Sandeep kumar Chittimalli is a Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Science, Remote Sensing, and Satellite Image Processing, with more than a decade of experience driving innovation across federal, scientific, and academic research domains. He currently serves as Chair of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), East North Carolina Section (ENCS) and is a Senior Member of IEEE GRSS, Board Member of GCSAYN, and Chair of the GCSAYN Research Committee Advisory Group, while also serving as an IET Advisor and AI Collective Research Triangle Chapter Lead. He currently leads AI/ML and data science initiatives at Synectics supporting a large federal organization in the United States and has a long-standing history of supporting high-impact federal research projects. His past contributions encompass prestigious organizations including NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Image Processing Laboratories. With dual master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Sandeep excels in architecting scalable data science environments, automating complex workflows, processing and analyzing satellite imagery, and delivering actionable insights through advanced AI/ML model development and deployment. He brings deep expertise in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning across a wide range of scientific, technical, and operational applications, enabling data-driven solutions and enhancing mission-critical decision-making in federal and research domains. Sandeep has extensive experience working with both federal and academic research projects, successfully translating complex scientific and operational goals into innovative, scalable, and data-driven solutions. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to bridge advanced AI/ML methodologies with Earth science, remote sensing, satellite image processing, image analysis, and scientific computing, addressing complex challenges involving large-scale and high-dimensional datasets. As an active contributor and recognized expert within the technical and research community, Sandeep has served as a judge and reviewer for numerous research, technology, and innovation events, as well as for well-known national and international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Through these roles, he has contributed to the evaluation of research and emerging technologies across diverse areas of science, engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. He is known for providing constructive, timely, and rigorous evaluations and for supporting the recognition, advancement, and dissemination of high-quality research and innovative ideas. Through his professional leadership and community engagement, Sandeep is committed to advancing the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, and intelligent systems. He remains passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and continuously exploring new ways to apply AI and data-driven approaches to solve complex real-world problems. Through technical leadership, research, mentorship, professional service, and collaboration, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with intelligent systems while contributing to the growth of the broader scientific, engineering, and AI communities.

Sandeep kumar Chittimalli is a Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Science, Remote Sensing, and Satellite Image Processing, with more than a decade of experience drivin... Show more

Isaac Borges is the library author of Secure and an AI and Software Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity. Previously, worked as a Security Software Engineer at NuFuturo/Nubank, he engineered scalable backend environments in Clojure and Java, scaling file ingestion systems by 10 times to process 30GB files in real-time. Isaac is an active contributor to the Clojure community and previously presented his work on advanced secure file management at Clojure South 2025. Currently, he works with agentic systems within the Cropwise.AI team at Syngenta.

Isaac Borges is the library author of Secure and an AI and Software Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity. Previously, worked as a Security Software Engineer at NuFuturo/Nubank, he engineered scalable backend environments in Clojure and ... Show more

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implementing enterprise solutions in an agile way. In his spare time, Erik loves to run and experiment with VR and domotics. Erik works at JDriven where he shares his passion and drive with other colleagues.

Erik Pronk is a passionate software engineer that has been working in IT since 2001. During this period he has gained a lot of experience in a variety of technologies, roles, development environments and market segments. His main focus is on implemen... Show more

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international journals. He has authored 15 Edited books in Springer, IET, IGI Global and Taylor & Francis. He has presented more than 100 papers at various international conferences. He is a Senior Member of ACM. He received a Young Scientist International Travel Support ITS-SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in December 2016. He was a recipient of best paper awards at various national and international conferences. He was appointed as an ACM Distinguish Speaker (2018–2021) by the ACM U.S. Council. He has honoured as Keynote Speaker, Session chair, TPC member, Advisory committee member at International Seminars, Workshops and Conferences across Globe. Prof. Gururaj’s research interests are Applications in Machine and federated Learning, data mining, Blockchain and cyber security.

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international ... Show more

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Foundation, where I coordinate an Equine Therapy Programme supporting children with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome.

