Christopher Lingle
Professor of Economics
Academic Economist with Knack for Clarity & Simplicity
Emerging Market Economies
Yael Aronoff
Professor of International Relations, Director of MSU's Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel · Michigan State University
Expert in Israeli-Palestinian relations and Jewish studies
Israel Studies Jewish Studies Israeli Politics Israeli Foreign Policy Israeli Society and Culture
John Leonard, Ph.D.
Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Leonard teaches databases, user interfaces and video game design. Research interests cover modeling, analytics and visualization.
Modeling and simulation of traffic and transportation systems Traffic flow theory and traffic engineering Intelligent transportation systems Institutional Research Studies of higher education institutions
Leslie Martin
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Martin specializes in urban sociology, race/ethnic relations, welfare and poverty issues.
Urban Sociology Race / Ethnic Relations Welfare and Poverty Sociology of Education Public Housing
Joseph Krajcik
Professor and Director of the CREATE for STEM Institute · Michigan State University
Expert in K-16 teaching practices, focusing on the promotion of student engagement and learning in science
Designing Science Learning Environments Science Education Project-Based Learning
Gary Troia
Associate Professor of Special Education · Michigan State University
Expert in education, specializing in teaching writing to students with and without disabilities, methods for evaluating writing performance
Learning Disabilities Elementary and Secondary Writing Instruction Writing Assessment and Measurement
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Wilfred Rimshot
Managing Director · Optirectamitis Foundation
Founder and expert on Optirectamitis Syndrome
Optirectamitis - Living an Enlightened Life Existential Despair Optirectamitis Syndrome - the Path Forward
Wayne Roberts
principal · Will Work for Food Policy
engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment
Local Food Production Sustainable Food Green Jobs Food Charters Community Organizing & Development
Marc-Andre Pigeon
Director, Financial Sector Policy · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced financial services professional, researcher, and credit union advocate
Credit Unions Policy Finance Advocacy Research
Thomas Pogge
Director, Global Justice Program ; Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs · Yale University
Examining solutions to issues of global inequality and justice in health care are long-standing concerns for this Yale professor & author
Justice in Health Care Social and Political Philosophy Ethics and Moral Philosophy Globalization and Inequality
Paul Loeb
Founder · The Campus Election Engagement Project
Author and lecturer on civic engagement
Citizen Activism Community Involvement Political Hope Students Youth Involvement
Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced finance professional in the Canadian financial services industry
Credit Unions Policy Finance Accounting Lending
Gabe Gabrielsen
Executive Director - Professional Speaker · Local Government Resources
When you are tired of Stupidity
Airm High
Rikki Hunt
CEO · Rikki Hunt Associates
Rikki Hunt Business Growth advisor,Coach, Mentor & Consultant to Private & Public Sector. Author & Speaker
Creating A Thinking Organization Culture and Leadership Motivation Adventure and Winning in Business Conflict in the Workplace and How to Avoid It
Lawrence Husick
Sr. Fellow · Foreign Policy Research Institute
Experience, dynamic, humorous and knowledgable on a stunningly wide range of topics.
Cyberwar Cyberterrorism Cybercrime. Innovation History and Practice.
Anja Jeffrey
Director, Centre for the North – The Conference Board of Canada · The Conference Board of Canada
She knows Santa! Understanding Arctic Resources & International Relations, the CBoC's specialist in Northern issues will heat up your event
International Business Arctic Affairs International Trade and Development Strategic Planning Business Management
Dr. Eugene Dokes
Author, Chair, Professor · The Entrepreneurial System
Author, Professor and Creator of The Entrepreneurial System
Al Etmanski
President and Co-Founder – Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) · Social Innovation Generation
No money will change hands, but you are sure to profit from the social innovation wisdom of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network's Co-Founder
Social Finance Social Entrepreneurship Human Rights