James Druckman

Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester

Druckman is an expert in American political behavior and survey methodology.

American Democracy Political Divides American Political Culture Trust in Science Survey Methodology

Laura Guitar

Partner, Market Engagement & Communications · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in strategic communications, PR, market engagement, and expert marketing.

Strategic Communication Public Relations Media Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communications

Christopher Ryan

Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services · ADP

Senior Executive with more than two decades of experience in human capital, health benefits, and population health

Human Capital Management Healthcare Consumerism Health Policy Talent Management Succession Planning

Robert Ord

President

Law Enforcment and Security

Law Enfocement Use of Force Physical Security Police Training Security Training Counter Terrorism

Neil Kelley

Course Director · Leeds Beckett

Neil Kelley specialises in marketing communications, with a strong focus on digital marketing and planning.

Social Media Marketing Advertising Media

George Little

Partner, Head of Office, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

George Little specializes in crisis communications, cybersecurity, reputational and public affairs matters.

International Relations Crisis Communication Counter Terrorism American Politics and Government Media Relations

Vincent Lloyd, PhD

Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Studies · Villanova University

Vincent Lloyd, PhD, researches issues and trends related to religion in politics and race, and how these areas affect social change.

Religion The Role of Religion in Racial Justice Organizing Religion in Politics and Race Religion in Mass Incarceration Religious Ideas of Crime and Punishment

Theodore Arapis, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Theodore Arapis, PhD, focuses on local government financial management and budgeting, fiscal performance measurement and transparency.

Public Administration Fiscal Transparency & Accountability School District Financing Budgeting Public Finance

Stephen M. Strader, PhD

Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.

Tornadoes Geographic Information Systems Natural Hazards Hazards and Society Severe Weather

Julie Niehoff

Speaker, Author, Marketing Leader, Educator, Small Business & Nonprofit Advocate · Distance Learning Media, LLC

Speaker, writer and marketing strategist with more than 20 years in small business & nonprofit education

Online Marketing Community Outreach Marketing for Non-Profits Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy

Richard Swart

Partner & Director of Research · UC Berkeley

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding

Kevin Cottam

President · King Arthur Productions Inc

Interactive, mindful and engaging speaker who energetically connects you to a mind body soul life performance

Curtain's Up

Imani Evans

Executive Director · Women Healing Women, Inc.

Executive Director/CEO of Women Healing Women, Inc. - Women's Empowerment Leader

Women Non-Profit Leadership Violence Against Women

Kerri Froc

Postdoctoral Fellow · Carleton University

Kerri Froc's research interests include feminist legal theory and women's constitutional rights claims

Constitutional Law Government Relations Legal Research Legal Writing Administrative Law

Joseph Carrabis

CRO & Founder · NextStage Evolution

"Kick-ass presentation" "Robin Williams as a professor" "Get there early and get a seat up front" "Very actionable & plenty of take-homes"

Neuro Social Brain-Based Marketing

Sam Angus

Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP

Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator

Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing

Stephen G. Barr

Founder & Executive Director · SGB Media Group

CEO @ SGB Media Group™; CoFounder @ CrowdPad™; Founder @ Startup Hive™

Skiing Mentoring & Coaching Writer and Publisher Crowdfunding Digital Publishing

Thomas Ksiazek, PhD

Professor of Communication; Director of Graduate Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Thomas Ksiazek's, PhD, research is focused on the media industry's constant evolution to satisfy the needs of its audience.

Communication Media Industries Cross-Platform Audience Behavior Network Analysis of Digital Media Use News Audiences

Janet Butler-McPhee

Director of Communications and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida

International non-profit communicator and human rights advocate for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

HIV/AIDS Health Policy and Human Rights Hiv / Aids Non-Profit Advocacy Non-Profit Advocacy and Social Justice

Adrienne Travis

Web Developer · Utilitarienne

ExpressionEngine Expert, SQL Data Monkey, Problem-Solver & Lover of Code

Expressionengine SQL Mysql