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
Rachel Gouin
Director, Research and Public Policy / Directrice, Recherche et politique publique · Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada / Repaires jeunesse du Canada
Non-profit leader with expertise on children & youth
Youth Youth Activism Youth and School-To-Work Transitions youth mental health Youth Engagement
Bill Torgerson
Assistant Professor · St. John's University
Laughs and Lessons: Whether it's on Growing up in the 80s, Overcoming Divorce, or Learning to Write, Smiles are Guaranteed
Education Writing Digital Media Blogging Creative Writing
Karen Melton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Child and Family Studies · Baylor University
Her research focuses on positive family leisure experiences that enhance child development and family relations.
Program Effectiveness Intentional Family Family Finances Decison-making Family Time
Bridgette M. Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN
The Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations · M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing | Villanova University
Dr. Rice is an expert in community-based practice with a focus on gun violence, youth mental health, and health equity.
Community & Public Health Nursing Behavioral Health youth mental health Health Equity Substance Absue
David Hunt, PhD
Associate Professor, Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. David Hunt researches education, school transformation and teaches courses in sociology, education, religion, and social stratification.
Sociology of Education Sociology of Religion Sociology of Sport Methods of Social Research Youth and Society
Cheryl Grills
President's Professor, Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Healing Racial Stress Positive Youth Development Community Psychology African-Centered Psychology
Theodore Arapis, PhD
Associate Professor of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Theodore Arapis, Ph.D. focuses on financing, fiscal savings, fiscal transparency and the practice of budgeting at state level.
Public Administration Fiscal Transparency & Accountability School District Financing Budgeting Public Finance
Robert Ashton
Big Society Advisor, Business Author and Consultant · Robert Ashton
A challenging speaker with a unique style. Every presentation is different, reflecting the needs of the event.
Big Society Social Enterprise Mental Health Business Networking
Shannon Moroney
Author & Public Speaker · National Speakers Bureau & Global Speakers Agency; Random House Canada, Simon & Schuster USA/UK/Australia
Shannon Moroney: Speaker, Author, Advocate
Forgiveness/Reconciliation Restorative Justice Violence Prison Reform Resilience
Jane Hilderman
Executive Director · Samara Canada
Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.
Policy Policy Analysis Qualitative Research Research Public Policy
Colleen Rua
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Colleen Rua's research interests include Latinx theatre, contemporary Puerto Rican theatre, the American musical, and theatre for youth.
Theatre for Youth US Latinx Theatre The Arts as Recovery and Response to Natural and Unnatural Disaster Theatre Contemporary Puerto Rican Theatre
Walter Arlen
Professor Emeritus of Music · Loyola Marymount University
Musical Criticism Classical Music Composing
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Founding Editor and Writer · Ms. Magazine
Writer, lecturer, social justice activist, and the author of ten books—nine non-fiction works and one novel.
Illness Friendship Cancer Aging Jewish Interest
Leigh Potvin
Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University
Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.
gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege
Heather Vrana
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Heather Vrana's research explores student and social movements, Central America, disability and history of medicine and nationalisms.
Youth and Childhood Social and Student Movements Latin American Studies Disability
Eva Maria
Blogger · Trust Your Future
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Bestselling Author: Inter-Generational Relationships, Youth at Work and Social Media Expert
Parenting Teenagers Youth in the Workforce Social Media Inter-Generational Relationships
Allen Cornelius, PhD
Faculty Research Specialist - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Using humor to teach research and counseling skills
Research Methods Statistics Sport Psychology and Performance Enhancement Youth Development and Performance Enhancement Youth Development Through Sport
Joaquín Noguera
Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Critical pedagogy Urban Education K-12 Teaching and Learning Healing-Centered Engagement Trauma-Informed Practice
Anna McAlister
Assistant Professor of Advertising and Public Relations · Michigan State University
Anna McAlister is a consumer behavior expert.
Developmental Psychology Consumer Behavior advertising to children Food and Nutrition