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
Mark Wilson
Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)
Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)
Howard (Shih-Ming) Hu
Professor of Hotel, Resort, Hospitality Management · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international cuisine, hospitality management, and culinary science
Food Service Preparation Techniques International Cuisine Culinary Tourism Culinary Programs Hospitality Management
Nikki Koontz
Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication
Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management
Josh Dry
Business Development Manager · ShowGizmo
Josh is the Business Development Manager at SmartShow Ltd who mobilise events with their event app ShowGizmo
Event Apps Social Media Event Marketing Event Technology Hybrid Events
Isabelle Lynch
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Isabelle Lynch has worked at McGill University, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
Art History Contemporary Art Philosophy Visual Arts Research
Sophie Lynch
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Sophie Lynch has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, and the National Gallery of Canada.
Fine Art Art History Event Planning Media Relations Creative Writing
Christina L. Christian
Senior Community Marketing Manager · Yelp.com
Will Somebody Yelp Me? Freshen up the podium and give your event creative & engaging content that will have your audience Yelping for more!
Media Relations Event Planning Corporate Communications Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing
Kathy Sipple
Social Media Trainer/Coach and Professional Speaker · My Social Media Coach
Social Media Trainer & Coach | Talk Radio Host | Public Speaker
Feature Writing Radio Host Event Planning Green Marketing Social Media Marketing
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Marcela Mandeville
CEO · Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Advocate for women entrepreneurs and female business leaders
Entrepreneur Business Start Up Women Business & Leadership
Mark D. Weinstein, M.S.
Executive Director of Public Relations · Cedarville University
Mark D. Weinstein has worked in higher education since 1988. He began his tenure at Cedarville University in 2010.
Public Affairs and Communications Organizational Leadership Higher Education Public Relations Marketing
Elaine Dewar
Freelance Journalist · Dewar Productions Inc.
Elaine Dewar aspires to be a happy warrior for the public good.
Journalism Public Speaking Storytelling Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship
Katie Spotz
Ambassador · H2O for Life
Speaker, endurance athlete, safe water activist
Event Planning Public Speaking Non-Profits
Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Director, Content & Digital Product Development · Media Source Inc.
Shakespeare this! Poet, author, publisher and journalist creates beautiful ear candy by slamming together the past, present & future
Integrated Marketing Strategy Content Strategy and Development Event Planning Audience Development Publishing
Anuradha Dugal
Director of Violence Prevention Programs · Canadian Women's Foundation
Anuradha Dugal is responsible for all national strategies related to violence against women and girls and teen violence prevention.
Grant Writing Public Speaking Philanthrophy Event Planning Community Development
Lorraine Lafrenière
Chief Executive Officer · Coaching Association of Canada
Lorraine is a strategic thinker with excellent people skills and an enthusiastic approach to challenges.
Sports Management Sponsorship Event Planning Marketing & Branding Strategic Planning
Dr. Kevin McCormick
President · Huntington University
A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.
Finland Canada Community Development Education Event Planning
Jackie Stone
Vice-President, Sales Consulting · Varsity Branding
Jackie brings more than 28 years of experience as a senior living marketing professional and will be your primary sales consulting contact.
Selling Skills Event Planning Marketing Strategy Elder Care Public Relations
Eric Kirby
Assistant Professor of Management and Business Law · Southern Utah University
Specializing in student success strategies, civil litigation, and student retention and first year experience in higher education
Non Traditional Students in Higher Education Second Year Retention in HIgher Education Student Success Strategies Student Retention in Higher Education Political Science