Cindy Prins

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Cindy Prins is an assistant dean for educational affairs and a clinical associate professor of epidemiology.

Poxvirus Healthcare Associated Infections Infectious Disease Epidemiology COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control

Richard Hayes

Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship · Hofstra University

Entrepreneurship and management, particularly in emerging economies; the sharing economy.

Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Management of Innovation Entrepreneurship in Developed and Developing Economies Family Enterprises

Nicholas Leadbeater, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry · University of Connecticut

Dr. Leadbeater specializes in cleaner, greener ways to make molecules.

Preparing Biofuels Green Chemistry Organic Chemistry Metals in Preparative Chemistry Public Communication of Science

Elizabeth Cauffman

Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine

Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.

Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy

Adair Morse

Associate Professor | Soloman P. Lee Chair in Business Ethics · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Household Finance Sustainable and Impact Investing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Pension Asset Management

Lynn Vartan

Professor of Music / Director of APEX Event Series · Southern Utah University

Known for her dynamic athleticism and exciting energy on stage, Dr. Vartan brings that same passion for music into her classroom.

Percussion Music Drumline Conducting Percussion Pedagogy

Jan Kostner

Marketing Consultant

Keeping Focus = Success

Marketing Networking for Success Site Selection for Events Using Story Telling for Successful Familiarization Tours

Michael Manning, PhD

Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University

Management of change; Emotions and social contagion; Divergent thinking and brainstorming; Organizational culture.

Organization Studies Organization Development & Change Management & Leadership Management of Change Whole Systems Change Using Large Group Methods

Kelly Petrock

Change Facilitator, Teambuilder & Leadership Coach · The LEAD Institute

Interactive, thought provoking and dynamic speaker that helps individuals, teams and organization achieve peak potential.

Strategy & Execution: Six Key Disciplines Transformational Leadership Change Management Leadership Organizational Culture & Culture Change

Diane Beckett

sustainability consultant · independent

Diane Beckett has more than three decades of experience addressing the human and environmental dimensions of sustainability

Low Carbon Energy Urban Environments Climate Natural Resource Management Gender Equality

Stacie Pettit

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR · Augusta University

A respected leader in teacher education and an expert on the topic of effective homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Documentary Novels for Middle Grades Disney English Social Media Use in Middle Grades Education

Tony Tsai

Vice President, Corporate Communications and Services · CAA Club Group

Tony Tsai oversees the organization's internal and external communications.

Corporate Communication Internal Communication Leadership Management Project Management

Erika Lust

Filmmaker · Erika Lust Films

Erika Lust is a filmmaker, mother, writer, blogger, owner and founder of Erika Lust Films

Film & Video Directing Feminism Cinema Errotic Filmmaking Movie Producing

Laura Huaracha

Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media · Carthage College

Communicators shouldn’t fear science; they should embrace it. Professor Laura Huaracha is adamant about that.

Curriculum Development Student Development Graphic Design Illustrator Indesign

Vanessa Beasley

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Dean of Residential Faculty and Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Vanderbilt University

Expert in presidential rhetoric, U.S. political communication and rhetorical criticism and theory.

Rhetorical Criticism and Theory Political Rhetoric Presidential Rhetoric Political Communication

Bryna Kranzler

Publisher; Author · Crosswalk Press

Approachable, attractive speaker who uses humor to motivate and make her points

The Art of Optimism The Perks of Procrastination

Antonio Barrenechea

Professor · University of Mary Washington

Antonio Barrenechea is a scholar and teacher of literature of the Americas and cinema.

Comparative Literature Cinema Studies Literature of the Americas

Abhishek Nagaraj

Assistant Professor · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

Researcher focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and the digital economy

Open Innovation Crowdsourcing Big Data and the Digital Economy Entrepreneurship Innovation

Kathryn Rudloff

Executive Director | weVENTURE Women's Business Center · Florida Tech

Kathryn Rudloff is an experienced operations professional skilled in coalition building and advocacy with a focus on women-owned businesses.

Gender Economics Female Entrepreneurship Small Business Advocacy Workplace Equality Gender Dynamics in the Workplace

David J. Teece

Thomas W. Tusher Professor in Global Business | Faculty Director, Tusher Center for The Management of Intellectual Capital · Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

International authority on industrial organizations and technological change, antitrust policy, and intellectual property

Competitive performance of firms in the global marketplace Intellectual capital management Innovation Intellectual Property Technology and intellectual property