Opportunities Experts

Edward Lopez

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Edward Lopez is Professor of Economics and founding director of Western Carolina University's Center for the Study of Free Enterprise.

Walter Fernando Balser

Clinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Walter Fernando Balser explores technology, leadership and learning across emerging systems and decentralized futures.

Robert Twilley

LSU Vice President of Research and Economic DevelopmentLouisiana State University

Dr. Twilley is an internationally renowned researcher in wetland ecology.

Arin Brahma, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Paul Orfalea

Entrepreneurship Lecturer, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Part-Time Faculty

Rattan Lal

Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural ResourcesThe Ohio State University

Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .

Reshma Shah

Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Aidin Namin, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Andres Jordan

Founder and Managing PartnerArcus Advisors

Dynamic, passionate speaker with expertise at the intersections of innovation, technology and culture.

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.