Ricardo Nazario-Colón

Chief Diversity Officer · Western Carolina University

Ricardo Nazario-Colon has served as Western Carolina University’s Chief Diversity Officer since June 2016.

Leadership Development Higher Education Staff Development Community Outreach Student Affairs

Jason Parks

Pastor / Speaker/ Consultant · Refuge Church

Husband || Dad || Pastor || Communicator

Marketing Communications Leadership Spiritual Formation

Michael Margolis

President and founder · Get Storied

Motivational Keynote that teaches transformational storytelling, marketing, disruptive innovation, and social media

Storytelling Personal Branding Innovation Anthropology Social Entrepreneurship

Hugh Gyton

Certified Speaking Professional · Future Thread

Certified Speaking Professional, sales trainer, coach and behavioural change agent, Hugh Gyton passionately promotes his ethos that "people

High Stake Conversations The Art of Conversation Conversations That Matter Sales Relationships

Jerry Burke

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Jerry Burke researches manufacturing and service operations management

Supply chain coordination Purchasing and Negotiation Manufacturing and service operations management Sourcing strategies Business Analytics

Brian Alvey

Serial entrepreneur and startup advisor

Brian Alvey is a leader in online publishing. His software makes creative people more powerful.

Cloud Computing Startups Entrepreneurship Digital Media Software Platforms

Jason Swenk

Founder, Creator, Designer · Goalvator

Chief Innovation Officer / DIGITAL-PRENEUR

Digital Agency Small Business Innovation

Jacqueline Murray

3M National Teaching Fellow / Professor of History · University of Guelph

Expert in the history of contemporary sex and gender. An award winning professor and expert on how to improve teaching and student success.

Medieval and Early Modern History Women and Gender Studies Pedagogy in Higher Education Student Learning Outcomes

Doug Williamson

President and Chief Executive Officer · The Beacon Group

A bold thinker and dynamic speaker, with extensive global experience, who can provide unique insights into today's business challenges.

Megatrends & Seismic Shifts - Coping With the New Reality Leading Through Chaos & Disruption Innovation & Design Thinking Global Leadership in A Modern World Science of Strategic Thinking

Dmitry Kemell

Professor of Multimedia Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Multimedia Arts (Studio Arts Program)

Media Arts Art Direction Creative Direction Installation Design Projection Design

Tamara Kear, PhD, RN, CNN

Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Tamara M. Kear, PhD, RN, CNN, is an expert in kidney failure and treatments.

Nurse Safety Dialysis Access Kidney Disease Hypertension Patient Safety

Alan S. Colegrove

President · Offset Collaboration, Incorporated

International Business Expert Story Teller

International Business Cross-Cultural Experience Mode International Business Development Defense/Aerospace

Christopher Hirst

CEO · INTERSECT

Chris is a well-rounded and experienced product manager with a broad base of skills and experiences across many verticals.

Creative Strategy Online Advertising Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Digital Strategy

Tony Cole

Founder & Chief Learning Officer · Anthony Cole Training Group

Helping Companies Sell Better, Coach Better and Hire Better for 27 Years

Sales Leadership Sales Process Sales Development Increasing Sales Recruiting

Dr. Frances Westley

JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation

Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation

Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience

Curtiss Takada Rooks

Assistant Professor of Asian and Asian American Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Asian Pacific American Studies Critical Mixed Race Studies Multicultural Counselling Transcultural Psychiatry Critical Mixed Race Theory

Devon Brooks

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

Research and practice interests include reduction and treatment of child maltreatment, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities.

Child Welfare Risk Assessment Research Methodology Children & Families Human Behavior

Ken Howard

Founder & President · FaithX.net - Resources, Services, Online Network

Creating Christian Community Beyond Us & Them

Creating Christian Community Beyond Us & Them Non-Proselytizing Evangelism Conflict Transformation in Spiritual Communities Schism-Proof Your Church Through Conflict Transformation Re-Paradigming Church Systems

Louie Velocci

Partner, Advisory · KPMG

Seasoned and accomplished IT professional who has spearheaded forensic reviews of online gaming for both public and private sector clients

Cloud Computing Regulatory Compliance Assessment Green IT Operations Risk Management It Due Diligence and Integration/Separation

Chris Thomas

Meeting and Workshop Facilitator and Hands-on Coach · Chris Thomas Associates

Speaker and workshop leader on the links between personal and professional development

Group and Workshop Facilitation Meeting Facilitation Executive Coaching Personal Development and Your Career Values and Ethics in the Workplace