Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur and author of a NY Times Bestseller. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers who teaches the same philosophies that catapulted him from poverty and incarceration to a life of wealth and prosperity.

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur and author of a NY Times Bestseller. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers who teaches the same philosophies that catapulted him from poverty and incarceration to a life of wealth and prosperity. Show more

Engineer by certification. Creative by heart.
♥ good music, sketching, watching movies, crafts & games

Engineer by certification. Creative by heart. ♥ good music, sketching, watching movies, crafts & games Show more

Digital designer and educator, working remotely.

Digital designer and educator, working remotely. Show more

Liz Hamburger is a curious designer who loves to learn about people, their needs and how design can make an impact. When not thinking about pixels, she runs events with Triangirls, a community for women and non-binary people in tech.

Liz Hamburger is a curious designer who loves to learn about people, their needs and how design can make an impact. When not thinking about pixels, she runs events with Triangirls, a community for women and non-binary people in tech. Show more

Ferdinand Malcher is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Angular, author of the German "Angular" book, passionate speaker and teacher. He works as a freelance software developer, trainer and media designer, with a focus on Angular, Node.js and TypeScript. Together with Johannes Hoppe he established the Angular.Schule company.

Ferdinand likes to take care of creative details. Many of his development projects are driven by his passion for photography, film and media technology. He's a co-organizer of the Angular Leipzig Meetup.

Ferdinand Malcher is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Angular, author of the German "Angular" book, passionate speaker and teacher. He works as a freelance software developer, trainer and media designer, with a focus on Angular, Node.js and TypeSc... Show more

Siobhan first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more women into careers in tech. Whilst there she scaled their community offering to almost triple its size - delivering over 200 activities across the UK including free coding courses.

She left this role in 2018 to pursue a coding internship through Black Girl Tech and 8th Light, which was instrumental in preparing her for her current role in software engineering.

In her own time, Siobhan is part of the Leadership Team for Coding Black Females, a non-profit which supports Black females aspiring to and/or working in tech. She is also actively questioning how to blend her interests in art, philosophy and coding.

When not doing that, she’s been escaping to her local park and woodlands for long solo walks in an attempt to combat her lockdown weight gain!

Siobhan first entered the tech industry in 2017, as the Community Manager for a social enterprise aiming to get more women into careers in tech. Whilst there she scaled their community offering to almost triple its size - delivering over 200 activiti... Show more

Dale Dowdie was a hacker in High School. His Computer class teacher felt there were better uses for his talent and he ended up as the first High School Student to be hired by NASA at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt MD - working on predictive modeling for storm tracking. Afterwards Mr Dowdie went to Boston University to study computer Engineering. While still in College Mr Dowdie started the first of his companies delivering training and network integration services to the fledgling computer revolution.

Mr. Dowdie founded Intellitech Consulting Enterprises in 1993, which was the 3rd company he had started. The goal of Intellitech is to provide intelligent technology solutions for business and educational institutions. Over the past 20 years, Intellitech has provided Software Development, Management/IT Consulting, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity and Consulting Services for organizations, banks and institutions including Liberty Mutual Insurance, Citizens Bank, TJX Companies, Staples and McCormick, to the Government of St. Lucia and Harvard University. Intellitech has also developed a core vertical market software development team that designs industry specific web/mobile enabled solutions.

One such Solution is BlackFacts.com. Blackfacts is the brain-child of longtime friend and collaborator Ken Granderson, and over the past 20 years it has been running and providing historical facts-of-the-day to our community. Mr. Dowdie was brought in early on to help husband the idea to the next level. However, for years the site remained just a source of black history facts, and in time it grew to be the #1 source for Black Facts on the internet. That all changed in 2017, as Mr. Dowdie and Mr. Granderson finally gave the project the focus it deserved and thus began the process of turning Blackfacts.com from just a historical reference site for Black History into the 'Black Wikipedia' and a showcase of the cultural contributions of people of color and a showcase of the type of technology solutions that can be provided by and to people of color. Those efforts can be seen in this, the latest evolution of BlackFacts.com. There is so much that can be done with the platform, and we hope that you stick around to enjoy the journey with us...

As a leading edge business based in Boston, MA, Intellitech has a diverse staff of team members with the background and expertise to satisfy clients from around the world. “Human connection is not lost in the Internet, it is only expanded. Our solutions always keep that fact in mind and in the forefront of the minds of our customers.”

