tedx Experts

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus ProjectUniversity of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

Erika V. Hall

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society InstituteEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Hall's research focuses on the influence of race, gender, and class-based stereotypes and implicit biases on workplace interactions.

J. Marshall Shepherd

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program | Associate DeanUGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

A leading International expert on weather and climate frequently called upon by the White House, Congress, and national media.

Elizabeth Cauffman

Professor of Psychological Science, Education and LawUC Irvine

Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.

Tara Alvarez

Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.

Jake Jo

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Jeff Hoffman

Partner & Co-FounderColorJar, LLC

Internationally recognized public speaker on the topics of innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.

C. Nataraj, PhD

Moritz Endowed Professor of Engineered Systems; Director, VCADS Research Center | College of EngineeringVillanova University

C. Nataraj, PhD, is an expert in unmanned vehicles, robotics, and diagnostic healthcare systems.

Georgeen Theodore

Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development