Claire Vallotton

Associate Professor of Child Development · Michigan State University

An expert in early childhood education and intervention; parent-child interaction and communication; early development of social skills

Childcare Infant Mental Health Parenting Early Childhood Education Child Development

Mara Scanlon

Professor of English · University of Mary Washington

Professor of English, Department of English, Linguistics and Communication

Digital Humanities Women’s Literature and Feminist Theory Twentieth-Century Literature Asian American Studies Bakhtinian theory

Barbara Seymour Giordano

Communication Strategist · StoryWorksLA

Communication Strategist specializing in Business Storytelling, Speechwriting and Presentation Skills

Business Storytelling Leadership Image Academia Corporate Commuinications Startups

Philip La Duke

Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM

One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find

Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture

Cathy Whitlock

Principal · Cathy Whitlock

Savvy speaker and panel moderator on the subjects of film, design and style

Cinema Style: Trends and Inspirations in the Movies Designs On Film: A Century of Production Design Design and the Golden Age of Hollywood Interior Design Specialties Decorators of the Past

Allyson Hewitt

Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District

Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves

Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise

Betsy Sneller

Assistant Professor of Linguistics · Michigan State University

Betsy Sneller’s primary research interest is in language variation and change.

Language Change‎ Language Variation Phonological Change Sociolinguistics

Ian Evans

Adventurer, Motivational Speaker and Business Consultant. · Ian Evans & Associates Inc.

Talks that inspire, challenge & entertain

Public Speaking Motivational Speaking Adventure Travel Mountaineering Logistics

Avi Savar

Founding Partner · Big Fuel

Founder and Chairman of Big Fuel. Inaugural Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury President. Sought-after industry spokesperson and author.

Branded Content Original Programming for Broadcast & Web Brand Strategy Marketing and Content Creation Social Media & Branding

David L. Faigman

Chancellor & Dean | John F. Digardi Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: faigmand@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4700 Office 300-200

Constitutional Law Scientific Methods for Lawyers Science Policy Scientific Evidence Peer Review; Expert Testimony

Charles Plant

Senior Fellow · The Impact Centre - University of Toronto

Provocative thought leader who challenges the status quo in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership

Simon DeDeo

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Simon DeDeo conducts empirical investigations, and builds mathematical theories, of both historical and contemporary phenomena.

Theoretical Physics Social and Decision Sciences Artificial Intelligence Astrophysics Applied Mathematics

Eddie LeMoine

Author/Keynote Speaker · Eddie LeMoine Consulting Inc

"Eddie inspires people to achieve results. He is frequently described as authentic, inspiring, motivating, caring and approachable. His unpr

A Journey to Engagement

Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD

William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Professor, Department of History · College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Villanova University

Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, is an expert in Russian history, specifically the history of charity and social welfare.

Development of Voluntarism and Civil Societies Women's History Environmental History Russian History Russian and Soviet History

Sue Cornbluth

Child Abuse Expert & Professor of Psychology · Temple University & Dr. Sue and You

The Parent Empowerer!

Talking to Your Children About Abuse Empowering Parents to Connect With Their Children Helping Foster Children Find Success Motivating Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Lives

Paul Fritz

Associate Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University

Professor Fritz specializes in international relations, with concentrations on international security and US foreign and defense policy.

Foreign Policy Political Science Terrorism International Security International Relations

Mark Lukasiewicz

Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University

Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.

news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics

Douglas Bennett

Associate Professor of Political Science · Southern Utah University

Dr. Bennett joined SUU after a successful career in D.C., specializing foreign commerce, trade, and product liability

Crisis Management for Corporations Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Trade and Globalization Automobile Safety Standards Comprehensive Product Liability Reform

Chimène Keitner

Alfred & Hanna Fromm Professor of International Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

keitnerc_at_uchastings.edu

Cyberlaw International Law and International Tribunals International Civil Litigation International Dispute Resolution Foreign Relations Law

Muqtedar Khan

Professor, Political Science and International Relations · University of Delaware

Prof. Khan researches and teaches Islam, governance and international relations.

Islamic Political Philosophy Global Islamic Movements Islam in America Jihadism Sufism