Mindy Benson
Vice President of Alumni & Community Relations · Southern Utah University
Mindy Benson, Vice President of Alumni & Community Relations, shares the importance of storytelling to the identity of an organization.
Higher Education Community Patnerships Alumni Relations in Higher Education Event Planning, Concerts Event Planning, Presidential Inaugurations Alumni Relations
Teresa Di Felice
Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations · CAA Club Group
Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.
Cannabis and Road Safety Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Roadside Assistance Congestion Management Policy Advocacy
LaNina Cooke
Chair, Criminal Justice Department · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Cooke is chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, assistant professor in the department, and an author.
Juvenile Delinquency Public Policy Corrections Reentry Community Policing Program Evaluation
James P. Rooney
Adjunct Associate Professor, Criminal Justice · Farmingdale State College
Professor Rooney has a lifetime of experience in both law enforcement and the U.S. military.
Intelligence-lead Policing Leadership Studies Interagency Operations Homeland Security Terrorism
David Carter
Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
David L. Carter is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence Program at Michigan State University.
Counterterrorism Policing Homicide Investigations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice
John Davies
Founder and CEO · Davies Public Affairs
One of the nation's most respected communication strategists & an expert on building grassroots public support for controversial issues.
Strategic Communications and Grassroots Programs Building Public Support for Controversial Projects and Issues Crisis Communications Perception Persuasion
Veena Dubal
Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contact: dubalv@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4860 / Office 364-200
Critical Race Theory Sociology of Social Movements Legal Anthropology Work Law Law and Social Change
Stephanie Nawyn
Associate Professor and Co-director of Center for Gender in Global Context · Michigan State University
Stephanie Nawyn specializes in migration and refugees, human trafficking and migrant labor exploitation.
Eric Chiang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Eric Chiang's research interests include: international economics, economics education, and intellectual property rights.
Econometrics Intellectual Property Rights International Economics Economics Education Macroeconomics
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.
Insurance Ontario Politics Stakeholder & Public Engagement Strategic Advocacy Policy Analysis
Debbie Corum
Athletic Director · Southern Utah University
Specializing in student athlete success strategies, the history of collegiate athletics, and women athletic administrators
Women in College Athletics Women Coaches in NCAA History of Collegiate Athletics Collegiate Athletics NCAA
Debra Osburn
Vice President · University of Saskatchewan
Debra Osburn leads institutional strategies to enhance reputation, build effective relationships, and accrue public resources.
Strategic Communications Media Relations Creative Direction Government Relations Web Development
Elizabeth Cannon
President and Vice-Chancellor · University of Calgary
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon is the eighth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary
Higher Education Leadership Geomatics Engineering Board Leadership Community Relations Executive Leadership
James Stephens
Associate Professor, Health Policy and Community Health · Georgia Southern University
James Stephens analyzes healthcare laws and works to find new healthcare delivery models.
Community Relations Healthcare Finance Medical Staff Relations Leadership Development Strategic Planning & Business Policy
Anissa Freeman Starnes
Regional Development Director · Constant Contact, Inc.
Entertaining Educational Marketing Expert - North & South Carolina
Email Marketing Event Marketing Social Campaigns Community Relations Social Media Marketing
Nicola Smith, MBA, JD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Structural inequality and diversity; Leadership for change; Children’s rights advocacy; Ethics and professional responsibility
Leadership and Change Alternative Dispute Resolution Workplace Politics Ethics and Professional Responsibility Organizational Theories
Jenny Edwards, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Invitational Education, Cognitive Coaching, Nonverbal Communication
Action-Orientated Research Capacity Building Child Development Community Relations Creativity and Problem Solving
Juan Araque
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Araque is an expert in leadership, education, community development, diversity, violence prevention and positive youth development.
Leadership, management and social policy in the public and not-for-profit sectors Amber Alert Adolescent Development Violence Prevention Youth Development
Donna Law
Executive Director of Development and Government Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in legislative and regulatory policy, fund-raising in higher education, and student government relations
Fund-raising in Higher Education Utah Politics Utah Legislative Body Utah Government Relations Student Government Relations
Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.
Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Charter and Traditional Public School Collaboration Systems Thinking K-12 School Leadership and Administration Communities of Practice Urban School Reform