Shahryar Minhas

Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University

Shahryar Minhas is an expert in international political economy and conflict studies.

Forecasting & Modeling Conflict Studies Network Analysis International Relations

Melissa Sariffodeen

Founder and CEO · Ladies Learning Code

Working with an amazing team coast to coast to create tech learning experiences for all Canadians

Digital Literacy Technology Education Coding Theory Education Not For Profit Boards

Ani Shabazian

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Early Childhood Education Assessing Early Childhood Environments Elevating the Quality of Care of Vulnerable Children

Henry Campa

Professor of Wildlife Ecology · Michigan State University

An expert in wildlife and wildlife habitat, especially Michigan species like white-tailed deer, moose and eastern massasauga rattlesnakes.

Ecosystem Management Wildlife nutrition Wildlife habitat analysis and management Habitat disturbance impacts

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

Emily Hosea, MEd, NCC

Managing Director of Behavioral Health and Opioid Treatment Programs · CARF International

Emily Hosea has experience in a variety of settings that focused on substance use disorders, mental health, and crisis intervention.

Substance Use Disorders Mental Health Behavioral Health Opioid Treatment Program Crisis Intervention

Michael Tarr

Professor and Department Head · Carnegie Mellon University

Michael Tarr is an expert in visual perception and how the brain transforms 2D images into high-level percepts.

Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Science Computational Perception

Barbara Moses

President · BBM Human Resource Consultants

Transition toward where you want to be with an innovative career development thought leader and popular Globe and Mail work issues columnist

Career Intelligence for Yourself and Others Applying Career Intelligence Career & Life Intelligence for Women How to Manage an Intergenerational Work Force How to Career-Proof Your Kids

Tim Draimin

Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation (SiG) National · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)

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

Social Innovation and Finance Social Enterprise Social Finance Cooperatives and Economic Development Social Entrepreneurship

Ernest Adams

Game Design Consultant and Trainer · Adams Consulting Services UK

Frequent keynote speaker on video games and new media.

Game Design Philosophy Futures

Donald DePamphilis, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Computer Information Systems & Finance · Loyola Marymount University

Donal DePamphilis is an expert in mergers, acquisitions and other restructurings.

Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Restructurings

Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Bright Line Watch Latin American Politics Democratic Political Institutions Rule of Law Institutional crises in Latin America

Martin Waxman

President · Martin Waxman Communications

Digital and social media training and strategy, AI research, LinkedIn Learning Instructor.

Digital and Social Media Workshops Digital Marketing Strategy AI Research Generative AI

Donna Thomson

Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University

Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network

Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching

Marta Baltodano

Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Anthropology of Education Globalization Social Justice Diversity

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management, College of Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul

Microwave Early Cancer Detection and Monitoring Microwave Hyperthermia and Ablation Wireless Medical Telemetry (Implantable and Body-centric) and E-Health Medical Applications of Microfluidics (Microfluidic Antennas and Sensors) Novel Microwave Antennas and Arrays

John Gormley

Talk Radio Host · Rawlco Radio

Talk Radio Host & Best-Selling Author

Saskatchewan Attitude Political Leadership and Democracy Media and Politics Media Strategy Democracy and Leadership

Jeff Eddings

Senior Director, Product Management – Emerging Technologies · Turner Broadcasting and Media Camp

Emerging Technologies at Turner Broadcasting and Director of Media Camp

Product Vision Minimum Viable Product Internet Behavioral Design

Jo Carrillo

Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: carrillo@uchastings.edu

California Community Property Comparative Marital Property Community Property Systems in the U.S. and Beyond Economic and financial aspects of intimpate partnerships Archival Research About the Representation of Law in Culture

Jessica Best

Director of Data-Driven Marketing · Barkley

Speaker and Digital Marketing Evangelist

Email Marketing Social Media Digital Marketing