Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Kshitij Raj Sharma

Kshitij Raj Sharma

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind Show more

Benny Andrén

Benny Andrén

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and impact. These days he's equally at home in a boardroom or in front of a classroom of curious ten-year-olds, and that's exactly where he wants to be.

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and... Show more

Arvind Lodaya

Arvind Lodaya

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Bengaluru. His expertise lies in strategic branding, product and service design, and fostering innovation cultures in organizations.
Throughout his career, Arvind has held leadership positions, including Ogilvy Advertising’s design consulting unit in India, Co-Founder of Deccan Centre for Innovation & Design, Professor at IIT Kanpur, Ambedkar Univ Delhi, Srishti and Vidyashilp in Bengaluru. He led impactful projects such as the corporate rebranding of ICICI and strategic design for prominent brands across diverse industries. Beyond his consulting work, Arvind is deeply involved in education and advisory roles, teaching at leading institutes in India and abroad and contributing to the growth of several startups.
His current focus encompasses systemic practice and multisolving, impact entrepreneurship, design thinking and embedding deep values in design. He actively engages with organizations to deploy design and innovation for impact and address complex global challenges. He is currently leading a Systems Practice Fellowship for emerging social leaders for SELCO Foundation.

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Benga... Show more

Shelly H Bhujun-Sookun

Shelly H Bhujun-Sookun

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me.

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me. Show more

Stéphane Sintra

Stéphane Sintra

Je facilite l’adoption de cadres de travail adaptés aux enjeux métiers, en cultivant une culture de collaboration, de transparence et d’amélioration continue. Mon approche du coaching produit vise à renforcer la vision, prioriser intelligemment et maximiser l’impact des livrables, tout en fédérant les parties prenantes autour d’objectifs communs.
Convaincu que la performance passe par l’humain, je mets en place des méthodologies de travail favorisant l’intelligence collective, l’autonomie et la responsabilisation des équipes. J’interviens aussi bien sur la structuration des pratiques que sur le développement des postures, avec un souci constant d’efficacité et de sens.
En parallèle, j’exploite le pouvoir du visuel à travers le scribing (facilitation graphique) pour clarifier les idées, dynamiser les échanges et ancrer les messages clés. Le dessin devient alors un véritable levier d’engagement, de compréhension et de mémorisation, au service de la transformation.

Je facilite l’adoption de cadres de travail adaptés aux enjeux métiers, en cultivant une culture de collaboration, de transparence et d’amélioration continue. Mon approche du coaching produit vise à renforcer la vision, prioriser intelligemment et ma... Show more

Rob Shanahan

Rob Shanahan

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s learned from the world's leading legends.

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s ... Show more

Divya Napa

Divya Napa

Divya Napa comes from a lineage of weavers and grew up in Cotonou, Benin for 14 years, where African wax prints, bold color, and carefully chosen objects were just everyday life. She later studied film in London, sharpening an eye that was always drawn to color, light, and feeling over formula.

She co-founded dn&co, where she helps design studios and agencies build steady client pipelines through LinkedIn. Before that, she was a Teach For India Fellow and led instructional design at Bridge International Academies, creating curriculum reaching 10,000+ students.

At DesignUp 2026, she traces her design eye back to where it started, a house in Cotonou she left at 14 but has never stopped seeing through.

Divya Napa comes from a lineage of weavers and grew up in Cotonou, Benin for 14 years, where African wax prints, bold color, and carefully chosen objects were just everyday life. She later studied film in London, sharpening an eye that was always dra... Show more

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. Art was always my thing and just being a creative person. Music was always my passion from singing in youth church to choir at school. Other than that is was athletics and education. My father was and still lives in brooklyn and i tell him little things about nfts all the time. NFTS changed and are changing my life. Co-Founder of United Realities "URL to the IRL"

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. A... Show more

Ozhan Sisic

Ozhan Sisic

Ozhan (Oz) Sisic is a visionary cybersecurity executive and award-winning technology leader, recently recognized by IDC as one of the UK’s Next CIOs. With over 15 years of global experience in cybersecurity leadership across gaming, electronics, and high-tech sectors, Ozhan has built and led world-class security programs that align closely with business strategy, risk posture, and compliance frameworks.

Served as the Director of Cyber Security at Jagex, he has been instrumental in leading cyber risk strategy and due diligence during high-impact corporate transactions, including the company’s recent acquisition. His strategic foresight has shaped board-level incident response frameworks, optimized cybersecurity tooling, and improved enterprise resilience across both cloud and on-prem environments.

