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		Brian Beck Maritime History

Coming from:		Montgomery, Texas USA

After an early career as a marine engineer in the British Merchant Navy, Brian Beck entered the field of electrical engineering. As a chartered engineer and with over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry in Europe and USA, he has participated in electric supply restructuring in UK and North America. Brian has been an active member of Toastmasters International and is a regular cruise ship speaker with several cruise lines. His many interests include maritime history, self-improvement studies, travel, cooking and golf.


		Bill Burgel Geology \| World Geography

Coming from:		Portland, Oregon USA

Bill Burgel is a geologist and oceanographer as well as a member of the Geological Society of America. He has studied in the Midwest, Intermountain-West, Pacific Northwest and Italy. He also has a background in the railroad industry. His grasp of geological principles is always updating as the science of geology is constantly changing and adapting as we learn new things about the earth. An accomplished speaker, Bill gives presentations to audiences large and small throughout the US on topics such as travelogues, geology and railroads.


		Dr Marco Carnovale Travel Destinations & World Affairs Ph.D. in International Relations, travel/wine author/photographer

Coming from:		Forum Magnum Square, London UK

Marco started traveling when he was very young and learned to SCUBA dive at sixteen. He graduated cum laude in international relations at Georgetown University and earned a Ph.D. in strategic studies at M.I.T. in 1989. Later he worked in Brussels at NATO’s Headquarters focussing on Russia and Ukraine. Now an avid traveller and prolific blogger and author, Marco provides a series of talks on World Affairs, Adventure and Destinations. He also presents talks with his underwater photographs of marine life and historical wrecks. Marco is also a wine sommelier.


		Jack Chow World Affairs \| Global Health

Coming from:		Clarksburg, MD USA

Dr. Jack Chow is a former ambassador-rank diplomat for global health who served in the US State Department, White House science office and the World Health Organization. He led talks that created new programs now delivering vital healthcare to millions of people worldwide. His varied life experiences and broad, multi-degree education empower him to speak about world affairs, geopolitics, history, science, medicine, and strategy games.


		Dr Tim Flood Geology PhD Geology

Coming from:		De Pere, WI USA

Dr. Tim Flood is a professor of Geology at St. Norbert College (SNC), an undergraduate liberal arts college located in De Pere, Wisconsin. He has a B.S. degree in geology and biology from UW-Oshkosh, a M.S. from the UM-Duluth and a PhD from Michigan State. His areas of expertise are volcanology, geochemistry and field geology. He was a founding member of the SNC geology department and has over 30 years of teaching experience. He has spent over 650 overnights on field trips with his students including; Galapagos, Costa Rica, Belize, Nicaragua, Antarctica, Hawaii, Canada, Alaska and many locals in the US, especially the Lake Superior Region.


		Lowell Fox Classic Comedians Comedy Historian sharing 20th Century's Best Comic Entertainers

Coming from:		Palm Desert, California USA

Lowell Fox, comedy historian and creator of the Classic Comedians presentation series, has been referred to as having an encyclopedic knowledge of 1950’s TV comedy with footage to back it up. He is a native of Clayton, MO and a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. His subjects include legendary comics that appeal to cruise audiences. His presentations are accompanied by scores of historical photos, anecdotes and the best samples of his comedians' humor from vaudeville, radio, Broadway, film, and television.


		Michael Fuller Destination and Enrichment Lecturer PhD, Archaeologist

Coming from:		St. Louis, Missouri MO USA

Professor Michael Fuller is an expert in the archaeological discoveries of both the Old World and New World. He has directed large excavation projects in Syria and the Republic of Macedonia, plus served as a staff member on digs in Greece, Egypt, Jordan, England and the USA. He received a PhD degree in Anthropology in 1986 and taught archaeology to thousands of students over a career of 40 years. Michael is an active field archaeologist, writer, lecturer and cruise ship speaker.


		Lucy Hallman Russell Cultural, General and Music History

Coming from:		Aub, Bavaria Germany

Sharing her passion for cross-cultural insights is central to the presentations by Lucy Hallman Russell. She holds four diplomas in piano, music history and harpsichord, with further studies in Italian, art history, pre-history and archaeology. As a performer and scholar, she has long taught at the University of Music Würzburg. Since 2006 lecturer on European culture (with her husband Ray) for National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions, etc. Travels to 45 countries and fluency in several languages have given this charming, captivating speaker a special knowledge of all of Europe.


		John Hennessey-Niland Asia \| Pacific \| Europe \| Diplomacy \| World Affairs

Coming from:		College Station, Texas USA

Ambassador John T. Hennessey-Niland (Ret) is a former U.S. ambassador, having served for over 35 years as a career diplomat. Focused on key issues impacting world affairs, peace and prosperity, particularly in Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and Europe. He has worked in the White House and at the National Security Council responsible for international summits, as a UN War Crimes Investigator in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and at a number of Embassies in Europe as well as in multiple leadership position in the Pacific, including Palau, Fiji, Australia, and Hawai’i, where he was the foreign policy advisor to the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific.


