Leslie Yerkes
President / Founder · Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
Thought Leader, Consultant, Author and Speaker on creating organizational cultures that fully engaged the best of the whole person.
Managing for Motivation - Beyond Kicks and Carrots Managing the Generations; the Ins and Outs of Intergenerational Motivation 10 Tips for Finding Your Balance When the World is Rocking and Rolling! Developing Advanced Workplace Culture Leadership Teamwork and Change
Judith H. Katz, EdD
Public Trustee · Fielding Graduate University
Thought leader, practitioner, educator, and strategist for more than 40 years in organization development, inclusion, and strategic change.
Organization Development White Awareness Inclusion Covert Processes Strategic Change
Matt Devost
President & CEO · FusionX LLC
Dynamic Speaker on Terrorism and Cyber Security Issues
Cyber Security Risk Management Terrorism Intelligence & Analysis Homeland Security
Frank R. Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor · Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Lin’s epidemiologic research established the impact of hearing loss on the risk of cognitive decline, dementia & brain aging in elderly
Hearing Aids Cognitive Decline Epidemiology Aging Hearing Loss
Annalisa Enrile
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Professor of social work at USC, training a generation of change makers; storyteller; anti-trafficking warrior; defender of women and girls.
Human Rights Anti-militarization Immigration Policy Sex Trafficking Migrant labor
James M. Motter
Clinical Assistant Professor of Law & Taxation · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
James Motter brings over a decade of experience in taxation to the faculty at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Tax and Law
Marty Ralph
Research Meteorologist, Director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) · UC San Diego
F. Martin Ralph is a research meteorologist focused on understanding the processes that create extremes in precipitation.
Atmospheric Rivers Observations Atmospheric Chemistry Precipitation Hydrometeorology
Peter McLean
Managing Director · Lamplighter Performance Consulting
The world's only expert in professional giftedness - a dynamic, interactive and inspiring speaker.
Leadership Talent Public Speaking Performance Expertise
Penelope (Penny) Abernathy, M.S., M.B.A.
Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics · UNC-Chapel Hill
Penny Abernathy specializes in helping news organizations survive and thrive in today’s digital media environment
News Deserts Community Journalism Digital Media Journalism
Kristin Arnold
President · QPC Inc. - The Extraordinary Team
Elevating Workplace Team Performance by facilitating high-stakes meetings, speaking/EmCeeing at events, & moderating panels.
Teamwork & Collaboration Communications Presentation Skills High Stakes Meeting Facilitation Panel Moderation
Mark Katz, Ph.D.
Ruel W. Tyson Jr. Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Director, Institute for the Arts and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC at Chapel Hill
Professor Katz teaches courses on music and technology, popular music and modern art music
Musicology Music Theory Music Education Academic Writing Chamber Music
Nicole B. Simpson, CFP
CFP, Best Selling Author, Disaster Recovery Specia · Harvest Wealth Media Group
Experienced, empowerment speaker who specializes in helping families recover from trauma emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Disaster Planning and Recovery Economic Empowerment Mistaken Identtity Sexual Assault The Ultimate Plan
Julie Jansen
Principal · Julie Jansen LLC
Dynamic speaker, best selling author, executive and career coach and problem solver for today's work place issues
Career Management Networking Executive Presence Working With People With Challenging Behavior Management Skills
Omar Lopez
Director of Stipend Programs Clinical Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Specializes in the administration of grant-funded initiatives with a focus on workforce development programs that train MSW students.
Advocacy Social Services for Families Workforce Development Initiatives Immigration Social Work
Aileen McManamon
Managing Partner · 5T Sports Group
Sustainability Strategist - Sports Industry Futurist - Sponsorship Expert - Brand Leverage and Optimization Specialist
Sports Sponsorship Sports Marketing Brand Management Business Strategy Marketing Strategy
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute · UConn Health
Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.
Stem Cell Science and Technology Nanotechnology Polymeric Materials Science Tissue Engineering Regenerative Engineering
Tyrha Lindsey-Warren
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren studies consumer behavior and attitudes, multicultural media & advertising, movies and entertainment
Public Relations Edutainment Film & Television Development Marketing & Advertising Consumer Behavior