Meet our speakers.

We are excited to offer talks from the following speakers.

Dr. Latrice Bowman

Dr. Latrice Bowman is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She has been teaching various levels of mathematics for 22 years. She has taught in-person, online (synchronously and asynchronously) and hyflex courses. She has worked collaboratively on increasing pass rates in gateway math courses, increasing student retention and helping students learn to reduce math anxiety.

Dr. Di Gangi

Dr. Di Gangi is the lone full time English professor at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana, where she has taught Writing, Literature, and Freshman Experience classes.

Angela Spires

Angela Spires is a Professor of English at the College of Southern Nevada. She has been teaching for almost 15 years. She embraces new technology in the classroom and works to show students how it is a tool and a resource and how resources should be used and used properly. She has presented nationally and regionally.

Caitlin Gilman

Caitlin Gilman is a visiting lecturer at UNC Charlotte in North Carolina, primarily teaching college algebra to sections consisting of approximately 150 students, mostly freshmen. She spent nearly 20 years in the financial industry before returning to school, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2020 and a Master's in Mathematics in 2023. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in urban math.

Mark Johnston

Mark is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas. Mark has served in this role for five years. His teaching experience extends another six years at Labette Community College Parsons, Kansas. Prior to beginning teaching, Mark held executive leadership positions in several healthcare roles. This included both hospital-based roles and long-term care settings.

Mark is married and has two adult children and seven grandchildren. Mark resides in Parsons, Kansas, and commutes to Chanute to teach his classes. Outside of teaching, Mark enjoys cooking, fishing, and playing strategy board games with a group of other professors at other area colleges.

Mark has master’s degrees in Psychology from Pittsburg State University and Human Development from the University of Kansas.

Mark’s professional affiliations include being a member of the American Psychological Association and the Kansas Psychological Association and a negotiator for NCCC’s Professional Educators Association.

Teresa Buzo Salas

Teresa Buzo Salas grew up in Badajoz, Spain. She received her B.A. in Tourism Management from the University of Seville (Spain) in 2003. In 2007 she moved to Georgia, where she received her M.A. in Spanish (2012) at Georgia Southern University. Teresa enjoys teaching different levels of Spanish, and she also participates regularly in creative writing contests. Teresa has earned first place in nine writing contests, and she was a finalist in fifteen other contests. Several of the contests that Teresa has won or finished as a finalist include the XXXI Premio de Narrativa Joan Fuster, the IX Certamen Literario Alcazul, the II Certamen Literario en Andaluz, the VIII Concurso de Relatos Cortos para adultos Asociación Cultural El Carpio, the VI Concurso de Relatos Solidarios de la Fundación El Compromiso, and the IV Concurso de Relato Breve José Luis Gallego. Many of her short stories have been published in books and literary journals. In her spare time, Teresa enjoys writing, reading, traveling and experimenting with new recipes.

Aimee Stubbs, M.A.. Ed. S.

Aimee Stubbs is the Senior Director of Accessibility Resources at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, FL . She has presented numerous workshops and Webinars for AHEAD and FLAHEAD. She also was president of FLAHEAD for two years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Specific Learning Disabilities, a master’s degree in Varying Exceptionalities, and an Education Specialist Degree in Counseling. Prior to working for Broward College, she worked at St. Petersburg College. Aimee also worked for the Pinellas County School System for 15 years with varying exceptionalities students. She taught academic subjects and Learning Strategies. Her last years at Largo High School she was a Guidance Counselor, an Intern Supervisor for the University of South Florida. Aimee joined the St. Petersburg College Disability Resources team in March of 2008. She spent 5 years as a Disability Resources Specialist and taught Career and Life Planning courses. Then  Aimee  became Director of Accessibility Services in January of 2015,

Paul Nolting

Paul Nolting, Ph.D.

Paul Nolting, Ph.D. is a national expert in math success, assessing disability aspects of math learning, general learning, retention, developing learning strategies, variables affecting  math success and accommodations. He has been consulting on math and disabilities for 30 years at over a 100 college and university campuses. He has been the keynote speaker at many state disability and math conferences along with presenting at AMATYC, NOSS, AHEAD and PTI for 25 years. He has been a math lab and disabilities coordinator, instructor, learning specialist, Title III grant director and graduate instructor. Recently he has conducted Webinars/workshops on math success, tutor training, math co-requisite, Office of Civil Rights cases,  accommodations, and course substitutions. His last three books are Mathematics and Disability Handbook: Guide to Helping Students with SLD, ADHD, TBI, PTS, AS, LI & ID (2022)., Winning at Math 7th edition (2020) and My Math Success Pla(2014) a math study skills workbook. He has retired from the State College of Florida as a Learning Specialist where he coordinator a math lab for repeating math students and student with disabilities while working with the Disability Resource Office; however, he still consults around the USA and Kuwait with math and disability offices along with tutor centers.

