Robert Ashton
Big Society Advisor, Business Author and Consultant · Robert Ashton
A challenging speaker with a unique style. Every presentation is different, reflecting the needs of the event.
Big Society Social Enterprise Mental Health Business Networking
David Walton
Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Global Black Studies Program · Western Carolina University
David Walton's current research projects focus on the Black Power Movement of Detroit and Detroit's underground economy of the 1980s-1990s.
African Studies Black Radical THought History of Hip-Hop Black Power Movement African American Studies
Theodore Arapis, PhD
Assistant Professor of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Theodore Arapis, Ph.D. focuses on financing, fiscal savings, fiscal transparency and the practice of budgeting at state level.
Public Administration Fiscal Transparency & Accountability School District Financing Budgeting Public Finance
Hilary Rose
Associate Professor · Concordia University
Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth
Gender Development Sexual Identity Development Stereotyping Processes Bullying At-Risk Teens
Richard Newmyer
Senior Lecturer of Social Work Virtual Academic Center · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Senior Lecturer specializing in administration, facilitation, community organizing, governmental relations, social advocacy, and fundraising
Strategic Planning Facilitation Leadership Management Administration
Rachel Gouin
Director, Research and Public Policy / Directrice, Recherche et politique publique · Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada / Repaires jeunesse du Canada
Non-profit leader with expertise on children & youth
Youth Youth Activism Youth and School-To-Work Transitions youth mental health Youth Engagement
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Founding Editor and Writer · Ms. Magazine
Writer, lecturer, social justice activist, and the author of ten books—nine non-fiction works and one novel.
Illness Friendship Cancer Aging Jewish Interest
Leigh Potvin
Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University
Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.
gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege
Heather Vrana
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Heather Vrana's research explores student and social movements, Central America, disability and history of medicine and nationalisms.
Youth and Childhood Social and Student Movements Latin American Studies Disability
Jane Hilderman
Executive Director · Samara Canada
Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.
Policy Policy Analysis Qualitative Research Research Public Policy
Casey Call
Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice · Texas Christian University
Dr. Casey Call is the Assistant Director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
Therapeutic Family Activities Importance Of Strong Family Connections Family Dynamics Parents Becoming Teachers Talking To Children About Scary Topics
John Meindl
Lecturer, Sport Management · Farmingdale State College
Professor Meindl is a Sport Marketing thought leader with 17 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Sports Marketing Sports Event Marketing Sports in TV & Film Sports Media Sports Management
Bridgette M. Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN
The Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations · M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing | Villanova University
Dr. Rice is an expert in community-based practice with a focus on gun violence, youth mental health, and health equity.
Community & Public Health Nursing Behavioral Health youth mental health Health Equity Substance Absue
Cheryl Grills
Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Healing Racial Stress Positive Youth Development Community Psychology African-Centered Psychology
Shannon Moroney
Author & Public Speaker · National Speakers Bureau & Global Speakers Agency; Random House Canada, Simon & Schuster USA/UK/Australia
Shannon Moroney: Speaker, Author, Advocate
Forgiveness/Reconciliation Restorative Justice Violence Prison Reform Resilience
Walter Arlen
Professor Emeritus of Music · Loyola Marymount University
Musical Criticism Classical Music Composing
Eva Maria
Blogger · Trust Your Future
Professional Speaker, Trainer, Bestselling Author: Inter-Generational Relationships, Youth at Work and Social Media Expert
Parenting Teenagers Youth in the Workforce Social Media Inter-Generational Relationships
Todd Roberson
Senior Lecturer of Finance · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Todd Roberson regularly offers live and written commentary and insight into a variety of economic, business, financial and social issues.
Mentoring Youth for Business Publicy Policy & the Role of Business Economic Growth Tax Policy Corporate Finance
Dr. Hester Young
Motivational Speaker, Author, Career Development Expert · SmarterResumes.com
Motivational Speaker, Author, Women's Conference Leader, College Student Career Development Expert
Women and Youth Motivational Women's Conference Raising Girls Diversity Programs College Admission Preparation
Norbert Ross
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in child centered anthropology, including children and violence.
Central America Culture and Cognition Children and Violence Child Anthropology Theatre and Social Science