Dustin Haisler
President · e.Republic
President of e.Republic | GovTech GTM & PE-Backed Executive | GovTech M&A Advisor | Former Government CIO/ACM | TEDx Speaker (2x)
Crowdsourcing Innovation Management Local Government Emerging Technology Innovation
Gokila Dorai, PhD
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
Dr. Dorai’s area of expertise is mobile/IoT forensics research and developing a targeted data extraction system for digital forensics.
System Security Artifical Intelligence Digital Crimes Software Development Mobile Computing
Keivan Stassun
Stevenson Professor of Physics · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.
Astronomical Phenomena
Jennifer Trivedi
Assistant Professor, Anthropology; Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research Center · University of Delaware
Prof. Trivedi's research explores disaster vulnerability, response, recovery, resilience and decision-making.
Disaster Resilience Disaster Response Disaster Vulnerability Disaster Recovery Hurricanes
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
Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor · University of Connecticut
Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.
Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
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
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
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
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
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
Andrea Kirkwood
Associate Professor · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Aquatic Ecology | Algae | Water Research | Water Quality | Water Pollution | Invasive Species | Environmental Microbiology
Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Invasive Species Algae algal blooms blue-green algae
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
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
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
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
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
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
Assistant 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