Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Kristen Engelke

Kristen Engelke

As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is difficult, time-consuming, and needs to be performed in private. Her workshops share fast, free, focused exercises that swiftly alleviate stress anywhere, anytime. She is a speaker, author, trainer, and workshop facilitator. Embracing creativity at every step, Kristen is seasoned in appealing to all types of participants and loves sharing a message of empowerment and hope.

As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is diffi... Show more

Raj Kasturi

Raj Kasturi

Raj Kasturi is an IT professional with 33 years of experience in global application development and leadership, is a CST - Certified Scrum Trainer, certified by the Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Master, certified by the Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Product Owner (certified by Scrum Alliance), and is a Project Management Professional (certified by the PMI). Raj also holds an MBA in Information Technology and an MBA in Marketing Management.

Raj is currently working in a consulting role as an Agile Coach, Scrum/Agile Trainer and a Scrum Master. He has played an instrumental role in one of the largest agile/scrum implementations at Comcast. Raj has conducted several class-room training sessions for multiple organizations within Comcast.

Raj is also an adjunct faculty at Pennsylvania State University, PA teaching in a class-room setting for the past 20 years for various Continuing Education Programs. He has taught several courses in Scrum, Agile, Technolog and Project Management. Raj is a part of Penn State's Center of Agile Excellence. Currently, Raj is helping various organizations transition from WaterFall to Agile.

Raj Kasturi is an IT professional with 33 years of experience in global application development and leadership, is a CST - Certified Scrum Trainer, certified by the Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Master, certified by the Scrum Alliance, Certified Sc... Show more

Nataliya Kosmyna

Nataliya Kosmyna

Nataliya is a research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Media Lab.

She is passionate about an idea of creating a partnership between AI and human intelligence, fusion of a machine and a human brain. She obtained her Ph.D in 2015 in the domain of non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) as a part of EHCI team of Université Grenoble-Alpes, France. Most of her projects are focused around EEG-based BCIs in the context of consumer grade applications. Before joining MIT Media Lab - Fluid Interfaces group in 2017, she was a post-doc at Hybrid team (VR/AR), Inria Rennes, France. Nataliya has published and served as a program committee member in conferences and journals such as Nature Scientific Reports, CHI, ACM IDC, Ubicomp, INTERACT, TOCHI, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Plos ONE, IEEE EMBC and ACM AutomotiveUI. She gave 2 TEDx talks. Nataliya worked for the past 15 years on designing solutions to control drones, rolling robots, home appliances using brain activity. These projects were presented to general public and were tested by more than 15000 people in 2015-2024. Nataliya won multiple awards for her work, among which is L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science award she received in 2016. Nataliya was also named as one of 10 Top French Talent 2017 from MIT Innovators Under 35.

Since 2016 Nataliya is also interested in closed-loop systems using real-time biofeedback to enhance and augment human performance, particularly attention and focus. In 2016 Nataliya also created her first start-up called Braini, for consulting in the domains of Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Enhancement as well as Neuroscience.

At Fluid Interfaces group @MIT Media Lab, Nataliya works on designing and testing novel hardware solutions and paradigms for different applications (such as learning, driving) and user groups (adults, ADD/ADHD kids). Her work was covered in more than 100 TV appearances, radio and other news outlets all around the world including but not limited to: ARTE 28 Minutes, France Culture, France Inter, E=M6, iTELE, Futuremag ARTE, Le Parisien, Le Figaro, Le Point, Paris Match, Sciences et Avenir, Nouvel Observateur, 20 Minutes, Capital, Dauphiné Libéré, Boston Globe, Le Quotidien, CNN, The Economist, MIT Tech Review and more.

Nataliya is a research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Media Lab. She is passionate about an idea of creating a partnership between AI and human intelligence, fusion of a machine and a human brain. She obtained her Ph.D ... Show more

Siobhan Cunningham

Siobhan Cunningham

I am Siobhan Cunningham, your guide in navigating transitions. My experience comes from growing up as a military child, serving as a social work officer in the USAF, and having over 20 years of trauma therapy and behavioral health leadership experience.

