Featured Speakers

Susan Winter is a New York–based relationship expert, love coach, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality. She says she has worked professionally as a coach since 2000, specializing in helping people navigate dating, relationships, breakups, confidence, and different forms of romantic partnership.

Dr. William Calathes is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Bronx Community College, where he teaches a range of Criminal Justice courses, and a Professor of Criminal Justice at New Jersey City University. He earned a B.A. in Political Science (summa cum laude), an M.A. in Criminal Justice, a J.D., and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. 

Isabel Bermudez is a cognitive neuroscience researcher and science communicator with an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she studies psychedelics, neuropharmacology, and drug policy.

Anna Morgernstern is the NYC dating coach and matchmaker behind Dating Rehab NYC. She's a dating expert who has worked with singles for more than a decade, focusing on matchmaking, identifying unhealthy dating patterns, and meeting potential partners offline.

Dr. David Brotherton is a Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and an internationally recognized expert on gangs, immigration, deportation, youth cultures, and social justice.

Anup Desai is a professor and entrepreneur, whose work explores how geography and technology shape economics, politics, and culture in the modern world.

Dr. Aaron Ho is the co-founder of Sugar Mouse, Sour Mouse, and PhDs and Pints. He is a tenured Professor of Criminal Justice at New Jersey City University whose scholarship focuses on risk prediction algorithms, illicit markets, crime prevention, and evidence-based approaches to public safety.

Mia Soviero is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur dedicated to expanding access to STEM education. As the founder and CEO of Research Girl, she has built a global nonprofit that connects aspiring researchers with mentorship, educational resources, and research opportunities. 

Dr. Evan Mandery is an American author and criminal justice academic. He has written novels, non-fiction books, and an interactive web series called Artificial.