René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration

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

Lowell Gustafson, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Lowell Gustafson, PhD, is an expert in the politics, political structure and cultural heritage of Latin America.

Political Science International Political Economy Latin American Politics International Relations Theories Politics

Mike Lincoln

EVP Business Development · Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc.

Sought after speaker on driving healthcare industry innovation, reconciling growth with capital, and enhancing the customer experience.

Customer Experience Go-To-Market Strategies Evolution in Healthcare Delivery Healthcare Financial Debt Capital Markets

Cathy Paper, M.A.

President · Rock Paper Star

National Speaker | Business Owner | Speaking Topics Include: Building Profitable Products, Networking On and Off the Screen, Building Buzz

Social Media Small Business Networking

Brandon Mendelson

Consultant · Earth's Temporary Solution, LLC

Author of "Social Media Is Bullshit" (St. Martin's PresS)

Writing Book Writing Copywriting Marketing Online Marketing

Klaus E. Volpert, PhD

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics | College of Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Klaus E. Volpert, PhD is an expert in mathematics of finance and economics, pricing of financial derivatives, and pedagogy of mathematics.

Mathematics of Income Inequality Mathematics of Finance and Economics Pricing of Financial Derivatives Pedagogy of Mathematics Differential Geometry

Glenn Bracey, PhD

Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Glenn Bracey, PhD, is an expert on race and social movements and race and the law.

Activism and Social Justice in Sports Race and Law Social Movements Critical Race Theory Black Lives Matter

Aizhan Anarkulova

Assistant Professor of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Mark Plunkett

MD · OSF

Professor at The Hospital of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. MD at OSF specializing in Thoracic Procedures.

Pulmonary Diseases Thoracic Procedures Vascular Disease

Jonathan Brown

Author · Buffalo Consulting

Family, life and values told in humorous eclectic stories about famous people, technology, government, America, and some surprises.

Tax Policy Public Policy Analysis and Advocacy Nonprofit Management

Claudia Fletcher

Founder · Third Degree Parenting

Humor and Experience from author and mom of twelve woven together to apply to many situations.

Parenting Survival Tips Management Principles Learned From Parenting 12 Kids

Kevin Jones, Ed.D.

Dean, Assistant Professor of Education · Cedarville University

A visionary leader in education who leads Cedarville University's School of Education

Fatherhood Teacher Training K-12 and Post Secondary Education Issues of Race and Ethnicity Church Curriculum

Todd Collins

Steed Distinguished Professor · Western Carolina University

Todd Collins is a licensed attorney and legal/political scholar with extensive experience in the courtroom and the classroom.

Public Law Judicial Politics Political Science Public Affairs Constitutional Law

George Tsetsekos

Professor and Dean Emeritus · Drexel University

Leadership and culture - Business leadership requires a thoughtful strategy and a financial model that create value.

Richard Cash

President · nRich Educational Consulting

Engaging, Exciting and Educating Speaker on 21st Century Skills: He will change the way you think and learn!

Creativity Differentiated Instruction Brain Compatible Learning 21st Century Skills Gifted Education

Paul Belonick

Lecturer · UC Hastings College of the Law

belonickpaul@uchastings.edu / 200 McAllister Street

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

Jim Hayhurst

CEO · Pretio Interactive

Jim Hayhurst has been active in the Victoria technology sector as an investor, advisor and entrepreneur since 2005.

Jill McCorkel, PhD

Professor of Sociology and Criminology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Jill McCorkel, PhD, examines the social and political consequences of mass incarceration in the United States

#SayHerName Prison Education Programs Race, Class and Gender Inequality Prisons and Punishment Law and Criminal Justice Policy