Michael Mendez
Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy · UC Irvine
Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.
Global climate change policy Environmental Planning Public Policy Legislative Relations Climate Change
John Girton
Owner · John Girton Speaks.com
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Entrepreneurship (Vsb) Marriage and Relationships High School/College Student Motivation
Karen Hamberg
Vice President, Strategy · Westport Fuel Systems
Clean-technology and clean transportation executive
Clean Tech Alternative Fuels for Transportation Clean Fuels Policy Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector Heavy-Duty Transportation
Dr Luciano Batista
Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, Aston Business School · Aston University
Dr Batista's main research interest is sustainable operations and supply chains in the circular economy and digital economy contexts.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management Circular Supply Chains Circular Economy Sustainable Operations Management
Jennifer Lundquist
Professor of Sociology / Senior Associate Dean of Research & Faculty Development · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jennifer Lundquist examines the pathways through which racial, ethnic and gender inequalities are perpetuated in institutional settings.
Workplace Inequality Online Dating Behaviors Race and Ethnicity Inequality
Andrea Kirkwood
Associate Professor · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Aquatic Ecology | Algae | Water Research | Water Quality | Water Pollution | Invasive Species | Environmental Microbiology
Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Invasive Species Algae algal blooms blue-green algae
Monica Rix Paxson
Publisher | Author · Relentlessly Creative Books
Author and Publisher Living the Internet Lifestyle
Medical Tourism Marketing to North Americans Mexico
Chamille Weddington
Director of Marketing & Promotions · Out the Box Promotions
Educator, Marketing Strategist & Social Entrepreneur who enjoys analyzing and discussing unique and unexpected products and entities.
Product Positioning Small Business Growth New Product Promotion Special Events Effective Promotion Marketing
Jordan Christopher
Lecturer of Classics and Archaeology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Comparative History Macedon Ancient Warfare Citizenship Ancient Infrastructure
Denise M. Rosseau
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Denise Rousseau's research focuses upon the impact workers have on the employment relationship and the firms that employ them.
Psychological Contract Organizational Effectiveness Performance Management Future of Work Employment Relations
Dr. Frances Westley
JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation
Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation
Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience
Ken Greenberg
Principal · Greenberg Consultants Inc.
Can you see what I see? Engage your imagination and improve your community with Greenberg Consultants award-winning urban designer
Urban Planning Green Development Sustainable Development Green Architecture Transforming Cities
David Neale
President · Neale and Associates
Highly regarded personality in the content, wireless and telecommunications industry whose knowledge comes with no strings attached!
Digital Media Mobile Technology Software for Mobile Devices Wireless Technology Iptv
Sue McGill
Executive Director & Co-founder · JOLT Accelerator at MaRS Discovery District
The Kickstarter! Moving from idea through to planning and then on to successful implementation, Jolt's Executive Director makes it happen
Digital Media Mobile Technology Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Ryan Poissant
Senior Advisor: IT, Communications & Entertainment Practice · MaRS Discovery District
When it's time for your growth-oriented, technology-focused company to get in the game, you can rely on the Tech Start-up Coach from MaRS
Entrepreneurship Ecommerce Wireless Technologies Marketing and Business Development
Mark Zimmerman
Advisor: IT, Communications and Entertainment · MaRS Discovery District
The Entrepreneurs Lifeguard! Experienced advisor who has successfully steered many start-ups through the rough seas of business development
Start-Ups Product Strategy Software as A Service Entrepreneurship Product Management
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
Robin Cox
Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University
Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.
Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping
Craig M. Wheeland, PhD
Senior Vice Provost for Academics; Professor of Public Administration · Villanova University
Craig M. Wheeland , PhD, is an expert in urban politics, local government, and public administration.
Public Administration Urban Politics Local Government Higher Education Academic Integrity