Mark Brand, Ph.D.
Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut
Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.
Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding
Michael Y. Simon
Psychotherapist, Author and Parent Educator · Practical Help for Parents
Psychotherapist, Author, Educator and Public Speaker
Teens and Digital Media Alcohol Drugs and Parties: New Ways for Understanding
Jim Villwock
Founder and CEO · Job Doctors International, LLC
Revolutionizing The Competitive Edge for Leaders, Teams, and Individuals. Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, Founder
Leadership Teaming Careers
Kristina Wagstrom, Ph.D.
Eversource Energy Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering Education · University of Connecticut
Professor Wagstrom is a chemical engineer with a specialization in atmospheric chemistry.
Biofuels Woman in STEM Air Pollution Atmospheric Chemistry Biomolecular Engineering
Rigoberto A. Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Lopez is an expert in food systems, marketing, and industrial organization.
Food Systems Marketing Industrial Organization Public Policy
Gerald Kauffman
Project Director, Water Resources Center, Institute for Public Administration; Assistant Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Kauffman focuses on drinking water: water supply, water quality, policy, handling droughts and floods.
Public Policy Water Policy Water Supply Water Quality Watershed Planning
Margaret Rubega, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut
Professor Rubega is an expert in the functional ecology of feeding in birds and the anatomy, and biomechanics, performance of wild birds.
Social Media in Science Avian Conservation Anatomy of Birds Evolutionary Biology Ecology
John R. Cooley, MBA, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Residence · University of Connecticut
John R. Cooley studies speciation and species distributions, using cicada species as model organisms.
Cicadas Speciation Species Distribution Modeling Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Anoushka Concepcion
Aquaculture Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.
Sugar Kelp Shellfish Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Marine Aquaculture
Samantha Chapman, PhD
Professor of Biology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Samantha Chapman, PhD is an Associate Professor with expertise in global change in coastal ecosystems and invasive plant species.
Coastal Ecosystems Wetlands Biodiversity Loss Climate change effects on coastal wetlands Invasive Species
Laurie Daschuk
Association Executive / Event Manager · Integra International / Stop the Presses
Professional Development, Events, Association Management and Social Media Marketing with a focus on member engagement and board development.
Facilitation & Training Association Management Marketing & Branding Association Membership Growth
Bryan Fulton
Co Founder & CEO · Bullet Point Branding
Experienced VP of Talent & Social Media Solutions Consultant
Social Media Social Media Marketing Social Networking Entertainment Casinos & Gaming
Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.
Native American Genetic Histories Human Biodiversity Genetic Ancestry Testing Anthropology Ancient DNA
Jacqueline Kowalski
Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Jacqueline Kowalski's specialty areas are urban agriculture, food production, and integrated pest management.
Urban Agriculture Integrated Pest Management Food System Stabilization Horticulture Community Gardens
Dr. Avra Lyraki
Strategic Corporate Communications; and Communications' Coach · Life Self Coaching Institute
Strategic Corporate Communications Expert and Communications' Coach
Corporate Communications Event Management Life Self Coaching Tecniques Sponsorships
E. Alison Holman
Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine
E. Alison Holman studies the early post-event predictors of co-morbid trauma-related mental and physical health problems.
Physical health Acute Stress Acute Stress & Cardiovascular Disease Psychological Trauma Media Exposure
Jack Mateffy
Author, Employee Engagement Speaker · Mateffy & Company
Infectious Passion for Workforce and Personal Engagement
Workforce Engagement Employee Engagement Advanced Sales Skills Advanced Presentation Skills Motivational Presentations
Kurt Schwenk, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut
Professor Schwenk studies the functional morphology and evolution of lizards and snakes.
Reptiles Lizards Phenotypic Evolution Evolutionary Biology Ecology
Sarah Knutie, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Knutie focuses on host-parasite systems
Invasive Species Parasite manipulation of host behavior Parasite Interactions
David Wagner, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut
Professor Wagner is an expert in caterpillars, butterflies, moths, insect conservation, global insect decline
Butterflies and Moths Caterpillars Entomology Invasive Species Impacts Insects