Suzana Herculano-Houzel

Associate Professor of Psychology · Vanderbilt University

Neuroscientist and international expert in how brain size and structure affect cognition and longevity in animals.

Evolution Neuroscience Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Neurons Intelligence

Peter Weyand

Professor & Chair of Kinesiology; Director of the Locomotor Performance Lab · Texas Christian University

Peter Weyand is an internationally renowned biomechanist and physiologist.

Human Speed Human Performance Physical Performance Biomechanics Locomotion

Mel Kleiman

President · Humetrics

Helping Employers Build a Frontline That Builds Their Bottom Line

Hourly Employee Recruiting and Selection Hourly Employee On-Boarding Hourly Employee Engagement Hourly Employee Retention Interviewing

Parshati Patel

Science Communication · Stellar Dreams

An astrophysicist turned science communicator, space educator, author and space artist with a passion to bring space to the public!

Sci Art STEM Education Astrophyics Astronomy Planetary Science

Bonnie Brayton

National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada

Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements

Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education

David Michonski

CEO · PowerMarketing.pro, Inc

Dynamic audience-connected speaker with real 'take-aways' that provide value added.

Real Estate Sales and Marketing How to List Properties Pricing Difficult Luxury Real Estate

Patti Pokorchak

Small Biz Sales Coach · Small Biz Sales Coach

Small Business Sales & Marketing Expert!

Sales and Marketing for Event Planners Live Life With No Regrets! Essential Marketing for Small Business

Karl Zelik

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Vanderbilt University

Expert on exoskeletons, human movement, biomechanics and prosthetic limbs

Assistive Devices Mechanical Engineering Biomechanics Exoskeletons Human movement

Tom Mitchell

Founders University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Tom Mitchell is a longtime researcher in AI, including new systems that can improve healthcare, education, climate and more.

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Computational Neuroscience

Ken Catania

Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences · Vanderbilt University

Expert on sensory systems' impact on animal behavior, particularly naked mole rats, star-nosed moles, cockroaches and eels.

spatial maps rodents Biological Sciences neural processing mammals

Randy Collins

Dean · Western Carolina University

Randy Collins is a distinguished engineer who has long experience combining student work in the classroom and collaboration with industry.

Aviation Student Success Electrical and Computer Engineering

Lisa May Simpson

CEO · LMS Coaching & Consulting

Engaging, interactive speaker and facilitator who links core values to creativity and productivity

Recognizing and Treating Burnout Internal Communications Identifying Your Core Values

Alessandro Acquisti

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Alessandro Acquisti’s research investigates the economics and behavioral economics of privacy, and privacy in online social networks.

AI Ethics Transition Economics Human-Agent Interaction Economics of Privacy Information Security

Kathryn L. Humphreys

Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University

A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.

tender age detainment centers Infants and Toddlers Orphanages Parent child separations Migrant Youth

Marybeth Shinn

Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair, Department of Human and Organizational Development · Vanderbilt University

Expert in how to prevent and end homelessness

Affordable Housing Social Exclusion Homelessness Poverty

Hilary Weber

Founder · Opportu

Engaging, high energy speaker, coaching business leaders on overcoming barriers and attaining individual, team and organizational success

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Relationship Building Emotional Intelligence Training Values-Based Organizations

Andrea Hershatter

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management; Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Design Thinking Management Education Economics Millennial Generation Entertainment

Simon Hill

PhD Researcher - Humanitarian Engineering & Entrepreneurship · SJH Mentoring

Entrepreneur, Workshop Leader, Coach & Researcher

Personal Development Engaging Teaching Reaching Your Goals

Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor

Assistant Professor in faith and peaceful relations · Coventry University

Dr Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor specialises in how people engage with religion and with religious beliefs.

Diversity Muslim Women Inter-faith relations Religion Islam

Jennifer S. Schiff

Professor · Western Carolina University

Jennifer Schiff's research is in comparative water policy around the globe, with a concentration on policies targeting water scarcity.

International Studies Politics of Ethnic Conflict Model United Nations International Political Economy Global Issues