Stephen Rich

Professor of Microbiology and Director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEWVEC) · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Stephen Rich studies zoonotic diseases, with a focus on tick-borne diseases and human malaria. He is the director TickReport.

Vector-Borne Diseases Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases Parasitic diseases Malaria Research Zoonotic Diseases

Nazir Ahmad

President · GivingWorks Inc.: Strategists for Social Impact

Nazir blends an inquisitive mind, strategic acumen and engaging presence to help business and philanthropy enhance their social impact.

Public-Private Partnerships Strategic Philanthropy Personal Leadership

Connie Hubbell

Founder and President · The Hubbell Group Inc.

Hubbell has advised numerous public and private sector companies as well as governmental entities

Crisis Communications Reputation Management Media Relations Public Relations Social Media

Felicia Tomasko

Instructor · Loyola Marymount University

Professor Gareth Roderique-Davies

Professor of Psychology · University of South Wales

His main areas of research address gambling addiction and alcohol-related brain damage.

Gambling Addiction Substance misuse Craving

William Schmidt

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Lynne Wester

Principal and Founder · Donor Relations Guru Consulting

at Donor Relations Guru Consulting

Stewardship Donor Relations Fundraising Event Management Conferences

Guy Laporte

Director, Philanthropy and Sponsorship · TVO

TVO's Director of Philanthropy addresses topics ranging from strategic planning of philantrhopy to donor centric fundraising initiatives

Strategic Planning for Fundraising & Development Annual Giving Philanthropy Sponsorship Direct Response Television

Steve Cherches

Co-Founder, Leadership Development Consultant, Presentation Coach · BigBlueGumball

Co-Founder, Leadership Development Consultant, Trainer & Presentation Coach at BigBlueGumball

Visual Communication Presentation

Mandy Brouse

Small business owner · Words Worth Books

Small business owner, marketing manager and occasional online columnist.

Small Business Business Publishing & Promoting Publishing Writing

Jared L. Cohon

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Jared L. Cohon has worked on large-scale water problems and on energy facility issues, especially nuclear waste.

Nuclear Waste Management Natural Resources Energy Environmental Systems Analysis Environmental Problems

Tom Tresser

Co-Founder · The CivicLab

Creativity champion. Civic educator. Public defender.

Non-Profits Research Public Speaking Social Change Creativity

Haroon Ullah

Policy Planning Staff · U.S. Department of State

A scholar, diplomat and author of widely acclaimed Bargain From The Bazaar and Vying for Allah's Vote. Visit haroonullah.com.

Public Policy Pakistan Diplomacy International Relations Foreign Policy

Antony Francis

CEO · Head of Lettuce Media

Digital and Social Media Strategist with Strong Speaking Skills.

Digital Strategies Social & Digital Media Sales Training On Social Media Tools Sales Training

Austin Schutz

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Lowell Mooney

Director, Office of Graduate Programs · Georgia Southern University

Professor Mooney researches the impact of the Internet and mobile technology on business operations.

The impact of the Internet and mobile technology on business operations Management Accountancy Information Systems Accountancy Performance evaluation systems

Alan Ogilvie, J.D.

President and CEO · Church Mutual

Alan is a seasoned insurance professional and an expert on topics including risk management and business diversification.

Executive Leadership Perspectives Risk Management Insurance Legal

Renée L. Harrangue

Professor Emeritus of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University

Renée Harrangue is Emeritus Director of the Marymount Center at LMU.

Roberta Golinkoff

Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and Professor · University of Delaware

Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.

Early Childhood Education Early Spatial Development Playful Learning Benefits of Play Effects of Media on Children

Linda Campbell

Professor, Environmental Science · Saint Mary's University

Professor | Senior Research Fellow in Environmental Science

Environment Pollution Ecology Mercury Mercury and arsenic in aquatic ecosystems