Ronan Gruenbaum

Associate Professor · Hult International Business School

Experienced conference speaker and professor that connects Social Media to the needs of today's business for internal and external uses

Social Media Digital Strategy

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

Brett Grainger, ThD

Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Brett Grainger, ThD, researches the changing face of modern spirituality in America and how various religions view the natural world.

Religion and Nature Modern Spirituality American Religious History History of Christianity Evangelicalism

Kae Livsey

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Kae Livsey's research includes applied learning techniques as well as community needs assessment in local and international settings.

Timothy Matovina

Chair, Department of Theology · University of Notre Dame

Timothy Matovina works in the area of theology and culture, with specialization in U.S. Catholic and U.S. Latino theology and religion.

Catholic Church Latino Theology Catholic History in the American Southwest Mexico's Guadalupe Tradition

Kathryn E. Bowser, M.D., RPVI, FACS

Vascular Surgeon, Co-Director ChristianaCare Center for Aortic Health · ChristianaCare

Dr. Kate Bowser is a vascular surgeon at ChristianaCare.

Vascular Surgery Aortic Surgery Cerebrovascular Surgery Peripheral Vascular Surgery Endovascular Surgery

Margo Goodhand

Journalist · MGB Media

Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.

Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism

Jennifer Walker

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Walker specializes in students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Teacher Education Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS) Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) Social Skill Instruction Exclusionary Discipline

Dustin Haisler

Chief Innovation Officer · e.Republic

Chief Innovation Officer at e.Republic

Crowdsourcing Innovation Management Local Government Emerging Technology Innovation

Dr. Marianne Mader

Managing Director, Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution, Royal Ontario Museum · Co-Founder & Board Member, STEAMLabs Community Makerspace

Cultivating curiosity. Inspiring passion for exploration. Empowering people to engage with science & tech. www.mariannemader.com

Space Exploration Planetary Science Science Communication Maker Culture STEAM Education

Jessica Ferne

Director, Global Health Impact · CanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health)

Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights

Monitoring and Evaluation Adolescent Health Non-Profit Leadership Program Management Public Health

Chester Elton

Author, Speaker and Consultant · The Culture Works

Let the “apostle of appreciation,” bestselling author Chester Elton inspire your employees to enviable heights of accomplishment

Human Resource Issues Leadership Motivation Peak Performance Workforce Issues

Jean Brown

Vice President, Academic · Cambrian College

An accomplished administrator, educator and researcher. Jean has extensive experience in curriculum design, development and delivery.

Academic Leadership Community Engagement Program and Curriculum Development

Bryan Ferre

Chief Marketing Officer, Director · Bryan Ferre Creative

Chief Marketing Officer, Director

Brand Management Social Marketing Customer Engagement

Nelson Guda, PhD

Independent Artist · Studio of Nelson Guda

Artist, TEDx Speaker, Creator

Conservation Issues Peace Building Community Engagement Climate Change Motivational Speaking

Olaito Yinka

Chief Content officer · The Branding gavel

Experienced Brand communication specialist with passion for development Communication and social media

Brand Communications Social Media and Marketing Development Communication Public Relations Customer Engagement

Kristin Joys

Director/Lecturer · University of Florida

Kristin Joys is an impact strategist who has spent 25 years educating and empowering changemakers.

Societal Impact Leaders Social Entrepreneurship Sustainability Strategic Impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Sam Miller

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs · Western Carolina University

Sam Miller is an experienced Chief Student Affairs Officer with a successful record working with students and campus communities.

Higher Education Administration Student Development Higher Education Student Affairs Student Engagement

Kurt Dewhurst

Director, Curator, and Professor · Michigan State University

Expert on: Museum Studies, Folklore, Folk Art, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Cultural Policy, International Cultural Engagement

Cultural Heritage Practice International Engagement Cultural Policy Folklore and Folklife Museum Studies

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Insurance Ontario Politics Stakeholder & Public Engagement Strategic Advocacy Policy Analysis