Karl Zelik

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Vanderbilt University

Expert on exoskeletons, human movement, biomechanics and prosthetic limbs

Assistive Devices Mechanical Engineering Biomechanics Exoskeletons Human movement

Jeremy Jamieson

Associate Professor · University of Rochester

Jeremy Jamieson is a national expert on stress, our responses to it, and how it's not always a bad thing.

Social Anxiety Positive Stress Stress Regulation Stress Stress Responses

Saeri Dobson

Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of Studio Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Chair and Professor

Typography Digital Illustration Layout Concept Design Motion Graphics

Whitney Burnett

Executive Director · National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction

The true face of any event lies in the heart of its content, and my contribution is to make sure the beat goes on!

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Fundraising Best Practices The Important Contributions of Non-Profit Foundations Overcoming Obstacles

Yasser Payne

Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice; Africana Studies · University of Delaware

Prof. Payne's research examines gun violence; policing and reentry; and educational inequality in street-identified populations.

Gun Violence Street Ethnography School Violence and School-To-Prison Pipeline Experiences With Police Ethnographic Field Research‎‎

Khilea Jessup

Lecturer of Dance · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Dance

Yoga Modern Ballet Pilates

Dr. Adey Nyamathi

Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine

Dr. Nyamathi conducts studies among vulnerable groups, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons and gay/bisexual youth.

Vulnerable Populations Tuberculosis Role of Nursing Hiv/Aids Hepatitis

Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.

Home-Based Rehabilitation Neuromodulation Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Human Movement Neuroplasticity

James K. Stoller, MD, MS

Chair, Education Institute · Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic's leading expert on physician leadership development offers provocative ideas and new perspectives to your audience

Coronavirus Physician Leadership Leadership in Healthcare Developing Physician Leaders COVID-19

Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.

Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship

Genevieve Weber

Associate Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions · Hofstra University

Dr. Weber is a licensed mental health counselor, with a specialty in LGBTQ inclusion/cyber-bullying and substance abuse/heroin addiction.

Addiction Substance Abuse Cyberbullying Homophobia LGBT Inclusion

Katherine Kortes-Miller

Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University

An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all

Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ

Tim Brodhead

Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)

A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation

Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability

Frank M. LaFerla

Chancellor’s Professor and Dean · UC 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.

Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders

Sylvia Zamora

Associate Professor of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Immigration Comparative Race and Ethnicity Latin America U.S. Latinos

Hawley Almstedt

Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Nutrition Global Nutrition Nutrition & Wellness Nutrition Service Learning Exercise Physiology

William Shea

Small Business Owner · The campaign to elect William Shea governor of Texas in 2014.

Texas 2014 Gubernatorial Candidate

Politics Religion Christianity

Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis

Josh Shipp

Owner and Founder · Josh Shipp Productions

Helping Adults Understand Teens and Teens Understand Themselves

Making Positive Choices Peer Pressure Overcoming Adversity Benefits of A Positive Attitude How to Overcome Problems

Jennifer Whitehill

Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Jennifer Whitehill’s research centers on preventing injuries from a variety of mechanisms among youth and young adults.

Injury Prevention and Substance Use Cannabis Policy Injury Prevention Substance Use‎ Mobile Technology and Health (mHealth)