Stephen Huddart

President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation · Social Innovation Generation

Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives

Social Innovation Non-Profit and Leadership Social Finance Social Innovation and Resilience

Ron Broussard

Stretch Yourself · Entheos Consulting Group

Prepare for a STRETCH YOURSELF Experience!

Effective Networking Stretch Your Leadership Capital

Dr. Marty Makary

Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health

This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium

Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare

Hermann Fritz

Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Hermann Fritz's research centers on fluid dynamic aspects of natural hazards such as tsunamis, hurricane storm surges and landslides.

Fluid Dynamic of Natural Hazards Hurricane Storm Surges and Landslides Tsunamis Coastal Systems

Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis

Ashley Ireland

Affiliate Faculty and Instructional Director, Simulated Learning · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Mixed Reality Simulation Immersive Learning K-12 Education Technology Social Foundations of Education Teacher Professional Development

Nicole M. Joseph

Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education Teaching and Learning · Vanderbilt University

An expert in the barriers that Black women and girls face in the STEM field and STEM classroom.

Identity Development White Supremacy Gifted Education Gender in Education K-12 Education

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

Shannon N. Tabaldo

Affiliate Faculty, Founding Director, iDEAL Institute · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Antonio Felix

Affiliate Faculty, Director, PLACE Corps and CAST · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Catholic School Leadership Formation Catechetical Leadership Catholic School Teacher Preparation Teacher Education Social Justice Leadership

Jessica M. Hayden

Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University

Jessica M. Hayden's teaching and research interests include Congress, representation, gender and political communication.

Congressional Communication Women's Representation Gender and Politics Political Participation Political Communication

Maryann Krikorian

Clinical Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Research Methodology Social-Emotional-Cultural Learning Critical and Contemplative Education Learner Wellbeing Program Evaluation and Assessment

Jill Sonke

Research Director/Research Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.

Telehealth Global Health Arts Arts in Medicine Dance

Laurie Westphal

Published Author / Educational Speaker · Laurie E. Westphal

Author/Speaker who focuses on making differentiation a teaching lifestyle

Differentiation Strategies Choice Menus

Tracy Citeroni

Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Citeroni's concern for social justice informs her research and teaching.

Community & International Development Sociology Public Sociology Social Advocacy Feminism & Gender Studies

Barry Joyner

Dean and Professor of Exercise Science · Georgia Southern University

Barry Joyner is an expert in physical activity, exercise science, teaching/learning, and outcome assessment.

Outcome Assessment Exercise Science Physical Activity

Sarah Young

Principal Librarian · Carnegie Mellon University

Sarah Young is a social sciences librarian, providing teaching and research support.

Information Systems Social & Decision Sciences Statistics Reference Public Policy

Dave Mawhinney

Associate Teaching Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Dave Mawhinney is the executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and the Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship Advertising Startup Businesses Healthcare Information Technology Startups

Stacey Curtis

Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant Dean · University of Florida

Stacey Curtis is passionate about student development through teaching and community pharmacy practice.

Wellness and Well-being Pharmacy Management Community Pharmacy Immunizations Over-the-Counter Medications

David Paul, M.D.

Chair of Pediatrics · ChristianaCare

Dr. David Paul is one of the nation's leading neonatologists who's been recognized for his excellence in teaching, research and care.

Clinical Research Infant Mortality Neonatology Pediatrics Premature Births