International Experts

Steven W. McLaughlin

Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Dr. McLaughlin's research interests are in the general area of communications and information theory

Tim Draimin

Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation (SiG) NationalSocial Innovation Generation (SiG)

SiG tackles social & ecological challenges by creating a culture of social innovation that develops entrepreneurship for the common good

Abram Walton, Ph.D.

Professor | Nathan M. Bisk College of BusinessFlorida Tech

Director of the Center of Innovation Management & Business Analytics, and Professor of Management, specializing in Technology and Innovation

Allison Karpyn

Professor, Education; Senior Associate Director, Center for Research in Education and Social PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Karpyn can speak to topics such as obesity, food policy and community nutrition.

Jessalynn Keller

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film University of Calgary

Expert in girls'/youth media, digital cultures, contemporary feminisms, & celebrity

Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Eduardo Pontoriero

CEO & Board DirectorHR Access Solutions, Compaq

Eduardo Pontoriero is an expert in business turn-around, management restructuring, and growth of domestic and international companies.

Polina Chapiro

Taxation Lecturer, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

David Keys

COOInventionShare

David has over 30 years experience as a technology lawyer and manager

Robin Cox

Research Director and ProfessorResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University

Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.