Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University

Dr. Divita's areas of research are fashion forecasting and trend contagion; and textile, apparel and retailing industry topics.

Retailing Fashion Merchandising Apparel Textile Sciences Fashion Forecasting

Heather McCauley

Assistant Professor · Michigan State University

Heather McCauley is an expert in the prevention of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and reproductive coercion.

Sexual Violence Gender and Sexuality Intimate Partner Violence LGBTQ Studies Public Health

Christianne Wilhelmson

Executive Director · Georgia Strait Alliance

Non-profit leader in ocean conservation in urban British Columbia, where 75 per cent of the province's population lives, works and plays.

Ocean Conservation Whale protection Habitat protection Marine planning Salmon Aquaculture

Patricia Huddleston

Professor and Director of Information and Media PhD program · Michigan State University

Expert in Consumer decision making at Point of Purchase, Retail Strategy

Point of Purchase Marketing Consomer Loyalty Retail Strategy Eye-Tracking

Julie Niesen Gosdin

Senior Marketing Manager, Social Marketing · Pearson North America

Educational tech, social media, marketing and community building (plus food, restaurants and cocktails for good measure).

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Digital Strategy Blogging

Sherry Hatcher, Ph.D., ABPP

Professor Emerit · Fielding Graduate University

Professor Emerit, School of Psychology

Psychotherapy Research Supervision of Psychotherapy Clinical Interviewing Thematic Apperception Techniques Ethics

David Marini

VP and Managing Director, Strategic Advisory Services · ADP

More than 30 years of executive management and operations experience in HR and an expert on healthcare reform strategies for success.

Health Care Consumerism Human Capital Management (Hcm) Strategies Benefits Strategies Talent Management Strategies Best Practices for Outsourcing

Karen Busby

Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba

Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law

Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law

Eric Novak

President · Modern Media Perspectives

An Environmentalist. A Dad. A Mission. A Purpose.

Climate Change Sustainability Climate Change and the Media Social Media and the Environment Parenting and the Environment

Curtis Ricker

Dean, The College of Arts and Humanities · Georgia Southern University

Curtis Ricker is Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Humanities and Developmental Education Humanities

Arezoo Najibzadeh

Women in Politics Advocate · Young Women's Leadership Network (Femmepower)

Arezoo works on addressing the barriers against young women's involvement in grassroots and institutional politics.

Women in Politics Canadian Politics Politics & Public Policy Women's Rights Young Women

Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.

Vegetable Assistant Extension Educator · University of Connecticut

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Plastic Mulch Climate Adaptation Horticulture Agricultural Sciences Biodegradable Materials

Neil MacKinnon, PhD

Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs · Augusta University

Dr. Neil MacKinnon is a senior university administrator, academic health leader and an expert in population health and public health.

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (i.e. addictions treatment via Methadone and Suboxone) Opioid Abuse Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Rural Health Medication Error

Peter Sham

Professor of Theatre Arts · Southern Utah University

Specializing in Suzuki movement, directing and producing musical theatre, and character development for actors

Stage Direction Voice and Speech Training Directing Musical Theater Voice Over Producing

Elaine Power

Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.

food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health

Dr Elisabeth Schimpfössl

Senior Lecturer · Aston University

Dr Schimpfössl's research interests are the sociology of elites as well as power and social inequality.

Philanthropy Social Inequality Sociology Elites Russia

Devon Greyson

Postdoctoral Fellow · BC Children's Hospital

How do people use health information, and when does this matter for health and social equity?

Vaccine Hesitancy Teen Mothers Parent Education and Empowerment Health Information Technology Public Health and Health Services

Kevin Nourse, Ph.D., PCC

Associate Faculty - Evidence Based Coaching · Fielding Graduate University

Seasoned organization development and coaching professional with a passion for developing resilient leaders and organization.

Coach Education and Coaching Supervision Team Development and Effectiveness Executive and Leadership Coaching Evidence Based Coaching Leadership Development

Gulzar Shah

Department Chair & Professor, Health Policy and Behavior · Georgia Southern University

Gulzar Shah works to explore the fields of health informatics.

Social Determinants of Health Public Workforce Needs and Interests Community Health Health Policy and Behavior Health Informatics

Danny Brassell

Founder · Lazyreaders.com

Reading Ambassador, Motivational Speaker & Founder of “The Lazy Readers’ Book Club”

Reading Motivation Creativity