Sr. Francis Gussenhoven, R.S.H.M.

Emeritus Professor of English · Loyola Marymount University

Poetry English English Literature

Anton Toutov, Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Toutov develops new chemical strategies for organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry.

Hydroesulfurization of Fuels PET Radiotracer Development Organic Synthesis Catalysis Medicinal Chemistry

Robert S. Young

Professor · Western Carolina University

Robert S. Young is a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC).

Holocene landscape evolution in the southern Appalachians Wetlands Coastal Management Coastal Processes Hurricanes

Kenyon Lindeman, Ph.D.

Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Lindeman applies multidisciplinary research to advance the sustainable management of coastal lands and fisheries.

Marine Protected Areas (MAPs) Climate Adaptation Fisheries Conservation Science Sustainability

Michael Mills

Associate Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Evolutionary Psychology & Applied Adaptationsim Sex Differences Produced by the Process of Sexual Selection (Evolved Sexually Dimorphic Psychological Adaptations) Psychology and Sustainability Ecological Psychology Animal Behavior / Behavioral Ecology

Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Lewinski's research topics include nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine, and nanoinformatics.

Nanomaterial toxicity Nanoinformatics Nanomedicine Advanced in vitro exposure systems Comparative in vitro – in vivo analyses

René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.

Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration

Elena Gaura

Professor of Pervasive Computing · Coventry University

Professor Elena Gaura is Professor of Pervasive Computing at Coventry University.

Advanced Measurement Systems Technology for Displaced Communities Computing Wireless Sensor Networks Energy Access

John Girton

Owner · John Girton Speaks.com

Where Passion Meets Purpose

Entrepreneurship (Vsb) Marriage and Relationships High School/College Student Motivation

Debra Jasper

Co-Founder · Mindset Digital

National keynote speaker and social media trainer

Social Media Corporate Training & Coaching

Margaret "Peg" Riley

Professor of Biology · University of Massachusetts Amherst

The focus of Peg Riley's research is in the area of microbial evolution - namely antimicrobial resistance evolution - and drug development.

Evolution of microbial resistance Alternatives to antibiotics Drug Discovery Antimicrobial Drug Discovery Antibiotic Resistance

David Hu

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

David Hu's research focuses on fundamental problems of hydrodynamics and elasticity that have bearing on problems in biology.

Physical Applied Mathematics Biomechanics Fluid Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics

Larisa DeSantis

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences · Vanderbilt University

Studies mammal teeth and bones to determine how they responded to ancient climate change and reasons why they went extinct.

saber-tooth cats Paleoecology Ancient Australian Animals Ancient Climate Change Paleontology

Jim Roddy

Keynote Speaker & Author · Jim Roddy CBA (Coach & Business Advisor)

Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer" and "The Walk-On Method to Career & Business Success"

Team Building Business Culture Hiring Best Practices Job Interviews

Sharon O'Neill

Director Family Nurse Practitioner Program Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Nursing expert, with a penchant for health care regulatory law.

Coronavirus Healthcare Public Policy Children's Health COVID-19

David Garrison

Managing Partner · The Brytemoore Group

Brander. Photographer. Editor of the Brytemoore Notes. Keynote speaker.

Operational Branding Brand Strategy Marketing Strategy Strategic Communications Expert Talent Development

W. Robert Knechel

Chiar/Director · University of Florida

W. Robert Knechel is an expert in auditing, financial reporting, and factors affecting the scope and timing of audit engagements.

Financial Accounting Issues Related to Assurance, Control, Performance Measurement and Auditing Factors Affecting the Scope and Timing of Audit Engagements Financial Reporting Accounting

Jeffrey Cohn

Managing Partner · Elevate Partners (A DHR Company)

Expert in leadership, assessment and corporate culture. Author, Wall Street Journal & Huffington Post Contributor.

Leadership Development Succession Planning Executive Coaching Talent Management Organizational Design

Dr Anton Popov

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Policy · Aston University

Dr Popov's research interest is in social anthropology, with a particular focus on postsocialist societies.

Social Anthropology Postsocialist Societies Cultural Heritage Identity and Transnationalism Youth Culture

Anuradha Dugal

Director of Violence Prevention Programs · Canadian Women's Foundation

Anuradha Dugal is responsible for all national strategies related to violence against women and girls and teen violence prevention.

Grant Writing Public Speaking Philanthrophy Event Planning Community Development