Allyson Hewitt
Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District
Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves
Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise
Steve Przymus
Assistant Professor · Texas Christian University
Steve Daniel Przymus, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Bilingual Education/ESL at Texas Christian University.
Language Planning & Policy Assessment in Bilingual Special Education Bilingual Education Models Sociolinguistics Identity
Edward M. Feasel, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Economics · Soka University
Professor Feasel is responsible for academic affairs at Soka University.
Foreign Aid Economic Growth Economic outcomes and societal values Foreign aid, international trade and foreign direct investment Orange County Economy
Brian Ardinger
Co-founder · Econic
Forward Thoughts: Software, Technology, Marketing, & Startups. Founder @NMotionStartup, @econicco, & @theiopodcast, former CMO @Nanonation
Customer Experience Motivation Tedx Startup Acceleration Innovation & Creativity
John Covach
Professor of Music and Director of the Institute for Popular Music; Professor of Theory at Eastman School of Music · University of Rochester
John Covach is an expert on the history of popular and rock music, 12-tone music, and the philosophy and aesthetics of music.
Rock 'n' Roll Music and Culture Progressive Rock in the 1970s The Beatles Popular Music
Jaime Leal
Entrepreneur & Kidnap Survivor · ARO Teams
Collaboration, Leadership and Happiness in the Workplace,
Motivation Leadership Happiness Social Media Inspirational
Terry H. Hildebrandt, PhD, MCC, MCEC
Adjunct Faculty · Fielding Graduate University
A catalyst for students, leaders, teams, and organizations to reach their full potential through coaching, education, and facilitation.
Mediation and Conflict Management Diversity & Inclusion Meeting Design and Facilitation Innovation and Creativity Team Development and Effectiveness
William Hatcher
Interim chair of the Department of Social Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.
Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance
Ralph Carter
Piper Professor, Political Science · Texas Christian University
Professor Carter focuses on U.S. foreign, trade, and defense policy, with a particular emphasis on the roles played by members of Congress.
International Relations U. S. Foreign Policy in Film Middle East Russia North Korea
Amanda J. Crawford
Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.
Literary Journalism Media News Literacy Misinformation Journalism Ethics
Lillian Cassel, PhD
Professor of Computing Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Lillian N. Cassel, PhD, is an expert on information storage, classification, retrieval and networking.
Digital Libraries Web-based Information Retrieval Data Science Education Women in Computer Science
Treena Wynes
Wellness Warrior · Food4Thought
Wellness Warrior, Counsellor & Author
Eating Disorders Self-Esteem Stress Management Mental Health Health and Wellness
Sarah Rees
Director, Cyber Workforce Academy · Augusta University
The Cyber Workforce Academy offers training for state and local government information security professionals
Information Assurance Satellite Communications Voip Network Administration Computer Security
David Trinkley, M.D.
Primary Care Physician and Clinical Lead of My65+ Primary Care at ChristianaCare at Rehoboth · ChristianaCare
Dr. David Trinkley is the clinical lead for My65+ Primary Care at ChristianaCare at Rehoboth.
Internal Medicine
Lou Russell
CEO / Queen / Learning Facilitator · Russell Martin & Associates
As a sought-after international speaker to leaders, Lou blends her humorous stories with her engaging on-the-ground experience to customize
Project Management for Scalability Eq for Project Decision Making Success Leading Unruly Project Teams Focused Performance
Bart Windrum
author / change agent / patient-family advocate · Axiom Action
Overcoming the Seven Deadly Obstacles to Dying in Peace — a unique lay perspective
End of Life Advocate Hospital Estate
Stephen Allen
Associate Vice President for International Affairs · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international affairs in higher education, DACA in Utah, and international education partnerships
DACA DACA in Higher Education DACA in Utah Education Abroad Global Partnerships
Karen Billings
Vice President, Education Division · Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
Enabling the Wired Teacher! SIIA's industry thought leader helps educators utilize 21st Century tools for teaching tech-savvy students
Techtools for the Classroom Emerging Tech for School Librarians Mobile Learning Technology and Schools Technology-Based Assessment Tools
Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs & Professor of Clinical Pharmacy · USC School of Pharmacy
Kari L. Franson is a leader in health professions education, workforce development and psychopharmacology with an emphasis on cannabinoids.
Cannabinoids Curriculum Development and Assessment Interprofessional Education Psychopharmacology Experiential Education
Patrick Tighe
M.D./Associate Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida
Dr. Patrick Tighe’s research examines how AI can improve acute postoperative pain and patient safety.
Tools to Reduce Disparities in Perioperative Outcomes Perioperative Medicine Biomedical Informatics Anesthesiology Artificial Intelligence