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
Cecilia González-Andrieu
Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Women in the Church Immigrant Rights Christian Theology Political Theology Pope Francis
Amira Elghawaby
Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims
Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.
Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights
Deena Weisberg, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences · Villanova University
Deena Weisberg, Ph.D., studies imaginative cognition and scientific thinking in young children and adults.
Child Development Imagination Public Understanding of Science Galapagos Islands Pretend Play
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
Professor Persephone S. Sextou
Professor · Leeds Beckett
Persephone Sextou is a leading expert in applied theatre for health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing Performing Arts NHS Community Digital Arts
Susan McLennan
President · Reimagine PR
I help leading brands mobilize people through purpose & storytelling. Consultant | speaker | trainer | Emmy Award-winning storyteller
Purpose PR Marketing & Branding Marketing & Corporate Strategy Storytelling & Public Speaking
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
Elizabeth Monier-Williams
Director, Marketing & Communications
Experienced marketing and communications professional
Communications Strategies and Best Practices Digital & Mobile Strategy Blogging for Business Crowdfunding Social Media & Content Marketing for Business and Non-Profits
Ryan Paul
Assistant Professor of History and Director of A.P.E.X. · Southern Utah University
Specializing in U.S. history, cultural history, and the beginnings of Utah's National Parks.
Utah National Parks History Utah Parks Company American History History Through Film Historic Preservation
Steve Przymus
Associate Professor of Educational Linguistics & Bilingual Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Przymus uses applied linguistics to influence positive language ideologies about culturally and linguistically diverse youth.
Language Planning & Policy Assessment in Bilingual Special Education Bilingual Education Models Sociolinguistics Identity
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
Mary Anne Trasciatti
Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University
Dr. Trasciatti is a Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
Public Memory/Commemoration Public Protest Triangle Shirt Factory Fire Public Space and Public Expression Women's Studies
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick
Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media
Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News
Lisa Stephenson
Reader · Leeds Beckett
Lisa Stephenson's teaching and research specialism is creative (drama) learning.
Wellbeing Mental Health Education Culture Children
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
Kinitra Brooks
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Dr. Brooks specializes in the study of black women, genre fiction, and popular culture.
Short Horror Fiction Genre Fiction Black Women Popular Culture Treatment of Black Women in Science Fiction
Tanya Harrison
Fellow · Outer Space Institute
Professional Martian who has worked on rocks and robots on the Red Planet.
Space and Astrophysics Climate Change Satellite Based Remote Sensing of the Earth/atmosphere System Earth Science Women in STEM Careers
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics
Public Speaking Media Resource Creative Writing Religion and Culture Popular Culture and Society
Andy Ellwood
Director, Business Development · Gowalla
Telling better stories and inspiring others to come along.
Brand Partnerships Future of Digital Engagement Telling Better Stories