Bethany Lacina

Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester

Bethany Lacina is an expert in civil and ethnic conflict.

Migration International Relations Territorial Autonomy Civil Conflict Ethnic Conflict

Muriam Cinevert

Speaker · Haitian Inspiration

To help people to understand the economy should not stop you from living life

Bad Credit Self Esteem Self Love

Marcello Canuto

Professor and Director of the Middle American Research Institute · Tulane University

Marcello Canuto researches integrative mechanisms that the ancient Maya used to build and maintain a socio-politically complex society.

Ancient Maya Anthropology Mesoamerica Archaeological Remote Sensing Socio-Political Complexity

Philip T. Powell

Associate Dean of Academic Programs · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Philip T. Powell is the associate dean of academic programs for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI campus.

Innovation in Higher Education Business in Emerging Economies Economic Development Business of Healthcare

Merih Sevilir

Associate Professor of Finance · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Professor Merih Sevilir's research focuses on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Corporate Governance Venture Capital Entrepeneurship Mergers & Acquisitions Innovation

Dr. Ilse Treurnicht

CEO · MaRS

This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies

Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development

Avi Savar

Founding Partner · Big Fuel

Founder and Chairman of Big Fuel. Inaugural Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury President. Sought-after industry spokesperson and author.

Branded Content Original Programming for Broadcast & Web Brand Strategy Marketing and Content Creation Social Media & Branding

Randall Howard

General Partner · Verdexus

Senior serial technology executive working to build world leading, high growth technology organizations

Building Enterprise Software Venture Capital Investments Infrastructure Software High Growth Technology Enterprise 2.0

Vivek Ghosal

Department Head, Economics & Virginia and Lloyd W. Rittenhouse Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches firm strategy related to innovation, decision-making under uncertainty, and regulatory reform, among other areas

Mergers & Acquisitions Innovation Economic Policy and Regulations Firm Strategy Antitrust Law and Economics

Muneeza Sheikh

Partner · Levitt LLP

Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law

Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada

David I. Levine

Professor | Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Chair in Business Administration | Chair, Haas Economic Analysis and Policy Group · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Causes and effects of investments in health and education Causes and effects of high wages, workplace diversity, and employee involvement Obstacles to good management

Ulrike Malmendier

Professor · Edward J. and Mollie Arnold Professor of Finance | Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Leading expert on behavioral science, behavioral finance, and corporate finance.

Law and Finance Contract Theory Behavioral Finance Corporate Finance Behavioral Economics

Naomi Roht-Arriaza

Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200

Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law

Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D.

Professor of Allied Health Sciences · University of Connecticut

Leveraging technology for health promotion and disease prevention

Health Behavior Sun Safety Skin Cancer Prevention Digital Health Social Media

Thomas Dietz

University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy (ESPP) · Michigan State University

Expert in climate change, human driving forces of environmental change, environmental values, environmental decision making

Ecology Environmental Policy Human driving forces of environmental change Climate Change

Mark Wilson

Professor · Michigan State University

Expert in urban planning, disruptive technologies (internet, autonomous vehicles) and mega events (Olympics, World Cup)

Disruptive Technology Industrial Parks Internet and Cities Autonomous Vehicles Mega Events (Olympics, World Cup, Expos)

Ron Beltrame, R.G.D.

Graphic Design professor and program coordinator · Cambrian College

Award winning graphic designer and branding strategist with more than 30 years experience.

Art and Design Fundamentals Creative Thinking Branding & Identity Graphic Design Environmental Design

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Public Policy Institute · Western Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Election Administration Public Administration Southern Politics American Politics Parties, Campaigns and Elections

Mark Schrad, PhD

Associate Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Mark Schrad, PhD, is an expert on Russian/Ukrainian relations, the Cold War, and prohibition history.

International Organizations Communism International Law Ukraine Russia

Dr. Michael Commito

Director of Applied Research & Innovation · Cambrian College

Mike Commito is the Director of Applied Research at Cambrian College. He has expertise in research, Canadian history, and hockey.

Innovation Canadian History Applied Research Research Analysis History