Professor Giampiero Favato
Director of the Institute of Leadership and Management in Health · Kingston University
He examines the economics of public health policy - and in particular the economics of inequalities in accessing medical treatments.
Pharmaceutical Industry Access to Medical Treatment Health Economics Vaccine Policy
David Barrett, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
David Barrett, PhD, is a presidential historian and leading expert on the CIA’s relationship with presidents and Congress.
Political Science Presidential Decision Making Lyndon Baines Johnson The Central Intelligence Agency United States Presidents
Arnold Weinfeld
Associate Director · Michigan State University
Connector. Convener. Working to build problem-solving relationships with policymakers and university-community partners.
Community Outreach Program Development Program Management Legislative Relations Public Policy
Claire Smrekar
Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations · Vanderbilt University
An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.
Education Policy Desegregation Charter School Education Demographic trends in schools School Choice
Mark Zimmerman
Advisor: IT, Communications and Entertainment · MaRS Discovery District
The Entrepreneurs Lifeguard! Experienced advisor who has successfully steered many start-ups through the rough seas of business development
Start-Ups Product Strategy Software as A Service Entrepreneurship Product Management
Jon Smith
Professor of Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in public land issues, television news, and documentary film production
Communication Professional Communication in Mass Media Digital Photojournalism Documentary Film Making Television News
Fei Fang
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Fei Fang's research lies in the field of artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems, focusing on computational game theory.
Multi-Agent Systems Optimization Artificial Intelligence Game Theory Computer Science
Seth Neistadt
CEO / President
CEO / President
Community Chamber of Commerce Email Marketing Social & Digital Media Facebook
A.R. Siders
Director, Climate Change Science & Policy Hub | Core Faculty, Disaster Research Center | Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration & Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Siders' research focuses on climate change adaptation policies with an emphasis on relocation and fairness in adaptation.
Flood Exposure & Resilience Climate & Disaster Study Managed Retreat Environmental Justice Climate-related Hazards
Robert Alexander
Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and College Enrollment · University of Rochester
Alexander is an expert in undergraduate admissions, enrollment management, and curricular design.
Undergraduate Admissions Test optional admissions College Admissions Admissions Higher Education Affordability
Joshua W. Walker, PhD
President & CEO · Japan Society
Walker leads Japan Society to create deep bonds between the US & Japan through programs in culture, education, business, policy & technology
UN Conflict Diplomacy Asia Minor Japanese Language
Brendan Cantwell
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Brendan Cantwell's research interests include the study of higher education organization, governance, & finance in the US & internationally.
Educational Administration Higher Education Comparative Education
Amy Coupal
Chief Executive Officer · My Class Needs Foundation/Learnography/Curriculum Services Canada
Not-for-profit leader, passionate educator, life long learner
Adult Education Teacher Training Public Speaking Teaching Educational Technology
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
Vladlena Benson
Professor of Cybersecurity Management · Aston University
Professor Benson is an industry-recognised expert in cybersecurity management and governance.
Emergent Technologies Cybersecurity and Risk Management Digital Transformation
Chris Bart
CEO · Dr. Chris Bart Inc.
Execution is Everything!
Mission and Vision Statements Corporate Governance Strategy Implementation Leadership Employee Engagement
Karen Sedatole
Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Executive Compensation Performance Evaluation Reward Systems Performance Measures Interorganizational Collaboration
Patricia G. Martínez, Ph.D.
Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Human Resources Management HR Practices as Signals About Employment Conditions Recruitment & Selection Effects of Perceived Overqualification on Hiring Decisions Paternalism in Employment Relationships and Leadership Styles
Alex Settles
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Alex Settles focuses on research about the role that non-market forces shape the internationalization process of firms.
Innovation International Sanctions of Russian Firms and Individuals Russian Multinationals Entrepreneurship
Jill Perry-Smith
Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Creativity and Innovation Informal Social Networks Work-Life Initiatives