Joel Lessem

CEO and Co-Founder · Firmex Inc.

This CEO has a firm grasp on data storage solutions that assist businesses and organizations in improving productivity

Cloud Computing and Data Storage Entreprenuership Start-Ups Social Enterprise Sales Presentations

Soma Chaudhuri

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Expert on: Development, Gender and Social Movements

South Asia Social Movements Development Violence Against Women Empowerment Programs

Shemeka Brathwaite

Personal Leadership Expert · Shemeka Brathwaite Enterprises, LLC

"Discover, leverage and slay your signature strengths in the marketplace."

Potential Career Development Empowerment

Jeffery Scott McMullen

Dale M. Coleman Chair of Management · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Strategic management expert with a focus on the social implications of entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Strategic Management

Steven Sheffrin

Professor of Economics · Tulane University

Steven Sheffrin’s research is focused on property taxation, state corporate taxation, tax fairness and compliance.

Tax Compliance Economics Policy-Oriented ISsues Property Taxation Tax Fairness

Howard Mielke

Research Professor · Tulane University

Professor Mielke focuses on the urban environment and its chemical impact on human health and disease.

Lead Poisoning Environmental Signaling Human Health Urban Environments Disease

Anne Katz

Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Clinical Professor focused on adults and healthy aging with expertise in aging in prison, HIV/AIDS, and women’s issues.

Prison health HIV / AIDS Social Work Education Social Work Adults and Healthy Aging

David Harlow

Principal · The Harlow Group LLC

Health care thought leader on the bleeding edge - Engaging speaker, expert insights

Health Reform Social Media for Regulated Industries Accountable Care Organizations Privacy and Security of Health Information Digital Health

Rosanna Perotti

Professor, Department of Political Science · Hofstra University

Professor Perotti's expertise is in American politics, including Congress, elections and political parties.

American Politics Congress Media and Politics American Political Parties American Elections

Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.

Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Charter and Traditional Public School Collaboration Systems Thinking K-12 School Leadership and Administration Communities of Practice Urban School Reform

Matt Quade, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management · Baylor University

Dr. Quade’s research focuses on behavioral ethics in the workplace, both ethical and unethical behavior, as well as ethical leadership.

Workplace Ostracism Abusive Supervision Ethical Behavior Comparisions Business Ethics Data Analysis

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

Howard Oliver

Forensic Pathologist

Howard Oliver is an experienced Forensic Pathologist.

Forensic Pathology medical examination Pathology

Scott Dodson

Associate Dean for Research & Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: dodsons@uchastings.edu / 925-285-1445 / Room 356

Civil Procedure Federal Courts Comparative Civil Procedure Class Actions

Caitlin Barry, JD

Assistant Professor of Law; Director, Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic; Co-Director, Community Interpreter Internship Program | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University

Caitlin Barry, JD, is an expert in immigration law and enforcement, farmworker rights and advocacy for working conditions in the food chain.

Food Justice Farmworkers Immigration Ice Immigration Enforcement

Bob Ramsay

President · Ramsay Inc

Helping clients think differently about what they want to show and tell the world.

Marketing Communications Corporate Communications Brand Development Social Media Marketing Integrated Marketing

Cyndy Caravelis

Professor · Western Carolina University

Cyndy Caravelis's research interests include the relationship between social threat and social control, and minorities and crime.

Minorities and Crime Social Justice Criminology Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Policy

Paul Labarge

Board Chair, CATAAlliance // Founding Partner · LaBarge Weinstein LLP

Paul C. LaBarge, C.M. is a founding partner of LaBarge Weinstein LLP, a corporate law boutique nestled in the nation’s capital since 1997.

IPOs Trade Mergers and Acquisitions Taxation Financing

Leanne C. Krawchuk

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

A securities expert with top-notch advice and insight on mergers, acquisitions and sale transactions.

Corporate Governance Mining Law Construction and Infrastructure Law Energy Law Corporate & Commercial Law

Andrea C. Johnson

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

Lead counsel on many of the largest VC financings in Canada. Invaluable insight for startups, IPOs, technology & emerging growth companies.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Securities & Corporate Finance Tech Companies and Venture Capital Mergers & Acquisitions