Known as the Women Veterans Empowerment Expert, I am dedicated to helping women veterans and military families thrive in their civilian lives. My mission is to inspire you to live purposefully and meaningfully after military service.

Tune in to my TV show, "Armed with Ambition," where we explore powerful life strategies and practical tips to enhance your journey. Each episode features topics and guest experts focused on what matters most to you—from physical and mental health to home life, career advancement, financial wellness, and community engagement. If you're a woman veteran looking to shape your future, this show is crafted with you in mind!

I am Siobhan Cunningham, your guide in navigating transitions. My experience comes from growing up as a military child, serving as a social work officer in the USAF, and having over 20 years of trauma therapy and behavioral health leadership experien... Show more

Wolfgang Lienhart

Wolfgang Lienhart

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can win happy customers with the help of product management.

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can... Show more

Marline Paul

Marline Paul

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance and training. As a proud graduate of Florida International University and St. Thomas University, and a devoted mother and military spouse, Marline transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship. Her hands-on approach and dedication to improving lives set her apart. Marline is also the founder of Rose of Alpha Omega, Inc., a nonprofit supporting women's leadership and well-being.

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance a... Show more

Pranava Manthena

Pranava Manthena

Pranava is an ambitious 16-year-old who attends Middleton High School. He has already demonstrated remarkable leadership and initiative through his various pursuits. Most notably, Pranava placed first in the nation in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition, and first in his state as well. He also owns and operates a website design agency at his young age.

Beyond competitions and business, Pranava actively seeks opportunities to create positive change. He has led workshops at FBLA national conferences and is currently developing two educational tools - one to help teachers assign differentiated coursework tailored to each student's needs, and another to provide personalized learning recommendations. Both tools will be openly accessible to benefit students and teachers globally.

Additionally, Pranava is conducting research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy. Pranava is committed to making a meaningful difference in the world and is ready to make his mark.

Pranava is an ambitious 16-year-old who attends Middleton High School. He has already demonstrated remarkable leadership and initiative through his various pursuits. Most notably, Pranava placed first in the nation in the Future Business Leaders of A... Show more

Katja Koch

Katja Koch

Katja ist diplomierte Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin. Als Senior Manager bei MHP - A Porsche Company, berät sie Unternehmen bei der agilen Organisationsentwicklung und Modern Leadership. Sie war lange Zeit in verschiedenen Führungspositionen im Reisekonzern tätig. Seit über einem einem Jahrzehnt begleitet sie als leidenschaftlicher Agile Coach und Leadership Beraterin Konzerne und KMU auf ihrem Weg zu einer agilen Produktorganisation und hat sich speziell auf die Rolle der Führungskraft im Zuge der digitalen Transformation spezialisiert.
Durch ihr Hintergrundwissen aus Psychologie, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Gesundheitssport und eigener Führungserfahrung fokussiert sich ihr Tun auf „Bewusstes Self-Leadership“, „Entwicklung von High Performance Teams“ sowie „ganzheitlicher Organisationsentwicklung“. Wirtschaftliche Unternehmensinteressen sowie körperliche und geistige Gesundheit bilden den Dreiklang ihres Berufsalltags.
Katja verfügt über umfangreiche theoretische und praktische Erfahrungen in der Einführung agiler Frameworks auf Team-, Bereichs- und Enterprise-Ebene sowie im Leadership Coaching. Sie ist u.a. zertifizierte SAFe Expertin und Trainerin. Sie agiert zu dem als Organisationsentwicklerin. Ihre Kenntnisse im Systemischen Coaching und der Moderation setzt sie in interaktiven Teamentwicklungs-Workshops oder im Führungskräfte-Coaching ein.