Previously, I worked with organizations including FAO, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), HANDS Pakistan, and Community World Service Asia. My work has focused on vocational skills development, humanitarian response, gender equality, research, and community engagement. I have contributed to programmes that supported more than 1,300 young people and women with skills training, livelihoods, and employment opportunities across Sindh.

I represented Pakistan at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (UNCC Bangkok) and have participated in international leadership initiatives, advocating for youth empowerment, inclusive development, and evidence-based policymaking. As a Vice Chancellor's Gold Medalist in Gender Studies, I am passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities and advancing sustainable development through research, innovation, and collaboration.

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Founda... Show more

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre.
Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología libre y la Economía Social.

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre. Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología l... Show more

I'm a Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Sopra Steria Next, focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data platforms, and modern analytics architectures.
He supports organizations in designing scalable data platforms, improving governance, optimizing performance, and accelerating their data transformation journey.
I'm also an active Microsoft Fabric Community contributor and recognized Microsoft Fabric Super User.

I'm a Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Sopra Steria Next, focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data platforms, and modern analytics architectures. He supports organizations in designing scalable data platforms, improving governance, optim... Show more

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and sharp individual with a lot of energy and also spread that inspiration among his co-workers. Coming from city of Novi Sad, one of the biggest IT development center in Serbia, Aleksandar has been working in various environments. His professional career starts as desktop application developer using Delphi IDE. In 2007. joins international company Levi9 as Java Web developer. As from 2015. actively learning and helping clients to prepare and adopt for The Cloud. In 2017. joins NovaCode d.o.o. where he works nowadays as Software Architect. In private life husband, father of 2: a boy and a girl, likes to play table tennis.

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and ... Show more

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

In a relentless pursuit of knowledge and awesome experiences. Working with Mobile apps for 9 years, baking well with start(ups(and downs)), and have been part of awesome products and teams. mostly Android.
Now working on reusable components in KMM and UI libraries in Jetpack compose.

In a relentless pursuit of knowledge and awesome experiences. Working with Mobile apps for 9 years, baking well with start(ups(and downs)), and have been part of awesome products and teams. mostly Android. Now working on reusable components in KMM a... Show more

Bishal Sapkota is a Melbourne-based software engineer, entrepreneur, and educator with over a decade of experience building software and helping teams put new technologies to work. His work spans cloud infrastructure, microservices, and AI systems, with a current focus on foundation models and agentic AI. Through Outback Yak, he works on customer projects and builds products of his own, including K cha khabar, a bilingual news intelligence platform for Nepal.

A long-time advocate for open source and vendor neutrality, Bishal believes developers should have a say in where their software runs and how it evolves. That interest has taken him from cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Linkerd to building an entirely open-source web mapping stack. It also explains his enthusiasm for open-weight AI: the freedom to experiment, adapt models, and take more control over the systems he builds.

Bishal shares what he learns through his courses, his podcast, *The Path to Tech*, and talks at developer meetups and conferences. His teaching draws on projects he has built, decisions he has had to make, and the tradeoffs that rarely fit into a product announcement. He enjoys making technical ideas approachable and giving people something useful to try themselves.

Away from the keyboard, he enjoys playing basketball and mentoring developers finding their way in the industry.

Learn more: https://bishal.io/

Bishal Sapkota is a Melbourne-based software engineer, entrepreneur, and educator with over a decade of experience building software and helping teams put new technologies to work. His work spans cloud infrastructure, microservices, and AI systems, w... Show more

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast Show more

I am a Telecommunications Engineer specializing in cloud-native architectures and declarative infrastructure management. My background combines research and hands-on development in integrating mobile networks using technologies like Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Open5GS. Currently, I am deeply focused on multi-cluster federation and management with Karmada. I am passionate about tackling complex infrastructure challenges, exploring innovative solutions for network optimization, and deploying resilient systems on modern distributed platforms.

