Mary Walshok

Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs, Dean of UC San Diego Extension and Adjunct Professor of Sociology · UC San Diego

She is a thought leader and subject matter expert on aligning workforce development with regional economic growth.

Economic Growth Sociology Public Speaking Strategic Planning Program Management

Ian Chodikoff

Founder and Director · Fora Strategic Planning Inc.

Founder and Director of a trust-based urban consultancy that helps clients see the invisible opportunities in their urban environments.

Urban Design Architecture Urban Planning

Roslyn Bern

President · Leacross Foundation

Roslyn Bern is president of the Leacross Foundation and an educator, business woman, and philanthropist

Philanthropic Foundations Philanthropy Women in Engineering Stem preventing violence against women

Tim Miller

Director of Engagement, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) · Aston University

Tim has more than 15 years board level experience in technology companies, technical and commercial management and research marketing.

Business Development Business Strategy Program Management Management Consulting Stakeholder Management

Eric Smith

Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute, Professor of Practice · Tulane University

Professor Eric Smith is an expert in energy markets and the oil and gas industry.

Gas Prices Valuation Financial Modeling Financial Anallysis Transmission and Power Distribution

Theresa Syer

Founding Partner, Professional Speaker · Syer Hospitality Group Inc.

Theresa Syer is one of today's most influential voices on Creating Renowned Customer Experiences. As a Professional Speaker she inspires and

Service Loyalty Maximizing Your Networking Skills

Sarah Marsden Greene

Lecturer, Economics · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

An economist focused on economics education and ecological economics of climate change policies.

Timber trade Environmental Economics and Policy Ecological Economics Economics Education

Amy Murphy-Nugen

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Amy Murphy-Nugen has more than 20 years of social work practice and policy experience in housing, community building and engagement.

Community Development and Housing Issues Housing Loss Foreclosure Disenfranchised Grief

Laura Guitar

Partner, Market Engagement & Communications · The Brytemoore Group

Recognized expert in strategic communications, PR, market engagement, and expert marketing.

Strategic Communication Public Relations Media Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communications

Teri Kirk

President & CEO · Fundingportal

Founder & CEO at Fundingportal

Public Policy Venture Capital Business Funding Exempt Markets Government Funding

George Torok

Marketing Expert, Keynote Speaker, Speech Coach for Executives · Power Marketing

Marketing Expert, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author - Secrets of Power Marketing

Success Motivation Inspiration Personal Marketing Marketing

Joel Paul

Albert Abramson '54 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200

International Economic Law and Policy Presidential Powers in Foreign Affairs International Business Transactions National Security Law Foreign Relations Law

M. A. "Mac" Curfman

Chief Learning Evangelist & Principal Consultant · M.A.Curfman|Learning & Consulting

Chief Learning Evangelist, Talent Developer, Speaker, Trainer, Project Manager, Writer, and Chief Coffee Guru.

Leadership Teambuilding Project Management Communication Ms Project

Tim Priest

President and Chief Marketing Strategist · CMO Strategy Group

Planning a product launch and building brand in an era where everyone is a broadcaster and there are 9 billion communication channels.

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.

Marine Biology Aquaculture “Captain Seaweed” Marine Algae Commercial uses of seaweed

Angela Chao

Chair and CEO · Foremost Group

Angela Chao is an international executive, public speaker, mentor and philanthropist.

Shipping Maritime

James K. Ferri, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Ferri is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering at VCU

Advanced Manufacturing Stability in disperse systems Interfacial Phenomena Process intensification

Chris Bart

CEO · Dr. Chris Bart Inc.

Execution is Everything!

Mission and Vision Statements Corporate Governance Strategy Implementation Leadership Employee Engagement

Ferrel Guillory, M.S.

Professor of the Practice, UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media; Director of Program on Public Life · UNC-Chapel Hill

Guillory can discuss American politics, race and social trends, and education policy in the South and N.C.

Civic Engagement Southern Politics North Carolina Politics Journalism Politics

Angel Tuccy

Radio Host & Best Selling Author · Experience Pros

Host of the Most Positive Business Radio Show | Customer Service Expert | Best Selling Author | 2011 Influential Leader

Customer Service Sales & Marketing Goal Setting Working Mom