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Frank M. LaFerla

Chancellor’s Professor and DeanUC Irvine

Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Eric C. Bonds

Professor of SociologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Bonds studies and writes about climate change and environmental politics in Virginia.

Molly Nation, Ph.D.

Expert in environmental educationFlorida Gulf Coast University

Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.

Susan Smith, Ph.D, RN

Director, Technology and ResearchChristianaCare

Susan Smith is a nurse scientist with experience conducting clinical research using various forms of digital health technology.

William Sterrett, Ph.D.

Fred & Edith Hale Endowed Chair for School LeadershipBaylor University

Research focuses on school improvement, including sustainable green schools and districts; digital principals and collaborative leadership.

Richard Aronson, Ph.D.

Department Head | Ocean Engineering and Marine SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Aronson's research combines paleontology and ecology to reconstruct the response of marine communities to environmental changes.

Kris Kitani

Associate Research ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

David C. Hess, MD

Interim Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.

Bettina von Stamm

Director & CatalystInnovation Leadership Forum

Inspiring, engaging and thought provoking insights on and around innovation

Brad Szollose

CEOBrad Szollose International

Cross-Generational Leadership Development. Customized Workshops, Training & Executive Coaching for Talent Development.