Ralph A. Gigliotti, PhD
Director of Leadership Development and Research
Center for Organizational Leadership, Rutgers University

Ralph A. Gigliotti, Ph.D. is Director of Leadership Development and Research in the Center for Organizational Leadership at Rutgers University, where he also teaches in the Department of Communication and Ph.D. Program in Higher Education. He also teaches part-time at Villanova University in both the College of Professional Studies and Department of Public Administration. Ralph’s research and consulting interests explore the intersection of organizational communication, leadership, crisis communication, and training and development within the context of higher education.

His research appears in numerous books and scholarly journals, and he has authored and co-authored several books, including the following:

• Crisis Leadership in Higher Education: Theory and Practice
• Leadership, Communication, and Social Influence: A Theory of Resonance, Activation, and Cultivation
• Leadership: Social Influence in Personal and Professional Settings
• A Guide for Leaders in Higher Education: Core Concepts, Competencies, and Tools

Ralph is a National Examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (National Institute of Standards and Technology, United States Department of Commerce). He is also actively involved in various professional associations, including the leadership team of the Training and Development Division for the National Communication Association and the Board of Directors for the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation in Higher Education.

Kevin Grubb, MA

Executive Director, Villanova University Career Center
Assistant Vice Provost, Professional Development

Kevin Grubb is a nationally recognized expert in career services in higher education with expertise in the impact of new technology and social media on job searching and recruiting. He currently leads the Career Center at Villanova University where he is the office's Executive Director. Grubb also serves as Assistant Vice Provost for Professional Development at the University, overseeing career education and relationships with recruiting employers across the University. Grubb is a sought-after speaker at conferences, events and  in media—sharing his expertise on career services, technology and innovation, professional development and the impact of social media on job searching.

Diana Lind

Executive Director at Arts + Business Council for Greater Philadelphia

Diana is the author of the forthcoming book, BRAVE NEW HOME (Nation Books), diagnosing the current crisis in American housing and it's detrimental effects on inequality, health, the environment, racial progress, community, and democracy. 

Archna Satay

President, Satay Consultant

Former Director, Entrepreneurial Investment (City of Philadelphia)

Tracy Brala '90

Vice President, Ecosystem Development University City Science Center

Executive Director, Venture Café Philadelphia

Alex Gilbert, EMBA '15 

CEO, Red Queen Gaming

Alex Gilbert is the CEO of Red Queen, a platform that makes it easy for video gamers to create analytics and strategy tools for the games they love. Alex is an Air Force veteran, having earned his undergraduate degrees at Rutgers and his EMBA from Villanova in 2015. It is Alex's hope to develop a strong ecosystem for video game development and analytics in the Philly region. To facilitate this goal, Alex sits on the board of several esports, blockchain, and gaming companies in addition to having been the Re-Founding Chair of the Philadelphia Chapter of the International Game Developers Association.

Joanne Morris, CPS '19

VP, Morris Animal Inn

Joanne Morris is the Vice President of Morris Animal Inn in Morristown, NJ.  Ms. Morris has worked alongside her parents, Walter (VU Class ’64) and Marianne Morris, to develop a world-class pet resort. Morris Animal Inn has grown into a small corporation with plans to open two additional pet resorts in 2020, and has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS News, The Today Show, and CNBC.

In addition, Ms. Morris has been a principal owner of Morris Pet Care Consulting, LLC, and owner/operator of four Invisible Fencing® dealerships. Ms. Morris is a national speaker on topics related to staffing, recruiting, retaining, and training. Her passion lies in helping small business owners obtain their dreams of successful and profitable businesses.

Patrick Murray '02

President & CEO at STP Investment Services