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