Ozhan’s career includes senior leadership roles at Sony Electronics based in Brussels, managing teams in Japan, the US, Turkey, and India, where he scaled global application security and vulnerability management programs from the ground up. As a former vCISO, he has advised large-scale organizations on risk-based cybersecurity transformations, vendor selection, and secure development practices.

A lifelong learner and strategic thinker, Ozhan is currently completing the Chief Technology Officer Programme at the University of Cambridge – Judge Business School, further solidifying his position at the intersection of cybersecurity, innovation, and executive leadership.

With deep technical roots in secure SDLC, penetration testing, and application security—and a strong record in talent development and cross-functional stakeholder engagement—Ozhan brings a rare blend of technical rigor and business acumen. He thrives on building security cultures that empower teams to think proactively, innovate securely, and grow sustainably.

Ozhan (Oz) Sisic is a visionary cybersecurity executive and award-winning technology leader, recently recognized by IDC as one of the UK’s Next CIOs. With over 15 years of global experience in cybersecurity leadership across gaming, electronics, and ... Show more

Elizabeth Musanga

Elizabeth Musanga

Elizabeth is a UI/UX Designer, a Women Techmaker Ambassador and Community Organizer

Elizabeth is a UI/UX Designer, a Women Techmaker Ambassador and Community Organizer Show more

Sébastien Ferrer

Sébastien Ferrer

Sébastien est ingénieur logiciel chez OVHcloud à Nantes, dans l'équipe SIA (Service Integration & Automation).
Exerçant ce métier depuis maintenant plus de 14 ans, il a toujours aimé vulgariser et partager ses connaissances en public.

Il anime actuellement des conférences autour de la cybersécurité, de la gestion d'incidents et divers autres sujets techniques.
Portant un grand intérêt pour l'enseignement, il intervient également régulièrement dans certaines écoles et universités.

Il est également passionné par le théâtre, ayant joué 10 ans dans une troupe en région parisienne.

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Sébastien est ingénieur logiciel chez OVHcloud à Nantes, dans l'équipe SIA (Service Integration & Automation). Exerçant ce métier depuis maintenant plus de 14 ans, il a toujours aimé vulgariser et partager ses connaissances en public. Il anime ac... Show more

Sylvain Gougouzian

Sylvain Gougouzian

Dev / Formateur GreenIT
Speaker,
Chef d'orchestre,
(Retro)Gamer,
Papa geek,
Eleveur de GNUs

Dev / Formateur GreenIT Speaker, Chef d'orchestre, (Retro)Gamer, Papa geek, Eleveur de GNUs Show more

Jota Pereira

Jota Pereira

ingeniero en Computación que desarrolla sistemas embebidos usando microcontroladores como el ESP32, con un interés especial en los sistemas operativos, especialmente FreeRTOS. Actualmente trabaja en procesamiento de señales GNSS, investigando formas de mejorar la precisión de GPS/Galileo y mitigar el problema del multicamino. Además, diseña y construye pedales de guitarra, fusionando electrónica analógica, audio y firmware embebido. Le gusta tomar conceptos “de laboratorio” y convertirlos en proyectos prácticos que cualquiera pueda replicar con hardware accesible. Cuando no está frente al osciloscopio, a menudo está remando, obsesionado con perfeccionar cada palada tanto como cada línea de código.

ingeniero en Computación que desarrolla sistemas embebidos usando microcontroladores como el ESP32, con un interés especial en los sistemas operativos, especialmente FreeRTOS. Actualmente trabaja en procesamiento de señales GNSS, investigando formas ... Show more

Thomas Grundnigg

Thomas Grundnigg

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

Nadia Tokerud

Nadia Tokerud

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need.

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. Show more

Jesse Foreman

Jesse Foreman

Jesse Foreman is the NFT Founder of Young Money APAA Kingdom and a NFL Agent. He is an avid NFT collector and helps his clients navigate the NFT space.

Jesse Foreman is the NFT Founder of Young Money APAA Kingdom and a NFL Agent. He is an avid NFT collector and helps his clients navigate the NFT space. Show more

Rev. Steven Van Meter

Rev. Steven Van Meter

Rev. Steven Van Meter is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science and professional Spiritual Leader for over 26 years. He spent eight years working with Centers for Spiritual Headquarters in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA on the Events Team. He departed working at CSL to serve as Assistant Minister in La Crescenta, CA before becoming the Senior Minister in Menifee Valley, CA.
He is currently the Senior Minister for the Grants Pass Center for Spiritual Living in Oregon where he has been serving for the past seven years.
He is a devoted Spiritual Leader with a deep consciousness of healing and love who demonstrates a spirit of wholeness, joy, and love in everything he does!

