I am a Principal of Student Programs at Shasta County Office of Education, specializing in special education and school leadership. With 13 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting students who are outside of the educational box.

Currently, I lead a team at Excel Academy, a regional special education placement program, where we focus on supporting students with high needs and creating space for them to thrive. We are thrilled to share our insights on Designing From the Fringe at this year's Women in School Leadership Forum.

I am a Principal of Student Programs at Shasta County Office of Education, specializing in special education and school leadership. With 13 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting students who are outside of the educational box.... Show more

A dynamic educator and researcher with 20 years of experience, Dr. Shanthi Iyer is a model of academic excellence and professional dedication. She has held leadership positions at GEMS Education in the past and currently serves as Vice Principal at The Oxford School (LEAMS Education). She is also a school governor in four different schools. Dr. Iyer has published a number of works in the field and is an avid environmentalist and sustainability researcher. She is well-known for inspiring teams with trust, positivity, and inclusivity through her collaborative and empathetic leadership style. Dr. Iyer continues to have a significant influence on the quality of teaching and learning because of her extensive knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and educational leadership.

A dynamic educator and researcher with 20 years of experience, Dr. Shanthi Iyer is a model of academic excellence and professional dedication. She has held leadership positions at GEMS Education in the past and currently serves as Vice Principal at T... Show more

Connie Schulte is an environmental journalist and weather anchor at Univision 34. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep commitment to climate reporting, she specializes in uncovering urgent environmental issues and translating complex scientific information into compelling narratives.
Connie studied Social Communication and later pursued Environmental Studies at UCLA Extension in California. Authored a book collection for children about the environmental challenges we face.

Connie Schulte is an environmental journalist and weather anchor at Univision 34. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep commitment to climate reporting, she specializes in uncovering urgent environmental issues and translating complex scientif... Show more

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Guillermo Olivares es Arquitecto PUCV, Mg Estructuras UPC y Consultor registrado MINVU, especializado en el diseño, simulación avanzada y resiliencia de estructuras e infraestructura crítica. Es Founder de TAETT, consultora donde converge la ingeniería de datos, la física computacional y la inteligencia artificial para la gestión del riesgo territorial.

En el ámbito académico, se desempeña como Profesor de Estructuras en la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (e[ad] PUCV) e investiga activamente en el acoplamiento de modelos climáticos y mecánicos mediante elementos finitos y marcos de trabajo científicos (Scientific Machine Learning). Cuenta con un Máster en Diseño y Restauración de Estructuras Arquitectónicas por la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya y un Diploma en Inteligencia Artificial por la UC, dedicándose a conectar el rigor científico con soluciones operativas de alto valor para la industria y el territorio. Actualmente defiende su tesis GENERACIÓN DE CAMPOS DE CONCENTRACIÓN DE PM10 ENLA BAHÍA DE QUINTERO MSc(c) Simulacion Computacional IMA PUCV

Guillermo Olivares es Arquitecto PUCV, Mg Estructuras UPC y Consultor registrado MINVU, especializado en el diseño, simulación avanzada y resiliencia de estructuras e infraestructura crítica. Es Founder de TAETT, consultora donde converge la ingenier... Show more

Software Engineer at Yuno and CEO at Breshos. An AI and OSS enthusiast.

Software Engineer at Yuno and CEO at Breshos. An AI and OSS enthusiast. Show more

Dan "Sage" Khan is an AI & CyS Engineer, PhD Scholar, and Author. He has 13 years of experience in the industry in diverse fields covering naval warfare, secure communication, cyber warfare, doctrine development, DevOps, Linux, Open Source advocacy, GRC, AI Ops, and Blockchain. He is the author of the book "Open (source) for Business: leveraging opensource to build corporate IT Infrastructure," with Taylor and Francis & is part of the CD Foundation Data Ops initiative (Linux Foundation)

Dan "Sage" Khan is an AI & CyS Engineer, PhD Scholar, and Author. He has 13 years of experience in the industry in diverse fields covering naval warfare, secure communication, cyber warfare, doctrine development, DevOps, Linux, Open Source advocacy, ... Show more

With a PhD in Computer Science and System Engineering from the University of Calabria (Italy), Marco’s expertise includes cloud and edge computing, container orchestration, IoT, advanced data analytics, and HPC. He has worked as a freelance ICT consultant for several government agencies and telecommunication companies. He now combines his work as Senior Scientist at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) with his role as Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OpenNebula Systems. Marco also contributes with his technical skills and knowledge on Kubernetes and container technologies to both the IPCEI-CIS and the SovereignEdge.EU initiative, playing a key role in a number of high-profile European R&D projects.