Dr. Katie Beth Brooks

Dr. Katie Beth Brooks is an assistant professor of English at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, GA. She hails from the mountains of Virginia and her research tends to focus on place-based writing and Appalachian Studies.

Dr. Cynthia Steele

Dr. Cynthia Steele is a proud educational practitioner with 22 years of teaching experience. The education that she received at ASU, Auburn University, and other institutions allowed her to achieve her goals and have a positive impact on student learning. She has also obtained online certifications from The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) & Quality Matters to meet the needs of today's digital learners. Dr. Steele is a strong advocate of teaching effectiveness and student engagement. She believes that all students can learn when they are in a learning environment that fosters active participation and empathy. As an educator, she strongly believes in and adheres to the quote by Theodore Roosevelt “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”

Jeffery Jackson

Mr. Jeffery L. Jackson Jr. is an instructor at both a two year community college and a four year university in Alabama and Georgia. He is an innovative instructor who draws inspiration from his education and experiences in journalism, mass media arts, rhetoric and composition, and technical and professional writing to teach English Composition I & II, American Literature I & Ii, and Writing in the Workplace. In addition to using metacognition and experiential learning in his pedagogy, Mr. Jackson is working on a book identifying and highlighting strategies he has used in the classroom to highlight student-centered learning. Jeffery graduated from Clark Atlanta University, the former Southern Polytechnic State University, now Kennesaw State University, and Auburn University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Global Leadership with a specialization in Organizational Leadership from Troy University.

Shraddha Rajpal

Shraddha currently teaches at George Mason University. She teaches calculus, linear algebra, and quantitative reasoning using new technology and new innovative techniques.

Emily Carpenter

With 21 total years of experience in education and close to 10 in higher education, Emily Carpenter is passionate about finding progressive ways to approach math education at the community college level. She has been an integral part of her institution's shift, Seminole State College of Oklahoma, as they have moved to a 100% corequisite remediation model and four general education math pathways with great student success as a product.

Justin Thompson

Justin is an adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at Herkimer County Community College, where he has taught for ten years. Over the course of ten years, Mr. Thompson has taught Intro. to Criminal Justice, Intro to Sociology, Constitutional Law, and First Year Seminar. Justin holds an Associate in Applied Science degree from Herkimer College, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a minor in Anthropology, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Grand Canyon University, and a Graduate Certificate in Educational Sociology from Grand Canyon University. Mr. Thompson has published countless articles ranging from racial justice in the classroom, rural pride celebrations, to news pieces regarding the supreme court. Justin also serves as a Unitarian Universalist Lay minister for his local churches.

Brandon Ford

Brandon Ford is a full time instructor of Mathematics and the Department Chair of Developmental Education at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. Professor Ford has spoken at conferences throughout the country for NADE (National Association of Developmental Educators), TCCTA (Texas Community College Teacher’s Association), AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges) and IES (Innovative Educator’s Summit). A recipient of the NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award, Brandon Ford has spear-headed the implementation of technology in the classroom at Navarro College, winning several grants to improve instruction.

Krista O'Brien

Krista O'Brien attended Niagara University where she pursued majors in English and Elementary Education. Subsequently, she pursued further studies at Towson University, obtaining a Master's degree in Elementary Education with a specialty in Special Education. Before teaching at Howard Community College, Krista taught elementary education. Over the recent years, she has served as the IRW coordinator for the highest level of developmental education. Additionally, Krista currently holds the position of co-chair for the IRW Network of NOSS and has previously served as the president for NOSS-MD.

David Baskin

David received his B.A. from Miami University and received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from Bowling Green State University. He has been teaching for more than 30 years, with most of them at Delta College in Michigan. David's hobbies include all sorts of trivia and games, as well as attending concerts. I am a reluctant technology user... but I have found the HyFlex option to be easy and beneficial.

