Conference Speakers
Dr. Mimi Chapman
GADE President
Professor; Associate Dean for Doctoral Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Terry Northcut
2026 Conference Host
Professor; PhD Program Director
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Brian L. Kelly
2026 Conference Host
Professor; PhD Program Director
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Patricia Findley
2026 Conference Host
Dean, School of Social Work
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Patrick Green
Clinical Asst Professor; Executive Director, Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, & Scholarship
Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Tova Walsh
GADE President-Elect
Associate Professor; PhD Program Director
Unviersity of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Poco Kernsmith
GADE Secretary
Professor; Department Chair
University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Anne Williford
GADE Treasurer
Associate Professor
Colorado State University
Dr. Sondra J. Fogel
GADE Board of Directors
Associate Professor; PhD Program Chair
University of South Florida
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield
GADE Board of Directors
Associate Professor
University of Denver
Dr. Krystal Hays
GADE Board of Directors
Associate Professor; DSW Program Director
California Baptist University
Dr. Cristina Mogro-Wilson
GADE Board of Directors
Professor; PhD Program Director
University of Connecticut
Dr. Stephen Tripodi
GADE Board of Directors
Professor; PhD Program Director
Florida State University
Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden
GADE Board of Directors
Professor; PhD & DSW Program Director
Norfolk State University
Dr. Jonathan Okstad
GADE Executive Director
Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives
Northwestern University
Ms. Melissa Parsinen
GADE Event Coordinator
Grant Proposal Specialist
University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Laura Burney Nissen
Plenary Speaker
Former Dean and Professor
Portland State University
Dr. Yessenia Castro
Professor; Associate Dean for Doctoral Education
University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Linda Darrell
Associate Professor; DSW Program Director
Morgan State University
Dr. Hyunkag Cho
Associate Professor; PhD Program Director
Michigan State University
Dr. Lawrence Farmer
Professor; PhD Program Director
Fordham University
Dr. Brianna Garrison
Associate Professor; Doctoral Program Director
Southern Connecticut State University
Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
Associate Professor; Interim Dean; Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. Adrienne Goss
Associate Professor; PhD Program Director
Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Tom Keller
Professor; PhD Program Director
Portland State University
Dr. Bethany Lee
Professor; Director of PhD and Postdoctoral Programs
University of Maryland
Dr. Mo Yee Lee
Professor; PhD Program Director
Ohio State University
Dr. Anthony Natale
Professor, PhD Program Director
University of Oklahoma
Dr. Vanessa Robinson-Dooley
Professor; PhD Program Director
Simmons University
Dr. Kristen Seay
Associate Professor, PhD Program Director
University of South Carolina
Dr. Cassandra Simmel
Associate Professor; PhD Program Director
Rutgers University
Dr. Rachel Voth Schrag
Associate Professor; PhD Program Director
The University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Quenette Walton
Associate Professor; Associate Dean for Doctoral Education
University of Houston
Jamie Koenig
PhD Student
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Taylan Stulting
PhD Student
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Anna Walther
PhD Candidate
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Laura Zimmerman
PhD Candidate
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Lynette Renner
Professor; PhD Program Director
University of Minnesota
Speaker Resources
Speakers and presenters, below you will find links to update your speaker biographies and upload your session/workshop materials.
Conference Session Details Form
GADE Slide Deck Template (Click download)
Conference Session Slide Deck & Materials Upload Dropbox
Presentation Resources
- Best Practices for Speakers: Accessibility Accessible Speaking Best Practices | Deque
- Places to Find Free Photos without Copyright Restrictions Places to Find Free Photos Without Copyright Restriction
- Toastmaster's International: Public Speaking Tips Toastmasters International -Public Speaking Tips
- Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen – Focuses on visually engaging, minimalist presentation styles ideal for academic audiences. Presentation Zen
- TED Talks: Public Speaking & Presentation Tips – Offers insights on storytelling, audience engagement, and clear communication. How to make a great presentation | TED Talks
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