Jared Tippets
Vice President for Student Affairs · Southern Utah University
Specializing in student retention, organizational changes, and administration in higher education
Retention of First Year College Students Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Student Involvement in Higher Education Organizational Change in Higher Education Management Systems
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
Sandi Smith
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Sandi Smith is an expert in social Influence, and Interpersonal and Health Communication
Health Communications Communication Theory Persuasion Interpersonal Communication
Adrian Gostick
Owner · The Culture Works
Intent on improving your organization, there is no one better than this global thought leader on workplace strategy and employee engagement
Leadership Employee Engagement & Retention Motivation Corporate Culture Human Resources
Pamela Usukumah
Corporate Associate · Covington & Burling LLP
Business Professional in Boston, Massachusetts with interests in pro bono work, world travel, and international business.
Politics Editing Leadership Management Nonprofits
Valerie Malhotra Bentz, Ph.D., MSSW
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Somatics and Phenomenology Professor
Human Development and Consciousness Society, Culture and Systems Social Psychology Research Methods Phenomenology
Shayla Sawyer
Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focused on engineering processes and potential applications of hybrid inorganic/organic materials for optoelectronic devices and sensors
Hybrid Nanomaterials Nano-Bio Optoelectronics Sensor Development Ultraviolet Photodetectors
Janine D. Liburd, PhD CAPM
Research and Commercialization Manager · VieLight
Dr. Liburd supports clinical and preclinical studies with proven success leading projects and establishing key collaborations.
Alzheimer's Disease Global Health Medical Devices Diagnostics Commercialization
Bree Akesson
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University
Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work
Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education
Ludmila De Faria
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ludmila De Faria specializes in increasing access and decreasing mental health disparities among minorities and underrepresented groups.
Anxiety Disorders Women's Mental Health College Mental Health Diversity and Health Equity Gender Affirming Psychiatry
Karen Musalo
Professor of Law, International Law Professorship Chair and Director of the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: musalok@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4720 / Office 403-100
Refugee Law and Policy Gender Asylum Women's Rights Child Migrant's Rights Gender Justice / Central America
Eric Durant, Ph.D., MBA, P.E.
Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Eric Durant's research focuses on real-time audio processing with a focus on hearing aids and artificial intelligence/deep learning.
Deep Learning Audio Processing Beamforming Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering
Charlie Kemp
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Charlie Kemp is an expert on robots for intelligent physical assistance and is passionate about enabling robots to help people.
Intelligent Systems Mobile Manipulation Healthcare Robotics Assistive Robotics Human-Robot Interaction
Eric Simanek
Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry · Texas Christian University
Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.
Medicinal Chemistry Whiskey Intellectual Property & Patent Management Expert Witness Interdisciplinary Education
Hanne M. Hoffmann
Assistant Professor of Animal Science; Expert in Neuroendocrinology · Michigan State University
Dr. Hoffmann’s research program is focused on how light changes your well being, motivation, fertility and pregnancy success.
Light Contamination Impact of Light on Physiology Development Molecular Biology Preterm Labor
Amy Gravino
Relationship Coach · Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services
President, A.S.C.O.T. Consulting, Autism Sexuality Advocate, Writer, International Speaker
Autism and Behavior Analysis Public Speaking Writing Blogging Sexuality
Todd Thrift
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Todd Thrift is a beef cattle specialist with expertise in cow/calf management and feedlot management.
Beef Quality Assurance Cow Calf Management Feedlot Management Beef Cattle Breeding Ranch Management
Peter Christensen
Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities and Professor of Art History · University of Rochester
Peter Christensen's specialization is modern architectural and environmental history of Germany, Central Europe and the Middle East.
Architectural design theory and history Critical Digital Humanities Historicism 19th Century Architectural History 20th Century Architectural History
Christina DeJong
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Dr. DeJong can discuss gender, sexuality and crime; violence against women; sexual assault; genocide; and other criminal justice issues.
Gender, Sexuality, and Justice Genocide Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Hate Crimes Violence Against Women
Farha Abbasi
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry · Michigan State University
Farha Abbasi's areas of interest are cultural psychiatry and teaching how to provide culturally appropriate care to Muslim patients.
Muslim Mental Health Muslim American Community