Bonnie Knutson

Professor of Hospitality Business · Michigan State University

Expert on consumer trends and creative marketing in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Marketing Research Human Decision-Making Consumer Lifestyle Buying Trends Strategic Brand Marketing

Biswanath Samantha

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University

Biswanath Samanta is an expert in Mechatronics, Control Systems, Swarm Robotics, and Advanced Signal processing.

Diagnostics and prognostics Swarm Robotics Mechatronics Control Systems Machine condition monitoring

Christopher Long

Potato Specialist · Michigan State University

The main objective of the Potato Specialist is to apply research to real world agriculture.

Plant Physiology Post Harvest Plant Production Potato Variety Commercialization

Richard Berlin

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational Change and Development Leadership Strategic Planning Strategy Management Consulting

Greg Payne

Vice President, Portfolio Management · Investeco Capital Corp.

You thought only Kermit was green? Supporting investments in the environmental economy is a passion for Greenchip's Portfolio Manager

Cleantech Green Investing Socially Responsible Investing Green Economic Development Cities and Sustainable Development

Pierre Villeneuve

Founder & General Partner · Equity Management Partners, LLC

Pierre Villeneuve is an expert in the startup world, bringing technology and entrepreneurial leadership to investing and advisory roles.

Telecommunications Semiconductors Industrial Process Analysis Venture Capitalism Startups

L.G. Thomas

Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Strategic Management International Business

Nora P. Reilly, Ph.D.

Director - Psychology Program · Fielding Graduate University

Organizational Psychologist, Educator, Consultant, Quality of Work Life Advocate

Employee Well-being Organizational Psychology Ethical Workplace Statistics Methodology

Michael Burcham

Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship and Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the business of healthcare and entrepreneurial development.

Business Economics Startup Incubators Healthcare business strategy Entrepreneurship Venture Capital

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

Peter Berg

Professor · Michigan State University

International expert on Collective Bargaining and the Aging Workforce

Work-Family Flexibility Policy Domestic and International Labor Policy Collective Bargaining Aging Workforce

KC Chan

Founder · Yeppy

Entrepreneur on eTailing, Digital Marketing & Anglo-Sino Trading

Digital Marketing Event Management Social Media

James Metcalfe

REALTOR® BROKER · OurHomeToronto.com / Royal LePage RES Ltd., Johnston & Daniel Div. Brokerage

James is a very Successful Corporate and Entrepreneurial Marketer. His systems based initiatives provide a wealth of practical applications.

Working Smarter Not Harder Learning Gratitude Blessings and Grace

Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Human Development & Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.

Dietary Assessment Physical Activity Healthy eating/nutrition Obesity Prevention and Treatment Health literacy

Deborah L. Parker

Motivational Speaker, Training Professional, Author, Coach, Army Veteran · The DPJ Training Group

Leadership/Diversity/Career/Inspiration/Action "Never Count Yourself Out" "Be in Charge" "Use Your Gifts and Wits to Succeed"

Leadership Development Motivation and Personal Growth Diversity and Respect Career Success

Chris Sullivan

Vice President, Finance and Operations · International Data Corporation (IDC)

Chris Sullivan oversees all aspects of finance, accounting, research operations and human resources at IDC Canada

Financial Reporting Contracts Compensation Procurement Expense management

Michael Q. Simonds

President & CEO · Unum US

Mike Simonds president and chief executive officer of Unum US, a leading provider of workplace financial protection benefits

Sales and Marketing Financial Services Risk Employee Benefits Fortune 500 CEO Perspectives

Beth Myers

Department Chair, Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising & Apparel Design · Georgia Southern University

Beth Myers works to find relationships between brands, consumers and the apparel they purchase.

Consumer Behavior Branding Textiles Apparel Merchandising Fashion Trends

Henrik Christensen

Director, Contex Robotics Insitute · UC San Diego

Henrik Christensen is a national policy leader for the field of robotics and has testified before Congress on the subject.

Artificial Intelligence Human Robot Interaction Cognitive Robotics Robotics Autonomous Vehicles

Prof. Ariela Lowenstein

Head, Social Gerontology Center for Research · University of Haifa

Professor Lowenstein's research specializes in intergenerational family relations and caregiving

Carers and Caregiving Intergenerational Family Relations Elder's Quality of Life Gerontological Education Policy Development