Rev. Steven Van Meter is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science and professional Spiritual Leader for over 26 years. He spent eight years working with Centers for Spiritual Headquarters in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA on the Events Team. He departe... Show more

Micah Raskin Poker

Micah Raskin Poker

Born on August 8, 1968, Micah Raskin Poker is a semi-professional poker player living in New York, NY. He began his professional poker journey in 2007 and gradually built his career by competing in various tournaments. His steady approach and focus have helped him gain recognition over time.

Micah has earned more than $ 2 million in poker. More than 25% of his total earnings have been donated to charitable causes, reflecting his intention to support others. His performance has placed him among the ranks of well-known semi-professional players in the United States.

Alongside poker, he has also built a presence in business. He launched a direct marketing agency in Queens, New York, which grew into a stable business. He also played a role in establishing one of the largest chiropractic centers in New York. These efforts show his ability to apply careful planning and discipline in different areas.

For nearly two decades, Micah Raskin has remained active in philanthropy. He has supported temples, houses of worship, hospitals, and schools, with a focus on children. His contributions include supporting children with autism and providing resources. He also started an after-school program in Queens to create a safe and structured environment for children. In addition, he helped fund a hospital in Israel that serves the sick and elderly.

He has also supported the elderly by funding three temples where they can gather for prayer, meals, and connection. His involvement with children with disabilities includes funding and participating in weekend swimming programs that promote inclusion and well-being.

His family background influences his interest in music. Raskin sponsors an annual concert in Hyde Park, with proceeds benefiting local children’s hospitals. He also performs in a New York-based rock ' n ' roll cover band.

He currently lives in Old Westbury, New York, balancing his time between business, poker, and music. He stays closely connected with his twin brothers and often collaborates with them on music projects. He graduated from Baruch College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

In his daily life, he enjoys poker, skiing, and cooking meals for his elderly parents. His routine reflects his strong connection to family and community. Micah Raskin Poker continues to balance his professional work with his personal commitments and charitable efforts.

Born on August 8, 1968, Micah Raskin Poker is a semi-professional poker player living in New York, NY. He began his professional poker journey in 2007 and gradually built his career by competing in various tournaments. His steady approach and focus h... Show more

Jenna Ritten

Jenna Ritten

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open collaboration, innovation and reuse done right at scale. Jenna partners with InnerSource Commons to co-create industry patterns and standards while building bridges between IBM Research innovations and the global developer community. Her expertise spans developer relations, enterprise infrastructure and platform, cloud-native, AI/ML, quantum computing, and fostering collaborative development cultures. A passionate advocate for open innovation in Tech, Jenna champions non-traditional paths into technology and actively builds communities that foster open collaboration and sustainable technology.

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open col... Show more

Evgeniy Tolstykh

Evgeniy Tolstykh

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement.

Currently, I focus on optimizing creative pipelines through AI-driven tools and data integration — building systems that help teams visualize performance, track milestones, and identify bottlenecks early.

Projects: Soul Atlas, Steel Hunters, World of Warships, Best Team Ever
Companies: DPS Games, Wargaming, Lesta Games

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement. Currently, I focus ... Show more

Steven Goodwin

Steven Goodwin

Steven Goodwin (London, England) has been involved in computing, science, and technology from an early age, building his first synthesizer while still in his teens.

As a systems architect he's designed and built global systems for Unilever, Playfish, and Third Space Learning using a wide range of languages and technologies. He's also highly experienced on the small scale, with work on the iPhone, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi, as well as running teams of between 1 and 30 people.

His position as an industry thought leader in technology implementations includes being a mentor at ed-invent, a start-up consultant, and a futurist. He has given talks around the world on topics as diverse as home automation, HTML5, game development, and quantum superpositions.

Steven Goodwin (London, England) has been involved in computing, science, and technology from an early age, building his first synthesizer while still in his teens. As a systems architect he's designed and built global systems for Unilever, Playfi... Show more

Oana Neciu Stroe

Oana Neciu Stroe

Passionate and visionary Lead Product Designer with a mission to create extraordinary user experiences that seamlessly blend innovation and functionality. With a deep understanding of user behavior and a knack for human-centric design, I combine creativity with analytical thinking to craft intuitive interfaces that captivate and delight.

