John Naples
President & CEO · ENCORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
John Naples brings infectious energy, customized content & practical techniques. Your audience will be challenged, equipped and empowered!
Sales Strategy Coaching for High Performance Building A Leadership Culture Empowerment & Motivation Negotiating
Felicia Pratto, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Psychology expert, specializing in race and sex discrimination and intergroup dynamics
Terrorism and counter-terrorism Xenophobia Prejudice, tace- and sex- discrimination in hiring Homophobia Violations of International Humanitarian Law in war-time
Jon Christensen
CEO · Bidmii International
As CEO and co-founder of Bidmii International, Jon Christensen is helping lead the proptech revolution in the home improvement industry.
Proptech Contractors Construction Strategic Management Home Improvement
Matthew Hughey, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
A scholar of racism and racial inequality in identity formation, organizations, media, politics, science, religion, and public advocacy.
Religion Fraternities and Sororities Organizations Whiteness Media
Melissa Williams
Associate Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Expert on social identities (gender, race, culture, stigma) and workplace hierarchies.
Gender Wage Gap Women in the Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Evidence-Based Management Social Psychology
Ben Depoorter
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Email: depoorter@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4675 / Office 208-198
Copyright Law Property Law Law and Economics Intellectual Property International Intellectual Property Law
Michael Nowatkowski, PhD
Associate Professor · Augusta University
A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.
Hardware and Embedded Systems Cellular and Mobile Technology Defensive Cyber Operations Cyber Operations Education TCP/IP Protocol Analysis
Lawrence Berry
President · Magic, Message and Motivation
Exciting speaker that brings a message and illusion together to create a memorable experience.
Leadership Communications Emergency Preparedness Financial Management Budgeting
"Dr. Woody" Woodward, Ph.D.
Organizational Psychologist & Media Personality · Dr. Woody Media
Author of "The YOU Plan", Management & Leadership Coach, and Media Commentator on Workplace Issues
The Psychology of Effective Management Player to Coach Management Transition
Andy Yang
Chief Innovation Hunter · Extreme Startups
Wheel, printing press, light bulb, Gummi Bears: Bring leading edge ideas to the foreground with Extreme Startups Chief Innovation Hunter
Startups Venture Capital Mobile Technologies Entrepreneurship Business Model Validation
Alexandra Dunn
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Dunn focuses on creating a supportive work environment and positive onboarding experience.
Management and Organizational Behavior Human Resource Management Onboarding, Recruitment, and Socialization Organizational Support Survey Response Quality
Kathy Rapp
VP · hrQ
Engaging former HR pro speaking on all things talent related, with the street cred to back it all up.
Talent Acquisition Leadership Development Hr Trends Working With Retained Search Firms Social Media
Michael Thomashow
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Is an expert on the regulation of abiotic & biotic stress tolerance pathways in plants with an emphasis on plant freezing tolerance
Biochemistry Soil and Microbial Sciences Plant Biology Molecular Biology Plants
Allison Burdette
Professor in the Practice of Business Law · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Burdette strives to give the students powerful knowledge about our legal system
Business and Environmental Law
Jianxin (Donny) Zhao
Assistant Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Corporate Financial Reporting Debt Markets Social Networks Corporate Governance
Tammy Schirle
Associate Professor of Economics · Wilfrid Laurier University
Associate Professor of Economics & Director of the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis
Applied Econometrics Economics of Gender Economics of Aging Public economics Labour Economics
Brandt Handley
Managing Director · Resource Options International, Inc.
"The War for Talent" is Real: Hiring and Retaining Top Talent in Tough Economic Times
Employee Interview Questions The Impact of Social Media On New Employee Reference Checking Succession Mysteries Resolved
Alyssa Dver
CEO · Mint Green Marketing
Sales Leads Profits Marketing Social Media Marketing Effectiveness
Erika V. Hall
Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society Institute · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Hall's research focuses on the influence of race, gender, and class-based stereotypes and implicit biases on workplace interactions.
Race and Gender Stereotyping Social Psychology Implicit Bias
Anita Williams Woolley
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Anita Williams Woolley is an organizational psychologist who studies team collaboration in the workplace and collective intelligence.
Remote Work Team Collaboration Collective Intelligence Organizational Psychology Cognitive Style