With a PhD in Computer Science and System Engineering from the University of Calabria (Italy), Marco’s expertise includes cloud and edge computing, container orchestration, IoT, advanced data analytics, and HPC. He has worked as a freelance ICT consu... Show more

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe.

He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events and is the driving force behind Drupal Business Survey and Drupal CEO Dinner together with Michel van Velde.

He is a board member of the Finnish and Estonian Drupal associations. He is the chairman of board of Code from Finland Association.

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe. He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events ... Show more

David Hammer leads the investigative team at WWL Louisiana, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. He's won seven regional Emmy Awards, including three Environmental News Emmys for exposing illicit oil dumping in the Gulf, air pollution in Cancer Alley and hazardous gas leaks at a landfill. He also spent 15 years as a print reporter, winning the Scripps Howard and Society of Environmental Journalists' national awards for his investigation of what caused the 2010 BP Gulf oil disaster.

David Hammer leads the investigative team at WWL Louisiana, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. He's won seven regional Emmy Awards, including three Environmental News Emmys for exposing illicit oil dumping in the Gulf, air pollution in Cancer Alley an... Show more

Soy ingeniera de informática, de Valladolid. Lo que más me gusta es hacer cosas diferentes, aprender un poco de todo. Por eso he desarrollado diversos perfiles a lo largo de mi carrera, siempre conectada a la tecnología: administración de sistemas, desarrollo de software, docencia, dirección de proyectos de investigación… También he vivido y trabajado en diferentes lugares (Italia, Argentina, Namibia, Brasil, Afganistán…), en muy distintos sectores: Administración pública, gabinete legal, consultoría tecnológica, ONGs… contratada o como freelance.
Siempre me ha interesado el impacto social de la tecnología, por eso he trabajado en educación en contextos de desigualdad social, como mentora de mujeres en tecnología o como ingeniera voluntaria para Naciones Unidas en territorios en conflicto. Ahora es el momento de un cambio de mentalidad hacia la sostenibilidad, en todos los aspectos, también el profesional. Por eso me interesa promover y aprender sobre todo lo relacionado con software verde, ciclos de vida sostenible del software y el hardware, descarbonización, etc.
En este momento trabajo como Técnico DevOps , Docente, consultora de viabilidad de proyectos de investigación… e impartiendo formación en sensibilización medioambiental de profesionales de TICs.

Soy ingeniera de informática, de Valladolid. Lo que más me gusta es hacer cosas diferentes, aprender un poco de todo. Por eso he desarrollado diversos perfiles a lo largo de mi carrera, siempre conectada a la tecnología: administración de sistemas, d... Show more

INOUSSA Habib est politiste spécialisé en politique publique et chargé de programme à l'ONG PAULY AFRIQUE BIO, une organisation engagée dans la restauration des écosystèmes de mangroves et l'analyse des impacts de l'environnement sur le genre. Il contribue à la conception, à la mise en œuvre et au suivi de projets de restauration écologique, de reboisement et de renforcement de la résilience des communautés face aux effets du changement climatique.

Passionné par les questions de gouvernance, de développement durable et d'innovation, il s'intéresse particulièrement aux interactions entre politiques publiques, inclusion sociale et technologies numériques. Son engagement vise à promouvoir des solutions durables et inclusives pour la protection des écosystèmes et le renforcement du rôle des communautés, notamment des femmes et des jeunes, dans l'action climatique en Afrique.

INOUSSA Habib est politiste spécialisé en politique publique et chargé de programme à l'ONG PAULY AFRIQUE BIO, une organisation engagée dans la restauration des écosystèmes de mangroves et l'analyse des impacts de l'environnement sur le genre. Il con... Show more

Scot Bryson is the General Partner of Impactful Capital, an investment firm backing large-scale sustainable infrastructure. An expert advisor to NASA and a regular contributor to the Climate Bonds Initiative and Open Compute Project, Scot bridges the gap between infrastructure capital and global climate action. His work focuses on funding future-proof, open-source AI data centers that utilize heat reuse, secure sovereign data, and unlock massive ESG alpha.

Scot Bryson is the General Partner of Impactful Capital, an investment firm backing large-scale sustainable infrastructure. An expert advisor to NASA and a regular contributor to the Climate Bonds Initiative and Open Compute Project, Scot bridges the... Show more

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery).

Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director of engineering, lead engineer, chief metaphor officer, to name a few). What keeps him interested and motivated in tech is the human element - pair programming, test-driven development, and a stubborn insistence that we can build better software for our users if we only tried things that seem impossible.

After a decade sweating in Silicon Valley he moved to Paris, France, where he lives with his family and two cats.

