Chris Evans

President/CEO · Evans Sales Solutions, Inc

Providing Sales Professionals with Tools for Success

Sales Business Development Trade Show Industry Wedding Industry

George Little

Partner, Head of Office, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

George Little specializes in crisis communications, cybersecurity, reputational and public affairs matters.

International Relations Crisis Communication Counter Terrorism American Politics and Government Media Relations

Ron Dizy

Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre · MaRS Cleantech

Leading the Advanced Energy Centre in its mission to deliver higher levels of energy innovation in Ontario

Energy Innovation Energy Technology Evolution of Modern Power Systems

Steven Charlier

Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University

An expert in project management & virtual teams on project-based work & how technology influences how we work & lead within organizations

E-Leadership Virtual Teams E-Learning

Anjana Susarla

Omura-Saxena Professor in Responsible AI · Michigan State University

Anjana Susarla's research includes the economics of information systems, social media analytics and economics of artificial intelligence.

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Transformation Social Media Analytics Machine Learning Causal Inference

Don Holbrook

The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy · Author and Keynote Speaker

Author/Keynote Speaker/Public Policy Business Incentives-Site Location Consultant

Public Speaking Site Location Public Incentive Negotiations

Kirsten Knipp

Vice President, HubSpot Europe · HubSpot

Experienced, engaging speaker that marries inbound marketing theory with practical business examples and inspires audiences to take action

Nina Baird

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Nina Baird's research includes work in district geothermal systems, wastewater energy recovery, and energy-effective affordable housing.

Affordable Housing Wastewater Energy Recovery Human Health Environmental Health District Geothermal Systems

Bob DeStefano

President · SVM E-Marketing Solutions

Online Marketing Strategist & Professional Speaker

Mary Kuryla

Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Film Studies: Horror Genre and International Cinema Children's Book Writing Independent Film Directing and Producing Screenplays Fiction Writing: Novels and Short Stories

Gary Wagenheim, Ph.D.

Board Chair · Fielding Graduate University

Prominent educator in training and development for organizational and individual change

Organizational Behavior Executive Development Programs Leadership Coaching Interpersonal Skills

Julie Niehoff

Speaker, Author, Marketing Leader, Educator, Small Business & Nonprofit Advocate · Distance Learning Media, LLC

Speaker, writer and marketing strategist with more than 20 years in small business & nonprofit education

Online Marketing Community Outreach Marketing for Non-Profits Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy

Josette Banks

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at Loyola Marymount University, California.

Racial Disparities Psychotherapy Group Therapy Mental Health Crisis Intervention

David Szary

Founder | Partner · Lean Human Capital

David is a leading authority on developing radical, just-in-time recruitment solutions for companies seeking to develop an Elite staffing or

Lean Jit Staffing Recruiting - Journey From Good to Elite Empowering Recruiters to Present A Business Case

Hillary Berman

Founder · Popcorn & Ice Cream

Small business marketing. Passionate about customer engagement, customer experience, small/local business, startups and entrepreneurship.

Small Business Marketing Women in Business Startup Marketing Customer Engagement & Retention Small Business

Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK Project · Texas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Children and Physical Activity School Recess Unstructured Play Childhood Obesity Eating Disorders

Richard Dale

Managing Director · Big Data Boston Ventures

Experienced entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, specializing in understanding the dynamics in very early stage ventures.

Venture Capital Mentorship Entrepreneurship Business Models Finance

Elena Muslar

Lecturer · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Theatre Arts and Dance

Steven Carnovale, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University

Steven Carnovale is a supply chain strategist specializing in interfirm networks, risk management and global sourcing/production networks.

Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Risk Propagation Network Theory Global Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Analytics

Gilbert-Jamison Theo

Chief Executive Officer · Performance Solutions by Design, Inc.

Author, Keynote Speaker, Customer Experience Expert, CEO & Founder of Performance Solutions by Design, Inc.

Service Excellence Leadership Accountability Customer Experience Patient Experience