Intellitech Website: www.intellitech.net
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BlackFacts News: www.blackfacts.com/news

Dale Dowdie was a hacker in High School. His Computer class teacher felt there were better uses for his talent and he ended up as the first High School Student to be hired by NASA at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt MD - working on predictive... Show more

Als Gründer von pragmatic solutions fasziniert mich seit jeher, wie Menschen zusammen arbeiten und sich organisieren, um gemeinsam Ziele zu erreichen. Als Unternehmensarchitekt unterstütze ich Führungsteams das volle Potential für mehr Innovation und robustes Wachstum in ihrem Unternehmen zu entfalten. Das Performance Potential liegt in der Zusammenarbeit. Der kritische Erfolgsfaktor in jeder Business Transformation ist die Führung, denn sie schafft die Rahmenbedingungen. Wenn Geschäftsprozesse, Technologie und Organisation optimal auf einander abgestimmt sind und Teams barrierefrei arbeiten können, sind unglaubliche Resultate möglich.

Als Gründer von pragmatic solutions fasziniert mich seit jeher, wie Menschen zusammen arbeiten und sich organisieren, um gemeinsam Ziele zu erreichen. Als Unternehmensarchitekt unterstütze ich Führungsteams das volle Potential für mehr Innovation und... Show more

Leading Branding Photographer, Videographer, Author of 10 books and Speaker
Helping Speakers+Leaders with dynamic visual assets, to connect to a wider audience, get paid their worth & be in demand

Photographer and Videographer at ZahrinaPhotography.com
Speaker at Zahrina.com
Artist at ZahrinaGallery.com

Leading Branding Photographer, Videographer, Author of 10 books and Speaker Helping Speakers+Leaders with dynamic visual assets, to connect to a wider audience, get paid their worth & be in demand Photographer and Videographer at ZahrinaPhotograp... Show more

I am a marketeer by profession.
A sentiment marketeer by passion.
A creative content marketeer by obsession.
A positive attitude promoter by expression.

I am a marketeer by profession. A sentiment marketeer by passion. A creative content marketeer by obsession. A positive attitude promoter by expression. Show more

Conlin is an engineer in Indiana, building frontends at Lessonly. When programming, he focuses on accessibility, performance, and usability. He also works to build diverse, inclusive workplaces for engineers of all skill levels, through writing and working with local diversity and inclusion groups.

Conlin is an engineer in Indiana, building frontends at Lessonly. When programming, he focuses on accessibility, performance, and usability. He also works to build diverse, inclusive workplaces for engineers of all skill levels, through writing and w... Show more

Designer systémique, facilitatrice, oratrice, mentor, moteur d'écosystèmes, écoféministe intersectionnelle, j'appréhende le complexe pour comprendre, converger, structurer et construire. Je donne des conférences et je publie sur mon métier et sur des thématiques comme le burnout ou l'anthropocène. Mes valeurs conduisent ma pratique du métier et je pratique un design inclusif et éthique. Depuis bientôt 15 ans, j'aide les personnes et les organisations à définir leurs fondamentaux et leurs objectifs et à construire une communication cohérente en fonction. Je suis membre du chapitre lyonnais d'IxDA avec qui j'ai co-organisé la conférence Interaction 18, des Designers Lyonnais et de groupes locaux d'entraide. J'ai créé et co-anime le think tank Common Future(s).

Designer systémique, facilitatrice, oratrice, mentor, moteur d'écosystèmes, écoféministe intersectionnelle, j'appréhende le complexe pour comprendre, converger, structurer et construire. Je donne des conférences et je publie sur mon métier et sur des... Show more

Sarbbottam is a frontend engineer at LinkedIn focusing on UI/UX for Sales Navigator, LinkedIn's Sales Solution. He has previously worked at Yahoo and contracted for several global companies not limiting to Experian, nPower, British Telecom. He has been developing web applications since 2006, using Java, PHP, NodeJS. He is proficient with modern web technologies and frameworks.

Sarbbottam joined Linkedin as a member of the LinkedIn's core accessibility team, focusing primarily on web accessibility. He has been passionate about digital accessibility since his Yahoo days and firmly believes that an accessible user interface is a better user interface. He often blogs, primarily about web accessibility at https://sarbbottam.github.io/.

When he is not wearing his technical hat, he enjoys painting with watercolor, flying his Mavic Pro, driving around with family, hiking, playing with his 7 years old daughter.