My career spans over a decade, during which I've had the privilege of working across diverse industries such as fintech, airlines, insurance, and e-commerce. In each sector, I have leveraged my expertise to drive impactful design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.

As a Design Lead, I have successfully led multidisciplinary design teams within agile squads, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. I thrive on inspiring my team to create more sustainable and accessible products, emphasizing mentorship and continuous learning.

Passionate and visionary Lead Product Designer with a mission to create extraordinary user experiences that seamlessly blend innovation and functionality. With a deep understanding of user behavior and a knack for human-centric design, I combine crea... Show more

David Wolfpaw

David Wolfpaw

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox.

(Note that my name is properly spelled in lowercase only as david wolfpaw. Platforms like Sessionize are an easy example of the values of code coming before people and their lived experiences.)

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox. (Note that my name is prop... Show more

Evan Roderick

Evan Roderick

As a fan of Evan Roderick, I’ve found his journey to be both motivating and meaningful. Watching someone go from the intensity of competitive sports to becoming an accomplished actor/songwriter speaks volumes about his focus and willingness to grow.

I first saw Evan on Arrow as Detective Nick Anastas, where his presence felt steady and natural. There was something about the way he carried himself, calm yet purposeful, that drew me in. Later, I learned about his background in hockey, which only added to my respect for him. He played at the Division I level for UMass Lowell before a significant injury changed his plans. That turning point led him to pursue acting, and from what I’ve seen, he gave it the same level of commitment as he did to his time on the ice.

Growing up in Vancouver, Evan Roderick Anderson was always on the move, changing schools to follow his hockey goals. Along the way, he took on summer jobs in commercials, which turned out to be his first step into the world of performance. After his injury, he came back to Vancouver, trained in acting, and started from the ground up. It’s clear that nothing about his career has been handed to him; he’s earned every step.

His performance in Spinning Out, as Justin Davis, was where many fans, including myself, really connected with his work. He portrayed the emotional tension of the role with sincerity, and it was hard not to relate to the character’s struggles and growth.

Now, with If I Run, Evan steps into the role of Dylan Roberts, a character shaped by inner conflict. It’s exciting to watch him take on more challenging material, especially after receiving a Leo Award nomination in 2023 for Sealed with a List.

And with songs like “Early Years,” he shows another side of his creativity, thoughtful, personal, and honest.

Evan Roderick continues to impress with his dedication to both acting and songwriting, and being a fan of his work makes following his journey truly worthwhile.

As a fan of Evan Roderick, I’ve found his journey to be both motivating and meaningful. Watching someone go from the intensity of competitive sports to becoming an accomplished actor/songwriter speaks volumes about his focus and willingness to grow. ... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more

Ebony Britton

Ebony Britton

Ebony D. Britton is an educator of over 20 years, children’s author, and advocate for inclusive education. As an ESE teacher, she is deeply committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those on the autism spectrum and nonverbal learners.

Motivated by the lack of representation in children’s literature, Ebony began writing books that reflect the experiences of all children—especially those who are often unseen. Her work combines education and storytelling to promote empathy, inclusion, and meaningful connection in classrooms.

As a speaker, Ebony empowers educators and communities with practical strategies and heartfelt insight on creating inclusive environments where every child feels valued and understood.

Ebony D. Britton is an educator of over 20 years, children’s author, and advocate for inclusive education. As an ESE teacher, she is deeply committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those on the autism spectrum and nonve... Show more

Anaïs Chanclu

Anaïs Chanclu

I love teaching machines to understand language.
I help them learn to speak, find information in texts, and create sentences.
I also enjoy making music and playing board games.
I’m passionate about platypuses, dinosaurs, and Doctor Who.
I don’t always look up, but when I do, it’s to admire the stars.

I love teaching machines to understand language. I help them learn to speak, find information in texts, and create sentences. I also enjoy making music and playing board games. I’m passionate about platypuses, dinosaurs, and Doctor Who. I don’t a... Show more

Dawn Pfeifer Reitz

Dawn Pfeifer Reitz

Dawn Pfeifer Reitz is a communication strategist, leadership educator, and higher education leader who helps people transform expertise into influence. With more than three decades of experience in teaching, training, and organizational leadership, her work focuses on the power skills that drive professional success: communication, leadership presence, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Dawn serves as an Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences and First Year Seminar Coordinator at Penn State Berks, where she leads curriculum innovation, faculty collaboration, and student success initiatives across programs.

Dawn is also the founder of DSPR Consulting, where she advises organizations and leaders on communication strategy, leadership development, and learning systems.

