Kelly Goldsmith
Associate Professor of Marketing · Vanderbilt University
Expert in marketing, market research, and consumer behavior focusing on the impact of scarcity and sales on shoppers' mindsets.
Sales Consumer Behavior Market Research Marketing Scarcity
Paula Whidden
Author, Life Coach · Paula Whidden
Paula's an energetic speaker who addresses the choices we face in life, in marriage and in parenting.
Build Self-Esteem Strengthen Your Marriage Parenting With the End in Mind Road Trip to Achieve Your Goals Social Media for Non-Profit Organizations
Dr. Brian A. Kaplan
Senior Vice President Clinical Strategy and Innovation · Cochlear LTD
Dr. Kaplan is an expert in otolaryngology and cochlear implants and overseeing the execution of company sponsored clinical trials.
Healthcare Information Technology Healthcare Mangement Healthcare Cochlear Implants Otolaryngology
Jesmyn Ward
Professor · Tulane University
Critically acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award Winner and professor of creative writing.
Communication English Creative Writing Media Studies
Matt Ewend, M.D.
Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Ewend’s clinical interests include brain tumors, including brain metastases, trigeminal neuralgia and radiosurgery
Neuroscience Brain Tumors Brain Metastases Trigeminal Neuralgia Radiosurgery
Bahar Zoghi
Assistant Dean, School of Engineering Technology and Acting Chair, Automotive Technology Department · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Zoghi is a professional engineer, and an expert in wind energy, sustainable environment and “green” buildings.
Wind Energy Water Resources Water Efficiency Sustainability
Nick Menchyk
Assistant Professor, Urban Horticulture & Design · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Menchyk is one of the nation’s leading experts on turfgrass.
Turf Management Benefits of Turfgrass Turfgrass Water Usage and Irrigation Turfgrass Nutrition Soil Science
Seri Park, PhD
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Seri Park, PhD, is a recognized expert on the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic operation and control.
Sustainable Infrastructure Design Traffic Sensor and Detector Technology Public Transportation Traffic Operation and Control Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Chris Byrd
Senior Consultant · EY
I advise professionals and companies on how to differentiate themselves by providing a unique customer experience.
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Implementation of It Platforms It Audit and Security
Andrew Selepak
Lecturer/Program Coordinator · University of Florida
Andrew Selepak can speak to a variety of topics, including pop culture, online education, fake news and partisan media.
Personal Branding Online Learning Online Media Media Effects Social Media
Jeremy Quastel
Professor · University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics
Jeremy Quastel researches probability, stochastic processes, and partial differential equations.
Probability Stochastic Processes Partial Differantial Equations
Renee Smith-Maddox
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Smith-Maddox interests include teaching diversity, social innovation, and the capacity-building needs of nonprofit organizations
Advocacy and Social Justice Corporate Social Responsbility Race Gender and Class in Organization Processes Diversity Social Work Education
Natasha Chaykowski
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Natasha Chaykowski is a joint winner of the 2014 Middlebrook Prize.
Art Art History Curatorial Projects Grant Writing Contemporary Art
Mary Anne Trasciatti
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Public Advocacy · Hofstra University
Dr. Trasciatti is the Director of Labor Studies. She also studies the role of public protest in social advocacy and building community.
Persuasion Women's Studies Public Space and Public Expression Triangle Shirt Factory Fire Public Protest
Elaine Power
Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University
Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.
food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health
Shyam Gopinath
Assistant Professor of Marketing · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Shyam Gopinath is an expert in online word of mouth, customer relationship management,and entertainment industry.
Econometric Modesl of Consumer Dynamics Customer Relationship Management Online Word-of-Mouth Marketing Entertainment Industry
Tim Hynes
Head of IT, Microsoft EMEA · Microsoft
Senior IT Director, Microsoft EMEA at Microsoft
Vendor Management Outsourcing It Service Management Leadership Development Strategic Planning
Ana Chichester
Professor of Spanish, Director of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Chichester is an expert on Latin American literature.
Latin American Literature Spanish Culture Race and Gender Studies Liberal Studies
Robin Feldman
Harry & Lillian Hastings Distinguished Professor of Law ; Director of the Institute for Innovation Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: feldmanr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4661 / Office 372-200
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Intellectual Property Startup & Innovation Law Privacy and Property Law Law & Science
Ashley Gess
Assistant Professor · Augusta University
Gess is a leading expert in innovation renaissance as it pertains to a post-COVID-19 America.
Integrative STEM Education Project-Based Learning Curriculum Design Curriculum Development Place-based Education