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