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Keynote Speakers

	Carolina Maran, PhD. District Resiliency Officer, South Florida Water Management District As the Division Director for Flood Control and Water Supply Planning and Chief of District Resiliency at the South Florida Water Management District, Carolina Maran, PhD., P.E. provides executive leadership to one of the nation鈥檚 most robust flood control, water supply, and resilience planning efforts. She oversees the advancement of critical flood infra-structure projects and comprehensive water supply planning that are essential to South Florida鈥檚 economy, quality of life, and environment. Under her leadership, the District has elevated its resilience and infrastructure adaptation work to protect communities from flooding, ensure long-term water supply, and safeguard critical environmental resources. Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, cutting-edge science and tools, and data-driven solutions, Dr. Maran has spearheaded initiatives to adapt to extreme events, sea level rise, and other evolving conditions鈥攁ll of which threaten the region鈥檚 infrastructure and economy. Her responsibilities include executive oversight of planning efforts across multiple levels of government, integrating scientific research and risk-based analyses into planning and actionable projects, and developing and implementing robust adaptation strategies. These responsibilities directly support the region鈥檚 ability to mitigate flood risks, enhance water management systems, and safeguard water supply and the environment, ensuring that South Florida remains a thriving and sustainable place to live, work, and invest. Carolina has 25 years of experience working on water and climate resiliency; flood risk management, water supply and water resources planning, management and regulation; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, decision support systems and GIS; water allocation rules and conflict resolution. Prior to joining SFWMD, Carolina was the Water Manager at Broward County, worked over 10 years as a Water Resources Specialist for the Federal Water Agency in Brazil, and collaborated with international organizations as part of technical consulting teams. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering 鈥� Water Resources from Colorado State University (earned as a Fulbright Scholar) and a Master鈥檚 Degree in Water Resources Engineering from Parana Federal University in Brazil. Currently, she serves on the Florida Water and Climate Alliance Steering Committee, Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact Steering Committee, and on the Board of Directors of South Florida Hydrologic Society. Mom of two incredible boys, Carolina enjoys watching them play baseball and visiting new places with family.
	Laureano Gardi Head of Supply Chain Sustainability, OneSubsea Laureano Gardi is a globally recognized business leader with over a decade of experience driving transformative change across projects, health, safety, and environment (HSE), and supply chain operations in the energy sector. As Head of Sustainability and ESG for Global Supply Chain at OneSubsea, he leads strategic initiatives spanning more than 11,000 suppliers in 90 countries, advancing progress in emissions reduction, circular economy practices, human rights due diligence, and supplier safety performance. Gardi鈥檚 academic background includes degrees in Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering, and an MBA in Business Management. He has successfully implemented global sustainability frameworks aligned with emerging regulations and led award-winning programs recognized by the Brazilian National Innovation Award, the Paran谩 Climate Seal, and multiple client awards for excellence in sustainability performance. A published co-author and thought leader, Gardi contributes to works on ESG strategy, lean construction, and worker well-being. His professional experience spans North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, reflecting his global perspective and commitment to advancing responsible and resilient business practices.
	Bassel Deher, PhD. Assistant Director for Sustainable Development, Texas A&M University Energy Institute Dr. Bassel Daher is the Assistant Director for Sustainable Development at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biological & Agricultural Engineering, and a Research Fellow at the Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy at Texas A&M University. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Microsoft AI Economy Institute and on the Executive Board of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). With over 13 years of experience, Dr. Daher applies systems approaches to address interconnected global challenges spanning food systems, energy transitions, water management, climate action, and planetary health. His work promotes evidence-based, cross-sectoral collaboration to advance sustainable and equitable futures. Dr. Daher has secured over $8 million in funding, published more than 75 highly cited works, and delivered 100+ invited talks in over 25 countries, including a TEDx Talk advocating for collective action toward the Sustainable Development Goals. He has held research and consulting roles with organizations such as FAO, UNESCWA, UNDRR, IWMI, GIZ, and the Union for the Mediterranean. Recognized with Texas A&M鈥檚 Outstanding Research Award (2019) and IWRA鈥檚 50th Anniversary Special Award (2022), Dr. Daher holds a PhD in Water Management from Texas A&M University, an MS in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University, and a BS in Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
	Damon Hall, PhD. Director of Environmental Science and Policy Program, Northeastern University Dr. Damon Hall holds a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University, where he directs the M.S. Environmental Science and Policy program. Based at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, his research explores the human dimensions of sustainability challenges at the intersection of science, policy, and culture. Dr. Hall leads the Sustainability Science Lab, which advances transdisciplinary approaches to resilience, systems modeling, and life-cycle assessment. His work emphasizes the co-production of knowledge and meaningful stakeholder participation to support sustainable and equitable transitions. For over two decades, he has partnered with communities and agencies to strengthen water resource management, nature-based solutions, and resilience planning in response to flooding, drought, and land-use change. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of State, EPA, The Nature Conservancy, and Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and has been featured in Science, Nature Sustainability, CBS News, and U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Hall earned a PhD in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University as a Boone & Crockett Fellow, an MA in Communication, and a BS in Agriculture (Forestry and Natural Resources) from Purdue University.

