Ana Chichester

Professor of Spanish, Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Chichester is an expert on Latin American literature.

Latin American Literature Spanish Culture Race and Gender Studies Liberal Studies

Angel M. Díaz-Dávalos

Assistant Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Hispanic Studies U.S.-Mexico Border Studies Mexican Literary and Cultural Studies

Barbara Roche Rico

Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

English

Ronald Rash

Professor · Western Carolina University

Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.

Southern Writing Poetry English Appalachia Novelist

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

Dr. Jeff Koloze

President · Koloze Consultants

Dr. Jeff Koloze

Literary Theories Abortion in Literature Infanticide in Literature Euthanasia in Literature Life Issues in Contemporary Culture

Todd Petersen

Professor of English · Southern Utah University

Specializing in formal structures of visual storytelling, creative writing, film theory, and aesthetics

Traditional and Contemporary Models of Successful Writing Creative Writing Techniques Coming-of-Age Storytelling Project-Based Learning in HIgher Education Project Management

Hans M. Hirschi

Founder & Partner · Yāree AB

Exceptional personality with a passion for communication, leadership, learning & development across cultures

Common Sense Communication Cross-Cultural Learning Development

Kyle William Bishop

Chair and Professor of English Department · Southern Utah University

Specializing in British Gothic literature, film and television studies, cinematic adaptation, and pop culture

Video Games Visual Literacy Saxophone American Studies Music

Gary Szenderski

Partner/Owner · SZEN Marketing

Marketing Solutionist/Author specializing in brands and organizations going through transition - market changes and new products etc.

Branding Marketing Through Transition Leadership in Difficult Times Developing A Vision Personal Branding

Michael Prietula

Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Human decision making AI-Human Collaboration UX Design‎ AI Ethics Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups

Vanessa Libertad Garcia

Author, Filmmaker & Consultant / Speaker · The Fiat Libertad Co.

Expertise: Filmmaking, Self-Publishing, and Communities -- Gay & Lesbian, Latinos in the U.S., & Alcoholism

Latinos Within the Glbtq Community Gay / Lesbians & Latinos Within the Alcoholic Community Indie Filmmaking & Self-Publishing On Queer Latina/O Perspectives The Glbtq Community & Alcoholism Independent Filmmaking & Self-Publishing

Patricia Meyer

Assistant Professor of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Adaptations Screenwriting Film Creative Writing Film Production

Jessica Best

Director of Data-Driven Marketing · Barkley

Speaker and Digital Marketing Evangelist

Email Marketing Social Media Digital Marketing

Andrea Phillips

Transmedia Writer & Game Designer

A Creator's Guide to Transmedia Storytelling. Expert transmedia designer Andrea Phillips shows you the future of digital marketing

Transmedia Storytelling Experience Design Interactive Design Game Design Digital Culture

Alan Adler

President/CEO · Alan Adler Associates Inc.

Being Extraordingary to Succeed in Today's NEW NOW!

Attracting & Retaining Customers

Tolulope Babalola

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science · Loyola Marymount University

Stephanie Smith

Professor · University of Florida

Stephanie Smith studies 19th and 20th century American literature and culture and the history of the American Renaissance.

Critical Literary Theory Science Fiction Novelist Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Literature Creative Writing

Jacqueline Loss, Ph.D.

Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture · University of Connecticut

Professor Loss is an internationally published researcher and lecturer.

Latin American Literary Studies Cultural Studies Comparative Approaches

Candela Marini, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Candela Marini’s areas of expertise include Latin American Studies and Visual Culture.

Spanish History Illustrated Press Photography Visual Culture