Stacy Overstreet

Associate Professor · Tulane University

Professor Overstreet focuses on children at risk for maladjustment due to the presence of chronic stressors in their lives.

Coping Strategies Violence Adolescents Resilience Children

Karen Lincoln

Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Dr. Lincoln's research focuses on stress, aging, and mental health disparities

Alzheimer Disease Minority Health Social Networks African American Families Social Work

Michelle Zappas

Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Nursing expert, focusing on health care for vulnerable populations across the lifespan.

Nursing Science Education Women's Health Health Care for Vulnerable Populations Nursing Practice Dermatology

Bonnie Knutson

Professor of Hospitality Business · Michigan State University

Expert on consumer trends and creative marketing in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Marketing Research Human Decision-Making Consumer Lifestyle Buying Trends Strategic Brand Marketing

Jaime Leal

Entrepreneur & Kidnap Survivor · ARO Teams

Collaboration, Leadership and Happiness in the Workplace,

Motivation Leadership Happiness Social Media Inspirational

RJ Hodges

President/Speaker · Born II Win, LLC

Learn to THINK your way in or out of ANY situation. You have the answer, let me show you how to unlock it.

Taking Initiative The Mindset of Success. Increase Employee Productivity Vision Beyond Sight: Perception is All About What You Focus On. Perspectives

Geri Alumit Zeldes

Professor & Faculty Excellence Advocate · Michigan State University

Documentary filmmaker, news coverage analysis involving race, gender and religion

Religion Race Flint Documentary Film

William Okyere-Frempong

CEO · The HuD Group

Medical doctor, Minister, Media host & Motivational speaker

Leadership Personal Development Christian Living Career Development Strategic Planning and Execution

Prof. Carol Chillington Rutter

Professor, English · University of Warwick

Carol Rutter is an expert in Shakespeare, performance studies, and the history of the early modern stage.

Royal Shakespeare Company Women's Roles in Performance Early Modern Drama Early Modern Stage Performance Studies

Prof. Martin Knapp

Professor of Social Policy · Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics

Professor Knapp's research focuses on dementia, mental health, autism, long-term social care, and often incorporates economic perspectives

Long Term Care Dementia Community Care Policy Health Economics Health Policy

Monique Fluker

Vice President/Speaker · Born II Win, LLC

Speaker on how to take life changing challenges and use it to your advantage to WIN.

Stacy Kratz

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Dr Kratz focuses on the best and smartest ways to change everything, especially using the sport platform for social justice and peace.

Faculty Development Sport Social Work Sport for Social Justice and Peace Social Development/Policy Sport for Social Development

Ashley Walker

Director, Graduate Studies · Georgia Southern University

Ashley Walker's work encompasses both disability care services and community based research.

Health Studies Community Health

Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L

Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University

Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Autism Services Autism Research and Treatment Mental Health Research Services and Support Adults With Autism

John Clapp

Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Internationally recognized researcher and expert on alcohol problem prevention.

Alcohol Addiction Social Science Methodology Public Health Social Work Substance Abuse

Neil McNerney

Author, Relationship Expert, Parenting Guru

Helping Parents and Educators Become Better Leaders

Parenting With Purpose The Five Secrets to Disclipline Parenting Homework Leadership

Keith Smith

Stranger Abduction Sexual Assault Survivor. Speaker on the topic of Childhood Sexual Abuse. · Author, Men in My Town

Stranger Abduction Sexual Assault Survivor. Speaker on the topic of Childhood Sexual Abuse.

5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe The Personal and Societal Consequences of Childhood Sexual Abuse Making the Transition From Victim to Survivor Childhood Sexual Abuse : the Myth and the Reality

Mark Testa, Ph.D., M.A.

Professor, UNC School of Social Work · UNC at Chapel Hill

Sandra Reeves Spears and John B. Turner Distinguished Professor

Foster Care Adoption Services Poverty Research Children's Aid

Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of History · University of Connecticut

Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.

Black Atlantic Slavery Slavery in Popular Culture Abolition and Emancipation

Catherine Cook

Founder · MyYearbook

Young entrepreneur and experienced social media speaker

Synchronous Gaming Monetizing Mobile Female Entrepreneurship Young Entrepreneur Social Media Marketing