Kyra Pearson

Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

College of Communication & Fine Arts

Rhetorical Criticism and Theory Public Discourse Advertising and Social Movements to Rap Music

Joanne Thomsen

VP, Talent · MaRS Discovery District

The MaRS Chiropractor: Gifted in aligning people strategy with business strategy while charming the organization with a can-do attitude!

Human Resources Best Practices Human Resource Management Organizational Change Employee Development and Leadership

Dianne Durkin

President & CEO · Loyalty Factor

National expert on building loyalty, enhancing employee and customer relationships and increasing brand loyalty to experience profit growth!

Core Drivers for Generational Integration Leveraging Change: Making It Manageable and Profitable Energizing Your Brand Invest in Trust and Increase Profits Relational Capital: Building Rapport Respect Trust and Credibility

Michael Goldberg

Professor and Dean Emeritus · Sauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia

Mike Goldberg is expert in urban and regional issues, including economics, housing and transportation and an experienced corporate director

The Economic Crisis: Its Origins and Meaning The Inefficiency of Being Efficient Housing Affordabiilty The Housing Crisis and the Way Forward The Rise of Asia

Sudev Das

Founder · Orange Antelopes

Recruitment Entrepreneur and an Experienced Talent Management professional

Human Resources Business Partnering Talent Acquisition Talent Management

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

Tyler Stillman

Professor of Marketing / Director of Entrepreneurship · Southern Utah University

Specializing in judgment and decision making, social psychology, buyer behavior, and entrepreneurship

Decision and Risk Analysis Psychological Consequences of Social Exclusion Gender Differences in Consumer Behaviors Behavioral Psychology Buyer Behaviour

Bonnie Caver

Founder and CEO · Reputation Lighthouse

Brand + Reputation + Change + AI

Ethics Corporate Social Responsbility Online Reputation Management Thought Leadership M&A

Bernadette Wright

Director of Research & Evaluation · Meaningful Evidence, LLC

Consulting, writing, and speaking to help non-profits to use program evaluation to increase their success

Data Analysis and Interpretation Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Program Evaluation Logic Models Evaluation of Change Programs in Private and Non-Profit Organizations

Glenn Gebhard

Chair and Professor, Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

History of the Cuban Revolution Production Modern Cuba Documentary Production

Philippa Drennan

Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Plant Ecophysiology Ecology Plant Stress Biology Structure/Function Relationships in Plants Biology

Stephen Rotstein

Vice-President, Policy & Enforcement & General Counsel · Financial Planning Standards Council

Capably drawing on private & public sector experience to manage enforcement and regulatory oversight for the financial planning industry

In-House Legal Counsel Financial Planning Law & Regulations Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Financial Planning Standards & Practices

Brendan Maher

National Industry Leader, Technology, Media and Telecommunications · KPMG

Management Consultant and National Industry Leader with over 20 years experience advising clients in the Telecommunications & Media sector

Financial Statement Auditing International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Technology and Telecommunications

Paul Simonetta

Partner, National Sector Lead · KPMG

Financial Advisory expert utilizing both a big picture understanding and keen awareness of the Communications, Media & Entertainment sectors

Financial Statement Auditing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Internal Control Audit and Advisory Services

Bob Ramsay

President · Ramsay Inc

Helping clients think differently about what they want to show and tell the world.

Marketing Communications Corporate Communications Brand Development Social Media Marketing Integrated Marketing

Nate Ellis

Instructor · California Association of REALTORS®

Director of Education and Training at the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Sellers Real Estate First Time Home Buyers

Nate Long

Director of Membership · Strategic Marketing Consultant

Digital Marketing Consultant (Social, Mobile, Content, PR) at Nate Long Marketing

Public Relations Social Media Marketing Travel & Tourism Marketing Home Automation Marketing Digital Marketing

Laura Guitar

Partner, Market Engagement & Communications · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in strategic communications, PR, market engagement, and expert marketing.

Strategic Communication Public Relations Media Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communications

Stephen Taylor

Senior Associate · National Citizens Coalition

Director at National Citizens Coalition

Public Relations Strategic Communications Media Relations

Marc Snyder

Directeur, médias sociaux et communications numériques · Hill+Knowlton Stratégies

Directeur, médias sociaux et communications numériques chez Hill+Knowlton Stratégies

Social Media Public Relations Corporate Communications