I am a Telecommunications Engineer specializing in cloud-native architectures and declarative infrastructure management. My background combines research and hands-on development in integrating mobile networks using technologies like Kubernetes, OpenS... Show more

Madeeha operates at the intersection of technical chaos and operational elegance. Driven by a relentless instinct for efficiency, her philosophy is straightforward: if you are solving a complex problem twice, you missed the pattern the first time. She has built her career transforming dense, tangled software ecosystems into clean, modular blueprints that teams can leverage indefinitely.
On stage, Madeeha delivers sharp, high-energy talks that strip away tech industry jargon to expose the mechanics of scaling. She bypasses abstract theory in favor of battle-tested frameworks, helping engineers, architects, and executives untangle technical debt and build for high-speed repeatability. Whether keynoting international developer summits or advising engineering executives, Madeeha challenges audiences to rethink how they approach system design, team alignment, and problem-solving

Madeeha operates at the intersection of technical chaos and operational elegance. Driven by a relentless instinct for efficiency, her philosophy is straightforward: if you are solving a complex problem twice, you missed the pattern the first time. Sh... Show more

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Miguel, que es la azucarera más grande de México (yo tampoco conocía ese mercado), en beta me mis funciones son:

Protección de Infraestructura Crítica: Responsable de la seguridad ofensiva y defensiva de la red de 12 ingenios azucareros, asegurando la continuidad operativa mediante el hardening de Directorio Activo y la gestión de endpoints (Bitdefender).
Análisis de Seguridad Ofensiva: Ejecución de Pentesting y auditorías técnicas constantes, detectando vulnerabilidades críticas y diseñando planes de remediación para prevenir incidentes de Ransomware en entornos industriales (OT) e IT.

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Mi... Show more

SDE - Android. Mostly doing stuff around Kotlin, Flutter, KMP. Open-source enthusiast, blogger and self motivated equity investor. His hobbies are farming, cooking and Investing!

SDE - Android. Mostly doing stuff around Kotlin, Flutter, KMP. Open-source enthusiast, blogger and self motivated equity investor. His hobbies are farming, cooking and Investing! Show more

Ashok Gopalakrishnan is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of global experience in enterprise technology programs, specializing in integration delivery, cloud transformation, data center migrations, and large scale multi platform implementations. He currently serves as a Global Technology Senior Integration Manager and holds industry recognized certifications including PMP, SAFe, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master. His experience spans financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing, and the global food and agriculture sector, where he has consistently delivered scalable, secure, and business aligned technology solutions.
Throughout his career, Ashok has demonstrated strong expertise in defining and executing enterprise integration strategies, establishing Integration Centers of Excellence, and driving end to end delivery across Azure, SAP, and API based platforms. He has led modernization initiatives, introduced cloud native architectures, and improved operational efficiency through structured governance and emerging technologies. His experience also includes infrastructure and environment management, where he has architected complex IT landscapes across hybrid cloud and on premise systems with a focus on performance, security, and compliance.
Ashok has led large transformation programs including SAP S4HANA implementations, enterprise cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. He has managed multi vendor global teams and delivered high impact projects such as SAP deployments, integration platform migrations, and hybrid cloud implementations. His work has resulted in measurable improvements in cost optimization, system performance, and delivery efficiency.
In addition to his technical leadership, Ashok is known for his people management and organizational development capabilities. He has led and mentored high performing teams, implemented structured performance management practices, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. He collaborates effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and build resilient and future ready IT organizations.

Ashok Gopalakrishnan is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of global experience in enterprise technology programs, specializing in integration delivery, cloud transformation, data center migrations, and large scale multi platform implementati... Show more

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes agroecology and environmental education. Her current work focuses on product engineering and harness engineering: designing the systems, scaffolding, and workflows that make AI agent output trustworthy at scale, so teams can move from reviewing code line by line to gardening the systems that produce it.

