Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration

Betty Cheng

Professor of Computer Science and Engineering · Michigan State University

An expert in safety and security of high-assurance computing systems

Dynamically-Adaptive Systems Medical and automotive information systems Computer systems safety Homeland Security Distribution Computing

Grace Pownall

Professor Emerita of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Information and Global Capital Markets Voluntary Disclosure Incentives and Practices International Accounting

Hong Zhao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Specializing in solid-liquid interactions, self-assembly of colloidal nano particles, and development of various printing processes

Additive Manufacturing/3d Printing Printed functional devices Transport and self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles Surface science and surface engineering

Mark Thompson, PhD

Dean of Hull College of Business, Professor of Economics · Augusta University

Mark Thompson, PhD, dean of the Hull College of Business, is an economist in business conditions, risk analysis, energy and health care.

Economics Energy Healthcare Industry Risk Analysis

Marc Engelsman

Director, Strategic Marketing Integration · Digital Brand Expressions

Expert and experienced speaker on digital content marketing including SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and social media marketing

Search Engine and Social Media Marketing Marketing Analytics Integrating Online and Offline Marketing Content Marketing Digital Marketing

Gilbert-Jamison Theo

Chief Executive Officer · Performance Solutions by Design, Inc.

Author, Keynote Speaker, Customer Experience Expert, CEO & Founder of Performance Solutions by Design, Inc.

Service Excellence Leadership Accountability Customer Experience Patient Experience

Heather M. Field

Eucalyptus Foundation Chair & Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: fieldh@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4716 / Office 334-200

Taxation Law Federal Income Taxation Tax Elections Tax Ethics Corporate Taxation

Carly Alyssa Thorne

CEO - Collaborative Empowerment Implementer & Muse · Linked Local Network

Multi-Sensory, Multi-Media Conscious Business Transformations - Link Locally - Connect Globally

We Leadership Social We Media Paying It Forward the Ripple Effect Conscious Business Collaborations Compassionate Passionate Communications

Laura Dickson

Executive Director · Women in Need Society

Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate

Social Enterprise Women & Nonprofit Retail - Thrift Poverty Alleviation Social Services

Jay Wierer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Jay Wierer's areas of interest include engineering education, standards-based grading, and both music & statistical signal processing.

Engineering Education Music Signal Processing Statistical Signal Processing Control Systems Digital Signal Processing

Sang-Hoon Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Workaholism and Overwork Employment Relations Dark Side of Prosocial Behavior

Shauna McGillivray

Professor & Associate Department Chair · Texas Christian University

Biology expert, focusing on genetic methods of fighting disease

Antibiotic Resistance Microbiology Intersections of Genetics and Disease Bacterial Virulence in Genes Bacterial Pathogenesis

Emily Murphy

Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Professor Murphy's research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, behavioral science, and the law.

Negotiation Civil Procedure Evidence Remedies Brain / Behavioral Science and Law

Lewis Franklin Bost, MBA, IDSA, FAIMBE

Professor Emeritus | Bachelor Product Design, NCSU l Masters of Business Administration, UNC · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Bost's research focuses on innovation, device design and development processes

Innovation Device Design Development Processes Entrepreneurial Business Strategy Commercialization

Eric Rignot

Distinguished Professor and Chair, Earth System Science · UC Irvine

Dr. Rignot works to understand the interactions of glaciers and climate and what effects they will have on global sea levels.

Ice Sheet Dynamics and Mass Balance Climate Change Glaciology Radar

Jeff Vankooten

Motivational Keynote Speaker · Jeff Vankooten.com

Re-imagining a hope-filled world

Resilience Leadership Management Change Communication

Devon Harris

Speaker · Devon Harris & Associates

Original Jamaican bobsledder who teaches people to Keep On Pushing in order to live their best life.

Teamwork Diversity Overcoming Obstacles Pursiung the Dream

Mandy B. Korpusik

Assistant Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Spoken Dialogue Systems Natural Language Processing Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Deep Learning