Ralph Russo

Program Director, Professor of Practice, Applied Computing · Tulane University

Ralph Russo is an expert on technology in the homeland security and public safety domains.

Software Development Computer Science Emergency Management Public Safety Emergency Operations

Seretha Williams, PhD

Chair of English and World Languages · Augusta University

Professor Williams is an expert in Africa and African Diaspora, Digital Humanities, and Digital Publication.

Digital Publication Africa and African Diaspora Digital Humanities

Mark C. Urban, Ph.D.

Professor, Arden Chair of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Urban is an expert on climate change impacts on biodiversity and evolutionary ecology of vernal pools, lakes, and streams

Predictive Modeling Eco-Evolution Climate Change Extinction Risk Biodiversity

Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health

Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.

Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering

Kathleen M. Carley

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Kathleen M. Carley's research combines cognitive science and computer science to address complex social and organizational problems.

Dynamic Network Analysis Cognitive Science Cybersecurity and Privacy Computer Science Social Networks

Deirdre Breakenridge

CEO · Pure Performance Communications

Deirdre Breakenridge, Author & CEO of Pure Performance Communications

Public Relations Social Media

Jeff Karp

Professor · Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School

Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.

Biomaterials Stem Cell Therapeutics Drug Delivery Medical Devices Biomedical Engineering

Brian E. Gray

Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: 415.565.4719 / grayb@uchastings.edu

Property Rights and the Constitution Public Lands and Natural Resources Management Environmental Law Water Resources Management Endangered Species

Ebony McGee, Ph.D.

Faculty Fellow · Fielding Graduate University

Mujib Rahman

Professor in Civil Engineering · Aston University

Professor Rahman is a Chartered Engineer with more than twenty years’ experience in academics and industry.

Bridge Engineering Highway Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering Roads and Pavements

Gary "Hoov" Hoover

Executive Director of the Murphy Institute · Tulane University

Gary "Hoov" Hoover is an expert in ethics in economics, public finance and policy analysis of income distribution/poverty.

Ethics in Economics Policy Analysis of Income Distribution/Poverty Economic Inequality Public Finance and Budgeting

Klaas Baks

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Executive Director, Center for Alternative Investments · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Alternative Investments Private Equity Entrepreneurship Investment Banking Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul Gordon, Ph.D.

Professor of Health, Human Performance and Recreation · Baylor University

Expert on physical activity, and lifestyle-based research related to obesity and its co-morbidities across the lifespan

Health Human Performance Recreation Physical Activity & Health Obesity

Glenn Wollman

Medical Guide · Glenn Wollman,MD, FACEP

Skilled, engaging speaker linking health, wellness and healing in a new manner

Holistic Integrative Medicine Balancing Life for Optimal Health Preparing for Illness Injury and Healing in the Best Way

Joan Kavanagh, MSN, RN

Associate Chief Nursing Officer, CCHS · Cleveland Clinic

Joan Kavanagh ensures that the right nurses are matched to the right jobs and that professional development keeps them engaged

Nursing and Faculty Shortage Competency Assessment Nursing as A Career Simulation in Nursing Education Preparation to Practice Gap

Richard Campanella

Associate Dean for Research, Senior Professor of Practice - Architecture and Geography · Tulane University

Richard Campanella's research integrates mapping and spatial analyses with architecture, social science and the humanities.

Geographic Information Systems Architecture Urbanism Geography Human Settlements

Eric Stretch

Lecturer · Loyola Marymount University

Musical theater

Amanda J. Crawford

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.

Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics

Nadja Bester

Digital Brand and Communications Ninja · Various international online media and communications companies

Digital Brand and Content Marketing Jedi

Digital & Mobile Strategy Digital Activism Digital Marketing & Lead Generation Digital Marketing & Strategy Digital Marketing & Advertising

Michael Barnathan

Founder · Polymath Foundation

Educational and Medical Visionary, CS Ph. D., Former Googler

Technology Education Medicine