Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Kerry Widder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Kerry Widder's areas of expertise include electrical engineering and computer hardware.
Embedded Systems Electrical Engineering Computer Hardware
Robert Darden, M.A.
Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University
Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.
African-American Gospel Music Civil Rights Movement Music on B Sides of Gospel Recordings African American Museum in D.C. Black Gospel Music Restoration Project Journalism
Leslie Yerkes
President / Founder · Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
Thought Leader, Consultant, Author and Speaker on creating organizational cultures that fully engaged the best of the whole person.
Managing for Motivation - Beyond Kicks and Carrots Managing the Generations; the Ins and Outs of Intergenerational Motivation 10 Tips for Finding Your Balance When the World is Rocking and Rolling! Developing Advanced Workplace Culture Leadership Teamwork and Change
Dr. Rick Kirschner
Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Bestselling Author · The Art of Change LLC
Change is inevitable, but progress is not. We help YOU make the difference!
Communication Persuasion Leadership Conflict Resolution Communication With Difficult People
Michael S. Rogers
Senior Advisor, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group
Michael Rogers advises in the areas of cyber security, privacy, geopolitics, technology and intelligence as well as crisis management.
National Security Crisis Management Telecommuncations Cyber Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence
Leslie Rose
Conference Speaker & In-house Trainer · Leslie Rose Seminars
Humor, Effective Communication & Customer Service
Humor for Effective Communication Exceptional Customer Service Managing Stress: for Optimists Pessimists and Skeptics Communicate for Success Dealing With Difficult People
Lindsay Collier
President · Creative Edge Associates
Highly experienced, unique, and entertaining speaker on topics related to creativity, innovation, and humor in organizations.
Humor in the Workplace Creativity and Innovation in Your Work and Life Dealing With Loss in Your Life
Jalylah Burrell
Assistant Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Shaun Hays
Speaker, Cosultant, Author, Artist · Shaun Hays Presentations
Exciting and relevant keynote speaker / world renown speed chalk artist - unforgettable!
Healthy Life Choices Overcoming Challenges Success Attitude! Motivation
Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor · Baylor University
Dr. Moody-Ramirez is a nationally known expert on mass media representations of minorities, women and other underrepresented groups
Race, Class, and Culture Pop Culture New Media Writing for Media Markets Historical Stereotypes in Social Media
Carol Bishop Mills, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies · Florida Atlantic University
Carol Bishop Mills' research covers the lifespan from teasing and bullying in childhood through workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
Relational and Interpersonal Communication Health Communication
Eliza Rodriguez
Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies and Associate Dean of Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Queer of Color Theory Chicanx and Latinx Studies Critical Theory Feminist Discourse Latina Literature
Lynn Salsi
Author, Storyteller, Teacher, Historian, Speaker · Lynn Salsi Consulting
With boundless enthusiasm, Southern history and folktales come alive with this Pulitzer Prize Nominated author & storyteller
Fiction Editing & Writing Teaching Public Relations Marketing Communications
Thomas Kostigen
Bestselling author · Thomas Kostigen
Celebrity Collaboration / Climate / Sustainable Food
Collaboration and New Ways of Working Journalism Environment Climate Business
Antonio Barrenechea
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Antonio Barrenechea is a scholar and teacher of literature of the Americas and cinema.
Comparative Literature Cinema Studies Literature of the Americas
Sarah Emanuel
Assistant Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Biblical Studies New Testament Christian Origins First Century Judaism Bible and Theory
Janine Certo
Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy · Michigan State University
Janine Certo is a poet and associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.
Italian American Studies Poetry Arts-Based Educational Research
Jan McInnis
CEO · The Work Lady
unique keynotes on using humor in business
Master of Ceremonies Humor in the Workplace Keynotes Humor writing
Charles Taylor, PhD
John A. Murphy Endowed Chair Professor of Marketing; Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Charles "Ray" Taylor, PhD, is a go-to source on advertising, international marketing, branding and consumer behavior
Business Black Friday Big Event Advertising Marketing Advertising