies, citizen's media, and civic engagement.
Radio journalism Human Rights and Policy Latin American Media and Politics U.S./Latin American Policy Latino Culture and History
Michael Garrity
CEO and Founder · CommunityLend
Reclaiming capital and resetting the rules on banking are how CommunityLend's CEO facilitates an empowered community of lenders & investors
Partnership Management Business Management Investments Business Plan Execution Traditional & Social Web Marketing
Cliff Schecter
Principal & President · Libertas, LLC
Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author
Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training
Noreen Golfman
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) · Memorial University
Dr. Golfman is an experienced, multi-dimensional scholar and academic leader who is actively engaged in cultural issues.
Film Graduate Studies Academic & Administrative Leadership Arts and Culture Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Tom Mills
Lecturer in Sociology and Policy · Aston University
Tom Mills is a sociologist with an interest in media and communications, elite institutions and networks, and the use of digital methods.
Corporate Power Elites BBC Impartiality Sociology Media Communications
Iman Zawahry
Lecturer · University of Florida
Iman Zawahry, one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers in the nation, works to amplify the underrepresented female voice.
Pop Culture Video Feature Films Muslims in Film
Won-Ki Moon
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Won-Ki's work explores how emerging technologies, especially AI and artificial humans, intersect with human decisions and behaviors.
Responsible Innovation Human-AI Interaction Misinformation Artificial Intelligence Science and Risk Communication
Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing · Baylor University
Top consumer behavior and attitudes expert specializing in multicultural media & advertising, empowered storytelling & experiential learning
Multicultural Advertising Storytelling & Consumer Attitudes Film, Media, and Television Development
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics
Religion and Racism Popular Culture and Society Grief and Suffering
Elizabeth Larus
Professor, Political Science · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Larus is an expert in the politics of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Political Science University Teaching Public Policy International Relations Foreign Policy
Todd Robson
Strategic Communications Consultant
A former journalist and award winning marketer - Todd can provide witty and intelligent perspective on a wide variety of current topics.
Business Plan Writing Journalism Marketing and Advertising Strategic Communications Crisis Communications
Mary Kuryla
Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Film Studies: Horror Genre and International Cinema Children's Book Writing Independent Film Directing and Producing Screenplays Fiction Writing: Novels and Short Stories