Kathleen Grimes, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Kathleen Grimes, PhD, is an expert on Christian ethics and their bearing on racism, white supremacy, sex, gender, and the environment.
Theology Religion Environmental Ethics Sexual Ethics Racism, White Supremacy and the Catholic Church
Professor Jonathan Bamber
Professor of Glaciology · University of Bristol
Specialist in ice sheets and the impact of melting ice on sea levels
Satellite Remote Sensing Geoscience Ice Mapping Greenland Glaciers
Laurie Orlov
Founder and Principal Analyst · Aging in Place Technology Watch
Industry Analyst and Thought Leader, Technology for Aging in Place
Technology Aging
Scott Yates
Founder · Blogmutt
Founder, CEO at Blogmutt. Author and Speaker
Startups Brain Pr and Marketing Today Patents and Ip Management of Different Generations
Frank M. LaFerla
Chancellor’s Professor and Dean · UC Irvine
Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders
Ginger Grant
Professor (Marketing and Innovation) · Sheridan College
Innovation Management, Leadership Development, Strategy, Corporate Anthropology, Organizational Design, Scenario Planning, Storytelling
Experiential and Archetypal Marketing Scenario Planning Revisioning Retirement Innovation Culture Design Thinking
Jana Steele
Partner, Pensions & Benefits · Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Partner at Osler in Toronto with extensive knowledge and experience with shared risk, target benefit and other innovative plan designs.
Pension and Benefits Pension Plan Shared Risk and Target Benefit Plans Pension Plan Structure Pension Plan Governance Pension Plan Compliance
Gregory DeFreitas
Professor of Economics · Hofstra University
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
Labor Economics Research Methods Urban Economics Microeconomics African Economic Development
Joseph T. Hefner
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Environmental Science · Michigan State University
Joseph Hefner is an expert on identifying human remains from medico-legal contexts.
Human Osteology Categorical Data Analysis Human Variation Anthropology Forensic Anthropology
Lynn Gehl
Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent
Indigenist Cultural Critic
Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs
Kirk Wakefield, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. Wakefield is the Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.
Sports Marketing Sports Branding Sports Psychology Team Sports Marketing Entertainment Marketing
Paul Ortiz
Director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program · University of Florida
Paul Ortiz works in the fields of African American history, Latino Studies, Social Movement Theory, U.S. History, and documentary studies.
Unites States South Social Movement Theory Labor Studies African Diaspora African American History
Ibrahim Guven, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Guven specializes in fracture and failure analysis using peridynamics.
Fracture and failure analysis using Peridynamics Impact and penetration mechanics Finite element method Boundary element method Multi-scale modeling of physical phenomena
Randall Curren
Professor of Philosophy · University of Rochester
Randall Curren is an ethicist who works across the boundaries of moral, political, legal, environmental, and educational philosophy.
Ethics of Sustainability Moral Psychology Ancient Greek Philosophy patriotic education
Allan Havis
Professor of Playwriting and Department Chair · UC San Diego
The Department of Theatre and Dance chair, Allan Havis is a playwright and novelist, and researches American cult cinema
Arts in Higher Education American and Contemporary Literature Fiction Writing Theater Playwriting
Janey Camp
Research Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Vanderbilt University
Expert on climate change and interactions of nature and infrastructure.
Global Warming Land use GIS Precipitation Stem
Harry Reis
Professor of Psychology and Dean's Professor in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering · University of Rochester
Professor Harry Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.
Marriage and Close Relationships Health and Psychological Well Being Social interaction Intimacy Emotion Regulation
Mariann Piano
Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing · Vanderbilt University
Expert in substance abuse and cardiac disease, particularly binge drinking by young adults.
Unhealthy Alcohol Consumption Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Alcohol and Young Adults Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease Cardiac Risk Factors
Robynn Cox
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Cox focuses on understanding the social and economic consequences of mass incarceration.
Consequences of Mass Incarceration Mass Incarceration Social Inequality Social Work Education Social Work
Jeff Vankooten
Motivational Keynote Speaker · Jeff Vankooten.com
Re-imagining a hope-filled world
Resilience Leadership Management Change Communication