John Robinson
President, CEO and · Our Ability
CEO, Our Ability, Inc.
Advocacy Media Production Video Production
Douglas Knight
Chief Connector · Connect The Dots Movement
Nonprofiteer. Social Enterpriser. Communicator. Activator.
Non-Profits Board Development Public Speaking Public Relations Social Enterprise
Betsy Candler
Lecturer in Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: candlerbetsy@uchastings.edu
Legal Writing Fundamentals of US Law Mediation Legal Research Advocacy
Ryan Cohn
Partner, Executive Vice President · Sachs Media Group
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Media and Communications
Social Media Social Media Marketing Facebook Digital Marketing Public Affairs
Amy Gravino
Relationship Coach · Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services
President, A.S.C.O.T. Consulting, Autism Sexuality Advocate, Writer, International Speaker
Autism and Behavior Analysis Public Speaking Writing Blogging Sexuality
Amanda Allison
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Art Education · Texas Christian University
Amanda Allison is an expert in preservice art education, therapeutic art, disability, arts advocacy, and inservice art education.
Inservice Art Education Disability Preservice Art Education Therapeutic Art Arts Advocacy
Suzanne Tulien, Brand Consultant, Speaker,Author
Principal &Founder · The Brand Ascension Group
Brand Elevation Enthusiast! I align business + personal brands to walk their talk, from the inside out.
Internal Brand Development Employee Engagement & Development Brand Alignment Brand Advocacy Brand Positioning
Dianne McNair
Speaker/Author/Public Advocate · Independent Platform
Power Speaker/Advocate/Author: (www.echoesfromyourpast.com), www.peoplesrightsadvocate.com
Life Coach at Ground Zero Citizens' Advocacy Congressional Assistance Inspirational Motivation
Lawrence Levy
Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban · Hofstra University
Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study
Suburban Spaces and Development Suburbs Education Taxation Politics of the Suburbs
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy
Kate Murzin
Health Programs Specialist · Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation
Kate's aims to build and nurture collaborative working relationships between the HIV, aging and/or chronic illness sectors.
Hiv / Aids Aging Chronic Illness Sectors Aging with HIV Health Promotion Program Planning
Shelby Renee Giles
Lecturer of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Lecturer of Communication Studies
Social Justice Spirituality Storytelling Wellbeing Advocacy
Karla MacDonald
Vice President, Communication and Patient Advocacy · Ipsen
Karla MacDonald is an expert in strategy, leading communications and building talent for companies ranging from biotechs to large pharma.
Corporate Communications Pharmaceutical Industry Strategic Communications Patient Advocacy Drug Development
Dr. Zabian Crosby, D.H.Ed.
Member · California Office Of Federal Insurance Advocacy
Disability Advocate
Disability Advocacy Civil Rights
Tanya Rhodes Smith
Instructor in Residence and Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work · University of Connecticut
Tanya Rhodes Smith specializes in policy development, nonprofit administration, voter engagement and legislative advocacy.
Electoral Participation Social Workers in Elected Office Voter Registration, Education and Outreach in Community Agencies Nonproift Adminstration Political Advocacy
Tracy Citeroni
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Citeroni's concern for social justice informs her research and teaching.
Community & International Development Sociology Public Sociology Social Advocacy Feminism & Gender Studies
Susan A. Leys M.Ed.
Clinical Navigator - Patient Experience · University Healthcare: Jefferson Medical Center
Healthcare Consulting, Coaching and Debriefing at http://www.MDRN.Consulting
Healthcare Hospitals Stress and Stress Management Communicating Effectively Team Building & Leadership
Kerri Froc
Postdoctoral Fellow · Carleton University
Kerri Froc's research interests include feminist legal theory and women's constitutional rights claims
Constitutional Law Government Relations Legal Research Legal Writing Administrative Law
Phil Poekert
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research, development, and advocacy.
Policy Advocacy Educational Innovations Teacher Education Professional Learning and Development Teacher Leadership
Carolyn Thomas
Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters
Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.
Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety