Andrew Deener, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Andrew Deener is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut.
Food Systems Gentrification Economic Sociology Culture City Development
Aaron Monts
Lead Pastor · IKON Christian Community
Experienced, dynamic speaker that connects the realities of today's cultural climate with the hope of tomorrow
Contemporary Religious Movements Generosity in the Third World Starting From Scratch
Frances (Jack) Putz
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.
Plant Ecology Indonesian Consevation Issue Economic Botany Applied Ecology Florida Natural History
Noah Valenstein, J.D.
Expert in water policy and politics · Florida Gulf Coast University
Noah Valenstein is the former chief resiliency officer and head of the Department of Environmental Protection for the State of Florida.
Environmental Policy and Politics Water Policy Environmental Policy Everglades Agricultural Policy
Gillian Gregory
Researcher, Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies · The Firelight Group
Research, analysis & technical support for Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities Traditional land and resource use Resource Management Migration Vulnerability & well-being
Renee Smith-Maddox
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Smith-Maddox interests include teaching diversity, social innovation, and the capacity-building needs of nonprofit organizations
Advocacy and Social Justice Corporate Social Responsbility Race Gender and Class in Organization Processes Diversity Social Work Education
Maria Christina Vasquez
Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Biology Animal Sciences marine physiology
Anja Jeffrey
Director, Centre for the North – The Conference Board of Canada · The Conference Board of Canada
She knows Santa! Understanding Arctic Resources & International Relations, the CBoC's specialist in Northern issues will heat up your event
International Business Arctic Affairs International Trade and Development Strategic Planning Business Management
Anthony D. Cortese
President · Second Nature
Dynamic, thought-provoking speaker that addresses the need for a healthy, just sustainable world and the role of higher education
Sustainability Higher Education Change
Cathleen Swody
Partner and Director of Assessment · Thrive Leadership
Organizational psychologist | executive coach | leadership advisor
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Employee Engagement Stress Management
Chris Melde
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Chris Melde is an expert in youth violence, gangs, school violence, and youth violence prevention and intervention strategies
School Violence Program Evaluation Adolescent Development Youth Violence Gangs
Rebecca Stephenson
Clinical Assistant Professor & Managing Editor for the Journal of Catholic Education · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Academic writing and editing Open Access Publishing Qualitative Research Digital Media and Learning Critical pedagogy
Nicole Crowder
Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington
Nicole Crowder's research focuses on reducing carbon dioxide gases.
Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Deborah George-Feres
Adjunct Faculty · Fielding Graduate University
Expert on organizational change, leadership and executive coaching.
Change Management Organizational Change Leadership Career and Executive Coaching Leadership Development
Christine Hladik
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Professor Hladik specializes in the application of geospatial data to address a range of ecological and management goals
Coastal Wetlands Geography Remote Sensing Geospatial Data Mapping Remote Sensing and Data Assimilation
Tom Ford
Senior Lecturer in the Environmental Science Program; Co-Executive Director of the Coastal Research Institute · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
