Laura Williamson, PhD
Director, Center for Bioethics and Health Policy · Augusta University
A leading health ethicist specializing in vaccine hesitancy, addiction research, bioethics and immunization mandates.
Immunization mandates Bioethics Medical Ethics Addiction Research Vaccine Hesitancy
Melissa Williams
Associate Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Expert on social identities (gender, race, culture, stigma) and workplace hierarchies.
Gender Wage Gap Women in the Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Evidence-Based Management Social Psychology
Sabas Whittaker
Poet, Historian, Mariner, Artist, Composer · Author
A discussion of mental health - numerous aspects of treatment from various perspectives, seeking a unified approach that could benefit all.
Lina Moses
Clinical Assistant Professor · Tulane University
Lina Moses' primary interest is the control of viral zoonoses transmitted from small mammals
COVID-19 Ecology Epidemiology Zoonoses Pathogens
Alayne "Mimi" Ormerod, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Racial/Ethnic harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination in the schools, workplace, and military; Sexual violence
Research Methods Psychometric Theory Research in Psychotherapy Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Schools, Workplace, and Military Sexual Violence
Deborah Stienstra
Professor · University of Manitoba
author, researcher, advocate, speaker on inclusion, accessibility, gender-based analysis, disability policy, and global development
Disability Rights Disability Access and Advocate Gender analysis Women International Development
Claire Kamp-Dush
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science | Department of Sociology · The Ohio State University
Human sciences and sociology expert, focusing on family science
Intimate Relationships Marriage Cohabitation Demography
Sean Valles
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
I study the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health, including race and migration issues and climate change issues.
Philosophy of Population Health Race in Science Health Justice Climate Change Philosophy Population Health Ethics
Dr. Mark Ware
Chief Medical Officer · Canopy Growth
Dr. Ware leads Canopy Growth’s medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics including research towards the development of cannabinoid medicines.
Endocannabinoid System Cannabis Research Cannabinoids Medical Cannabis Clinical Research
Joshua White
Assistant Professor of Finance · Vanderbilt University
A former SEC economist who studies financial regulation, cryptocurrency, and securities and investments.
Financial Disclosure Sarbanes-Oxley Securities and Investments Cryptocurrency Financial Regulation
Dr. Kevin McCormick
President · Huntington University
A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.
Finland Canada Community Development Education Event Planning
Dr Duane Mellor
Lead Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine · Aston University
Dr Mellor is an award-winning dietitian, science communicator, medical educator and researcher.
Food Science Dietetics Diabetes Obesity Nutrition
Lori Spies, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Missions Coordinator · Baylor University
Expert in global health and health care providers
Non-Communicable Diseases Global Health Hypertension Advanced Practice Nursing Nursing Leadership
Tia Barnes
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Professor Barnes is a leading researcher on social-emotional learning and minoritized populations.
Special Education Social-Emotional Learning Guidance and Behavior Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Cassie Comley
Lecturer of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University
Cassie Comley's work focuses on social inequalities, sociology of gender, critical race theory, and women in sport.
Women in Sport Sociology of Gender Sociology Social Inequalities Critical Race Theory
Abbe Finn, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Expert in school shooting prevention and crisis response · Florida Gulf Coast University
Abbe Finn specializes in school violence and workplace violence prevention.
school shooting prevention and intervention Clinical Mental Health Counseling Suicide Prevention Addictions Crisis Response
M.V. Lee Badgett
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
M. V. Lee Badgett is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of same-sex marriage.
Economics of Sexual Orientation and Same-Sex Marriage Gay Marriage LGBT Inclusion Labor Economics Same-sex Couples
Angela Tsounis
Author · Different from the Other Kids
Furthering the conversation surrounding children's mental health.
Mental Health Public Speaking
Julia Hanigsberg
President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.
Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership
Naomi Ekas
Department Chair & Professor of Psychology · Texas Christian University
Naomi Ekas is an expert in autistic and non-autistic children's emotional development.
Marital Conflict Emerging Adulthood Parenting Emotion Regulation Caregiver Care for Families with Autism