Robert Emmons, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at UC Davis and is a researcher in the field of personality psychology, emotion psychology, and psychology of religion. Emmons is also the editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology. He completed his undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Southern Maine, Portland and went on to earn his M.A. from the... read full bio
Tracie Weeden, Eh.D. is a seasoned leader dedicated to increasing reading success for all and academic excellence for children regardless of postal code. She has dedicated her career establishing innovative academic programs while scaling revolutionary systems change. While serving as President and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center (NEC), Tracy has increased the reach and influence of the Neuhaus Education Center from... read full bio
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor or African American Studies at Princeton University and is Chair of the Department and of the Center of African American Studies at Princeton University. Glaude is also an author who is best known for his books “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul” and “In... read full bio
Eddie Obeng is a British organizational theorist, educator, and author who has been the professor at Henley Business School and Hult International Business School’s Ashridge Executive Education. Obeng was born in Ghana and later moved to England to study at Cranleigh School. He then went on to earn his degrees from University College London, and Cass Business School. Obeng began... read full bio
Edward de Bono is a British physician, psychologist, consultant, author, inventor, and philosopher. Bono was born in Malta and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Malta. He went on to begin working as a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, which is where he earned his M.A. in psychology and physiology. Bono earned his Ph.D.... read full bio
Dr. Edward O. Thorp is a pioneer in quantitative finance and the quantitative revolution in investing. He is a professor of mathematics, hedge fund manager, and blackjack player. Dr. Thorp is a specialist in mathematical finance, probability & statistics, game theory, and functional analysis. He founded the first quantitative hedge fund. He and Claude Shannon, the founder of information theory,... read full bio
Emily Diehl is a curriculum designer, author, and educational consultant who integrates the most recent findings on academic motivation and attitudes into teacher practices and student programs. She implemented mindset research in schools with adults and students while working as an instructional consultant and ELA and reading teacher in South Sacramento, California. She joined the team after working as a... read full bio
Eric Mazur is a physicist, educator, and entrepreneur who has been the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University. Mazur was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and he has studied physics and astronomy at Leiden University and went on to earn his Ph.D. from there as well. Mazur has held research programs at the Physics Department at Harvard... read full bio
Eric Wilson is an author who mainly writes mysteries featuring the iconic characters of Tom and Liz Austen. These stories typically take place in a various amount of locations around Canada. Eric Wilsons familiarity with the different parts of Canada that add to his stories comes from his childhood: he lived in a number of communities because his father was... read full bio
Freeman Hrabowski, also known as Freeman A. Hrabowski III is a mathematician, educator, and advocate. He is also co-author of several books. His research, leadership, expertise and vision are integral in universities, schools, and community groups in the country. He has been President of the University of Maryland for nearly 30 years and has transformed the commuter college into an... read full bio
George Couros focuses on innovation as a human endeavor and is a global pioneer in innovative teaching, learning, and leadership. Above all, he is a proud husband and father. His work and speeches reflect his conviction that genuine change occurs when you first establish a connection with people's hearts. In his more than two decades in the teaching profession, he... read full bio
George Kohlrieser is an American psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who is the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the International Institute for Management Development business school. As a psychologist, Kohlrieser is an organizational and clinical doctor who began his career working with the police department in Dayton, Ohio, to try to reduce the number of domestic violence homicides.... read full bio
Gerard ‘t Hooft is a Dutch Nobel Prize Winner theoretical physicist and a professor at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Hooft was born in Den Helder, Netherlands, and he came from a family of scientists which led him to grow a love for science at a young age. After finishing his high school work, Hooft began studying physics at Utrecht... read full bio
Hal Hershfield teaches psychology, behavioral decision-making, and marketing at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. He has received multiple honors for his work in both teaching and research. Numerous media outlets, including NPR, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and The Atlantic, have covered his research on future selves. The Harvard Business Review,... read full bio
The research of Hannah Fry is relevant to a wide range of social issues and problems from transportation and commerce to urban crime, riots and terrorism. She is an award-winning science presenter, best-selling author, mathematician and host of a number of well-liked podcasts and television programs. Bloomberg debuted Hannah Fry's brand-new series, The Future with Hannah Fry, which featured her trademark wit and intellectual... read full bio
Award-winning actor Hill Harper is also a best-selling author and philanthropist. For nine seasons, Harper played the lead character in the CBS TV program CSI: NY. His most recent guest appearances on TV were on Homeland and Covert Affairs on USA Network. He also played Agent Boyle in the action-packed drama Limitless on CBS. He co-starred in the Sony Pictures... read full bio
A fervent teacher and pioneer of digital learning, Holly Clark has made important advances in the realm of educational technology. Holly is a popular author, a devoted supporter of digital learning, and an international speaker with more than 25 years of experience. She shared her skills and insights to assist other educators unleash their blended learning creativity. She was among... read full bio
Resiliency Inc., a pioneer in assisting schools to enhance school atmosphere, curriculum and discipline, is led by Horacio Sanchez as President and CEO. Horacio is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the country on building student resilience and utilizing brain science to enhance academic results. He is a recognized expert on emotional disorders and resilience by the Maladaptive Committee... read full bio
Ian Plimer is an Australian geologist who has been the Professor Emeritus of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne and the former professor of mining geology at the University of Adelaide. Plimer has previously earned his BSc in mining engineering at the University of New South Wales and went on to earn his Ph.D. in geology from Macquarie University.... read full bio
J.D. Schramm is a communication speaker, educator, author, advocate, and academic leader. Schramm is the Director of King Global Leadership Development Program, and a lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford University. Schramm has earned his BFA in Theatre from Emporia State University and went on to earn his MBA from New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business... read full bio
