JB Kurish
Professor in the Practice of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Economist and ex-investment banker with experience in linking financial markets with the impacts of local, state, and national policies
Financial Markets Investment Banking State and Local Government Financing Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing New Venture Financing
Jessica Tomlin
Executive Director · The MATCH International Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin works with women on the margins both in Canada and around the world.
International Development Strategic & Business Planning Program & Project Management Gender Equality Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Ina Ganguli
Associate Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ina Ganguli looks at how individuals acquire and use their skills, particularly on science and innovation, immigration and gender issues.
Gender Disparities in Labor Markets International Migration of Students and Scientists Formation of Scientific Collaboration Economics of Science & Innovation Labor Economics
Jeremy Everett, B.A., MDiv.
Senior Director of the Texas Hunger Initiative · Baylor University
The founder and executive director of the Texas Hunger Initiative (THI), a capacity-building, anti-hunger project within Baylor University
Poverty Hunger Policy National Hunger Issues Texas Hunger Initiative Food Insecurity
Jodi McDavid
Owner · McDavid Brodie Consulting
Public sector folklorist with experience in non-profits, higher education, museums and archives.
Folklore Cultural Practices University-Community Engagement Initiation Hazing
Jim Fruchterman
CEO · Benetech
Top social entrepreneur and exciting, experienced keynoter
Socially Beneficial Applications of Technology Technology for People With Disabilities Geeks Serving Human Rights Activists Rocket Scientist to Entrepreneur to Social Entrepreneur
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
Inês Santos Silva
Portuguese Ambassador · Startup Pirates
Co-Founder & Chief Pirate Officer at Startup Pirates
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial Education Growing A Startup Movement
David Blake Willis, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Professor of anthropology and education
Transcultural Studies Ethnography and Narrative Research Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Educational Administration and Policy - Japan, USA Multicultural Education
Katie Spotz
Ambassador · H2O for Life
Speaker, endurance athlete, safe water activist
Event Planning Public Speaking Non-Profits
Narda Quigley, PhD
Mahoney Family Endowed Professorship in Business; Professor of Management | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Narda Quigley, PhD, is an expert in leadership, organizational behavior and teams.
Business Team Leadership Organizational Behavior Leadership Teams
Laura Dickson
Executive Director · Women in Need Society
Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate
Social Enterprise Women & Nonprofit Retail - Thrift Poverty Alleviation Social Services
Richard Brubaker
Adjunct Professor of Management, Sustainability and Responsible Leadership · China Europe International Business School
Sustainability. Leadership. Innovation.
Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership
Melanie Lang
CBase Director · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Melanie Lang is the director of CBaSE and has a wealth of knowledge on marketing and communications.
Higher Education University of Guelph Public Speaking Data Analysis Teaching
Fred Pries
Associate Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Assoc. Professor with expertise in Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Strategic Management Innovation Gap Products/Services That Drive Economic Growth Products/Services That Provide Solutions to Health
M.J. D'Elia
Learning & Curriculum Support Team Librarian · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
A librarian with a significant amount of teaching experience.
Information Literacy Collection Development Library Science Virtual Reference Services Curriculum Design
Erin Skimson
Director · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Responsible for leading the University of Guelph's technology transfer and industrial liaison office.
Entrepreneurship Start-Ups Business Planning Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy
Bruce McAdams
Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
McAdams joined the faculty in January of 2009 after more than twenty years leadership experience in the Ontario hospitality industry
Operations & Training Operations Analysis Sustainability in the Foodservice Industry
Steve Barrett
Mentor | CBASE · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Steve has a proven track record for conceiving, funding, launching and commercializing early stage technology companies
Raising Capital Building High Performance Teams Managing Technical Development Government Approvals Creating Strong Vendor Partnerships
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