Frederick Gooding
Associate Professor, African-American Studies · Texas Christian University
Race, Racism and Discrimination in Pop Culture and/or Mainstream Media (e.g., movies, music and sports).
Sports Movies Discrimination Representations of Race Mainstream Media
Robert Darden, M.A.
Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University
Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.
Journalism Music Public Relations New Media African-American Gospel Music
Suzanne McKann, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Adjunct faculty in the Infant & Early Childhood Development Program, mentor to graduate students
Mental Health Care Professional Training and Coaching Training and Development Qualitative Research Neuropsychology
Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Leslie Yerkes
President / Founder · Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
Thought Leader, Consultant, Author and Speaker on creating organizational cultures that fully engaged the best of the whole person.
Managing for Motivation - Beyond Kicks and Carrots Managing the Generations; the Ins and Outs of Intergenerational Motivation 10 Tips for Finding Your Balance When the World is Rocking and Rolling! Developing Advanced Workplace Culture Leadership Teamwork and Change
Michael S. Rogers
Senior Advisor, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group
Michael Rogers advises in the areas of cyber security, privacy, geopolitics, technology and intelligence as well as crisis management.
National Security Crisis Management Telecommuncations Cyber Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence
Leslie Rose
Conference Speaker & In-house Trainer · Leslie Rose Seminars
Humor, Effective Communication & Customer Service
Humor for Effective Communication Exceptional Customer Service Managing Stress: for Optimists Pessimists and Skeptics Communicate for Success Dealing With Difficult People
Dr. Rick Kirschner
Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Bestselling Author · The Art of Change LLC
Change is inevitable, but progress is not. We help YOU make the difference!
Communication Persuasion Leadership Conflict Resolution Communication With Difficult People
Lindsay Collier
President · Creative Edge Associates
Highly experienced, unique, and entertaining speaker on topics related to creativity, innovation, and humor in organizations.
Humor in the Workplace Creativity and Innovation in Your Work and Life Dealing With Loss in Your Life
Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D.
Professor · Baylor University
Dr. Moody-Ramirez is a nationally known expert on mass media representations of minorities, women and other underrepresented groups
Race, Class, and Culture Pop Culture New Media Writing for Media Markets Historical Stereotypes in Social Media
Shaun Hays
Speaker, Cosultant, Author, Artist · Shaun Hays Presentations
Exciting and relevant keynote speaker / world renown speed chalk artist - unforgettable!
Healthy Life Choices Overcoming Challenges Success Attitude! Motivation
Dr. Mark S. Lachs
Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.
Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics
Lynn Salsi
Author, Storyteller, Teacher, Historian, Speaker · Lynn Salsi Consulting
With boundless enthusiasm, Southern history and folktales come alive with this Pulitzer Prize Nominated author & storyteller
Fiction Editing & Writing Teaching Public Relations Marketing Communications
Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson
Professor and Chair of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Cultural Studies Feminist Theory Latina Literature Feminist Discourse Critical Theory
Antonio Barrenechea
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Antonio Barrenechea is a scholar and teacher of literature of the Americas and cinema.
Comparative Literature Cinema Studies Literature of the Americas
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence or mass trauma
Terrorism Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD
Sarah Emanuel
Assistant Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Biblical Studies New Testament Christian Origins First Century Judaism Bible and Theory
Jan McInnis
CEO · The Work Lady
unique keynotes on using humor in business
Master of Ceremonies Humor in the Workplace Keynotes Humor writing
Janine Certo
Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy · Michigan State University
Janine Certo is a poet and associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.
Italian American Studies Poetry Arts-Based Educational Research
Thomas Kostigen
Writer · Thomas Kostigen
Climate Risk // NYT Bestselling Author
Journalism Environment Financial Services Weather Climate