Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Amy Gorin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on long-term weight loss.
Weight Loss Maintenance Behavioral Weight Management Obesity Social Support
Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pescatello specializes in exercise prescription for health benefit
Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Disease Complementary and Alternative Exercise Exercise Genomics Exercise Prescription
Professor Jane South
Professor · Leeds Beckett University
Jane South is Professor of Healthy Communities working in the field of community engagement and public health.
Volunteering Community Health Public Health Health Health Promotion
Julie Levy
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Julie Levy focuses on shelter animal wellness, feline infectious diseases, spay/neuter and humane cat population control alternatives.
Animal Welfare Feline Infectious Diseases FeLV FIP FIV
Lisa J. Merlo
Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.
Motivational Interviewing Burnout of Health Professionals Well-being of Health Professionals Medical Student Wellness
Jay P. Kennedy
Assistant Professor, School of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Jay Kennedy is an expert on employee theft with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises.
Occupational Deviance Business Ethics Product Counterfeiting Corporate Crime Organizational Deviance
Frank Katz
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Frank Katz's specialties include information security/cyber security, systems analysis and design, and database analysis and design.
Higher Education Systems Analysis and Design Information Security Cyber Security Database Analysis and Design
Vishesh Agarwal, M.D.
Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry · ChristianaCare
Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an addiction psychiatrist with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry.
Evidence Based Care Smoking Cessation Behavioral Addictions Inpatient Psychiatrist Addiction Psychiatry
Matt Hitchings
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.
COVID-19 Infectious Disease Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Adam Little
Mentor | CBASE · LifeLearn, Inc.
Adam is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems.
Global Health Dogs Epidemiology Animal Nutrition Community Outreach
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
Terese C. Aceves
Professor and Program Co-Director · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Lisa May Simpson
CEO · LMS Coaching & Consulting
Engaging, interactive speaker and facilitator who links core values to creativity and productivity
Recognizing and Treating Burnout Internal Communications Identifying Your Core Values
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Meryl Alappattu
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Meryl Alappattu's research interests include chronic pain, pelvic pain, rehabilitation and women's health.
Chronic Pain Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Pelvic Pain Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Dustin J. Sleesman
Associate Professor, Management · University of Delaware
Dr. Sleesman studies the psychology of decision-making, negotiation and conflict resolution, as well as team effectiveness.
Motivation Teamwork Dynamics Negotiation Decision-Making Conflict Resolution
Derek Cummings
Professor · University of Florida
Derek Cummings’ research on emerging pathogens has included studies of MERS, Ebola and novel influenza.
Emerging Pathogens Immunology of Infectious Diseases Global Health Ebola Influenza
Joshua Grill
Director of the Institute for Memory Impairments and Nerological Disorders at UCI · UC Irvine
Joshua Grill directs a major Alzheimer's disease research institute helps lead the national strategy for AD clinical trial recruitment.
Neuroscience Clinical Trials Alzheimer’s Disease Neurodegenerative disorders Recruitment and Retention
Jackie Blissett
Professor of Psychology · Aston University
Professor Blissett has a interest in children’s fussy eating including poor fruit and vegetable acceptance, emotional eating, and obesity.
Feeding and Eating Behaviour Psychology Childhood Eating Behaviour Fussy Eating Developmental Psychology