		Professor George F. Hepner Physical and Human Geography Ph.D.

Coming from:		Durango, Colorado USA

George F. Hepner received his Ph.D. in geography from the School of Geographical Sciences at Arizona State University. George was fortunate to be educated and enter the academic profession in the 1980’s as geography was being transformed with satellite imagery for analysis and digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS) and the interdisciplinary marriage of geography with other sciences to better understand the environmental and cultural changes of the world. He has taught courses in World Regional Geography, Human Geography Cartography, Environment Issues of the World, East Asia, GIS, and the Geography of International Terrorism.


		Tim Hodges Photography

Coming from:		Wargrave, Berks UK

Tim Hodges, Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, became a professional photographer after years of working in the corporate world. His break came when he was invited to the House of Lords to photograph Queen Elizabeth II for the 50th anniversary of her coronation. Since then, his talents have been used regularly by Parliament, (including more photography of the late Queen), The Mansion House and other iconic places, businesses and charities. As a qualified lecturer with a great sense of humour, Tim delivers lectures and workshops to help guests bring home memorable images.


		Ken Kelly US Manned Space Programme: Mercury - Gemini - Apollo BSc, PGCE

Coming from:		Leamington Spa, Warwickshire UK

Ken started his working life as a teacher and lecturer and taught Mathematics in the UK and Malaysia. Returning to the UK Ken swapped teaching for High Performance Sport. Awarded an Olympic Coach Scholarship in 1992, he has worked for a number of the UK’s leading sports bodies. As a counter-point to his professional work, Ken has studied the US and Soviet manned space programmes extensively, from Mercury to the Space Shuttle, Vostok to Soyuz. Ken is an experienced, innovative and engaging presenter having spoken extensively at conferences in the UK and abroad.


		Debby Lo-Dean Introduction to Emerging Technologies

Coming from:		Ashmore, QLD Australia

Debby has experience in speaking to different groups of people from businesspeople to educators and students of all ages. At each engagement her goals are to engage the audience and make sure they are understanding the topic and enjoying the experience. Her main topic is introducing the basics of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, robotics and other technologies. Debby uses language that everybody can understand. Her background includes being a graduate of the Executive program at Singularity University, NASA AMES research park in the USA.


		Paulette Mitchell Cookbook Author & Enrichment Speaker

Coming from:		Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Paulette Mitchell, the internationally-known author of 13 cookbooks, presents lectures featuring her photos from 130 countries. She explores off-the-beaten paths capturing destinations’ intrinsic allure in the elements of cultures and cuisines. She advises guests on insightful photo composition. Among her favorite subjects are the enigmatic faces of people. Paulette’s lectures offer firsthand advice on seeing the world as a traveler rather than as a tourist. She can also provide destination-specific Signature Menus, cooking demonstrations, and classes featuring cuisines of the ports.


		Allen Morrison Jazz History Noted jazz journalist for DownBeat, The Guardian, JazzTimes

Coming from:		Jamaica Plain, MA USA

Allen Morrison is an American music journalist, jazz pianist, songwriter, and lecturer on jazz history. A contributing writer for DownBeat Magazine, he has also written about jazz for The Guardian, JazzTimes, TIDAL Magazine, and Jazziz. He has interviewed many of today’s leading figures in jazz and pop, including Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Jon Batiste. His presentations on jazz history have been featured on leading cruise lines as well as at universities, libraries, and before arts groups.


		Doug Nelson Enrichment Speaker J.D., Ph.D.

Coming from:		Palm Beach, Florida USA

Douglas Nelson is an accomplished, well-respected professional and a knowledgeable, entertaining speaker at academic, business, social and political events. Having both a PhD in European history and a JD in law from Columbia University, Nelson has had a career that included positions as college professor, Wall Street lawyer, corporate executive, senior trade association manager, president of a tax-exempt research foundation and a security-cleared advisor to the Bush II, Obama and Trump administrations, both domestically and abroad.


		Mel Olinsky Television

Coming from:		Summerville, SC USA

As Executive Director of Operations for CBS News, Mel Olinsky was responsible for all news gathering wordwide and all remote broadcasts. In addition he designed and implemented the digital network between bureaus and was responsible for the transition to high definition and server based technology at CBS. During his long career in the news business he also served as Executive Director of Affiliate Services, CBS Newspath and was an Executive Producer and Technical Director at WFSB-TV in Hartford Connecticut.


		June Orr Art & Culture Enrichment \| Art & Craft Instructor

Coming from:		Salamander Bay, NSW Australia


June Orr, originally from New Zealand and now based in Australia, is a sought-after cruise enrichment speaker. Recognised for her engaging presentations, she shares insights on art, culture, and heritage with audiences worldwide. In 2017, she became the only Australian to achieve International Art Juror status with ArtMaster Australia International.


