Charles Plant
Senior Fellow · The Impact Centre - University of Toronto
Provocative thought leader who challenges the status quo in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership
Gail E. Thomas, PhD
Professor of Sociology · Soka University
Professor Thomas is a sociology professor who specializes in the analysis of higher education.
Mentoring and Empowering Youth Race, Class and Gender Differences in Educational Access and Outcomes Education and Status Attainment Effective Education for Diverse Learners and At Risk Youth Race and Gender Relations
Jarrad Henderson
Artist in Residence · Michigan State University
Jarrad Henderson is a respected industry leader who seeks to democratize journalism by empowering diverse voices to share their stories.
Photojournalism Visual Storytelling Documentary Filmmaking
John Geer
Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science · Vanderbilt University
National expert in political campaigns, political advertising and public opinion. Co-directs the Vanderbilt Poll.
Opinion Poll Campaign Advertising Polls Tennessee Politics Polling
Victor Montgomery
"Life in the Balance" Speaker, Author · Warriors in Recovery - from Addiction & Suicide Ideation
Healing Suicidal Veterans - "Life in the Balance" - Seminars- Interventions for Alcohol and other Drug Addictions & Suicidal Ideation
Warriors in Recovery Crisis Intervention - Suicide Ideation Alcohol and Other Drug Additions Veteran Combat Trauma The Psycholoical Wounds of War- What Happens in the War Zone?
Jacqueline Murray
3M National Teaching Fellow / Professor of History · University of Guelph
Expert in the history of contemporary sex and gender. An award winning professor and expert on how to improve teaching and student success.
Medieval and Early Modern History Women and Gender Studies Pedagogy in Higher Education Student Learning Outcomes
Joseph Lennon, PhD
Director, Center for Irish Studies & Associate Dean, International and Interdisciplinary Initiatives | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Joseph Lennon, PhD, is an expert in Irish hunger strikes, India and Ireland relationships and contemporary Irish issues.
Hunger Strikes English Literature Irish Studies Irish Culture
Trea Lachowicz, J.D., LL.M.
Part-Time Lecturer, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Entertainment Attorney at Paramount Pictures Corporation in the Motion Pictures Legal Group
Lance Laking
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory Services · MaRS Cleantech
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses
ALife Allah
Senior Editor and Promotions · Supreme Design Publishing
Urban Health Monk, Media Mogul, Information Merchant, Solar Powered Architect, Hood Health, Science Solutions
Health Science
Marshall Jones
Assistant Professor and Director | School of Psychology · Florida Tech
Dr. Jones is a recognized innovator in public safety and law enforcement, both as a practitioner and applied researcher.
Organizational Behavior Implicit Bias Training Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures Leadership Pathfinding Leadership Development
Janet Yang
SFTV Presidential Fellow and Clinical Professor · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Film and Television Producing Film and Television Development Business of Entertainment Asian-Americans in Entertainment Asian Cinema
Daneal Charney, CHRL
Fractional CEO Coach & HR Advisor for high-growth tech companies · 5X & Associates, ex-MaRSDD EIR for 8 years
Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.
People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups
David Veech
Founder · Leadersights
Thought-provoking, entertaining coach on systems, leadership, and problem solving
Learning & Development Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership Development Lean - Process Improvement Coaching & Leadership
Bruce O'Brien
Professor of History and Academic Lead for the Early English Laws Project (Univ. of London/King's College London/University of St Andrews) · University of Mary Washington
Dr. O'Brien specializes in Medieval History.
English Law Medieval England’s Multilingualism Culture of Translation Magna Carta
Jingsi Christina Wu
Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University
Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.
Media Studies Political Communication and Social Media Chinese Media Cultural Sociology Game Studies
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
Jeffrey Baumgartner
Founder/Managing Director · Jpb.com
Hyperactive, thought provoking speaker on creative thinking
Creative Thinking Business Innovation
Emily Day
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Day engineers drug & biomolecule nanocarriers for targeted treatment of cancers, blood disorders, and reproductive health conditions.
Precision Medicine Drug Delivery Translational Research Gene Regulation Phototherapy
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering