Felicia Wu

John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University

Expert in food safety, social network analysis, global health, risk assessment, economic models, environmental health risks, public health

Social Network Models of Food Trade Immunotoxicology Social Network Modeling Public Health Environmental Health

Bryna Kranzler

Publisher; Author · Crosswalk Press

Approachable, attractive speaker who uses humor to motivate and make her points

The Art of Optimism The Perks of Procrastination

Gregor Semieniuk

Assistant Research Professor at the Political Economy Research Institute and the Department of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Gregor Semieniuk is an expert on the political economy of policy-induced structural change required to transition to a low-carbon economy.

Low Carbon Economy Climate Change Economic Growth Political Economy Renewable Energy

Don Thorpe

Customer Experience Expert · Shared Experience Consulting

Business Development Consultant/Customer Experience Expert

The Stripes of Leadership On Purpose Customer Experience

Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.

Vegetable Assistant Extension Educator · University of Connecticut

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Plastic Mulch Climate Adaptation Horticulture Agricultural Sciences Biodegradable Materials

Brendan Cantwell

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Brendan Cantwell's research interests include the study of higher education organization, governance, & finance in the US & internationally.

Educational Administration Higher Education Comparative Education

Andrew J. Bobilya

Professor, Program Director of Experiential and Outdoor Education · Western Carolina University

Andrew Bobilya's background includes serving as a field instructor and program manager for various summer outdoor adventure programs.

Outdoor Programming Human-Nature Relationship Wilderness Solitude Autonomous Student Experiences Spirituality

David Carter

Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University

David L. Carter is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence Program at Michigan State University.

Counterterrorism Policing Homicide Investigations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice

Justin Taillon

Assistant Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Prior to returning joining academia Justin worked for six years in the hotels, two years in F&B, and one year in event management.

Community Branding Market-Based Conservation Socio-Cultural Sustainability Sustainable Tourism Volunteer Tourism

Barry Elkind

Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation

Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics

Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management

Isaac Chun-Hai Fung

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Isaac Chun-Hai Fung is a digital health expert and an infectious disease epidemiologist.

Digital Health Outbreak Responses Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Emergency Preparedness

Stacey Ivanchuk

Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation

Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs

Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization

Jun Du

Professor of Economics · Aston University

Professor Du's main research interest is to understand the driving forces and impediments of productivity enhancement and economic growth.

Economics Trade

Mark DeBeliso

Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise

Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance

Julia Chung, CFP, CLU, FEA

Senior Financial Planner, Entrepreneur · Spring Financial Planning & Admin Slayer Services

Personal Finance & Family Enterprise professional leading Spring Financial Planning & Admin Slayer Services

Personal Finance Financial Planning Entrepreneur Family Business Planning Estate Planning

Asha Nayak-Kapoor, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine · Augusta University

Dr. Nayak's clinical and research interests are in GI Malignancies, and her specialties are Medical Hematology / Oncology Hematology.

Internal Medicine GI Malignancies Medical hematology/oncology

Angela Chao

Chair and CEO · Foremost Group

Angela Chao is an international executive, public speaker, mentor and philanthropist.

Shipping Maritime

Tara L. Sabo-Attwood

Associate Dean/Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Tara L. Sabo-Attwood's recent work has centered on understanding the connection between nature and wellness.

Green Space and Wellness Aquatic Toxicology Nanomaterials Global Health Environmental Toxicology

Jessica Reichmuth, PhD

Professor in Biological Sciences · Augusta University

A leading expert in marine ecology and community ecology, ranging from crustacean population genetics to invertebrate animal behavior.

Biological Sciences Marine Ecology Community Ecology

Pamela Grothe

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Grothe's research focuses on climate change, specializing in past climates.

Oceanography Global Warming Climate Change Science Atmospheric Science Geology