Gail E. Thomas, PhD

Professor of Sociology · Soka University

Professor Thomas is a sociology professor who specializes in the analysis of higher education.

Mentoring and Empowering Youth Race, Class and Gender Differences in Educational Access and Outcomes Education and Status Attainment Effective Education for Diverse Learners and At Risk Youth Race and Gender Relations

Germán Gutiérrez

Professor of Orchestral Studies · Texas Christian University

Germán Augusto Gutiérrez serves as director of TCU’s Latin American Music Center and biennial Latin American Music Festival since 1996.

Music Education to Prevent Kids from Joining Gangs in Columbia Latin American Music Symphony Orchestras

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government

Peter Frampton

President · Accounting Comes Alive

Engaging and unusual speaker who brings financial topics to life for ordinary folk

Financial Literacy and Corporate Financial Communication Corporate Financial Leadership Business Acumen Comes Alive Auditing Financial Statements Business Acumen

Jenny Edwards, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Invitational Education, Cognitive Coaching, Nonverbal Communication

Theories of Learning Adaptive Schools Action-Orientated Research Cognitive Coaching Capacity Building

Mark Litwak

Attorney at Law · Law Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates

Author and Attorney that addresses Entertainment Law issues s

Risky Business Financing and Distributing Independent Films Protecting Film Investors Film Finance

Cliff Schecter

Principal & President · Libertas, LLC

Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author

Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training

Martin Gaynor

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Martin Gaynor's research focuses on competition and antitrust policy, particularly in health care markets.

Public Policy Industrial Organization Business and Economics Health Economics Antitrust

Bern Goosen

Owner · BernGoosen Consulting

“Everyone has mountains to climb .... sometimes those mountains are in our mind ... true triumph is about trying whatever the result.”

Overcoming Barriers Adventure Mt Kilimanjaro Positive Attitude Overcoming Challenges in Business

Jan Barton

Associate Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Financial Reporting and Disclosure Financial Statement Analysis Equity Valuation Design Thinking Nonprofit Accounting

Anthony Greenfield

Director · The 5 Forces of Change

Leading speaker, author and practitioner of change leadership - entertaining and thought provoking seminars and workshops at major conferenc

Leading Successful Change Mobilising Your Workforce for Change Primal Leadership

Diane Meyer

Professor of Studio Arts (Photography) · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Studio Arts (Photography)