Shanti Fernando, PhD
Associate Professor and Political Science Program Director, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Political expert stems cycle of inequity and inequality through community and policy development
Anti-Poverty and Social Support Policies Canadian Politics Community Development Critical Disability Policy Democratic Theory
Tyler Mulligan
Associate Professor of Public Law and Government and Director, Development Finance Initiative · UNC-Chapel Hill
Tyler Mulligan is an Associate Professor of Public Law and Government at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government.
Affordable Housing Code Enforcement (Minimum Housing Codes) Community Development Downtown Revitalization Economic Development
Prof. Suzanne Garon
Professor · School of Social Work, University of Sherbrooke
Ph. D. in Sociology (Frankfurt, Germany, 1992) is a full professor at the School of Social Work of the University of Sherbrooke
Age-friendly Environments Social Work Lifelong Learning Gerontology Research Community Development
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Chair on Truth and Reconciliation · Lakehead University
Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.
Community Development Government Community Outreach Leadership Teaching
Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger
President & CEO · Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
Durhane Wong-Rieger is a social psychologist, specializing in cross-cultural, community and applied social psychology.
Communications Strategic Planning Social Psychology Community Development Advocacy
Jeremy Everett, B.A., MDiv.
Senior Director of the Texas Hunger Initiative · Baylor University
The founder and executive director of the Texas Hunger Initiative (THI), a capacity-building, anti-hunger project within Baylor University
Poverty Hunger Policy National Hunger Issues Texas Hunger Initiative food insecurity
John Girton
Owner · John Girton Speaks.com
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Entrepreneurship (Vsb) Marriage and Relationships High School/College Student Motivation
Mario Murillo
Professor of Radio, Television, Film · Hofstra University
Prof. Murillo has special interest in community-based radio journalism, Latin American studies, citizen's media, and civic engagement.
Civic Engagement Documentary Production Community Radio Latino Culture and History U.S./Latin American Policy
Cheryl Macon-Oliver
Senior Lecturer of Social Work Virtual Academic Center · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Senior Lecturer with expertise in program management and budgeting, school reform/change, organizational, and community development.
Consultation Services Organizational and Community Development Program Management Nonprofit Management Social Work
Andrena Sawyer
CEO/Founder · P.E.R.K. Consulting
Nonprofit professional, program development consultant, personal development trainer, and author. Passionate about people and progress.
Personal Development Faith and Culture Christian Entrepreneur Women's Empowerment
murad abusalim
Interim Coordinator of the Architecture Program · University of Texas at Brownsville
Interim Coordinator of the Architecture Program at University of Texas at Brownsville
Architectural Design Architecture Teaching Land Use Management and Planning Community Development
James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D.
William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Johnson explores community and economic development and the effects of demographic changes on the U.S. workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion Entrepeneurship Urban Issues Political Economy Offshoring
Placida Gallegos, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies + Chair, Inclusion Council · Fielding Graduate University
Local and Global Diversity, Transformative Learning, Racial Identity; Chair, FGU Inclusion Council
Human Development and Consciousness Social Psychology Theories of Personality Organization Development Personal Growth and Development
Robin Cox
Research Director and Professor · ResilienceByDesign Research Lab and Royal Roads University
Robin Cox's expertise includes the psychosocial dimensions of disasters, disaster resilience, and traumatic stress and coping.
Resilience Higher Education Community Resilience Disaster Psychosocial Response Stress and Coping
William Hatcher
Director, Master of Public Administration Program · Augusta University
Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.
Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance
Esther Lim
CEO and Chief Experience Architect · The Estuary, LLC
Passionately exploring the convergence of social media, storytelling, big data and emerging tech in marketing and digital entertainment
Transmedia Storytelling Digital Narratives: Co-Created Storyworld Communities Social Media Analytics Big Data Narrative Gamification
Joel Fodrie, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Institute of Marine Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
F. Joel Fodrie is a fisheries ecologist at the UNC Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Science.
Mariculture Ecosystem services Oyster Reefs Coastal Ecosystems Oil Spills
Julie Cafley
Senior Vice President · Public Policy Forum
Julie Cafley is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues relating to higher education leadership and governance.
Governance and Public Policy Higher Education Administration Women & Leadership Community Development Innovation
Becky McCray
Expert for Small Towns · Cattle rancher and rural entrepreneur
Practical steps you can put into action right away to shape a better future for your community
Revitalization Placemaking Small Business Economic Development Rural
Shaun Anderson
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Quantitative Research Community Development Organizational Communication Strategic Communication Mass Communication