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
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
Barbara Roche Rico
Professor Emeritus and Chair of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
English
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 Robert 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 Theatre, Performance & Leadership Public Health & Technology Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups UX Design
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
Associate Clinical 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
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
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
Maurice Suckling
Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.
Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games
Anne Giardini
President · Weyerhaeuser
One of Canada's most influential lawyers, Giardini is also an executive and accomplished author and speaker
Advancement of Women Women in the Workplace Aboriginal Law Legal Practice Diversity