Moderators

	Brian Gillespie, PhD. Dean and Professor of Marketing at Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship Brian Gillespie is Dean and Professor of Marketing at the Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. While at MSU, he has emphasized the importance of a holistic academic experience, significantly expanding resources and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. These efforts have contributed to a sustained rise in enrollment, improved student retention rates, significant faculty headcount growth, and a marked increase in top-tier publications by Jabs faculty. Prior to joining Jabs, Brian spent nine years on the faculty at the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. Among other faculty and administrative roles, Dr. Gillespie served as the Associate Dean for Student Success where he oversaw the design and launch of the online Professional MBA program, a reorganization of the ASM Office for Student Success, and the implementation of an optimized course scheduling system. As a scholar, Brian鈥檚 research is grounded in consumer behavior theory, particularly as it pertains to narrative consumption and decision-making processes. He is published in notable journals, including the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Advertising Research, and Journal of Business Research. Dr. Gillespie received his MBA and Ph.D. in marketing from Washington State University, and a BSE in Electrical Engineering from Northern Arizona University.
	Jeffrey Michael, PhD. Director, Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana Jeffrey Michael is the Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and Research Professor at the University of Montana. Dr. Michael has thirty years of experience in regional economic forecasting, economic impact and public policy analysis with a focus on economic development and environmental issues related to infrastructure, housing, and employment growth. He has been principal investigator on over $10 million in university grants and contracts, published over one hundred articles and reports on economic development and policy, and been cited or interviewed over one thousand times in various national and regional media outlets. Prior to joining the University of Montana, Dr. Michael spent 16 years at the University of the Pacific (CA) where he served as Executive Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, Professor and Director of Public Policy programs, and Director of the Business Forecasting Center, and nine years at Towson University (MD) where he served as Director of the Center of Applied Business and Economic Research, Associate Dean, and Associate Professor.
	Scott Beaulier, PhD. Dean of Business at University of Wyoming Scott Beaulier is the H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of Business at the University of Wyoming and an economist whose work focuses on resilience, innovation, and institutional performance. He has held senior academic leadership roles at multiple R1 universities, including North Dakota State University, and has extensive experience convening cross-sector conversations involving policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders. A frequent speaker and moderator on issues ranging from economic development and infrastructure to higher education reform and public policy, Beaulier brings a practical, data-driven approach to facilitating dialog across differing perspectives.
	Suzanne Tilleman, PhD. Sprunk and Burnham Dean at the College of Business at University of Montana Suzanne Tilleman is the Sprunk and Burnham Endowed Dean of the University of Montana鈥檚 College of Business. She began her career in engineering and agriculture and has evolved into academic leadership. Suzanne Tilleman joined UM in 2010 after earning her Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D. in Strategy, Suzanne earned her Bachelor鈥檚 in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and her MBA from Tulane University. As a native of Havre, MT, Suzanne is deeply committed to the state's success, and creating a prosperous future for all Montanans.

Panelists

	Alex Godoy-Faundez, PhD. Sustainability Research Center, School of Engineering at University of Sesarrollo I am a faculty member, climate policy advisor, entrepreneur, and board member working at the intersection of science, sustainability, and public policy. I serve as Associate Professor and Director of the Sustainability Research Centre (CISGER) and Strategic Resource Management at the School of Engineering, Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD), Chile, where I also lead the Master鈥檚 Program in Sustainability Management. Internationally, I am a Scholar at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and a Research Associate at the Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University.