Sarbbottam is a frontend engineer at LinkedIn focusing on UI/UX for Sales Navigator, LinkedIn's Sales Solution. He has previously worked at Yahoo and contracted for several global companies not limiting to Experian, nPower, British Telecom. He has b... Show more

36 year's old, trans woman and furry. Been in the fandom for a few years now.

36 year's old, trans woman and furry. Been in the fandom for a few years now. Show more

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large and small - and will gladly trade stories about them.

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large a... Show more

I am Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy, a AI Developer in the R&D Department at Torry Harris Integration Solutions and an Oracle Certified GenAI Professional. My expertise spans Python, Gen AI, DevOps, Jenkins, React, and JavaScript, with a keen interest in Generative AI Application Development.

Additionally, a winner of the National Level Smart India Hackathon 2022 and a finalist in the UNESCO India Africa (UIA) International Hackathon, I have actively contributed to the AI and technology landscape.

I am also a speaker at Global AI Bootcamp 2025, Dev Summit 2025, an AI workshop conducted by Microsoft, AI Agents workflow by Google and many more industry events, where I share insights on AI and emerging technologies.

I have delivered session on Ktor in Kotlin for college students and have served as a mentor in multiple AI-domain hackathons, helping participants navigate AI challenges and solutions.

Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about teaching underprivileged students and actively participate in environmental initiatives. I also enjoy painting and designing, blending creativity with technology to innovate and inspire.

I am Aakash Dhakshnamoorthy, a AI Developer in the R&D Department at Torry Harris Integration Solutions and an Oracle Certified GenAI Professional. My expertise spans Python, Gen AI, DevOps, Jenkins, React, and JavaScript, with a keen interest in Gen... Show more

Furry adventurer distracted by sidequests.

Furry adventurer distracted by sidequests. Show more

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari).
Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della letteratura del Novecento; nello stesso anno partecipa al Convegno ADI - “Scenari del conflitto” con un contributo dal titolo La sonorità della maceria: Montale e la musicalità sconnessa. Nel 2023 partecipa al convegno MOD “Contaminazioni, dissonanze ed eterotopie nella modernità letteraria”. Nel 2024 partecipa al Convegno AATI presso l’Università per stranieri di Perugia con una relazione dal titolo “Irma Brandeis: la scala della trascendenza”, al convegno Mod “Moderno e Antimoderno. Le avventure di una contrapposizione”, al convegno ADI “Rotte mediterranee. Migrazioni e ibridazioni nella letteratura italiana”. È in pubblicazione per Editoriale Scientifica un saggio in volume dal titolo “Orfeo, ma perché ti sei voltato?”

Carmen Lega è dottoranda presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia (XXXIX ciclo, curriculum in Studi linguistici, filologici e artistico letterari). Nel 2022 pubblica, presso la casa editrice Divergenze, Canti e disincanti. Le forme fluide della ... Show more

Eleonora Buonocore is Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Calgary, Alberta (Canada). She holds a PhD in Medieval Philosophy from University of Siena, (2009) and in 2016 she completed her second PhD from Yale University. In 2017 she was Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian at Colby College, before moving to Canada. In 2022 she won the Student Union award for excellence in teaching at the University of Calgary. In 2021-22 she was a fellow at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities working on her monograph on the concept of memory in Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Her research lies at the intersection between philosophy and literature in the Medieval world, in Dante and in early Renaissance thought. She co- edited a volume of Studium (2021) in which she also published an article on Dante’s Convivio and Monarchia as well as she has published on Italian women writers such as Carolina Invernizio and on Italian Film.

Eleonora Buonocore is Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Calgary, Alberta (Canada). She holds a PhD in Medieval Philosophy from University of Siena, (2009) and in 2016 she completed her second PhD from Yale University. In 201... Show more

Arnab Banerji is an Associate Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature at Loyola
Marymount University located in the unceded lands of the Gabrilieno Tongva people also known
as Los Angeles. He is the author of Contemporary Group Theatre from Kolkata, India
(Routledge 2020). Arnab’s essays and reviews have been published in Theatre Journal, Theatre
Topics, Asian Theatre Journal, TDR, BOOM California, Ecumenica, Theatre Symposium,
Sanglap, Cerebration, and SERAS. His current research is in performances by the Indian diaspora, translations of Indian vernacular plays, and contemporary Bengali theatre.

