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