Dr. Whitney Wall

Dr. Wall is in an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Fayetteville State University (FSU) and coordinator of FSU’s Online Master of Arts Program in Psychology and graduate certificate programs in Behavioral Research and Professional Psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida and her MPH from the University of South Carolina. She attended the College of Charleston for her undergraduate work. Dr. Wall is currently engaged in psychology research focused on the elimination of health disparities and the development of soft skills among undergraduate students. Dr. Wall is also passionate about global studies and has co-led two study abroad experiences to London, Paris, and Vienna for FSU psychology students titled “The History of Psychology in Europe.” Dr. Wall is also a licensed psychologist, and she provides therapeutic services to adults and couples at The Purpose Center in Durham, NC. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters.

Dr. Cara Robinson

Cara Robinson is the Department Chair for the Department of Social Work and Urban Studies at Tennessee State University. She previously served as the Interim Director of Academic Initiatives in the Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs from 2020-2022. In addition to her current role, Dr. Robinson is an Associate Professor of Urban Studies. Dr. Robinson has taught undergraduate courses in Urban Studies and Nonprofit Management and Leadership and graduate courses in Public Administration in the College of Public Service at Tennessee State University. She also previously served as the Coordinator of the TSU Community Democracy Project and Acting Director for the TSU Center on Aging Research and Education Services. She previously served (2005-2007) as the Executive Director for the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware. Dr. Robinson graduated in August 2011 from the University of Delaware with a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Dr. Robinson has published in the areas of online activism, homeless and housing policy, Central Appalachian social and economic issues, nonprofit management, and civic engagement. Dr. Robinson lives in Nashville with her husband Jonathan, daughter Miki, and son Beau.

Divya Balasubramaniam

Divya Balasubramaniam, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Economics, Saint Joseph’s UniversityDr. Balasubramaniam (Bala for short) earned her bachelor’s degree in commerce from Stella Maris College, University of Madras, India, her master’s degree from the Madras School of Economics, India, and her doctorate in economics from the University of Georgia, USA. Currently, Dr. Balasubramaniam is an associate professor in the Department of Economics and serves on the advisory board for the Office of Teaching and Learning at Saint Joseph’s University. In 2015, Dr. Bala received the Saint Joseph’s University Faculty Merit Award for Research. She has been active in publishing research work in the fields of gender, health, and economic development with a focus on India. She has written several articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her research has appeared in leading journals, including Economica, the Journal of Public Health, and the Journal of Health and Human Services and Administration. She is a frequent presenter at major regional and national economics conferences nationwide. Her teaching includes, but is not limited to, Principles of Microeconomics, Asian Economies, Health Care Economics, Chinese Economics, and Women and Economic Development in South Asia. Dr. Bala also serves on the board of Profugo, a non-profit organization involved in international development and empowering communities to have equal access to a better quality of life.

Dr. Angie Hodge-Zickerman

Dr. Angie Hodge-Zickerman is the Chair of Educational Specialties at Northern Arizona University. She completed her graduate work at Purdue University earning a master’s degree in mathematics and a PhD in mathematics education. She most recently served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at NAU. Her research interests include active learning, mentoring strategies for pre-service teachers, equity in the STEM disciplines, and the role artificial intelligence in active learning. She is actively involved in the Mathematical Association of American and the Arizona Math Task force. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and traveling.Dr. Cindy S. York is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology in the Educational Technology, Research and Assessment Department at Northern Illinois University. Her research interests include online learning, instructional design, technology integration, and Artificial Intelligence in Education. She is a past president of the Division of Distance Learning for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology organization (AECT).

Cindy York

Dr. Cindy S. York is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology in the Educational Technology, Research and Assessment Department at Northern Illinois University. Her research interests include online learning, instructional design, technology integration, and Artificial Intelligence in Education. She is a past president of the Division of Distance Learning for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology organization (AECT).

Jacqueline Boals

Jacqueline Boals is an Assistant Professor of English at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia. She has taught English Composition, Literature, Film, and Food Studies in Multi-Media Texts courses since 2003, after completing her M.A. in Rhetoric and Professional Writing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In addition to her research and course development at the intersection of social justice, food studies, and literature, Jacqueline is interested in film and culture and is currently researching parasocial connections in Buster Keaton's Sherlock, Jr. and Pixar's Wall-E. 

Dr. Karryll Phillips

Dr. Karryll Phillips is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the Transformation Officer for FSU. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a Master of Science in psychology and a Ph.D. in Education and Psychology from the University of Michigan. She has worked as a program evaluator for a positive developmental youth after school program in the City of Detroit; a Residence Coordinator for the Summer Bridge Program at the University of Michigan; an independent consultant; and the Executive Director for a non-profit organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Currently, Dr. Phillips’s research has focused on exploring best practices for infusing the STEM and Liberal Arts fields with a focus on soft skills development. Additionally, her research has focused on youth empowerment through the method of Youth Participatory Action Research.