	Alex Philp, PhD. Strategic Engagement at MITRE Dr. Philp currently serves as Distinguished Principal, Strategic Engagements, The MITRE Corporation. He supports a cross-cutting portfolio involving environmental security, strategic competition, innovation in sensor systems, AI-ML driven physics-based simulation and modeling environments and pre-detection of destabilizing national and international threats. Dr. Philp鈥檚 active programs include NOAA, NASA, Dept of State, US Navy NAVSEA, USASOC, and various other agencies. Dr. Philp leads technical innovation implementation with the NVIDIA, Esri, and various other non-government organizations and universities.
	Alexis Bonogofsky Vice President for World Wildlife Fund鈥檚 Great Plains Program Raised on a small family farm along the Yellowstone River near Billings, Montana, where she currently lives, Alexis continues her deep connection to the land by raising Katahdin sheep for local markets. Her background in agriculture and conservation is complemented by her experience prior to joining WWF, including expanding the New Agrarian Program into Montana for the Quivira Coalition, an organization dedicated to building soil health, biodiversity, and resilience on working lands across the West. She also spent a decade managing the Tribal Lands Partnership Program for the National Wildlife Federation, where she worked closely with tribal nations across the NGP to restore bison to tribal lands and protect natural and cultural resources from fossil fuel development.
	Ben Brouwer Energy Bureau Chief at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Ben Brouwer has served in the Energy Bureau at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) since 2016, stepping into leadership of the Bureau in 2023. The Bureau is engaged in energy and transmission planning, conducts energy policy analysis, provides energy information to the public, and delivers grid reliability and energy project financing. The Bureau also implements wind and solar facility decommissioning requirements and leads the state鈥檚 energy security planning and emergency response. Prior to joining DEQ, Ben spent nearly a decade working in local government and public organizations with a focus on Montana energy policy.
	Bill Bickle Chief Credit Officer at Stockman Bank Bill joined Stockman Bank in 1987 as corporate auditor and over his career with the organization has held a wide range of management responsibilities in the investment, operational and lending divisions of the bank. He is a past chairman and board member of the Montana Bankers Association and is currently a member of the American Bankers Association Government Relations Council.
	Brandon Wittman CEO and General Manager of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative (YVEC) Brandon began his 33-year career at YVEC working during the summer, graduated as a lineman and transitioned into management. He regularly participates with the Montana Electric Cooperatives Association on statewide governance along with local and national legislative initiatives.Brandon was elected to the CoBank Board of Directors in 2018 and is currently Second Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Governance Committee. He has volunteered and served ,amu local non-profit and charitable organizations, coaches local youth sports teams, and helped create the first lineman school in Montana.
	Brant Johnson Vice President of North Plains Connector at Grid United Brant Johnson is the Senior Vice President of Development at Grid United, a developer of large-scale electric transmission projects. Brant provides strategic leadership for Grid United鈥檚 projects from the Northwest to the Dakotas. With more than 20 years of experience as an energy professional, Brant has supported the development of major linear infrastructure projects across the US. Brant has deep experience managing regulatory, environmental, tribal and landowner issues as both an attorney and as a business leader of technical teams.
	Craig Jones Senior MEPA/MFSA Coordinator at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality
	Matt Abrams Founder of "Leave It Better" investment group Matt Abrams works at the intersection of information integrity, democratic resilience, and transformative innovation. His focus areas include information quality and ethics (mis- and disinformation), democracy strengthening and institutional upgrades, citizens鈥� assemblies and discourse-building efforts, cybersecurity, healthcare, and deep tech. He is particularly interested in hybrid public鈥損rivate models that address complex societal challenges. Matt serves as an advisor, mentor, coach, and independent board member supporting strategic digital transformation and innovation initiatives across healthcare, enterprise, and government.