Arnab Banerji is an Associate Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature at Loyola Marymount University located in the unceded lands of the Gabrilieno Tongva people also known as Los Angeles. He is the author of Contemporary Group Theatre... Show more

I am Shilpi Mitra. I am a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft India. I am leading the hybrid and Migration charter in Azure Data. I have 18+ years of experience in building services and solutions in enterprise, cloud and security domain. Have successfully developed, grown and led high performing teams. Beyond work, I am passionate about contributing to the community. I actively engages in various forums, mentorship programs, and community events to share insights and lift up fellow women. My mission is to empower women in tech and create equitable opportunities.

I have a 11 year old son. I am based out of Bangalore, when not at work, I love to read books, dance, and pick up a pen or brush.

My mantra: Never be afraid to ask and reach out for opportunities. If you can't find one, look at creating one. There are plenty of problems to solve.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpimitra/

I am Shilpi Mitra. I am a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft India. I am leading the hybrid and Migration charter in Azure Data. I have 18+ years of experience in building services and solutions in enterprise, cloud and security doma... Show more

I'm Alice Nedosekina, a product and design leader who accidentally stumbled into product design from a financial analyst role - and it turned out to be the best detour of my career.

My background in economics and data analysis gave me something most designers don't have: I can read a P&L, understand technical constraints, and build a business case as easily as I can sketch an interface. This weird combination has been my secret weapon for 13+ years, helping me design experiences that actually ship and deliver results.

I've worked across the spectrum - from launching a challenger bank from scratch (70% waitlist conversion) to scaling design systems across 5+ product lines at a global fintech. I've designed for millions of users across 20+ countries, led teams of up to 6 designers, and worked with everyone from C-suite executives to engineers in the trenches.

What gets me excited? Complex problems. Give me cross-border payments, blockchain platforms, or regulatory constraints, and I'm energised. I love finding the elegant solution that balances what users want, what technology can deliver, and what makes business sense.

I've delivered measurable impact: 7-17% increases in conversion rates, 50% faster sales cycles, 13% jumps in digital adoption. But beyond the numbers, I'm proud of building teams, mentoring designers, and establishing design operations that help companies scale.
Currently, I'm Head of UX at R3, working on enterprise blockchain and CBDC platforms that are reshaping how institutions think about digital currency. Before this, I spent 2+ years at Nium leading design across international markets, launched a neobank, worked with Standard Chartered's innovation lab, and led digital transformation for ODEON Cinemas.

I also spent three years at an agency working with clients like Sony, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and BDO - which taught me how to quickly understand different business models and deliver quality under pressure.

I'm technical enough to understand front-end constraints (I can code in HTML/CSS/React when needed), research-driven (34 user studies at Nium alone), and early to adopt new tools (been using AI in design workflows since before it was trendy).

Based in the UK and always interested in opportunities where I can build something meaningful, lead great teams, and solve problems that actually matter.

I'm Alice Nedosekina, a product and design leader who accidentally stumbled into product design from a financial analyst role - and it turned out to be the best detour of my career. My background in economics and data analysis gave me something mo... Show more

Meet Marina, a self-proclaimed Fleabag fanatic! Ever since stumbling upon the show during a lazy Sunday binge-watch session, she's been hooked on the witty humor and raw honesty of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterpiece. From the iconic fourth-wall breaking to the hilarious and heart-wrenching relationships, Marina can't get enough of Fleabag's antics. She's watched every episode multiple times, analyzed every character's motives, and even started a Fleabag-themed Instagram account. Her friends and family might think she's a bit obsessed, but Marina knows that Fleabag is more than just a show - it's a work of art that speaks to her soul.

Meet Marina, a self-proclaimed Fleabag fanatic! Ever since stumbling upon the show during a lazy Sunday binge-watch session, she's been hooked on the witty humor and raw honesty of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterpiece. From the iconic fourth-wall break... Show more

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass.

In his role at Advanced Energy, Bryan applies his strong analytical skills to research, evaluate, and solve complex technical challenges. His responsibilities also include project management, documentation, and technical writing. He is proficient in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and is skilled in using several CAD programs such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. He is also adept at data analysis using tools like Excel, Matlab, and Minitab, and he has a solid foundation in finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. His expertise in Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA) principles is critical to his contributions to ensuring efficient and effective product designs.

At Advanced Energy, Bryan is responsible for designing equipment crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. He utilizes SolidWorks to develop derivative RF generators, modifying existing designs to meet the specific needs of clients. His work involves designing sheet-metal enclosures, heatsinks, and cable assemblies. He also ensures the proper packaging of electronic circuitry within protective enclosures and is involved in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units.