Cheryl Wachenheim

Cheryl Wachenheim is a Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University. She adores teaching and currently teaches introductory economics, agricultural finance, agricultural sales, real estate, and agribusiness strategy, and advises both undergraduate and graduate students.

Keisha Lanier Brown

Keisha Lanier Brown is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Georgia State University – Perimeter College. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, and a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from Kennesaw State University. Prof. Lanier Brown is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in Research, Measurement, and Statistics. Her research interests include distance learning, course design, statistics education, and academic program evaluation.

Mandie Mauldin


Mandie Mauldin, M.Ed., an educator for the past twenty years, is the President's Civics Fellow at Bellevue College, sponsored by Gary Locke, former Governor of Washington State and Commerce Secretary under President Obama. She is also one of twenty College faculty selected for the Climate Justice Across the Curriculum program, funded by the Washington Legislature. Mandie's expertise in creating equitable, accessible, and trauma-informed classrooms is grounded in the belief that all students can succeed when given appropriate support. Her exploration of various teaching strategies resulted in unprecedented success in her pre-college math classes, underscoring 100% student retention. Mandie's approach to teaching impacts students' long-term academic success, with students sharing that they finally know how to learn. Faculty have stated emphatically that, through Mandie's work, BIPOC students' stories are finally included in math.

Shywanda Moore


Shywanda Moore holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master's degree in Secondary Education - Mathematics from Mississippi State University, and a Master's degree in Applied Statistics from the University of Alabama. She began to teach mathematics at the collegiate level in 2000 and currently serve as Division Chair and mathematics instructor at Shelton State Community College. Over the past 23 years, Shywanda has taught various courses at different types of institutions (community college, 4-year university, online, etc.). When she is not teaching, she spends time with her husband of 24 years and their two children. She is an avid sports fan and love all sports. So when she is not working or with her family, Shywanda is probably watching a sporting event.

Drew Denbaum

Drew Denbaum is an English teacher of college and high school students. The focus of his pedagogy is on higher order thinking. Awards and honors include a Fund for Teachers Fellowship grant to conduct academic research in Kyoto, Japan this summer, and a Connecticut Board of Regents Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award (2020).

Dr. Lynda Mae

Dr. Lynda Mae is a Teaching Professor at one of the largest enrollment campuses in the country: Arizona State University. She teaches numerous core and special topic psychology classes, specializes in using digital technology in teaching, and gives teaching webinars annually on the national stage.

Hope Cate

Hope Cate is an Applied Sport Psychologist who works with student-athletes in through e-counseling to help them deal with the stress, anxiety and performance issues. She is also an adjunct instructor at two community colleges in the psychology department.


In her downtime. she enjoys container gardening, painting and drawing, bird-watching and taking picture at the beach, but not laying out in the sun, this ginger/now gray burns quick!

Timothy Barnes

Tim has been teaching college psychology for 12 years. He earned a BS in health education, an MA in Theology, and an MS in Psychology specializing in executive leadership. Tim's first career as a college campus minister and Senior Pastor ended in 2000. He worked as a substitute High School teacher while running a start-up business consulting with company executives and helping people find satisfying careers. Tim found his career niche in his love for creative teaching at the community college.

Brian Lynch

Brian Lynch received his Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Economics from University College of Dublin. He has been teaching Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois for 24 years.

Brian co-authored “Teaching economics using scenes from Superstore” with Jadrian Wooten of Virginia Tech which was published in the International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education. He also published “Teaching with Superstore” in The Journal of Economic Education.

Dr. Justice McAdoo

My name is Dr. Justice McAdoo, an Assistant Professor of Business at The University of Tennessee Southern. I have worked in non-profit, healthcare, and educational settings for more than 15 years. My educational experiences include a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, and a Doctorate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management. I enjoy the management field, having served as a CEO and Operations Manager for a family-owned cleaning services business founded by my Dad. As an educator, I work to energize others to reach their highest potential by developing modern business pedagogy and professionalism in students.

Mathew Curtis

Mathew Curtis is a Clinical Professor at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. He has a PhD in psychology from USC and has taught graduate communication students at USC Annenberg for nearly 20 years. His classes are writing intensive with a focus on APA style and research writing.