His current day job is at Maersk, working on Energy Transition. His teams are responsible for accurate reporting of carbon emissions, and building tools that help over 500 thousand employees take decisions that will reduce emissions. He uses elixir because it's awesome, and the best tool for the job.

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery). Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director o... Show more

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycling work, Eszter creates commissioned pet and wildlife portraits, combining craftsmanship with a love of art and nature. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to see the creative potential in materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycl... Show more

Angely Mercado is a freelance climate writer with bylines in Hothouse, Teen Vogue, Sierra Magazine, and more. She fact checks for Grist, Radiolab, Retro Report and other outlets. Angely is also the editor-at-large for The Sunn Post where she supports science reporting from student journalists across the U.S. Follow her newsletter, Media Mercado, on Substack.

Angely Mercado is a freelance climate writer with bylines in Hothouse, Teen Vogue, Sierra Magazine, and more. She fact checks for Grist, Radiolab, Retro Report and other outlets. Angely is also the editor-at-large for The Sunn Post where she supports... Show more

This is Muhammad Shahbaz, a Senior Solution Architect and Cybersecurity Advisor with 16 years of experience AI, ML, DL, data science transformation and securing IT infrastructures across enterprises, banks, hospitals, and government sectors in Saudi Arabia. I have contributed to modernizing national datacenters, cloud adoption strategies, and cybersecurity frameworks, playing a key role in digital transformation programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. My expertise includes designing and securing high-performance infrastructure platforms, implementing advanced network architectures, and deploying automation solutions to enhance resilience and efficiency in AI-enhanced datacenters. In cybersecurity, I have developed governance frameworks, enforced NCA and ISO-aligned standards, performed assessments, and implemented strong data protection measures. My contributions include authoring multiple AI and cybersecurity publications, conducting threat-hunting campaigns, building attack-and-restore simulations, and delivering AI-driven Google projects, including deployments with the Google team in London. These efforts strengthened defenses for national projects including Tawakkalna, SDAIA DEEM Cloud, NCA, the National Data Platform, and the National Data Bank, advancing Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 digital ecosystem and cybersecurity posture.

This is Muhammad Shahbaz, a Senior Solution Architect and Cybersecurity Advisor with 16 years of experience AI, ML, DL, data science transformation and securing IT infrastructures across enterprises, banks, hospitals, and government sectors in Saudi ... Show more

Beginning with Rediscovery Centre as an intern on the Circular.ie project, Ash now works as a Community Engagement Officer. One of his main projects is the Rediscovery Centre Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Hub, where he is exploring ways to bring circular initiatives together in the region, and engaging local communities in reuse, repair and sharing activities.

Passionate about environmental and social justice, Ash comes with a wealth of experience from several industries in Australia, France and Ireland. Ash has recently completed a MSc in Design Thinking in Sustainability, has a BBus in Finance and Economics, and enjoys diving into complex problems and developing solutions that benefit both people and planet.

Beginning with Rediscovery Centre as an intern on the Circular.ie project, Ash now works as a Community Engagement Officer. One of his main projects is the Rediscovery Centre Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Hub, where he is exploring ways to bring circular in... Show more

Bill Van Ricardo Zalukhu is an accomplished AI Engineer and Software Specialist with over four years of experience in developing automated systems driven by Deep Learning and Computational Statistics. Currently serving as a Computer Officer at Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), he has pioneered Python-based automation pipelines that reduced manual workloads by 80% and significantly accelerated national census reporting cycles. His technical versatility spans full-stack development, where he utilizes Flutter, React, and Laravel to optimize administrative workflows and manage large-scale SQL databases for critical national data.

Throughout his career, Bill has demonstrated a profound expertise in Geospatial AI and Remote Sensing. As a Data Scientist, he implemented complex environmental models to quantify climate impacts and synthesized terabytes of geospatial data to enhance carbon emission detection efficiency by 50%. His research background at STIS Polytechnic of Statistics includes developing CNN-based models for socioeconomic classification and deploying sophisticated satellite imagery object detection systems using YOLOv5xl. This work in remote sensing earned him a formal patent for a deep learning-based vessel detection model from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia.

Bill is deeply involved in the evolution of Agentic AI, notably through the development of the SMART SE2026 mobile assistant, which leverages AI to resolve census methodology queries in seconds. His portfolio also features the Field Tracker system, a real-time fraud detection platform integrated with the Gemini 2.5 Flash API, and MPL-PORD, an AI-driven smart grading system for palm oil ripeness. A Neo4j Certified Professional and a recognized Top 100 Hackathon ASN Digital finalist, Bill continues to push the boundaries of data science and software engineering to create high-impact, secure, and scalable technological solutions.

