Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy · Western Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections

Dr Lucy Bastin

Reader, Computer Science · Aston University

Dr. Bastin specializes in spatio-temporal environmental analysis and semantic interoperability for data, models & metadata

Data Analytics Software Engineering Engineering Applied Sciences

DeAnna Leitzke, P.E., Ph.D.

Chair, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. DeAnna Leitzke is an expert in higher ed leadership and focuses her work on academic program partnerships and program innovations.

Higher Education Servant Leadership Construction Management Project-Based Experiential Learning

Jeremy Everett, D.Min.

Founder and Executive Director, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty · Baylor University

National voice on scalable solutions to end hunger through partnerships, research, innovative models & collaboration

Hunger Policy Food Insecurity Community Organizing

Sally Scholz, PhD

Professor of Philosophy | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Expert on solidarity, ethics/social movements, violence against women, Just War Theory and Catholic Social Thought (esp. women, war, work).

Solidarity Social Movements Ethics Violence Against Women Just War Theory

Holly Schiffrin

Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.

Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting

Katherine Arnup

Professor, Carleton University (Retired); Keynote & Presentation Speaker · Life Changes Coaching

Katherine Arnup is a writer, life coach, speaker, hospice volunteer, and retired Carleton University professor.

Death and Dying Medical Aid in Dying Hospice Care Aging Parents Caregiving

L. Todd Wood

Editor-in-Chief · Creative Destruction Media/Tsarizm.com

Specialist in the National Security Threat from Economic Weakness and Sovereign Debt/The Russian Situation

National Debt Bond Market Russian Issues

Philip Patston

Managing Director · Diversity New Zealand Ltd

Leading diversity, creating change

Strategy Diversity Leadership Social Change Executive Mentoring

Robert J. Sawyer

Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.

"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio

Victoria Lorient-Faibish MEd, RP, CCC, RPP

Registered Psychotherapist/Author/Keynote Speaker/Relationship Expert/Life and Wellness Coach · MassEnergy

Registered Psychotherapist/Keynote Speaker/Holistic Psychotherapist//Relationship Expert/Life and Wellness Coach

The Ultimate Holistic Anti-Anxiety Workshop Relationships Boundaries Transform the Inner Bully Into A Supportive Coach

Laura Hernandez, J.D.

Professor of Law / Chair, Baylor Law School's Diversity Committee · Baylor University

Expert litigator, focusing on immigration law, insurance law, Civil Rights actions & separation of Church & State

Immigration Law Civil Rights Actions Separation of Church and State

James A. Roberts, Ph.D.

The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing · Baylor University

Nationally recognized expert on the impact of consumer attitudes on well-being, including the effect of smartphone & social media use.

Impacts of Materialism and Buying Smartphone Usage and Impact Consumer Behavior and Culture

Dr. Marianne Mader

Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario Museum · Co-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace

Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com

Space Exploration Planetary Science Science Communication Maker Culture STEAM Education

Paul Ellickson

Professor of Economics and Marketing at the Simon Business School · University of Rochester

Paul Ellickson researches quantitative marketing and industrial organization and has expertise in supermarkets, supercenters, and strategy

Supermarket Strategy Pricing Supermarkets Big Box Retailers Walmart and Big Box Retailers

Natalie Ngai

Assistant Professor of Media Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Assistant Professor of Media Studies

Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Center for for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E), and The Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University

Leading sports marketing expert specializing in what fans think, feel and do for professional sports franchises

Sports Marketing Entertainment Marketing Sports Psychology

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments

Rachel Parker

Associate Professor of Arts Administration · Southern Utah University

Specializing in arts administration, grant writing, and leadership

Arts Administration Leadership Leadership in the Arts Grant Writing Marketing the Arts

Ronald Rogge

Associate Professor of Psychology · University of Rochester

Rogge's research focuses on understanding dynamics within romantic relationships and families.

Marriage and Close Relationships Couples Behavior Family Psychology Romance Couples and Families