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

Jeffrey Wasserstrom

Chancellor's Professor · UC Irvine

Jeffrey specializes in modern Chinese cultural history & world history, who has written on many contemporary as well as historical issues

Urban Globalization China Protest Gender

Heather Battaly, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut

Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.

Quitters Dogmatism Human Characteristics Closed-Mindedness Slackers

John Quinn

Presentologist · Audience Alive

Presentologist in the Event Technology field since 2000

The Art of Presentology Life After Death By Powerpoint 5 Tips That Will Change Your Presentation Forever Top Traits for Effective Presenters Presenting Ideas

Amy Woodson-Boulton

Associate Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

History European History Art History Museum Studies Imperialism

Shawn Poland

Associate Vice President, College Advancement · Cambrian College

Shawn Poland is a senior administrator who specializes in change management, client relations, fundraising and communications.

Integrated Marketing Broad Advancement Model Business Development Change Communication Strategic & Business Planning

Christianne Wilhelmson

Executive Director · Georgia Strait Alliance

Non-profit leader in ocean conservation in urban British Columbia, where 75 per cent of the province's population lives, works and plays.

Ocean Conservation Whale protection Habitat protection Marine planning Salmon Aquaculture

Shawn Chester

Associate Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Chester focuses on continuum level constitutive theories for large-deformation multi-physics behavior of materials

Experimental Validation Theoretical Modeling Computational Science Mechanical Engineering Solid Mechanics

Sarah Adamson

Director · The Happiness Experts

Director of The Happiness Experts

Coaching Leadership Development Personal Development

David Sinclair

Director · International Longevity Centre

Particular interests in older consumers, adult vaccination, active ageing, financial services, & the role of technology in an ageing society

Ageing Local Government Stakeholder Engagement Public Policy Policy Analysis

Joshua E. Perry

Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Josh Perry's expertise is in Ethical and legal commentary and analysis across all professions and industries, especially health care.

Higher Education Professional Responsibility Pharmaceuticals Ethics Health Care

Dr. Goldie Nejat

Associate Professor · Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto

Goldie Nejat, PhD, P.Eng. is the Founder and Director of the Autonomous Systems and Biomechatronics (ASBLab) Laboratory

Biomedical Engineering Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Applied Mechanics and Design Robotics, Mechatronics and Instrumentation Human Factors/Ergonomics

Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.

Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.

Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"

Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law

José García-Moreno

Professor of Animation, School of Film and Television · Loyola Marymount University

Multiple Award Winning Artist

Radio Broadcasting and Production Illustration Stop Motion and Experimental Animation (2d and 3d) Storytelling and Storyboarding History of Animation

Tara Alvarez

Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.

Vision Therapy Virtual Reality Vision Neuroscience Biomedical Engineering

Christina Beck

Adjunct Professor · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Stephane Gaskin PhD, ACC, PPCC

Coaching, Speaking and Workshops · CoachingSG

Professor: Dawson College and Concordia University; Personal, Professional Coaching.

Research Teaching Public Speaking Life Coach

Leslie Ellis-Lang

Managing Director of Child and Youth Services · CARF International

Leslie Ellis-Lang, MSEd, LMFT, is a leader in services for children and youth with emphasis in both child welfare and behavioral health.

Child Behavioral Health Healthcare quality management Cultural Competency Family First Prevention Services Act Child Welfare

Juliana Trichilo Cina

Solutions Director · Learnography | Curriculum Standards Canada

A leader in strategic communications | Learnography.ca

Strategic Communications Corporate Communications Blogging Marketing Communications Strategy

Cody Buntain

Assistant Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Research interests intersect with data science and social science, have key applications in crisis informatics and political engagement

Machine Learning Weak Supervision Social Media Online Political Engagement Crisis Informatics