Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.

Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.

Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design

James Thatcher

Import Export Manager · Totes-Isotoner

Experience in Logistics, Trade, and Navigating through US Customs to help you succeed in business!

Customs Regulations International Logistics Import / Export

Daniel Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Daniel Williams research interests are in dynamic systems modeling, control system design and fluid power.

Fluid Power Dynamic Systems Modeling Simulations Mechanical Engineering Simulink

Gerald Mohlabe

Motivational speaker and Leadership Consultant · Goal Driven Consulting

Gerald Mohlabe is a champion of excellence who helps organizations improve performance, embrace change, and develop leaders.

Leadership Motivation Customer Service Cultural Diversity Personal and Organizational Change

Rob Moore

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Rob Moore studies digital learning ecologies and how microcredentials and MOOCs transform educational pathways and outcomes.

Stem Careers Microcredentials Artificial Intelligence Advanced Learning Technologies Virtual Reality

JJ Brun

The Retired Spy · JJ Communications, Inc.

I work with business leaders who want to learn how decoding human capital can optimize results in business and in their personal lives.

Madeline Mavrogordato

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Madeline uses quantitative & qualitative methods to investigate how education policies shape outcomes for underserved student populations

K-12 Administration Social Foundations of Education Diverse Learners and Educational Equity Administration and Leadership (K-12 schools) Educational Policy

Natasha Bakht

Associate Professor · University of Ottawa

Professor Bakht’s research interests are in the intersecting area of religious freedom and women’s equality.

Law Culture Rights Minority Rights Religious Freedom Women's Equality

Nikhil Koratkar

Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage

Nano-Coatings Nanostructured Materials Energy Storage Batteries Nano-Composites

Robbin Phillips

Courageous President

The Firestarter! Putting a match to word-of-mouth marketing campaigns that ignite a sustainable movement of brand identity & loyal support

Creating Movements Branding and Identity Content Development & Management Community Management and Word of Mouth Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention

Steven Joiner

Co-Founder · 21st Century Worklife

Surviving in Today's Workplace and Thriving in Tomorrow's Worklife

The 21st Century Worklife 21st Century Talent Management Resistance Management

Daneal Charney, CHRL

Fractional CEO Coach & HR Advisor for high-growth tech companies · 5X & Associates, ex-MaRSDD EIR for 8 years

Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.

People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups

Reggie Brady

President · Direct Marketing Club of New York

Nationally recognized expert and in-demand conference presenter specializing in email direct marketing communication techniques & strategies

Developing Your Email Marketing Strategy Email Marketing to Generate Leads How Social & Mobile Integrate With Email Email Deliverability - What You Can Do Email Segmentation and Triggered Messages

Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Negotiations Diversity & Inclusion Workplace Recruitment Selection Retention Policies

Chester Elton

Author, Speaker and Consultant · The Culture Works

Let the “apostle of appreciation,” bestselling author Chester Elton inspire your employees to enviable heights of accomplishment

Human Resource Issues Leadership Motivation Peak Performance Workforce Issues

Brian Hagman

Managing Partner · Sanford Rose Associates - Brighton

Recruiting, Retaining, & Leading the Exceptional

Recruitment/Retention Leadership Talent Management

Hillary Berman

Founder · Popcorn & Ice Cream

Small business marketing. Passionate about customer engagement, customer experience, small/local business, startups and entrepreneurship.

Small Business Marketing Women in Business Startup Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention Customer Experience

Adrian Gostick

Owner · The Culture Works

Intent on improving your organization, there is no one better than this global thought leader on workplace strategy and employee engagement

Leadership Employee Engagement & Retention Motivation Corporate Culture Human Resources

Karla Thorpe

Director, Leadership and Human Resources Research · The Conference Board of Canada

It's not always about money: Learn what it takes to not only attract and retain employees but to increase employee commitment

Labour Relations Workplace Health and Wellness Compensation and Benefits

Wen Gu

Associate Professor in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Integrating innovative technology and practices into business education. Helps business students communicate and make decisions with data.

Data Analytics Articifical Intelligence Artificial Intelligence and Education Decision Analysis PEdagogical Research in Higher Education