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes ag... Show more

Khairul Arifin is a Software Engineer (Data Science Focus) at Reckon Digital, where he develops optimization and analytics solutions for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). His work focuses on multi-objective optimization, decision analytics, and data-driven systems that help policymakers balance competing priorities such as cost, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Currently based in London, Khairul works on WFP's ENHANCE analytics platform, building tools that generate and analyze Pareto-optimal diet solutions across multiple objectives. His recent projects include developing multi-criteria decision-making frameworks, optimization dashboards, and interactive visualizations that help decision-makers explore trade-offs rather than relying on a single "best" answer.

Before moving into software engineering and data science, he worked in strategy, consulting, and marketing roles at Toyota Astra, British American Tobacco, Samsung North America, and Boston Consulting Group. He holds a Master's degree in Analytics (Special Topics: AI in Marketing) from New York University, where he graduated with distinction as a full-ride merit scholar.

Khairul is passionate about making advanced optimization techniques accessible to practitioners and showing how Python can solve real-world problems at humanitarian scale.

Khairul Arifin is a Software Engineer (Data Science Focus) at Reckon Digital, where he develops optimization and analytics solutions for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). His work focuses on multi-objective optimization, decision analyti... Show more

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, from small-scale applications to large and complex system integrations. Nowadays and after almost 5 years working in the company, I lead a backend team in the Fintech department at Just Eat Takeaway.com.

I am passionate about sports and I highly recommend incorporating physical activity into your weekly routine. It can truly make a significant difference in various aspects of your life!

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, f... Show more

Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustainability.

As Founder and Managing Partner of KARBNZ Global, Pascal is leading the development of a next-generation Natural Capital Platform that integrates blockchain, artificial intelligence, satellite intelligence, digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV), biomass, biochar, and institutional climate finance to transform natural assets into transparent, verifiable, and investable infrastructure.

Through KARBNZ Global and its experienced Brazilian operating partners, Pascal is helping develop one of the world's most ambitious integrated natural capital platforms, combining ecological restoration, sustainable forestry, biomass, biochar, digital MRV, and institutional finance into a scalable investment model. His work provides first-hand insight into how blockchain, AI, and trusted data can enable transparency, continuous verification, and long-term stewardship across complex environmental assets at a scale relevant to institutional investors, governments, and global climate initiatives.

His work reflects a broader transformation in global climate finance; from standalone carbon credit projects to diversified natural capital platforms that integrate ecological restoration with sustainable timber, biomass, biochar, biodiversity, and high-integrity environmental markets. This vision was recently featured by CarbonCredits.com in "Beyond Carbon Credits: How KARBNZ Global Is Building a Natural Capital Platform Around Forests, Biomass, and Biochar."

Pascal has long advocated for applying blockchain beyond digital assets, positioning it as the trust infrastructure for Real World Assets (RWAs). His work explores how blockchain, AI, autonomous agents, satellite intelligence, and digital twins can create continuous verification, transparent governance, and institutional-grade investment frameworks for climate infrastructure and sustainable finance.

An experienced international speaker, Pascal has presented at leading blockchain and innovation conferences, including BLOCKCHANCE Europe, and EU's inaugural Blockchain Convergence, sharing insights on blockchain adoption, tokenization, digital transformation, Web3, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Today, Pascal is recognized for bridging technology with practical implementation, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies for governments, institutional investors, enterprises, and innovators. His presentations challenge audiences to think beyond tokenization and explore how AI and blockchain together can build the trusted digital infrastructure that underpins the next generation of Real World Assets and the global natural capital economy.

Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustain... Show more

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄
Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄 Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺 Show more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/

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Ralph V. Estep Jr. is an LPA, MBA, and the founder of Saggio Management Group in Middletown, Delaware, a cloud-based accounting firm serving hundreds of business and individual clients since 2005. He holds additional designations in tax and accounting (ABA, ATA, ATP) and spent years as CFO at Westminster Presbyterian Church, EVP at American Spirit Federal Credit Union, and controller at Morris, James, Hitchens, and Williams law firm.

