Allison Kays

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Professor Kays’ loves to debate accounting, disclosure and tax policy

Financial Reporting Gaap Tax Disclosures Data Analytics Voluntary Disclosures

Andrew Koeser

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Andrew Koeser is a research professor who investigates how to best grow trees in cities and urban areas.

Arboriculture Arbor Day Trees Trees and Construction Trees and Development

Eric Nyberg

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Eric Nyberg builds software applications that can understand and process human language.

Automatic Text Translation Processing Human Language Automated Qustion Answering IBM Watson Information Retrieval

Dr. Michael Clarke

Advisor · Tech4Life Enterprises

Bringing more than 20 years of government and academic experience.

Global Health Policy Interdisciplinary Research Microbiology and Immunology Instructional Technology

Phil Taylor

SVP Architecture · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.

This planning and architecture expert has completed over 150 healthcare projects and will wow your audience with his insight and experience.

Architecture Healthcare Planning Architecture for Health Healthcare Design Healthcare Construction

Shane Wolffe

Founder · Future Proof Solutions

Future Proof: Building Sustainable Societies & Homes

Green Building Urban Design Climate Change Leadership Passive House Sustainable Development

Dr Jo Barnes

Senior Research Fellow in Air Quality · UWE Bristol

Her research is in policy, management and behaviour change related to improving air quality.

Low Emissions Smog Air Quality Pollution Traffic Pollution

James Kendra

Director, Disaster Research Center; Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware

Prof. Kendra researches emergency planning and crisis management.

Organizational Improvisation and Resilience Emergency Management Technology Disaster Planning Crisis Management Emergency Planning

Alex Frias

Co-Founder and President · Track Marketing Group

VP, Digital @ FILA North America // brand builder

Experiential Marketing Hispanic Marketing Influencer Brand Experience Nightlife Marketing

Professor Georgina Jones

Professor · Leeds Beckett University

Georgina Jones's research uses both quantitative and qualitative research methods and focuses on women's health.

Women's Health Decision-Making Quality of Life Measurement Health Psychology Research Methods

Kari Watkins

Associate Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.

Complete Streets Design Traveler Information Transportation Planning Smart Cities Sustainable Communities

M. Victoria Foley RGD

President & CEO · Association of Registered Graphic Designers

An ICD.D, Institute-certified Director with branding, communications and marketing expertise unifying business and brand.

Independent Corporate Director Corporate Branding Early Stage Companies Best Practices/Brand Culture Reputation Management

Douglas Olsen

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

An expert in Nursing Ethics

Healthcare Ethics Nursing Ethics Psychiatric Nursing

Ahu Yildirmaz, Ph.D.

Vice President, Head of ADP Research Institute · ADP

PhD economist with global background and insight on employment, big data, healthcare and workforce demographics

Big Data Business Intelligence Employment Jobs Creation Workforce Demographics

Deane Evans

Executive Director, Center for Building Knowledge, Center for Resilient Design · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Deane Evans focuses on creating innovative ways to improve the built environment through better design, better technology and new insights.

LEED AP Building Science Infrastructure Resilient Design and Construction Microgrids Planning, Protection and Control

David Kaplan

Professor · University of Florida

David Kaplan studies connecting ecosystems, the hydrologic cycle, and humans with the goal of advancing natural resources conservation.

Groundwater Rivers Springs Hydrology Wetlands

Yvonne Troya

Clinical Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: troyay@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8918 / Office 300-100

Aging and Elderly Healthcare Decision-Making Children and Families Medical-Legal Partnerships Vulnerable Populations

Charmaine Smith Wright, M.D., MSHP

Director of the Center for Special Health Care Needs · ChristianaCare

Dr. Charmaine Smith Wright is director of ChristianaCare's Center for Special Health Care Needs.

Disabilities and Health Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Xilei Zhao

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Xilei Zhao focuses on developing and applying data and computational science methods to tackle problems in transportation and resilience.

Machine Learning Public Transit Hurricane Evacuation Community Resilience Artificial Intelligence

Michael Faggella-Luby

Professor · Texas Christian University

Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.

Implementation of Specific Evidence-based Pedagogies and Interventions Identification of Critical Systemic Variables Associated with School Reform and Intervention Implementation Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Learning Disabilities A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools for Higher Ed and Disability