John Renesch
author, futurist · The Great Growing Up
Senior, experienced global expert on large scale social and organizational transformation.
Bringing Consciousness to Large Scale Social Change Consciousness Conscious Evolution Paradigm Change Paradigm Shifts
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Jonathon Colman
Senior Design Manager, Keynote Speaker · Intercom
I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.
Content Content Strategy Writing Product Design User Experience
Keith Mellinger
Professor of Mathematics · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Mellinger blends mathematics and music.
Discrete Mathematics Coding Theory Geometry Math
Marne L. Campbell
Associate Professor and Chair of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
African American History The American West 19th and 20th Century US History Gender and Women's HIstory Urban History
Ignacio Higareda
Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Access and success of post-secondary education for ethnic minority students Parent Involvement and Advocacy Social Constructivist influences on academic achievement for English Language Learners Academic achievement of students from marginalized and underserved communities
Rajesh Narula
Chief Value Creator · Micro-Marketers
Experienced dynamic speaker on business strategy, marketing, and CSR
B2b Sales and Marketing 2.0 Brand & Identity Development and Execution Marketing Strategy Building Technology Brands Digital Leverage for Marketers
John Meisner
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Director COEHD Accreditation · Southern Utah University
Specializing in content area literacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and second language and curriculum development
Data Driven Instruction in Education LGBTQ+ Suicide in Utah Educator Preparation Education Second Language and Curriculum Development
Zach Whalen
Associate Professor of Digital Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.
Electronic Literature Video Games Digital Studies Computer-Generated Literature Digital Humanities
Karen Shackleford, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Media violence; Fandom and the construction of meaning from media; Media, race and gender.
Media Psychology Media Effects Social Psychology Gender Race
Kari Lannon, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Treatment of eating disorders; trauma including childhood sexual abuse; social and developmental bases of behavior
Psychopathology Play Therapy Health Psychology Psychological Assessment Social and Emotional Learning
Margaret A. Cramer, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor Emerit - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Psychodynamics; PTSD and substance abuse; Women, trauma and addiction.
History and Systems of Psychology Theories of Personality Psychopathology Health Psychology Psychoanalytic and Neoanalytic Theory and Psychotherapy
Karon N. LeCompte, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · Baylor University
Karon LeCompte, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Social Studies Education
Social Studies Education Civics Education Leadership Elementary Education Action Research
Edmundo Litton
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Cultural Diversity Bilingual/Bicultural Education Technology in Education
Michael Horan
Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Religious Education Young Adult Ministry Ecclesiology
Michael Sacks
Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Goizueta Business School; Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), Emory College of Arts & Sciences; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Woodruff Health Sciences Center · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Strategic Planning Expert Witness Executive Education Negotiations and Conflict Resolution Organizational Change
Kashef Majid
Assistant Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Majid is an expert on reputation management and marketing strategy, with an emphasis on food waste.
Food Waste Sustainability Marketing Strategy International Marketing
Gary Sibeck, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Business Law, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Law Latin America International Marketing
Joaquín Noguera
Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Critical pedagogy Urban Education K-12 Teaching and Learning Healing-Centered Engagement Trauma-Informed Practice
Vandana (Ana) Mangal, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics · College of Business Administration, Loyola Marymount University
Academic Co-Director, MSBA
Project Management and Databases Business Continuity Business impacts with emerging technology deployment Disruption in sector value chains Women in Technology