Sunil Sharma

Managing Director and Chief Connector · Extreme Startups

He always loved Lego! A natural fit for your event is Extreme Startups Chief Connector extraordinaire and mentor to budding entrepreneurs

Venture Capital Private Equity Entrepreneurship Management Consulting for Startups

Brenda Spotton Visano

University Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies · York University

Spotton Visano engages a variety of research methods to examine ways to improve access to basic financial services for low income Canadians.

Financial Literacy Economic Literacy Social Justice Financial Education Community Outreach

Marc Gallicchio, PhD

Professor and Mary M. Birle Chair in History | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Marc Gallicchio, PhD, is an expert on World War II, U.S. foreign relations, East Asia, modern military history and modern U.S. history.

History Modern Military History U.S. Foreign Policy Modern U.S. History World War II

Lina Srivastava

Principal · Lina Srivastava Consulting LLC

Narrative Design for Social Change

Charles Plant

Senior Fellow · The Impact Centre - University of Toronto

Provocative thought leader who challenges the status quo in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership

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

Victor Montgomery

"Life in the Balance" Speaker, Author · Warriors in Recovery - from Addiction & Suicide Ideation

Healing Suicidal Veterans - "Life in the Balance" - Seminars- Interventions for Alcohol and other Drug Addictions & Suicidal Ideation

Warriors in Recovery Crisis Intervention - Suicide Ideation Alcohol and Other Drug Additions Veteran Combat Trauma The Psycholoical Wounds of War- What Happens in the War Zone?

Jacqueline Murray

3M National Teaching Fellow / Professor of History · University of Guelph

Expert in the history of contemporary sex and gender. An award winning professor and expert on how to improve teaching and student success.

Medieval and Early Modern History Women and Gender Studies Pedagogy in Higher Education Student Learning Outcomes

David Veech

Founder · Leadersights

Thought-provoking, entertaining coach on systems, leadership, and problem solving

Learning & Development Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership Development Lean - Process Improvement Coaching & Leadership

Bruce O'Brien

Professor of History and Academic Lead for the Early English Laws Project (Univ. of London/King's College London/University of St Andrews) · University of Mary Washington

Dr. O'Brien specializes in Medieval History.

English Law Medieval England’s Multilingualism Culture of Translation Magna Carta

Laura C. Romero, Ph.D.

Lecturer, EMBA Program · Loyola Marymount University

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion External Relations Mentoring Professional Development Education

Mindy Benson

President · Southern Utah University

Specializes in higher education administration, event management and production, community relations, fundraising, and donor engagement

Donor Engagement Higher Education Administration Outreach in Rural Communities History of Southern Utah University Event Planning, University Commencement

Jingsi Christina Wu

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University

Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.

Media Studies Political Communication and Social Media Chinese Media Cultural Sociology Game Studies

Joseph Lennon, PhD

Director, Center for Irish Studies & Associate Dean, International and Interdisciplinary Initiatives | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Joseph Lennon, PhD is an expert in Irish hunger strikes, India and Ireland relationships and contemporary Irish issues.

Hunger Strikes English Literature Irish Studies Irish Culture

Trea Lachowicz, J.D., LL.M.

Part-Time Lecturer, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Entertainment Attorney at Paramount Pictures Corporation in the Motion Pictures Legal Group

Lance Laking

Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory Services · MaRS Cleantech

Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses

ALife Allah

Senior Editor and Promotions · Supreme Design Publishing

Urban Health Monk, Media Mogul, Information Merchant, Solar Powered Architect, Hood Health, Science Solutions

Health Science

Marshall Jones

Assistant Professor and Director | School of Psychology · Florida Tech

Dr. Jones is a recognized innovator in public safety and law enforcement, both as a practitioner and applied researcher.

Organizational Behavior Implicit Bias Training Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures Leadership Pathfinding Leadership Development

Daneal Charney, CHRL

Executive in Residence for high-growth tech companies · MaRSDD - Largest Urban Innovation Hub

Award-Winning Human Resources Leader| Growth Coach for Start-ups| Keynote Speaker on AI, Future of Work, Employee Experience.

People Analytics Hr & Talent Management global skills Employment Brand Leadership Entreprenership Startups

Janet Yang

SFTV Presidential Fellow and Clinical Professor · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Film and Television Producing Film and Television Development Business of Entertainment Asian-Americans in Entertainment Asian Cinema