Don Holbrook

The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy · Author and Keynote Speaker

Author/Keynote Speaker/Public Policy Business Incentives-Site Location Consultant

Public Speaking Site Location Public Incentive Negotiations

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

Professor · University of Connecticut

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.

Creativity and Personality Creativity and Equity Creativity and Meaning Creativity and Positive Psychology

Sayeedul Islam

Assistant Professor, Industrial Organizational Psychology · Farmingdale State College

Dr. Islam has served in management, consultant and research roles in a variety of organizations.

Industrial Organizational Psychology Organizational Behavior Education/Learning Corporate Training Human Resources

Dayle M. Smith. Ph.D.

Dean, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Design Thinking and Innovation Culture Executive Coaching Organizational Behavior Organizational Communication Leadership and Team Development

Patrick Jung, Ph.D.

Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.

American History German Art History Cultural Anthropology American Indian History

Kenyon Lindeman, Ph.D.

Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Lindeman applies multidisciplinary research to advance the sustainable management of coastal lands and fisheries.

Marine Protected Areas (MAPs) Climate Adaptation Fisheries Conservation Science Sustainability

Sarah Teetzel

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management · University of Manitoba

Dr. Sarah Teetzel’s research focuses on applied ethical issues in sport with emphasis on the intersection of rules and values.

Gender in sport Doping and drug testing in sport Olympic studies Philosophy and ethics of sport

Ed Toivonen

Mining Engineering professor and program coordinator · Cambrian College

Ed has almost 30 years experience in the fields of mining, engineering, mine geology and mining technologies.

Geology Mining and Water Mining Engineering Ventilation Prospecting

Yvette Lapayese

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Youth Participatory Action Research Critical and Feminist Methodologies Feminist Theories and Epistemologies Critical Social Theories Critical Media Literacy

Jennifer S. Wayne, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery & Director, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory

Experimental and computational modeling of diarthrodial joint function Structural stability of fixation constructs Articular cartilage: normal function reparative techniques Reparative Techniques

Pauline Armour

Director, Corporate Development · Diabetes Canada

Pauline Armour is Director, Corporate Development at Diabetes Canada

Cross-Functional Team Leadership Medical Devices New Business Development Strategic Thinking Business Development

Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.

Extracellular matrix biology Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Collagen Fiber Development Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology

Lawrence Levy

Vice President, Economic Development and Professional Studies; Executive Dean, National Center for Suburban Studies · Hofstra University

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

Suburban Spaces and Development Suburbs Education Taxation Politics of the Suburbs

Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A.

Associate Professor of Integrated Medical Science · Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Joanna Drowos' scholarly interests include clinical preventive medicine, communicable disease prevention and medical education.

Medical Education Medical Quality Preventive Medicine Family Medicine Communicable Disease Prevention

Nancy D. Campbell

Professor and Department Head, Science and Technology Studies (STS) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focuses on the history of science, technology, and medicine as it relates to drug policy and the social significance of drugs

Opioid Crisis Harm Reduction Opioid Overdose History of Science & Medicine Gender & Addiction

Gabe Gabrielsen

Executive Director - Professional Speaker · Local Government Resources

When you are tired of Stupidity

Airm High

Laurel Franzen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Accounting

Equity Valuation Financial Distress Bankruptcy Forecasting Financial Accounting

Soma Chaudhuri

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Expert on: Development, Gender and Social Movements

South Asia Social Movements Development Violence Against Women Empowerment Programs

Mica Pollock

Professor of Education Studies · UC San Diego

Mica Pollock's many books examine racism in everyday places and what opportunities diversity can foster.

STEM Education and Careers Race Issues Diversity Racism related to Public School & Higher Education Equity in Education

Ryan Poissant

Senior Advisor: IT, Communications & Entertainment Practice · MaRS Discovery District

When it's time for your growth-oriented, technology-focused company to get in the game, you can rely on the Tech Start-up Coach from MaRS

Entrepreneurship Ecommerce Wireless Technologies Marketing and Business Development