Dr. Ying Zhen

Ying Zhen is an Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, where she serves as the Economics Program Director. She got her Ph.D. in Economics from Clark University. Her major fields of specialization are Labor Economics, Cultural Economics and Industrial Organization. Specific research interests include Music Business and Economics of Immigration.
She considers economics a universal science, which should be open to everyone. Her ultimate goal is to help students see the world through the eyes of an economist, making them appreciate the beauty of economics and become civilized world citizens.

Gino Perrotte

Gino Perrotte

Gino Perrotte, M.A. is the Founder + Lead Educator, Coach and Mentor of Right Brain Journeys. As an award-winning expert in culture and communication, Gino draws upon more than two decades of corporate management/learning & development and academic research/teaching experiences to make business and professional communication education, coaching, mentoring, networking, and training accessible and actionable for individuals and organizations.

He is a published author on the subjects of soft skills, public speaking + virtual presentations, culture, gender, diversity, nonverbal communication, online learning initiatives, and study abroad immersive learning. Gino earned a B.S. in Business Management from Grove City College and a M.A. in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida.

Dr. Chana Etengoff

Dr. Chana Etengoff is an intersectional developmental psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University’s Derner School of Psychology. Leading Adelphi’s Intersectional Development (ID) Lab, Dr. Etengoff focuses on exploring how cultural, gender and sexual minority groups agentively mediate sociorelational conflicts and disparities—creating opportunities for stress related growth. Her work is informed by a theoretical stance that human development is a co-constructive process embedded in relational, sociopolitical and historical contexts. In addition to authoring more than 30 published scholarly works, Dr. Etengoff has served as Co-Editor of the Journal of Homosexuality’s Special Issue on the LGBTQ+ Muslim Experience and is an active member of the LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal’s Editorial Board.

Alaina Desjardin

Dr. Desjardin is a dedicated, results-driven, communications professional with extensive experience demonstrating a history in modeling, coaching, and creating a successful structure to help others reach their full potential. With her talents in developing human-centered content for diverse audiences, she has a reputation for continually providing effective leadership and exceptional project performance.

Dr. Monica Radu

Dr. Monica Radu

Dr. Monica Radu is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology at Southeast Missouri State University. Her research focuses on bullying, social capital, and youth outcomes, including running away from home, violence, and educational challenges. Dr. Radu teaches a wide-range of sociology and criminal justice courses, including Racial and Ethnic Relations, Social Stratification and Inequality, Sociology of Education, Work and Family Life, and Deviant Social Behavior.

April Crenshaw

April Crenshaw is an ACUE-certified Associate Professor of Mathematics in her 16th year at Chattanooga State Community College. Professor Crenshaw currently serves as the lead teacher for precalculus and is a Co-PI for the Tennessee Open
Educational Resources (OER) grant for Introductory Statistics. She is also the campus site coordinator for the Tennessee Value Project and course facilitator for
colleagues enrolled in the Association of College and University Educators
(ACUE) Fostering a Culture of Belonging professional development course.


In addition to her commitments at Chattanooga State, Crenshaw is wrapping up a very successful first-year as a doctoral student in the Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University. She will complete the program in May 2025.

At home, April is a devoted wife to her wonderful husband of 18 years and loving mother to her two intelligent, beautiful daughters.

Dr. Daryl Green

Dr. Daryl D. Green, DSL, is the Dickinson Chair of Business professor at Oklahoma Baptist University in the Paul Dickinson College of Business. In 2016, Dr. Green retired from the Department of Energy, where he worked in the Environmental Management Program for over 27 years. He is also respected researcher in his field of study focusing on culture, decision-making, leadership, management, and marketing. Dr. Green is also an award-winning writer with several textbooks and reference books. He has been noted and quoted by USA Today, Ebony Magazine, and the Associated Press. He and his wife live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Christina Herbin

Christina Herbin, MA, LPC, NCC (She/Her/Hers) is a Psychology Professional Faculty member at Washtenaw Community College. She has taught and developed courses in psychology and human services since 2012. She is also a licensed professional counselor and owner of Harmony Counseling Center PLLC in Ann Arbor, MI. As a clinician, she works primarily with college students and adults. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Boston College.

Elina Newman

Dr. Newman is an Armenian immigrant/refugee and genocide survivor from the former USSR. Upon her arrival in the US at the tender age of 10, she embraced all the opportunities that she would have never had. She is the first in her family to earn a PHD in 2020, completely online, during the height of the pandemic. She serves as a faculty member at Southeast Community College, is a healthcare professional at a local pharmacy, owns her own editing/proofreading business that is focused to help students succeed, and volunteers her time in many ventures, including but not limited to serving on the Steering Team for the county welcome plan for immigrants refugees. 

