international Experts

Susan Kilroy, PhD, RN, CHSE

Kreider Endowed Professor for Healthcare Simulation and InnovationVillanova University

Dr. Kilroy's research utilizes simulation-based education to evaluate collaborative practice, clinical skills, and community indicators.

Dr Virginie Grzelczyk

Professor in International RelationsAston University

Virginie's research focuses on security relationships over the Korean Peninsula, especially North Korea.

Kevin Zollman

Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences and Director, Institute for Complex Social DynamicsCarnegie Mellon University

Kevin Zollman's research focuses on complex social behavior in humans and other animals

Nabil Al-Tikriti

Associate Professor of History & American StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.

Meca Williams-Johnson

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Meca R. Williams-Johnson's mixed methods research emphasis explores student motivation, emotions, teaching and learning.

Steve Moss

ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Steve Moss specializes in tourism, forecasting and quantitative methods

Peter Smith Ring, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Roger Thurow

Senior Fellow The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Pulitzer prize finalist with a wealth of experience writing about global food issues, hunger, poverty and international affairs

Sam Divine Jr

CEOCross Atlantic Business Advisors, LLC

Consultant, Engaging Speaker, and Author

Dr Shehzad Naroo

Professor, OptometryAston University

Professor Naroo's research includes contact lenses, dry eye, corneal biomechanics, laser refractive surgery, cataract and lens surgery.