Katja ist diplomierte Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin. Als Senior Manager bei MHP - A Porsche Company, berät sie Unternehmen bei der agilen Organisationsentwicklung und Modern Leadership. Sie war lange Zeit in verschiedenen Führungspositionen im Reiseko... Show more

Alison Alexander

Alison Alexander

Alison Alexander, celebrated among the Top 50 Business & Marketing Visionaries, expertly integrates her extensive knowledge in Web3 technology with a deep-rooted dedication to public service. Her career, spanning over 30 years in education, healthcare, and social services, endows her with an unparalleled perspective on the role of technology in uplifting communities. As a past CEO in the UK's local government, Alison was instrumental in implementing transformative policies that significantly improved citizen well-being.

In 2021, Alison co-founded Metacampus, a trailblazing Web3 startup with a focus on inclusivity and personal empowerment in the digital age. Metacampus works at harnessesing the transformative power of Web3 to reshape key sectors such as education and healthcare. Her unwavering belief in Web3 as a catalyst for societal advancement is evident in her initiatives, which are directed towards forging an equitable and inclusive digital world. Alison’s efforts are particularly aimed at ensuring that people from diverse backgrounds can access and benefit from the digital economy.

Continuing her innovative journey, in 2023, Alison launched "GPT GovWeb3AI," a groundbreaking initiative designed to assist the public sector in understanding and leveraging AI's potential for citizen welfare. This project underlines her commitment to applying advanced technologies for the betterment of society, further cementing her reputation as a visionary in the intersection of technology and public service.

Alison Alexander, celebrated among the Top 50 Business & Marketing Visionaries, expertly integrates her extensive knowledge in Web3 technology with a deep-rooted dedication to public service. Her career, spanning over 30 years in education, healthcar... Show more

Yves-Oliver Tauschwitz

Yves-Oliver Tauschwitz

Yves leads the BeCOIL Project at Berlin School of Economics and Law. He has expertise in leveraging digital tools for student-centered learning and pedagogical innovation. Previously he worked at Ulm University, as a DAAD fellow in Kyrgyzstan and collaborated with the Goethe Institute Kazakhstan. In these roles he contributed to curriculum development, teacher training, and international educational projects.

Yves leads the BeCOIL Project at Berlin School of Economics and Law. He has expertise in leveraging digital tools for student-centered learning and pedagogical innovation. Previously he worked at Ulm University, as a DAAD fellow in Kyrgyzstan and col... Show more

Maiden Manzanal-Frank

Maiden Manzanal-Frank

Hi! My name is Maiden Manzanal-Frank, a strategic advisor, consultant, leadership coach, instructor, and author of the book: Provocateurs not Philanthropists: Turning Good Intentions into Global Impact

Hi! My name is Maiden Manzanal-Frank, a strategic advisor, consultant, leadership coach, instructor, and author of the book: Provocateurs not Philanthropists: Turning Good Intentions into Global Impact Show more

Ranjini Kishen Kumar

Ranjini Kishen Kumar

Ranjini is committed to fostering growth and driving impactful change through her diverse experiences and skills. With a strong background in technology and social impact, she has led and collaborated with teams at renowned organizations such as EY , IBM, Bank of America, and Centelon. As a Board Member at TechLabs, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Consultant at Impact Consulting, Ranjini applies her strategic and technical expertise to deliver tangible results. Her versatile leadership roles demonstrate her ability to effectively consult and collaborate with clients to achieve their objectives.

Ranjini is committed to fostering growth and driving impactful change through her diverse experiences and skills. With a strong background in technology and social impact, she has led and collaborated with teams at renowned organizations such as EY ,... Show more

Attila Kornel-Markula

Attila Kornel-Markula

Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit vielfältiger Musikproduktion vertraut.
Von 2017-2020 war er als Studien- und ERASMUS-Koordinator mit einem Lehrauftrag für fachspezifische Analyse an der Musikhochschule Münster tätig. Seit 2021 entwickelt er an der Universität Vechta (Zentrale Studienberatung) im Projekt ViBeS hybride Workshops im Selbststudium und Selbstlernmodule. Er ist dort u.a. mit der Konzeption und Produktion von Podcasts beauftragt und unterrichtet Grundkompetenzen der Selbst- und Lernstruktur sowie des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens im erweiterten Bildungsraum.

Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit viel... Show more

Ruth Samuel

Ruth Samuel

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer advocate in the making and hey! She is a music LOVER.

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer... Show more

Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote talks at conferences and events around the globe, authored publications on Agile and product management, and is a member of Mensa. Richard has extensive experience working with the federal government, large companies, small startups, non-profits organizations, and associations. In addition to being one of the few Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) accredited by the Scrum Alliance, Richard is also an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LeSS Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote... Show more

Julia Ferraioli

Julia Ferraioli

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strategy for projects to securing infrastructure, she works to secure the sustainability of open source for all.

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strat... Show more

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln zwischen unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Perspektiven ist ihre Priorität im Projektmanagement. Von 2021-2023 war Sie Teil des Projekts Harness.nrw. Von 2010-2021 hat Indira in den USA gelebt und gearbeitet, die meiste Zeit für das Wisconsin Center for Education Research an der University of Wisconsin-Madison. Indira hat einen B.A. in European Studies und einen LL.M. in Globalisation and Law. Sie ist zertifizierte Project Management Professional (PMP).

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln ... Show more

wei Ma

wei Ma

Full Librarin and Professor

Current Research Interest: Assistive Technology for users with disabilities

& diverse learning styles

University Library

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)

Full Librarin and Professor Current Research Interest: Assistive Technology for users with disabilities & diverse learning styles University Library California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Show more

Natalie Senik

Natalie Senik

As someone who has traversed the depths of mental illness and emerged on the shores of hope and resilience, I stand as a beacon of possibility for others grappling with similar struggles. My journey, marked by its challenges and triumphs, has led me from the shadows of despair to the forefront of advocacy and leadership.

In the face of a dim prognosis, I refused to succumb to the limitations imposed by my condition. Instead, I embarked on a path of self-discovery and empowerment, determined to carve out a meaningful existence defined by purpose and contribution.

Today, I proudly serve as the founder and guiding force behind a social enterprise and non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of lived experience, fostering recovery, and championing heart-oriented missions. Through my work, I strive to dismantle stigma, cultivate compassion, and pave the way for a future where mental wellness is regarded as a fundamental human right.

My journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering belief in the possibility of recovery. I am living proof that leadership, success, and workplace wellness are not just attainable goals, but inherent birthrights that belong to each and every one of us.

Join me as we embark on a journey of empowerment, enlightenment, and collective healing. Together, we can rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health and usher in a new era of acceptance, understanding, and limitless potential.

The best part of recovery is that you don’t have to do it alone!

As someone who has traversed the depths of mental illness and emerged on the shores of hope and resilience, I stand as a beacon of possibility for others grappling with similar struggles. My journey, marked by its challenges and triumphs, has led me ... Show more

Lonney Gregory

Lonney Gregory

Lonney Gregory brings over 30 years of trusted advisory experience to learning leaders and corporate executives across diverse private and public sectors. Specializing in the science of learning and training, Lonney's focus extends beyond what to train, emphasizing how to effectively apply learned concepts. His expertise spans program management, systems engineering, innovation, creativity, and DEIA. Lonney has crafted tailored experiential learning programs, spearheaded global training initiatives, and collaborated with scientists and engineers in developing cutting-edge capabilities for the U.S. Intelligence and Department of Defense post-9/11. A sought-after speaker, Lonney has delivered keynote seminars at prestigious engineering and leadership conferences. He holds a Magna Cum Laude BSA and an MS in Social and Organizational Learning from George Mason University and pursued Ph.D. studies in Human and Organizational Systems. Lonney served on the Advisory Board of the American Society for Quality Learning Institute and holds esteemed designations as a U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist, Distinguished Instructor, and Master Transition Management facilitator. He is certified in Meyers Briggs, FIRIO-B, InsideOut Coaching, DiSC, and is a Certified Diversity Ambassador.