Rachel Gallardo

Dr. Rachel Gallardo was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but raised mostly in and around the Houston area. After high school, she went back to Baton Rouge to get her Bachelor’s of Psychology from Louisiana State University. From there, she returned to Houston, received a Masters in Business Administration, a Masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology, and completed a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology.

After approximately 10 years of working in the corporate world as a manager/director in various human resources capacities, she made the transition to teaching in Higher Education in addition to public speaking, research, and freelance writing. Currently, she is the Department Head of Psychology and Anthropology for Blinn College.

Her research revolves around counter workplace behaviors, leadership development, workplace culture, and burnout in higher education and corporate settings.

In her personal life, she enjoys playing golf, playing fantasy football, and watching movies with her husband Adam.

David von Schlichten

David von Schlichten has a Ph.D. in English Literature and Criticism as well as an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction. He has taught first-year writing at Seton Hill University for eight years and has over 200 publishing credits in various genres. He is also a popular professional speaker. Dave lives in Greensburg, PA with his wife, daughter, granddaughter, five cats, and greyhound.

Dr. Laura Garrett

Dr. Laura Garrett has a Doctorate of Education in Family Studies and Child Development from Oklahoma State University with a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. She holds a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelors in Consumer Affairs with a Secondary Major in Gerontology from Kansas State University. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Tulsa Community College. Prior to that, she served as an administrator for a non-profit retirement community in Oklahoma City. She serves as a Community Educator for the State Alzheimer’s Association.

Megan Kuyatt

Meg Eden Kuyatt is a 2020 Pitch Wars mentee, and teaches creative writing at colleges and writing centers. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature winning poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World” (Press 53, 2020) and children’s novels, most recently “Good Different” (Scholastic, 2023). She has been leading workshops online and in person since 2013.

Find her online at www.megedenbooks.com or on Twitter at @ConfusedNarwhal and Instagram at @meden_author. 

Jerrod Brown

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuropsychology from Ball State University with an anticipated date of graduation in the fall of 2022. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.

Janina Cich

Janina Cich, MA, is a retired Law Enforcement Officer with two decades of Criminal Justice experience, currently serving as the Criminal Justice Department Chair at Concordia University, St. Paul. Janina is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Since 2003, Janina has been a Professor in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health & Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care topics at local colleges and universities. She is an adjunct professor at Hennepin Technical College: Law Enforcement Program and Peer-Support team Counselor Trainer in partnership with Community Growth Solutions and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Janina has authored many articles and is a frequent lecturer. She also serves as a Board Member on many non-profit organization boards.

Dr. Cailyn Green

With 9 years of experience in the online and face to face higher education field, Dr. Green is well-prepared to guide students on their academic journeys in either capacity. Her Ph.D. is in Criminal Justice with a focus on Addiction Counseling from Walden University. She earned her Master of Science degree in Forensic Mental Health from Sage Graduate School and she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Western New England University.  

Dr. Green is also a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) out of the state of New York. This makes her a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) in the field of addiction, counseling, ethics and case management. She is a very passionate instructor whose main goal is to support her students in becoming prepared for their career path of choice.  


Dr. Michelle Meadows

Dr. Michelle L. Meadows, Associate Professor of Education, has been with Tiffin University since 2015. She earned her Doctorate and Master of Education degrees in Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University. Her Bachelor of Science degree, from Kent State University, was in Middle Childhood Education specializing in Science and Mathematics with an emphasis on Reading. Prior to coming to Tiffin University, Dr. Meadows taught middle school mathematics and science for eight years. Her research interests include incorporating technology as an aid in student learning, pre-teacher training, and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners. 

Dr. Shawna Hudson

Dr. Shawna Hudson, professor of education at IW, is a veteran educator having served as a teacher, principal, and teacher trainer for 30 years. Dr. Hudson is passionate about serving students, breaking down barriers to learning, and using research to guide instruction. Currently she serves on the IACTE Executive Board, Iowa’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation Leadership Team, and is a founding member of the SE Iowa Dyslexia Teacher/Preservice Group. In addition, she’s a mom and wife who cherishes time reading, walking the family dog, and savoring a good cup of tea. 

Dr. Marc Aguilera

Marc Aguilera is the Department Chair for Business Vertical at American College of Education. He has earned his Doctorate of Education, an M.B.A. from the University of Indianapolis and a Bachelor’s Degree from ESCP Business School in Paris, FR with an additional graduate year spent with Northeastern University, Boston, MA.