Sharon Austin

Professor · University of Florida

Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.

Southern Politics African American Politics Urban Politics

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition

Amira Elghawaby

Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims

Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.

Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights

Ariana Smies, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Ariana Smies is a project engineer in the Advanced Development group at Kohler.

Clinical Research Biomedical Engineering Wound Healing

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Human Rights Institute and Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children

Allison Karpyn

Associate Professor, Education; Senior Associate Director, Center for Research in Education and Social Policy · University of Delaware

Prof. Karpyn can speak to topics such as obesity, food policy and community nutrition.

Farmer’s Markets Supermarket Access Obesity Food Insecurity Public Health

Biplab Datta, PhD

Assistant Professor, Institute of Public and Preventive Health and in the Department of Population Health Sciences · Augusta University

Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.

Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Richard Lutz

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Richard Lutz’s research addresses experiential consumption, customer donation decisions, and social media's effects on purchase behavior.

Advertising Response Consumer Behavior Services Marketing Business

Lee Branstetter

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Lee Branstetter's research interests include the economics of technological innovation, and economic growth in East Asia.

East Asia and the Global Economy International Economics Business and Economics Economics Technological Innovation

Eva Gantz

Social media and community specialist · Giving Books a Voice

Every good idea deserves a voice.

Twitter Facebook Reddit Tumblr Snapchat

Jeremy Everett, D.Min.

Founder and Executive Director, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty · Baylor University

National voice on scalable solutions to end hunger through partnerships, research, innovative models and collaboration

Poverty Hunger Policy National Hunger Issues Food Insecurity Food Policy

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

Stephen J. Andriole, PhD

Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, is an expert in emerging technologies and business technology strategy.

Emerging Technology Trends Technology Adoption Virtual & Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Social Media Analytics

Dr Alexis Paton

Director, Centre for Health and Society · Aston University

Dr Paton examines the impact that society has on health. Her research focuses on how ethics and the social sciences can improve healthcare.

Health Inequalities Health Improvement Sociology of Health Bioethics Medical Ethics

Marielaina Perrone DDS

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentist | Exceptional Dentist · Marielaina Perrone DDS

Family, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentist serving Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson NV.

Oral Surgery Dental Implants Botox Dental Emergency Porcelain Crowns

Kaitlynn Furse

Director, Corporate Communications · CAA South Central Ontario

Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.

Winter Driving Travel and Tourism Strategic Communications Road Trips

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

Sociology Human Development and Family Sciences Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Disability Studies Deaf Studies

Avtar Nordine Zouareg

President/Owner · Avtar Wellness

Health and Fitness Expert ♦Former World Champion/ Mr. Universe ♦ Keynote Speaker ♦ Author

Motivational Speaking Wellness Stress Management Optimum Performance Weight Loss

Daniel Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Daniel Williams research interests are in dynamic systems modeling, control system design and fluid power.

Fluid Power Dynamic Systems Modeling Simulations Mechanical Engineering Simulink

Thomas Toppino, PhD

Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Thomas Toppino, PhD, is an expert in practice in learning and memory, and visual perception of reversible ambiguous figures.

Psychchology Practice in Learning and Memory Visual Perception of Reversible Ambiguous Figures