Bill Van Ricardo Zalukhu is an accomplished AI Engineer and Software Specialist with over four years of experience in developing automated systems driven by Deep Learning and Computational Statistics. Currently serving as a Computer Officer at Badan ... Show more

Strategic leader with experience driving business growth across corporate, startup, and consulting landscapes. Proven expertise in innovation strategy, business development, marketing, and venture acceleration. Adept at scaling startups, mentoring founders, and leading cross-functional teams in fast- paced, complex environments. Former executive at EY, Intel Capital, and IMEC, with global exposure and strong entrepreneurial acumen.

Strategic leader with experience driving business growth across corporate, startup, and consulting landscapes. Proven expertise in innovation strategy, business development, marketing, and venture acceleration. Adept at scaling startups, mentoring fo... Show more

Nabila Bushra ist Pädagogin und Sozialwissenschaftlerin, hat Soziale Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences sowie Soziologie an der Universität Bielefeld studiert und forscht zum Verhältnis von Gender, Ökologie und Ökonomie aus einer ökofeministischen Perspektive. Sie lehrt an der Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin, ist Mitbegründerin und Co-Geschäftsleiterin von ›Lost Film‹ sowie Mitglied des bildungsLab*.

Nabila Bushra ist Pädagogin und Sozialwissenschaftlerin, hat Soziale Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences sowie Soziologie an der Universität Bielefeld studiert und forscht zum Verhältnis von Gender, Ökologie und Ökonomie aus einer ... Show more

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control.
Now working in Statnett R&D department. Focusing on development of IT systems and methods for Future System operations and Market.
Holds a Master degree of Science in Energy and Environment from 2007 at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control. Now working in Statnett R&D department. Foc... Show more

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k users. He is also a Google Dev Library contributor and part of Google's startup Bootcamp 2022. For the last 1 year, he has given talks at many technical events like, Frontend Days Nagpur, Code-Day Nagpur, Flutter Nagpur, Encypherist JIT.

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k ... Show more

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very synergistically within a highly technical, rigid world and within the Government Bureaucracy, even putting him in front of the US Congress (08’).

Throughout his career, he has traveled the world working in a range of different project environments (Nobel Prize to ESPN) and cultural environments having worked through both the “America's” and all around Europe (with a little Asia).

He enjoys bringing dynamic thought processes and design first problem-solving to many different companies now through his own company deploying products (i.e.military helicopter fuel pumps, basketball medical devices) and Modified Agile Hardware Development (MAHD). The company he started back in 2016 now spans from physical manufacturing (i.e. stamping, welding, 3D printing) to algorithmic software development (i.e. traveling salesman); so it is easy to say the problems he solves aren’t easily fixed in a remote world.

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very s... Show more

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex field execution, he specializes in piloting resilient operations in non-traditional environments. An IEEE Smart Village volunteer, his expertise spans sustainable rural industrialization, clean energy, and natural capital conservation.

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex ... Show more

Sophie Heins studierte Kommunikationsdesign an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in Hamburg und arbeitete als angestellte und freiberufliche Kommunikationsdesignerin. Sie promovierte an der Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel zur visuellen Rhetorik in Nachhaltigkeitsberichten. Derzeit arbeitet sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Projekt CampusConnect/SDG-Campus an der Hafencity Universität Hamburg.

Sophie Heins studierte Kommunikationsdesign an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in Hamburg und arbeitete als angestellte und freiberufliche Kommunikationsdesignerin. Sie promovierte an der Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel zur visuellen R... Show more

Dr. Richard L. Watkins is a scientist, strategist, and advocate working at the intersection of research, policy, and society. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Science Policy Action Network, Inc. (SPAN), where he is responsible for setting the organization’s overall direction and service strategy. He leads the development of SPAN’s consulting offerings and operational infrastructure, with a focus on impact across education, innovation, and public health.

Dr. Watkins holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. His scientific background informs a systems-level approach to policy advising and program design, particularly in areas such as school safety, mental health, and science-based governance.

A dynamic communicator and bridge-builder, Dr. Watkins also hosts The Richard Watkins Podcast, a platform for thought leaders across disciplines. His work continues to shape public conversations and institutional strategies through science, equity, and community engagement.

Dr. Richard L. Watkins is a scientist, strategist, and advocate working at the intersection of research, policy, and society. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Science Policy Action Network, Inc. (SPAN), where he is responsible for setting ... Show more

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substations, solar-grid systems, and utility operations, he previously led engineering projects at Umeme Ltd, including solar integration into Uganda’s national grid. He now leads deployment of resilient community microgrids and DER systems.

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substati... Show more

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free Energy, he is building community-owned microgrids in East Africa using open-source energy technologies, advancing resilient and affordable energy systems for communities connected to unreliable grids.

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free En... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more