Ronald Schurin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in Residence · University of Connecticut

Expert in the politics of presidential campaigns

American Politics and Elections Electoral Politics American Politics Connecticut Politics Education Policy

Heidi Tworek

Assistant Professor of History · University of British Columbia

Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.

News and Media International Relations International Organizations Legal History Germany and Europe

Sarah Evans

Chief Evangelist · Sevans Strategy

Sarah serves as a digital correspondent and consultant to global brands is a digital strategist and global brand correspondent.

Social Media Communications Social Correspondent Journalism Content Marketing

Bahar Zoghi

Assistant Dean, School of Engineering Technology and Acting Chair, Automotive Technology Department · Farmingdale State College

Dr. Zoghi is a professional engineer, and an expert in wind energy, sustainable environment and “green” buildings.

Wind Energy Water Resources Water Efficiency Sustainability

Jeff Ferrazzo

Regional Developement Director · Constant Contact, Inc.

Educational Marketing Expert - MN, WI, ND, SD, IA,

Engagement Marketing Social Media Marketing Email Marketing Best Practices Marketing for Non-Profits Event Marketing

Dexter Moscow

Managing Director · Audience Dynamics

TV personality, presenter and sales coach whose humorous, interactive, motivating presentations enable others to win more business and commu

Selling in the Digital Age Presenting With Power and Influence Selling is A Process

AnastasIa Valentine

CEO · Sandbox PM

Encouraging Entrepreneurs, Passionate Employees and Business Leaders to take BIG steps and make BOLD moves!

Crowdfunding Crowdsourcing Social Product Management Work Life Balance - Balance is Not an Act

Stedman Graham

CEO · S. Graham & Associates

You are not your circumstances. You are your possibilities.

Leadership Identity Diversity Success Education

Naomi Roht-Arriaza

Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200

Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law

Mark DeBeliso

Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise

Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance

Jennifer Rowland, M.D.

Chief of the Breast Imaging Section · ChristianaCare

Jennifer Rowland specializes in interpretation of screening and diagnostic multi-modality breast Imaging.

Medical Trainee Education Community Outreach Breast Density Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening

Mari Anne Vanella

CEO · The Vanella Group, Inc.

Leading expert on lead generation for high tech using effective teleprospecting techniques.

Telemarketing Lead Generation Lead Nurturing Marketing Cold Calling

Amanda Fennell

Adjunct Professor · Tulane University

Amanda Fennell is an information technology and cybersecurity expert.

Digital Forensics Security Strategy Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity Information Technology

Dr. Marty Makary

Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health

This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium

Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare

Ja-Naé Duane

Director of Social Media · Overdrive Interactive

Speaker; Educator; Strategist; Author: How to Start a Business w/$100 & How to Create a Revolution; Helping you change the world

Social Media Entrepreneurship Business Marketing Creative Leadership

Isabella Weber

Assistant Professor of Economics and Research Leader in China Studies at the Political Economy Research Institute · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Economist Isabella Weber has gained international attention for her proposal to use price controls as a way to combat inflation.

History of Economic Thought Global Trade Price Caps Political Economy

Jennifer Burney

Associate Professor of Environmental Science · UC San Diego

Jennifer Burney's research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change.

Climate Impacts on Agriculture Science Energy Poverty Global Food Security Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Diana Laboy-Rush

STEM Education Consultant · AuthenticSTEM

Engineering Instructor, STEM Education Consultant, Writer, and Speaker

Gender Equity Service-Based Learning STEM Education Global Competitiveness Innovation

Mr. Craig Mokhiber

Chief, Development & Economic & Social Issues Branch (DESIB) · Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)

Craig Mokhiber is a human rights defender, activist, international lawyer, and specialist in human rights law, policy and methodology.

Addressing Inequalities International Development Humanitarian Affairs United Nations Social Issues

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