What sets Ralph apart: he's built his entire career at the intersection of faith, money, and entrepreneurship. He's the creator and host of The Content Creator's Accountant and co-executive producer of The Podcasting Morning Show, where he helps creators and business owners move from financial anxiety to actual confidence. He's also a Junior Achievement mentor and invests in leadership development through Dale Carnegie training.

Ralph and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons and co-founded Estep Farm LLC, raising black Angus cattle in Delaware.

Ralph V. Estep Jr. is an LPA, MBA, and the founder of Saggio Management Group in Middletown, Delaware, a cloud-based accounting firm serving hundreds of business and individual clients since 2005. He holds additional designations in tax and accountin... Show more

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.org), Past Co-chair of the CFP's Allergen Committee.

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.... Show more

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work spans sender reputation, authentication, anti-abuse, lifecycle email, and platform migrations, including systems handling more than two billion messages a month. Wojtek has spoken about DMARC at Inbox Expo, regularly attends M3AAWG conferences, and writes practical guidance for teams whose products and revenue depend on email reaching the inbox.

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work... Show more

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s vision. As a DCE, she brings diverse perspectives to the team, guided by principles of integrity, transparency and collaboration. Her focus at Argano is leading pre-sales discovery sessions, crafting comprehensive roadmaps, and accountability for project delivery with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and strategic alignment.

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s visi... Show more

Brooke Marie Bridges is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, somatic CBT coach, vitalist herbalist, and author with Transatlantic Literary Agency. She is the founder of Unearthing Wellness and the creator of The Integrated Root™ — a Mind-Body-Earth framework built around a single premise: you can have all the insight in the world and still not know how to embody your life.

Her keynotes and workshops address the gap most wellness programming misses entirely — the space between understanding yourself and actually inhabiting yourself. Drawing on the neuroscience of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, the emerging science of interoception, somatic CBT practice, and ancestral plant medicine traditions, she gives audiences not just new understanding but a genuinely different felt experience of themselves.

A former Nickelodeon child actress and SAG-AFTRA performer, Brooke spent her childhood learning to perform emotions professionally and her adult life learning the difference between performing wellness and actually embodying it. For four years she facilitated Uprooting Racism trainings with Soul Fire Farm. She has presented for Ellevate Network, Berkshire Community College, Berkshire County District Attorney's Office, Miss Porter's School, and more than 150 schools and organizations across North America.

Her signature keynote — From Awareness to Wellbeing: Why We Know More About Wellness Than Ever and Still Feel Burned Out — was described by Ellevate Network CEO Allyson McDonald as introducing concepts she had never heard framed that way before. Her six-workshop Changing the Response series and somatic DEI workshop Wired for Difference are available for organizational engagements.

Brooke presents virtually and in person across North America.

Brooke Marie Bridges is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, somatic CBT coach, vitalist herbalist, and author with Transatlantic Literary Agency. She is the founder of Unearthing Wellness and the creator of The Integrated Root™ — a Mind-Body-Ear... Show more

Dr. Nicolene is a visionary leader and advocate for progressive educational change, adept at navigating the complexities of the evolving educational landscape. With a keen systems thinking approach, she recognizes that the future of education is a dynamic and ever-changing journey, requiring adaptability, resilience, and a proactive stance towards embracing uncertainty. As a Thought Leader in the Royal Bafokeng Nation, Dr. Nicolene excels in fostering innovation and continuous improvement in educational practices. She understands the critical need for educators and administrative professionals to possess a diverse array of skills, combined with strong initiative and self-motivation.Her extensive background in teacher training at the tertiary level underscores her commitment to elevating educational standards. Dr. Nicolene has successfully spearheaded high-level professional development programs across various educational and non-educational organizations, demonstrating her ability to drive systemic change in education. She has shared her insights and expertise through international workshops, in adapting to diverse educational contexts.

Dr. Nicolene is a visionary leader and advocate for progressive educational change, adept at navigating the complexities of the evolving educational landscape. With a keen systems thinking approach, she recognizes that the future of education is a dy... Show more