	Mike Ruggles Director of Region 5 with the Montana Fish, Wildlife,and Parks (MTFWP) Mike鈥檚 work has been to steward the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources for the public now and into the future. He spent nearly half his career based in Fort Peck Montana where he worked as a fishery biologist on Pallid Sturgeon recovery, and as the Fort Peck Reservoir biologist. During this time he worked on Missouri River and Reservoir management in Montana and with a diversity of agencies, states in the Missouri River Basin, and local constituents. He moved to Billings in 2009 and worked as the fisheries biologist in a district that includes the Mid-Yellowstone, Bighorn, and Musselshell Rivers, Pryor Mountain, and area prairie streams. He continued collaboration with many organizations, constituents, and agencies to support a diversity of fisheries and habitats. In 2021, he became the Regional Supervisor for the Billings area. In this role he manages and supports staff and programs for fish, wildlife, and parks and outdoor recreation.
	Sale Rhodes Regional Water Planner at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation In this role, Sale works closely with watershed groups, conservation districts, and other water user communities to provide technical assistance and support for all aspects of water planning and management. Sale is engaged in developing and implementing statewide planning, including the Montana State Water Plan and Montana Drought Management Plan, and amplifying community voices to inform state water policy. In the Yellowstone River Basin, Sale is committed to disseminating information about policy changes and funding opportunities. Prior to this role Sale achieved a master鈥檚 degree in water quality and waste water treatment and a PhD in environmental social science focused on the ecological impacts of drought in Montana. She is passionate about community resilience and participation in adaptive approaches to water use and management.
	Shanny Spang Gion, PhD. Assistant Professor of Tribal Water at the University of Idaho Shanny Spang Gion is Northern Cheyenne, Crow, and also of German heritage. She was raised in Lame Deer, MT and is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She put her education in environmental science (B.S., MSU-Bozeman) and Interdisciplinary Studies (M.S., hydrogeology and technical communication, Montana Technological University) to use working for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in water resources for 10 years before coming to University of Idaho (UI), where she is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Resources.
	Stephanie Ewing, PhD. Director for the Montana Water Center at Montana State University Stephanie is interested in the role of soils in the earth system, including the contribution of weathering and land use to the movement, storage, and chemical composition of soil water, surface water and groundwater. Recent publications document tracers of hydrologic flow paths and water quality effects of land use in the Gallatin River and Rosebud Creek Watersheds, characterize processes driving nitrate levels in groundwater and riparian stream corridors of agricultural areas in central Montana, quantify effects of diversified cropping systems and rangeland management on soil moisture and soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics, and test effects of permafrost thaw on carbon, nitrogen and sediment transport dynamics using diverse geochemical tracers.

Conference Team

	Andrew Isaak, PhD. Schumpeter School of Business at the University of Wuppertal Dr. Andrew Jay Isaak is a junior faculty member of the Schumpeter School of Business at the University of Wuppertal (Germany). He is also a Visiting Professor at EM Strasbourg Business School, France, and an adjunct professor at Mannhein Business School (Germany) and at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria). He has previously taught at Solbridge International Business School (South Korea), J枚nk枚ping International Business School (Sweden) and at the University of D眉sseldorf (Germany). He serves as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Innovation Science, in the Editorial Review Board of Information Systems Journal and has won several awards for his work, most recently a Research Award from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
	Beth Nelson, PhD. Assistant Professor in Social Sciencs and Cultural Studies at Montana State Univeristy Billings I am a geographer specializing in both the human and physical aspects of the study. My work has focused on water resources, environmental impacts, renewable energy and policy, island geomorphology, and most recently migration. My research focus centers around culturally significant issues across human and physical landscapes by navigating the delicate relationships at the nexus of racial and political power dynamics as they relate to migration studies in geography.
	Chris Craig, PhD. Tom W. Hutchens Endowed Full Professor at Murray State University Christopher A. Craig is the Tom W. Hutchens Endowed Full Professor at Murray State University鈥檚 Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business. He holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Environmental Dynamics from the University of Arkansas, an M.A. in Organizational Communication from the University of Arkansas, and an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. His research explores the complex interactions between the natural environment (inclusive climate change), organizations, and society more broadly. Craig has taught a variety of management and sustainability courses, including Applied Organizational Sustainability, which won the Grand Page Prize from the University of South Carolina for the best integration of sustainability into business curricula. Other notable recognitions include the Academy of Management (ONE Division) Teacher of the Year award and the Murray State Presidential Research Award. Craig鈥檚 research on the topics of energy and climate have been published in top peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Cleaner Production (#13 rated global publication by Google Scholar) and Applied Energy (#60 rated global publication by Google Scholar).
