Derek Riley, Ph.D.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, simulation, and high-performance computing.
Large Language Models, Generative AI Machine Learning Deep Learning Computational Science Computer Science
Brian Smith
CEO / President · Power Link Dynamics
Management Consultant, Author, Speaker -Specializing in soft-skills training & leadership development
Communication Soft-Skills Leadership Management Training Executive Coaching
Lisa Fontes
Senior Lecturer II, UWW Interdisciplinary Studies · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lisa Fontes is an international leader in the understanding of intimate partner violence, or coercive control.
Intimate Partner Violence Coercive Control Child Sexual Abuse Domestic Violence (Partner and Victim) Child Abuse
Kristal Brent Zook
Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University
Author and award-winning journalist whose work on race, women, culture and social justice has appeared in dozens of media outlets.
Journalism Media Analysis Social Justice Issues Politics Race and Gender Relations
Jonathan Gilligan
Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the impact of human behavior and public policy on climate, with a focus on how small changes add up to make big differences.
Atmospheric Science Environmental Policy Climate Change Water Conservation Risk Management
Mindy Benson
President · Southern Utah University
Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement
Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement
Robbie Albert
Managing Partner · The Riverdale Group
An innovator that works at the intersection of information services, digital media and SaaS software
Business Development Strategic Planning Go to Market Strategies Marketing Strategy Brand Strategy
Dr Pam Lowe
Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Policy · Aston University
Dr Lowe researches women’s reproductive and sexual health, with a particular interest in pregnancy, abortion and reproductive coercion.
Reproductive Coercion Women's Reproductive Health Pregnancy Abortion Women's Sexual Health
Reid Simmons
Research Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Reid Simmons has been developing robot systems that can work reliably in unstructured, unknown environments.
Robotics Robot Navigation Artificial Intelligence Multi-Robot Systems Human-Robot Interaction
Selmer Bringsjord
Director, Rensselaer AI & Reasoning Lab; Professor, Cognitive Science and Computer Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Expert in logic and philosophy, specializing in AI and reasoning
Artifical Intelligence Philosophical Foundations of AI Computational Economics AI Systems Formal Logic
Simon Nash
HR Director · Carey Olsen
Leading professional services firms for profit - the People : Performance Strategy
Strategy Law Firms People Paradigms Measurement
Jill Perry-Smith
Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Creativity and Innovation Informal Social Networks Work-Life Initiatives
Muira McCammon, PhD
Assistant Professor · Tulane University
Muira McCammon is an expert in digital culture, tech ethics, government comms, social media regulation, Gitmo and the legacy of 9/11.
Government Use & Regulation of Social Media U.S. laws governing the deletion and disappearance of federal records and archives Military Policy Researcher Digital Culture Information Policy
Tricia Wachtendorf
Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
evacuations Multi-organizational coordination and responses in disasters Transnational crises Improvisation and adaptation Community-based approaches to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
Lorrie Faith Cranor
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Lorrie Faith Cranor has authored over 150 research papers on online privacy, usable security, and other topics.
Engineering and Policy Privacy Cybersecurity and Privacy Computer Science Usable Security
Deborah L. Parker
Motivational Speaker, Training Professional, Author, Coach, Army Veteran · The DPJ Training Group
Leadership/Diversity/Career/Inspiration/Action "Never Count Yourself Out" "Be in Charge" "Use Your Gifts and Wits to Succeed"
Leadership Development Motivation and Personal Growth Diversity and Respect Career Success
Harry G. Prince
The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: princeh@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4790 / Office M218-198
Contracts and Commercial Law Critical Race Theory Public International Law
Kathleen Martin Ginis
Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences · University of British Columbia
Mental health benefits of exercise | Body Image | Exercise behaviour change |Disability | Women | Knowledge Translation
Exercise Psychology Health Behaviour Change Exercise behaviour change Exercise and mental health Body Image
Gregory DeFreitas
Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy · Hofstra University
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
Labor Economics Research Methods Urban Economics Microeconomics African Economic Development
Micki McElya, Ph.D.
Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory