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Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Prof. Ruffin’s work focuses on contemporary Southern fiction, speculative storytelling, and explorations of race, identity, and inequality.

Jason Jamerson

Assistant ProfessorLouisiana State University

Jason Jamerson is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of experiential narrative and the forefront of digital media.

Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.

Expert in animal behavior and urban ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.

Lisa Horvat

VP Storytelling and Digital StrategyStrategic Storytellers

Corporate Storytelling, Social Media, Video

Marina Cooley

Assistant Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Mindy Benson

PresidentSouthern Utah University

Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement

Moira Vetter

Founder & CEOModo Modo Agency

Founder & CEO of Modo Modo Agency; Inc. 5000 founder; former Forbes Contributor; B2B Branding & Value Creation for Fortune500 & Mid-Market

Johannes DeYoung

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Johannes DeYoung is an internationally recognized artist and filmmaker who works at the intersection of computational & material processes.

William B. (Trey) Cade III, Ph. D.

Director, Institute for Aviation SciencesBaylor University

Nationally recognized expert in meteorology & space weather, specializing in geomagnetic storms & their impact on Earth

Robert Bryce

Senior FellowThe Manhattan Institute

One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.