John Covach

Professor of Music and Director of the Institute for Popular Music; Professor of Theory at Eastman School of Music · University of Rochester

John Covach is an expert on the history of popular and rock music, 12-tone music, and the philosophy and aesthetics of music.

Rock 'n' Roll Music and Culture Progressive Rock in the 1970s The Beatles Popular Music

Darnyelle A. Jervey

CEO · Incredible One Enterprises, LLC

Dynamic Speaker that transforms businesses with marketing strategy

Market Like A Rock Star Social Media Marketing Secrets Brand Like A Billionaire Next Level Networking Secrets Magnetize Your Marketing

Tara Rayburn

Healthy Habit Coach · The Healthy Habit Coach

The Healthy Habit Coach, Inspiring Uplifting Habits for the Mind, Body and Soul

Change A Life Real Food Nutrient Rich Foods Essential Oils Allergy Friendly Recipes

Siobhan Gorman

Partner, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

Siobhan Gorman concentrates on crisis, cybersecurity, public affairs, and media relations.

Cyber Security Cyberattacks National Security Litigation Media Relations

Kathryn Alexander

Speaker, Coach, Author · The Art of Leadership - Impact!

A Futurist for Life - Transforming Leaders

Strategy Leadership Sustainability Culture Ethics

Marsha Redmon

Founder & CEO · Marsha Redmon Communications

Accomplished Lawyer and TV journalist helping lawyers retain clients and gain recognition through communications and business coaching

Lawyer Media Training Lawyer Business Development Training Business Development Training for Women Lawyers Legal Professional Development Curriculum

Frank Felker

Founder & President · Digital Media Positioning

Highly-reviewed speaker with scores of presentations to business groups nationwide on entrepreneurship, digital marketing & direct sales.

Sales Marketing Entrepreneurship Social Media Digital Publishing

Brianne Gilbert

Managing Director, StudyLA; Senior Lecturer, Political Science; Senior Lecturer, Urban & Environmental Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Center for the Study of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Social Science Research Public Opinion Research Survey Methodology Geospatial Data Mapping

Michael S. Rogers

Senior Advisor, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group

Michael Rogers advises in the areas of cyber security, privacy, geopolitics, technology and intelligence as well as crisis management.

National Security Crisis Management Telecommuncations Cyber Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence

Ray Toal

Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Computer Science Programming Languages Compilers and Interpreters Software Architecture Database Systems

Jeanette David-Ball

Owner · Ministry of the Interior (Decorating and Pre-Sale Makeovers) and SpeedStyling (Wardrobe Stylist)

Owner, SpeedStyling (wardrobe stylist) & Ministry of the Interior (decorating)

Personal Styling Property Styling Personal Shopping Group Training

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments

Robert Mikos

Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in federalism and drug law, including marijuana legalization.

Hemp Law Sanctuary Cities Opioid Abuse Marijuana legalization Marijuana Law and Policy

Guy Martin

Managing Principal Architect & Open Source Consultant · Red Hat

Experienced speaker bringing a mix of Open Source, Community, Government 2.0 & Social Media to the table.

Open Source Software Strategy Government 2.0/Community Management Social Media

Glen Duerr, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of International Studies · Cedarville University

Dr. Deurr's research interests include nationalism and secession, comparative politics, and international relations theory

International Terrorism Domestic Terrorism International Relations Brexit

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor · Texas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media

Jesse Ferrell

Managing Partner · JessTalk Speaking & Coaching Firm

Jesse is a best selling author, international speaker and life coach and one of the most respected authorities in his subject. He has reshap

Sales & Marketing Leadership Development Customer Service

Rodrigo Vargas

Professor, Ecosystem Ecology and Environmental Change · University of Delaware

Prof. Vargas’ work focuses on global environmental change, nature-based solutions, and environmental data science.

Climate Change Environmental Data Science Blue Carbon Nature-based Solutions Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere

Robert Darden, M.A.

Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University

Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.

African-American Gospel Music Civil Rights Movement Music on B Sides of Gospel Recordings African American Museum in D.C. Black Gospel Music Restoration Project Journalism

Margie Thomas

CEO/President · M.A.T. Consulting, Inc.

Taming the Chaos in Your Organization to improve productivity and employee moral.

How to Work With Angry People Myers Briggs Type Indicator Personal Listening Profile Team Development Disc Profile