	Danielle Denes, PhD. Professor in the Master's and Doctoral Program in Administration at PUCPR Ph.D. in Business Administration from Universidade Positivo (Brazil), with a doctoral research period at TU Delft (Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management), in the Netherlands. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Technology Policy at the Technion 鈥� Israel Institute of Technology. She also holds a Master鈥檚 degree in Business Administration and a specialization in Business Marketing from the Federal University of Paran谩 (UFPR), as well as undergraduate degrees in Business Administration (UTP) and in Advertising and Communication (UFPR). She is currently a faculty member at the Business School at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paran谩 (PUC-PR). Her research interests include ESG, sustainability, sociotechnical transitions, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
	Donald Akanga, PhD. Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies at Montana State University Billings Donald is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies program at Montana State University Billings, which he joined in 2023 after earning his PhD in Geography and a Graduate Certificate in Spatial Ecology from Michigan State University. He also holds a master鈥檚 degree in Geospatial Science from the University of North Alabama and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Environmental Studies and Community Development from Kenyatta University in Kenya. His work focuses on GIS, remote sensing, and human鈥揺nvironment interactions, with an emphasis on applying geospatial methods to environmental and social challenges. His research includes land-use change and livelihoods, as well as the water鈥揺nergy鈥揻ood nexus.
	Heather Thompson, PhD. Assistant Professor at Montana State University Billings
	Hongmei Sziegat, PhD. Research Fellow in Entrepreneurship at the University of Turku Her research focuses on social media entrepreneurship, digital entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, AI in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial leadership, sustainability governance, business resilience, and digital transformation and innovation management.
	Jos茅 Morais, PhD. Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Gaya (ISPGAYA) Jos茅 Carlos Pereira de Morais holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Porto (2010). He is a Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Gaya (ISPGAYA) and chairs its Scientific Council. An integrated researcher at CEOS.PP, he has participated in national and international projects and was a Plenary Speaker at the European Conference on Innovation Management (Corvinus University, Budapest, 2024). He also serves as an external consultant for the Ethics Committee of the Piaget Institute (CEIP).
	Jos茅 Oliveira, PhD. Associate Professor at University of Porto Jos茅 Castro Oliveira has a PhD in Management and is currently in the process to obtain a Post Doctorate in Management (with a specialization in Environment). Topics of interest and research are: Management; Strategy; Service and operations management; Entrepreneurship; Marketing; Circular economy; Dematerialization processes; Sustainability; Waste management (WEEE); ESG. As a practitioner, currently, he is the chairman of reference company in WEEE.
	闯辞茫辞 Monteiro, PhD. Coordinating Professor at ISPGAYA 闯辞茫辞 Monteiro holds a Bachelor degree in Economics, a MSc in Finance and a PhD in Business. He is a senior lecturer at ISPGAYA since 2003, a visiting professor at IPVC (Portugal), at the University of Lodz (Poland) and at UNILASALLE (Brazil). He is at the scientific committee of ISPGAYA International Congress and of ICERI. His main research interests are related Entrepreneurship, Innovation, ESG principles and International Education.At ISPGAYA he has also been in charge of the International Office since 2014. At CEP, the entity that owns ISPGAYA, he is a member of the board since 2014, assuming the Presidency in 2022.
	Kevin Kuenn, PhD. Associate Professor of Business at Rocky Mountain College Kevin W. Kuenn is an Associate Professor of Business at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. His academic practice areas include the following: leadership & management, strategic consulting & change management, organizational culture, corporate problem solving, operational execution, entrepreneurship & small business practices, corporate finance, financial accounting & managerial accounting. Prior to teaching at Rocky Mountain College, Mr. Kuenn was an adjunct business professor at Southern Methodist University鈥檚 Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas and a full-time Instructor of Business at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming.