Lonney Gregory brings over 30 years of trusted advisory experience to learning leaders and corporate executives across diverse private and public sectors. Specializing in the science of learning and training, Lonney's focus extends beyond what to tra... Show more

Niclas Boosmann

Niclas Boosmann

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law.
From 2013, I initially worked as a vocational training consultant at WBS TRAINING AG for almost 5 years before moving into the academic field as an education consultant at the
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
joined the company. At the end of 2019, I moved to the e-learning area at EBZ Business School, where I headed the Rector's Office from 2021. At the end of 2022, I took the opportunity to focus fully on e-learning and artificial intelligence and have been working as Coordinator E-Learning & AI at the Hochschule für Gesundheit ever since.

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law. From 2013, I initially work... Show more

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM).

An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Consultant in the country by credentials and experience.

A prominent Industry leader who has represented India on multiple global fronts, Sonia is the first Indian to get elected and serve as General Secretary of AICI Global. She is the Only Founding Member from India of “OMP, World Forum of Protocol, Image & Communication”, founded in 2020 with founding members from over 50+ countries.

At home, she serves as National President of the WICCI Image Consulting Council leading State Presidents of 15 states of India. She is the Founding President of AICI India Mumbai Chapter and the only Indian to serve as President of both AICI India-Delhi & AICI India-Mumbai Chapters. Sonia is also the India Chair for G100 Leadership & Entrepreneurial Education Wing.

Dubbed as a "Fairy Godmother of Transformation" by a leading news publication. Sonia has been featured in 200+ national and local TV Channels and Newspapers such as Aajtak, News24, Times of India, Economic Times, Entreprenuer.com, DNA, Deccan Chronicles, etc. She regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines, and blogs. The Editor-in-Chief of AICI Global Magazine from 2017-to 2020 also published 7 editions of the industry’s most prestigious magazine.

As India’s 1st AICI CEU Approved Program Provider, she has trained 250+ image consultants and soft skills trainers worldwide in 4 years. She has brought many AICI CEU-approved programs to India, including World's 1st Advanced Soft Skills Program. She has mentored many established image consultants in India and globally and created opportunities for them.

She has over 14 years of experience in Personal Branding, Image Management, Executive Coaching & Training, Market Research, and Consumer Behaviour with 15000+ training hours, 450+ One-on-One clients, and over 300,000+ training Participants trained to date.

She launched BPOSH Image Consultants in 2011 and worked with Fortune 500 companies, India's top companies, and start-ups such as Reliance, P&G, Adani, Tech Mahindra, Nomura, etc. are among her corporate clients. She works closely with many C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and celebrities on personal branding and image management. She has launched and has been instrumental in revamp of a few of India's top personal brands.

Sonia is a renowned International Keynote Speaker and represented India in 30+ Global Forums across countries such as Mauritius, USA, Argentina, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, Australia, and more.

Awarded the Global “Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence" (IMMIE) Award in Philanthropy by AICI Global, Sonia is the 1st Indian to receive this honor, which has been awarded to only 8 people worldwide since 1990.

She believes in giving back and is serving as the President of "VISHIPSA," a Non-Government Organization (NGO) working in empowerment, education, soft skills & image training for underprivileged women and children in India and has served as the Treasurer for 15 years.

Sonia is known for her motivational, exuberant, yet elegant quality with her customized, empathetic, analytical, and practical approach. She is a feminine force, educating, inspiring, and empowering millions.

Sonia says, "You are your most valuable asset, start investing in it today."

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM). An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Con... Show more

AJ Lauer

AJ Lauer

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops, coaching, retreats, and consulting to provide individual and team leadership development, and help build inclusive workplaces.

