Greg Waymire

Asa Griggs Candler Chair and Professor in Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

The spontaneous emergence of accounting standards through knowledge sharing Accountability and language as mechanisms to produce trust in economic exchange Underpinnings of the FASB's conceptual framework The role of accounting in periods of economic crisis The emergence of U.S. information intermediaries in the pre-SEC Era

Tyler Frankel

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science · University of Mary Washington

He is an expert on ecotoxicology, specifically the impact of pharmaceutical, industrial waste products, & pesticides on aquatic wildlife.

Impact of Pharmaceutical, Industrial Waste Products and Pesticides on Aquatic Wildlife Ecotoxicology Aquatic Toxicology

Doug Smith

Principal · DSE Network Inc.

NHL Story - Author & International Speaker on Building Performance

Unlocking Performance High Performance Teams The Gift of Performance Phenomenal Outcomes The High Performance Brain

Nikki Koontz

Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communication · Southern Utah University

Specializing in branding, integrated marketing and communication planning, and crisis communication

Higher Education Marketing Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis Communication Strategic Marketing and Communications Reputation Management

Michael Faggella-Luby

Director of ANSERS Institute; Special Education · Texas Christian University

Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.

Implementation of Specific Evidence-based Pedagogies and Interventions Identification of Critical Systemic Variables Associated with School Reform and Intervention Implementation Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Learning Disabilities A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools for Higher Ed and Disability

Ding-Yu Fei, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Tsinghua University, China | Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering

Bioinstrumentation expert, theorizing the future of brain-computer interface-based devices

Development of new instruments for applications in telemedicine Development of brain-computer interface-based devices for patients with movement disorder Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for studies of vessel properties and vascular hemodynamics Ultrasonic imaging techniques for studies of cardiovascular dynamics Technologies for radiation oncology

Ken Steele

Chief Futurist · Eduvation Inc.

Higher Education Trendspotter/Futurist and Strategist

Emerging Trends Affecting Higher Education Strategic Enrolment Management Student Recruitment Marketing & Branding Brand Chemistry

Kerri Raissian, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Public Policy · University of Connecticut

Public administration expert, focusing on child and family policy

The impact of early childhood investments on child well-being Role of policy in family violence and contraception subsidies How policy generates family complexity, data collection and decision making in the child protective system

Changqing Luo, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Luo’s research focuses on cybersecurity, big data, and complex networks.

Security and privacy (e.g., mobile networks, cyber-physical systems, distributed systems, Internet of Things) Complex networks (e.g., optimization, resource management, cross-layer design) Big data (e.g., large-scale data computing and analytics, smart health)

Peter O'Blenis

COO · Flick Software Inc

Enterprise Mobile Apps and IT in Health Care Research

Mobile Business Solutions: Extending Business Applications Beyond the Desktop Use of Software in Systematic Reviews to Produce High Quality Results Much More Faster. Starting and Growing A Software Business in Canada

Courtney Walsh

President · Media Darling PR

PR Strategies for Getting Ink and Getting Known

Pr Marketing Digital Social Apps Social Media Twitter Foursquare Solomo Traditional Media Journalism Content Online P

Joe Beaulaurier

Principal · Whatcom Marketing

Marketing consultant, speaker, writer and trainer

Marketing Social Media Public Relations

Giorgio Rizzoni

Director, Center for Automotive Research| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering · The Ohio State University

Professor Rizzoni is Director of the Center for Automotive Research and the Ford Motor Company Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

System dynamics, measurements, control, and fault diagnosis with application to automotive systems. Future ground vehicle propulsion systems, including advanced Diesel engines, electric and hybrid-electric drivetrains, and fuel cell systems. Sustainable mobility

Ronald van der Aart

managing consultant · RepMen

Experienced keynote speaker, moderator & trainer on social media, online reputation management, social customer service

Social Media Online Reputation Management Social Customer Service

Zack Hawley

Associate Professor, Economics · Texas Christian University

Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.

Organ Donation Why African-Americans Face Discrimination when Seeking Information about Home Loans from Mortgage Loan Originators at Early Stages of the Application Process Public Finance Housing Investigation of How Financial Incentives Influence a Person's Decision on Whether or Not to Become an Organ Donor

Stephane Prudhomme

CEO and Head of Research · Credibility Institute

Specialized in Credibility, Reputation, Branding in new markets and under uncertainty.

Brand Building and Reputation Management Reputation Management Reputation Building Reputation Management Strategies Credibility

Carol Panasiuk APR, FCPRS LM

Principal · The Communications Department

Seasoned professional communications strategist empowering clients by guiding improvements to their communications.

Media Training Marketing and Communications Strategies Reputation Management Crisis Communications Effective Business Writing

Nancy Griffin

Public Relations / Communications Professor & Program Coordinator · Cambrian College

Nancy Griffin is an expert in the fields of public relations, media and communications.

Media Relations Public Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communicaitons Marketing

Racheal Mack

Chief of Business Development · Millennium Magazine

Chief of Business Development at Millennium Magazine

New Media Advertising & Marketing Technology and Digital Media Social & Digital Media

Barry Adams

SEO Consultant · Polemic Digital

Founder at Polemic Digital, Co-Chief Editor at State of Digital

SEO Digital Marketing Google Adwords Digital Marketing Strategy Ecommerce