Gregory DeFreitas
Professor of Economics · Hofstra University
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
Labor Economics Research Methods Urban Economics Microeconomics African Economic Development
Steven Matson, Ph.D.
Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dean, The Graduate School, Professor, Biology Department
Biology Cells Genetics Molecular Biology Graduate Education
Penelope (Penny) Abernathy, M.S., M.B.A.
Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics · UNC-Chapel Hill
Penny Abernathy specializes in helping news organizations survive and thrive in today’s digital media environment
News Deserts Community Journalism Digital Media Journalism
Jaime King
Associate Dean and Professor of Law, Bion M. Gregory Chair in Business Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: kingja@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8834 / Office 394-200
Health Law and Policy The U.S. Healthcare System Genetics and the Law Healthcare Antitrust Health Policy & Reform
Lynsey Steinberg
Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Center · Augusta University
Lynsey Steinberg is one of the 300 board-certified medical illustrators and also an expert on virtual reality.
Virtual Reality Motion Graphics Medical Illustration Illustration Gamification
Tara Alvarez
Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.
Vision Therapy Virtual Reality Vision Neuroscience Biomedical Engineering
James McCall
Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contact: 415.565.4655 / mccallj@uchastings.edu
International Antitrust and Competition Law Antitrust Evidence European Competition Law
Zoltan Hajnal
Professor · UC San Diego
Zoltan is a scholar of racial and ethnic politics, urban politics, immigration and political behavior.
Voter Turnout Ethnic Politics Race and American Politics Voter Suppression
Al Hartgraves
Professor of Accounting Emeritus · Goizueta Business School
Strategic Cost Management Financial Reporting and Analysis
Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Steven Tadelis
Professor of Economics | Sarin Chair in Leadership and Strategy · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Leading expert on e-commerce and internet economics
E-Commerce Competition and Industrial Organization Procurement Contracting Incentives and Economics of Organizations Theory of the Firm
Amber Osborne
Vice President of Head of Lettuce Media · Head of Lettuce Media
Inspiring social media innovator, specialzing in storytelling and online brand management.
Brand Development Social Media Product Evangelism Online Marketing Location Based Services
Ratanjit Sondhe
CEO · Discoverhelp, Inc.
Transforming Business Through Mindful Leadership, Conscious Capitalism and the Oneness Paradigm
Empowering Business Through 9 Universal Laws Developing A Passionate Creative Workforce Developing Mindful Leaders A Platform for Conscious Capitalism
Bret Myers, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management & Operations | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Bret Myers, PhD, utilizes analytics to improve decision processes for sports businesses on-field and in the management of operations.
Business Management Business Analytics Business Operations Sports Analytics
Sylvia Zamora
Assistant Professor of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Immigration Comparative Race and Ethnicity Latin America U.S. Latinos
Laura Reese
Director and Professor · Michigan State University
Laura Reese is an expert in animal welfare policy, animals in the city, animal sheltering, local economic development
Local Economic Development Animals in the City Animal Welfare Policy Animal Sheltering
Barbara Walter
Professor of Political Science · UC San Diego
Barbara F. Walter's current research is on the behavior of rebel groups in civil wars.
The Strategic Use of Internet Propaganda The Causes, Duration, and Resolution of Civil Wars Extremist Ideology in War Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Steve Punter
Owner · The People Effect Ltd
Engaging, humorous & thought-provoking speaker with a deep background in management and human resources
Employment Relations Adult Learning Performance Management Engagement Learning
Siri Terjesen, Ph.D.
Professor & Associate Dean for Research and External Relations at FAU Business · Florida Atlantic University
Siri Terjesen is an expert in entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and strategy.
Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Corporate Governance Higher Education Philanthropy
Kyriaki Kaplanidou
Professor · University of Florida
Kyriaki Kaplanidou's research explores the impacts and legacies of sport events on communities.
Olympic Games Sport Consumer Perceptions About Event Experiences Impacts and Legacies of Sport Events on Community Development Sport Event Tourism