Known for translating research into practical tools, Dawn's sessions combine storytelling, frameworks, and real world application. She regularly speaks on communication for career readiness, leadership development, mentoring, and the role of communication in professional mobility.

Her work sits at the intersection of education, leadership, and workforce development, helping students, professionals, and organizations communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Dawn Pfeifer Reitz is a communication strategist, leadership educator, and higher education leader who helps people transform expertise into influence. With more than three decades of experience in teaching, training, and organizational leadership, h... Show more

Larry Stanleigh

Larry Stanleigh

Dr. Larry Stanleigh’s speaking presentations reflect over three decades of dental clinical and business ownership experience. Through lectures, workshops and team trainings, he uses the Discovery Insights system to bring solutions which help the dental team form stronger relationships (both with each other and patients) thus becoming more effective in their positions.
With a focus on practice culture, self-awareness and self-directed leadership, Larry’s programs help mindsets to evolve and practice culture to transform and strengthen.
An avid learner and life-long student, Larry is a dedicated general practitioner and an orofacial pain/TMJ consultant. Additionally, he runs Agility Guard, a sports performance mouthguard company.
Larry was a rock radio DJ on-air in Toronto (CJSW) from 1977- 1981. He is an award-winning writer/blogger and executive producer of the USNA: United States of North America graphic novel project. Larry is also an experienced emcee, a stand-up comic, and a recurring character in No Shirt, No Shoes, Pants Optional comedy podcast.

Dr. Larry Stanleigh’s speaking presentations reflect over three decades of dental clinical and business ownership experience. Through lectures, workshops and team trainings, he uses the Discovery Insights system to bring solutions which help the dent... Show more

Erin Sydney Welsh

Erin Sydney Welsh

Erin Sydney Welsh is an associate attorney practicing matrimonial and family law at Brian R. Welsh, PLLC, in Williamsville, New York, just outside Buffalo. Her practice includes representation in divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, post-divorce enforcement matters, and family offenses. She handles both trial and appellate matters and has developed particular experience in parental alienation cases. After completing law school in 2024, she passed the New York bar exam and was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division: Fourth Department, in January 2025.

In her daily work, Erin represents individuals and families facing legal disputes that often carry emotional and financial impact. Matrimonial and family law requires careful preparation, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of both statutory and case law. Her involvement in trial proceedings allows her to present evidence and arguments before the court, while her appellate experience focuses on reviewing legal errors and drafting persuasive briefs. Through this combination, she works to ensure that her clients’ positions are clearly and effectively presented at every stage of litigation.

Attorney Erin Welsh, Buffalo, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Middle East Studies from Syracuse University. She attended on a full-tuition merit scholarship through the Coronat Scholar Program, which supports students who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to serving others. During her undergraduate years, she was also selected as a Remembrance Scholar, one of the institution’s highest honors recognizing academic excellence and community involvement. In addition, she completed the Renee Crown University Honors Program, which emphasizes interdisciplinary study, communication, and civic engagement.

After graduating from Syracuse University, she continued her academic work at Trinity College Dublin, earning a Master of Philosophy in Sociology with first-class honors. While pursuing her graduate degree, she authored and published a peer-reviewed article titled “Assessing Microfinance as a Means of Socioeconomic Empowerment for Vulnerable Women in Jordan.” Her research examined how financial programs can influence economic stability and opportunity for women in underserved communities. This work reflected her broader interest in how legal and social structures affect access to resources and individual advancement.

Erin then attended the University at Buffalo School of Law to complete her legal education. During law school, she served on the Buffalo Law Review, contributing to the editing and publication of scholarly legal articles. She received the Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award in recognition of her courtroom performance and practical advocacy skills. She was also named a James Kent Scholar and served as a Property Fellow, assisting with academic instruction in foundational legal subjects.

Her practical training included internships at the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and in the Attorneys for Children Unit at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo. These experiences provided exposure to both prosecution work and child advocacy within the legal system. Erin Welsh also participated as a New York State Bar Association Family Law Section Fellow, further strengthening her focus on family law practice.

Outside her professional responsibilities, Erin Sydney Welsh, Buffalo, volunteers as a judge for mock trials and moot court competitions. Born and raised in Western New York, she resides in Williamsville with her spouse. In addition to her work as an Attorney, she is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who continues to write and perform music.

Erin Sydney Welsh is an associate attorney practicing matrimonial and family law at Brian R. Welsh, PLLC, in Williamsville, New York, just outside Buffalo. Her practice includes representation in divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements... Show more

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