Theme: Small City, Big Ideas

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Encore
1015 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481
United States

Chris Yahnke

Chris' research on mammals has led him to publish works on the evolution of South American foxes, the disease ecology of hantaviruses and their rodent carriers, and ice-age fossil deer in central Wisconsin. He is part of a large and dedicated team of bat biologists working to understand the threats to our nation’s bats. He is currently working with a group of environmental educators and high school biology teachers developing research modules to collect and interpret bat bioacoustical data to share with state biologists.

John Greenwood

John spent the last 7½ years leading teams across diverse industries, including telecommunications and mortgage finance. It took him 5 of those years to discover the center of his own passion: personal and professional growth and improvement. Once he did, he wanted to help others discover theirs as well.

Kelly Wilz

Dr. Kelly Wilz is an Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts, and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County. Her research and teaching explore the intersections of education, media literacy, gender, politics, democracy, and popular culture. The focus of her primary research is on rhetorical constructions of gender, violence, and dissent within the context of U.S. war culture and American politics. Her academic publications have appeared in multiple edited collections and top-tier journals such as Rhetoric & Public Affairs and the Global Media Journal.

Kerren Kollock

A young professional, who was born and raised in the Central Wisconsin area. She attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and Majored in Human Resources Management. She also obtained a Leadership Studies certificate and hopes to be a voice for students and other young professionals. She has a couple years of experience in many different aspects throughout the Human Resources field, but primarily finds passion within Recruiting and Social Media Branding

Kym Buchanan

The Associate Dean of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Kym started his career as a high school teacher and went on to earn his PhD in Learning, Technology, and Culture. His teaching and research is in motivation, positive psychology, diversity, and technology.

Peter Jonas

Peter is a tenured professor of research and statistics in the Doctoral Leadership Department at Cardinal Stritch University, and is well-known for my wise-cracking comments and lectures on humor. However, beneath the humor is a message: If you get people laughing, you can teach them anything.

Ryan Foland

Ryan is a ‘craftsman of communication’ and a ‘black belt of branding.’ He coaches leaders worldwide on the art of simplifying spoken messaging. He is recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top Youth Marketer and was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Personal Branding Expert. His company, InfluenceTree, specializes in helping individuals discover, build, and grow their personal brands. He is a radio show and podcast host who is well known for his high energy.