	Lynda Dematteo, PhD. Co-Chair of the Master Program in Political Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences Lynda Dematteo is a graduate of Sciences Po Lille (1996) and she obtained her PhD in Social Anthropology at the School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences in Paris (2002). She was granted a scholarship by the Montreal Center for International Studies for a postdoctoral internship (2004-2006). In 2008, she was recruited by the French CNRS to carry out studies on the impact of globalization on political life and she is now Co-Chair of the Master Program in Political Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences (EHESS). As a specialist in Italian politics, she has conducted numerous field research studies on Northern Italy, the transnational networks of the textile industry and the globalization of Made in Italy. She develops an anthropological reflection on political tensions and populist movements in the European and American contexts. In autumn 2016, she was awarded a fellowship from the Italian Academy at Columbia University, and in 2019 she was selected by the Franco-American Fulbright Commission for a research residency at Montana State University.
	Manuel Carlos Nogueira, PhD. Professor at the Univeristy of Aveiro Manuel Carlos Nogueira holds a PhD and a Postdoctoral degree in Economics, a Master's degree in Finance, and Bachelor's degrees in both Management and Accounting. He is the author of several scientific articles published in journals indexed in Web of Science andScopus. He has extensive teaching experience in higher education, with more than 4,000 teaching hours delivered at university level. He is a Professor in the field of Economics at the Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism of the University of Aveiro. He is also a full member of theGOVCOPP research unit at the University of Aveiro, Portugal.
	Mara Madaleno, PhD. Vice-director of the Master鈥檚 in Data Science for Social Sciences at the Univeristy of Aveiro Mara Madaleno has had a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Aveiro (UA) since 2011, under the subject 鈥淓ssays on Energy Derivatives Pricing and Financial Risk Management鈥�. Currently, Coordinator of the Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP), and an effective member. She lectures in Finance and Economics at the undergraduate, graduate MSc, and Ph.D. levels as an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the UA Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism (DEGEIT). Mara Madaleno is a prolific researcher who actively contributes to the academic community. She co-authors scientific articles in peer-reviewed reference journals, books, and book chapters in the fields of energy economics, finance, and economics. Her research interests span Financial Economics, Energy and Environmental Economics, Energy Financial Markets, and Behavior in Finance and Financial Markets. She has also been a valuable cooperator in various research projects. Presently, she is the vice-director of the master鈥檚 in data science for Social Sciences. She is also a member of the Portuguese Economists Order (OE), the university and Aveiro district representative of OE, a founding partner, member, and president of the Fiscal Council of APEEN (Associa莽茫o Portuguesa de Economia da Energia; Portuguese Association of Energy Economics).
	Rachel Chadderdon, PhD. Dean of the School of Business and Industry at Casper College As Dean of the School of Business and Industry at Casper College, Rachel leads a diverse range of academic and workforce development programs that align with the college鈥檚 mission to provide an education for a lifetime that prepares individuals to thrive and adapt in an ever-changing world. She oversees departments that span traditional business disciplines, such as Accounting, Marketing, and Economics, to skilled trades like Welding, Automotive Technology, and Construction, as well as cutting-edge fields like Cybersecurity and Advanced Manufacturing. In addition, Rachel manages the college鈥檚 noncredit Workforce Development department, ensuring responsive and innovative solutions to community and industry needs. Rachel earned a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from the University of Wyoming. She has a unique combination of expertise in public, nonprofit, and educational sectors which enables her to drive initiatives that foster economic resilience, workforce development, and community engagement.
	Stacy Kuenn, PhD. Assistant Professor of Business at Rocky Mountain College Stacy Kuenn is an Assistant Professor of Business at Rocky Mountain College (Billings, MT) with extensive industry experience in healthcare administration and business management. Before joining academia, she served as Chief Operating Officer where she oversaw operations, strategic planning, acquisitions, quality improvement, and organizational performance. Stacy鈥檚 management career included serving as Director of Cardiopulmonary (industry) and as Director of Health Sciences Academies (academia), developing and growing a health science dual credit program and as well as the associate degree. Throughout her vast career, she has taken an active role in business development, marketing, employee engagement, and being a resource to the next generation of students, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Stacy plays an active role in serving the community by volunteering, serving on many advisory boards and committees, and providing educational presentations through conferences and seminars.