Josh Spizman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Faculty and Academic Programs, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Financial Markets Corporate Governance
Peter G. Klein, Ph.D.
Professor of Entrepreneurship · Baylor University
Peter G. Klein is an economist who studies managerial and organizational issues, with a special interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
Entrepreneurship Innovation Diversification Vertical Coordination Public Policy
Jan Barton
Associate Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Financial Reporting and Disclosure Financial Statement Analysis Equity Valuation Design Thinking Nonprofit Accounting
Sam Angus
Partner, Corporate Group · Fenwick & West LLP
Entrepreneurship and venture financing for start-ups have been long-standing specialties for this lawyer and conference panel moderator
Start-Up/Venture-Backed Companies Equity and Debt Financings Mergers and Acquisitions Securities Matters Intellectual Property Licensing
Hoda Heidari
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Hoda Heidari is broadly interested in the Ethical and Societal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Algorithmic Economics Machine Learning Ethics Artificial Intelligence Fairness and Accountability
Jared L. Cohon
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Jared L. Cohon has worked on large-scale water problems and on energy facility issues, especially nuclear waste.
Nuclear Waste Management Natural Resources Energy Environmental Systems Analysis Environmental Problems
Amanda Paluch
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amanda Paluch is a physical activity epidemiologist and kinesiologist with a focus on advancing the measurement of physical activity.
Step Tracking Physical Activity Wearables Physical Behavior Measurement Chronic Disease Prevention
Laura J. Burton, Ph.D.
Department Head, Educational Leadership · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on management in sports organizations and how gender stereotypes affect women working in athletics.
Gender Stereotypes Access and Success in Leadership Sport Management Gender Issues in Sport Leadership in Sport Organizations
Micah Officer, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Co-chair, Department of Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Business Economics Capital Structure
Randall Howard
General Partner · Verdexus
Senior serial technology executive working to build world leading, high growth technology organizations
Building Enterprise Software Venture Capital Investments Infrastructure Software High Growth Technology Enterprise 2.0
Christina Eubanks-Turner
Professor of Mathematics · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Mathematics Commutative Algebra Graph Theory Mathematics Education Broadening Participation in Mathematical Sciences
Pierre Villeneuve
Founder & General Partner · Equity Management Partners, LLC
Pierre Villeneuve is an expert in the startup world, bringing technology and entrepreneurial leadership to investing and advisory roles.
Telecommunications Semiconductors Industrial Process Analysis Venture Capitalism Startups
David R. Moore, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Compensation Corporate Finance Payout Policy
Jin-Won Kim
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Jin-Won Kim’s research focuses on the role of recreation, parks and tourism in the creation of active, healthy and sustainable communities.
Water-Based Recreation and Tourism Public Health and Quality of Life Environmental Justice Applications of Geospatial Technologies in Recreation Park and Tourism
Rich Milner
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning · Vanderbilt University
Expert on urban education and teacher education, centering on equity and diversity.
Achievement Gap Urban Education Teacher effectiveness in urban schools Social Context of Education Urban Teacher Education
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy
Phil Poekert
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research, development, and advocacy.
Policy Advocacy Educational Innovations Teacher Education Professional Learning and Development Teacher Leadership
Teresa Scassa
Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Ottawa
Teresa Scassa is the Canada Research Chair in Information Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Common Law
Legal issues in Digital Cartography Citizen Science Intellectual Property Freedom of Expression Open Government
Granger Morgan
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Granger Morgan's research addresses problems in science, technology and public policy.
Quantitative Policy Analysis Risk Analysis Environmental Systems Climate Change Adoption of New Technologies
Martha Terris, MD
Witherington Distinguished Chair, Urology · Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University
Dr. Terris specializes in urologic cancers, including prostate cancer, kidney cancer, adrenal masses, bladder cancer and testicular cancer.
Oncology Cancer Prostate Cancer Kidney Cancer Bladder Cancer