Frank Davis represents both publicly and privately held companies, including family businesses, in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, economic development transactions and general contract negotiations. He has particular depth of practice in representing companies based outside of the U.S. in connection with U.S. transactions and operations, and coordinating multi-discipline teams. He holds an LL.M.…
David Snepp, Senior Director, Head of Defense, Intelligence & Law Enforcement – Americas Moody’s Analytics David Snepp heads the Defense, Intelligence & Law Enforcement security subsegment for Moody’s Analytics Global Government practice. Previous to joining Moody’s, David was a subject matter expert for the US Army Mission Command Training Program based at Ft. Leavenworth,…
Matthew Placek is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate. His research focuses on the influence of social media and the internet on political attitudes in new democracies and non-democratic regimes. His work has been published in Democratization, East European Politics, the International Journal of Communication, and The Washington…
Sonata Coulter is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy toward Russia and Central Europe. Immediately prior to assuming her duties, she served as Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Previously, Ms. Coulter served as Deputy Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow,…
Srikanth Kodeboyina, Founder and Managing Partner, Blue Eye Soft/Blue Space Blue Eye Soft/Blue Space founder Srikanth Kodeboyina came to the United States from rural India to pursue his education. After earning a master’s in computer and electrical engineering, he quickly transitioned to project manager roles for Fortune 100 companies and became an American citizen after…
Maggi Whiston is a dynamic Double Degree Master of International Business candidate at the University of South Carolina, with plans to spend her second academic year at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. Her fascination with international cultures began in her youth through a Spanish immersion program, and she continues to broaden her linguistic…
Dr. mutindi mumbua-kiluva ndunda (Spelt in lowercase), Ph.D. I am Dr. mutindi ndunda, an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at the School of Education, College of Charleston. My academic journey in a small village in Kenya and has since spanned multiple continents and Disciplines. Educational Background I earned a Bachelor of Science degree…
Hannah Terpack is the Director of Career Management at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg. Most recognized for her work in career development for students, Hannah previously held positions in TRiO working with first-generation college students and in academic advisement for business students. Her passion for teaching and coaching is never more evident…
Aaron S. Brickman, Senior Principal, U.S. Program Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Aaron has been successful as an entrepreneur, problem-solver and leader in public and private sector roles, with 25 years of experience building and leading investment, trade and competitiveness programs in government and beyond. He currently serves as Senior Principal in RMI’s U.S. Program,…
Tony Bartelme, a four-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, is a senior projects reporter for The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. Over the past 30 years, his investigative work has exposed government corruption and explored diverse issues ranging from changes in ocean plankton to the global shortage of doctors. He has received…