Bryan's role extends to maintaining and enhancing the company's existing RF generator product lines. He is tasked with qualifying new mechanical and electrical components, particularly when current components become obsolete or scarce. He also conducts thermal analysis to ensure that these products maintain their high standards of reliability.

In addition to his design and maintenance responsibilities, Bryan actively supports the production process by addressing mechanical component issues as they arise. He focuses on resolving DFM-related concerns and improving assembly operations to boost efficiency. He also works closely with suppliers to fix problems with parts that do not meet tolerance specifications, recommending rework or adjustments when necessary.

Before becoming a Mechanical Engineer, Bryan gained valuable experience as an Assembler at Advanced Energy. In this role, he independently assembled and tested both electrical and mechanical components, following detailed schematics, diagrams, and verbal instructions. He also maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment, which was essential for ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Bryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both earned from Colorado State University (CSU). His thesis focused on the regeneration of oxidation catalysts through chemical washing, and he co-authored a paper on this topic that was presented at the 2018 Gas Machinery Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

While at CSU, Bryan also worked as a Research Assistant in the CSU Hydraulics Laboratory. His responsibilities included maintaining equipment, preparing soil erosion experiments, and fabricating scale models for performance testing. He also gained experience as a Research Engineer for Pipeline Research Council International, where he conducted research on the degradation of oxidation catalysts and evaluated the effectiveness of chemical washing treatments.

Outside of his engineering career, Bryan Hackleman is passionate about art. He enjoys painting and drawing, mainly focusing on oil landscapes. He hopes to turn this creative passion into a side career by selling his artwork. Additionally, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fly fishing and hiking, activities that reflect his strong connection to his Colorado roots. He is also an avid reader who constantly seeks to learn and explore new ideas, both in his professional and personal life.

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat ... Show more

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra.

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra. Show more

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité.
Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la transmission et le partage.
Facilitatrice épanouie, j’aime accompagner les collectifs avec une approche ludique et bienveillante.
Formée à la Communication Non Violente (CNV) et à la parentalité alternative selon Faber & Mazlish.

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité. Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la tr... Show more

Hayleigh is the author of Lustre, Gleam's most popular frontend Web framework as well as an ecosystem of packages that support it. She is an experienced Web developer and Elm engineer. More recently, Hayleigh has spent the last few years acting as a developer evangelist; spreading the good word about types, the BEAM, and Gleam to anyone with the patience to listen to her.

Hayleigh is the author of Lustre, Gleam's most popular frontend Web framework as well as an ecosystem of packages that support it. She is an experienced Web developer and Elm engineer. More recently, Hayleigh has spent the last few years acting as a... Show more

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she earned her doctorate in the Philosophy of Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Her research investigates Asian American performance and media(tions) of the diaspora. Tran Nguyen’s monograph, No Bodies Home: Mediations of Performance in Exile explores Cold War technological advancement and argues that racialized and gendered bodies of the Asian diaspora are the material and technological output of warfare. Her first short film, ERIE COUNTY SMILE, was released in 2021 and is available for public access via the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Her first full-length feature film, THE MOTHERLOAD, premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival with support from the Vilcek Foundation’s New American Perspectives.

In the fall of 2021, she was appointed the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance and Technology Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently an Early Career Fellow at the UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice. In the fall of 2024, she joined the Department of Performing Arts at Georgetown University as the Assistant Professor of Performance and Media. Dr. Tran Nguyen teaches courses across theory and practice including performance, digital filmmaking, and film & media history.

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she e... Show more

grace shinhae jun is a mother, wife, artist, educator, and scholar. The daughter of a South Korean immigrant and a North Korean refugee, she comes from a lineage of deep love and commitment to serve the people. She has performed nationally and internationally with bkSOUL performance collective which she founded in 2001. Her research and artistic practices are grounded in Hip Hop culture and cross cultural collaborations that challenge the systems of violence and oppression steeped in anti-Blackness. Her scholarship includes publications in the Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies, the International Association for the Study of Popular Music Journal, and is the co-editor for Dance Studies Association’s 2022 ​​Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at San Diego City College, teaches with transcenDANCE Youth Arts, and at UCSD where she was the recipient of the 2022/2023 Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award. Ph.D. Drama & Theatre UCSD/UCI, MFA Dance Sarah Lawrence College.

grace shinhae jun is a mother, wife, artist, educator, and scholar. The daughter of a South Korean immigrant and a North Korean refugee, she comes from a lineage of deep love and commitment to serve the people. She has performed nationally and intern... Show more