Tamara Franz-Odendaal

Professor, Faculty of Biology, NSERC Chair Women in Science and Engineering- Atlantic Canada; Principal Investigator - Bone Development Laboratory · Mount Saint Vincent University

Developmental biologist / Anatomist; Advocate for the Advancement of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Morphology Embryology Molecular Biology Anatomy Genetics

Geri Alumit Zeldes

Professor & Faculty Excellence Advocate · Michigan State University

Documentary filmmaker, news coverage analysis involving race, gender and religion

Religion Race Flint Documentary Film

Lisa May Simpson

CEO · LMS Coaching & Consulting

Engaging, interactive speaker and facilitator who links core values to creativity and productivity

Recognizing and Treating Burnout Internal Communications Identifying Your Core Values

Alex Bratton

CEO & Chief Geek · Lextech Global Services

CEO & Chief Geek, Views Technology Through a Business-Focused Lens

5 Secrets to Successful Enterprise App Development The Consumerization of It Mobile Technology is Changing the World 20 Business Secrets Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Know Indicators of Mobile App Opportunities

Ty Redd

Professor of Chemistry · Southern Utah University

Specializing in molecular and cell biology, environmental chemistry, environmental contaminants, and macromolecular host guest science

Organic Macrocycles Environmental Contaminants Water Research Physical Science Molecular and Cellular Biology

Bonita Croft

Vice President Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary · Trican Well Service Ltd.

Diverse speaker on everything from minimizing risk of liability to building relationships in the workplace.

Women in Law Minimizing Risk of Liability Corporate Governance Natural Resources Law Building Relationships in the Workplace

Konjit Page

Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Konjit Page is a psychology scholar and diversity trainer with expertise in race and sexuality.

Racial identity Psychology Race Sexuality Sexual Identity

Dominique Halaby

Director, Business Innovation Group · Georgia Southern University

Dr. Halaby oversees development of Georgia Southern University’s City Center.

Community Development Workforce and Economic Development Non-Profit Organizations Workplace Innovation Rural Entrepreneurship

Cecilia González-Andrieu

Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Ecology and Laudato Si Art & Religion Playwright/poet Federico García Lorca Artist John August Swanson Equity in Education

Iman Zawahry

Lecturer · University of Florida

Iman Zawahry, one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers in the nation, works to amplify the underrepresented female voice.

Pop Culture Video Feature Films Muslims in Film

Thara Pillai

Director - Alumni Programs and Engagement · Harvard Innovation Labs

Thara Pillai is a marketing and business development professional who mentors and advises companies and entrepreneurs.

Brand Management Start-Ups Entrepreneurship Strategy Social Media

Alon Rozen

Assistant Dean & Visiting Professor of Marketing & Management · MMarketing

Asst Dean, Professor, Consultant, Trainer, Wine enthusiast

Wine Marketing Business Models

David Sikora

Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University

David Sikora is an expert in human resource management and employee management.

Organizational Behavior Human Resource Management Employee Management

Trina Isakson

Principal Consultant · 27 Shift

Independent consultant to nonprofit leaders on the future of the nonprofit sector. Additional expertise in introverts/quiet change makers.

introverts introversion nonprofit governance open licensing quiet changemakers

J.D. Swerzenski

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Swerzenski's research focuses on the effects of digital media production technology on cultural values and understanding,

Digital Media Film Studies Critical Pedagogy‎ Cultural Production Critical Media Literacy

Siri Terjesen, Ph.D.

Professor & Associate Dean for Research and External Relations at FAU Business · Florida Atlantic University

Siri Terjesen is an expert in entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and strategy.

Philanthropy Corporate Governance Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Higher Education

Richard Dale

Managing Director · Big Data Boston Ventures

Experienced entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, specializing in understanding the dynamics in very early stage ventures.

Venture Capital Mentorship Entrepreneurship Business Models Finance

Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University

Interdisciplinary expert researcher and author on water quality, environmental health and sustainability issues in rapidly urbanizing areas.

Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants

Kae Livsey

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Kae Livsey's research includes applied learning techniques as well as community needs assessment in local and international settings.

Anthony Greene, Ph.D.

Faculty Trustee & Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Psychological/social factors for male “at risk” youth; chronic pain research; competence in treating clients of different cultural origins

Health Psychology Multicultural Psychology Psychological Assessment Interpersonal Violence Anger and Psychopathology