		Craig Pilant Art History & Culture PhD, Global/Mediterranean history, European art, 1400-1950

Coming from:		Smithfield, RI USA

Dr. Craig Pilant is Professor of History in the Department of History and Political Science in Randolph, NJ. A native of San Francisco, Professor Pilant received his bachelor’s degree at Loyola University of Chicago, and subsequently attended both the University of Illinois where he obtained his Master’s in Medieval and English Reformation history, and did studies at the University of Notre Dame and at the Rome Center of Loyola University. He is an avid traveler and a cruise ship destination speaker and a guest speaker on European history, Renaissance art and Mediterranean history.


		Simon Poole Health, Nutrition & Food Medical Doctor and Nutrition

Coming from:		Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk UK

Dr Simon Poole is a Cambridge based physician, author, broadcaster and acclaimed international authority on the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, explaining and celebrating the combination of wonderful ingredients in this beautiful cuisine which can add years to life. Simon has regularly published on the subject of nutrition and lifestyle and public health in scientific journals including Nutrition and Food Science and the International Journal of Clinical Practice in addition to regular articles in the Guardian, magazines such as Cook Vegetarian, as well as international, radio and television appearances.


		Michael Reiss Writing \| Entertainment

Coming from:		New York City, NY USA

Mike Reiss is one of the funniest speakers on the high seas. He's won four Emmys during his 35 years writing THE SIMPSONS. He's an award-winning playwright and the author of 21 children's books. He's also written jokes for Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers... and Pope Francis! Really! His fun and informative lectures include HOW TO WRITE COMEDY, SECRETS OF SIMPSONS SUCCESS", and THE NASTY, BACK-STABBING WORLD OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS.


		Captain Chris Rigby Aviation Airline Captain

Coming from:		Leamington Spa, Warwickshire UK

Captain Chris Rigby was trained by BOAC in the early 70’s but left to join initially Cyprus Airways and then Britannia Airways at Birmingham. It was with Britannia that he gained his command at the age of 26, one of the youngest jet captains in the UK at that time. After a period of freelance work including private aircraft flying for Chris De Burgh, Nigel Mansell and other celebrities, he joined Easy Jet at its start up in Luton. Chris is still an active pilot doing freelance work. With over over 20,000 hours flying experience he is happy to share this experience through his series of aviation lectures.


		Alan Riles Geology and Earth Sciences B.Met, M.EconGeol, Grad.Dip Prof Management

Coming from:		Gorokan, NSW Australia

Alan combines a life-long passion for travel, mountains and geology with his 40+ years experience as a mining professional to bring a unique perspective on earth sciences and how we better understand and develop the natural resources of which we are stewards. As a geometallurgist with a bachelor’s degree in metallurgy and a masters in geology, his work covers the alchemy of how we convert the minerals and metals well-hidden in the rocks to the actual products we use in everyday life. He has mastered Spanish, resuscitated his French and also achieved some understanding of Brazilian Portuguese.


		Professor Michael Share History & World Affairs Russia and Asia

Coming from:		Hong Kong, SAR China

Michael was born and raised in upstate New York and attended SUNY Binghamton for his BA in European history. Then he went overseas to the London School of Economics for his MA in International History. Returning to the US, Michael completed a PhD in Russian history at the University of Wisconsin. Michael Share taught numerous courses in European, Russian, US, military and diplomatic history for the past 40 years, either part time or full time, in the US, Russia, Hong Kong, and currently at the University of Macau. Michael has lived in the USA, Russia, the UK, Hong Kong and currently in Macau.


		Dr Richard Steckel Aviation

Coming from:		Washington, Franklin/Missouri USA

Dr. Richard Steckel retired from the Boeing Company as a Quality Engineer where he had assignments on the F/A-18, C-17A and 787 programs and co-authored 9 U.S. patents. Prior to Boeing, Richard held positions in air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction and commercial operations. He received a B.S. in Aero Operations from San Jose State University, an M.S. in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri, and a Ph.D. in Aviation from Saint Louis University. Richard specializes in airline safety, aircraft certification and Pacific Ocean aviation history.


		Dr James Teslow Space Science, Astronomy & Engineering Astronomy, Rockets, Star-gazing

Coming from:		Kenosha, Wisconsin USA

Dr. James Teslow is an astronomer, member of the American Astronomical Society, aerospace engineer, and educator. A true rocket scientist, he worked in the field of rocket propulsion for 30 years before turning his attention to education. He has since taught secondary science and mathematics, and numerous university graduate courses as an adjunct professor. He now teaches and entertains via talks on ships, and at libraries and senior centers. In his spare time he enjoys long-distance walking.


		Ian Wright Photography \| History \| Pop Stars \| Royalty The 60's Revolution

Coming from:		Reno, Nevada USA

Recently honored by the Royal Photographic Society, celebrity photographer, journalist, historian and speaker, Ian Wright began photographing celebrities in 1960. Aged 15, too young to drive, he bicycled to local venues photographing emerging artists of the swinging 60s, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Jimi Hendrix, Animals and Searchers. Ian has photographed an amazing list of movie stars, politicians, movie stars and major world events. He was the lead photographer at Princess Diana’s wedding and his photograph of “The Kiss” on the balcony at Buckingham Palace was syndicated worldwide.