AJ holds an EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, MS in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University, and BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops... Show more

Steven Martin

Steven Martin

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working with senior leadership (CxOs) and management teams, iterating on transformation strategies, organization design, and reengineering business processes using agile and lean startup principles. Steve is also an expert team coach, helping teams and organizations define and deliver amazing products and services to their customers.

Steve has served on several non-profit boards, including as COO of Agile Austin, as well as multiple board roles, including role of President, with the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter in Boston.

Lastly, Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working ... Show more

Anu Smalley

Anu Smalley

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leadership mindset to a more agile way. Anu is passionate about coaching and training others, dedicated to helping to achieve professional and personal success. Anu has established internal agile coaching Centers of Excellence for several clients to allow self-sustained coaching of their agile transformations. She has developed a coaching program specifically designed for evolving organizational leaders.
Anu is a dynamic Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and a International Coaching Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 25 years working in Education, Software Development, Project Management, IT, and Consulting.
Anu regularly partners with Kate Megaw (ARCLight Agile) and together they are “Team KatAnu”, presenting at events, offering fun and engaging training in Agile Leadership, Facilitation and Scrum!
Anu@capalaconsulting.com | www.capalaconsulting.com
anu@katanu.com|www.katanu.com

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leaders... Show more

Tim Nolan

Tim Nolan

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal technology initiatives, Tim has created award-winning government IT experiences in software design and development, and public-facing applications.

Tim is passionate about collaboration and visual management and he thinks Records Management is cooler than you think. As a Senior IT Manager in Texas, Tim led county wide launches of GIS, Agile, and Kanban. His proven government IT leadership includes mentorship, consensus building, team-building, and project management skills.

He is a Certified GIS Professional (GISP) and a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) and he serves in leadership roles for numerous professional organizations including URISA’s Board of Directors (2021-2024).

Tim has a Geography degree from the University of North Texas and was part of the first cohort to complete the Lean Agile Visual Management accreditation from Modus Institute.

Texas is home for Tim. He enjoys sharing the success stories of his teams in collaborative and professional management frameworks. GIS was his first love, and Lean Agile Visual Management (#LAVM) is his new love.

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal techno... Show more

Joshua Tasker

Joshua Tasker

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large
organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business
transformations and change initiatives.
Having worked in delivery, product, and operations roles for Private, Public, and Defence sector clients,
Josh uses his deep knowledge and experience to supercharge organisations to deliver high-quality
deliverables by improving communication at all levels, be that the completing vision and strategic intent
of the SLT to business unites clearly expressing capacity. Reducing decision latency with leaders to get
products, projects, and programmes moving. Enabling an inspect and adapt culture to enable flexibility
in the organisations approach and manage change better

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business transformations and change initiatives. H... Show more

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

But that’s not all! Hilary is also an author, having penned a book on security culture that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the field.
When she’s not busy being a tech guru and mother of three, Hilary is a digital influencer who loves nothing more than sharing her digital culture ideas with the world.

You can catch her on her YouTube show and podcast, both called “Digital Culture Ideas”.

And if that’s not enough, she’s also active on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), and TikTok as @HilsWalton.

Join Hilary's free text tech-news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/DigitalCultureIdeasNewsService

Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show:
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w
- Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/
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Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the Lond... Show more

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security

He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand their vulnerabilities and risks while designing & implementing security solutions and maintaining appropriate levels of security consciousness. As an IT Security consultant, his primary focus is to analyze, evaluate, recommend, manage projects and implement solutions for corporate needs.

It also helps consumers—from students to retirees—learn how to protect their information and themselves from harm, using understandable terms and a friendly approach.

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand the... Show more

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many prestigious oganisations and institutions like AICTE, Niser, IISER, NIT and IITs, ISI and most of the Tier 1 Colleges. Eshan is also a Research Scholar in the field of Android, ML/AI. Institutions tagged with him are like IIT, Kharagpur and The Institution of Engineers (India). Some of the Prestigious Clients he made contributions are Google, Microsoft, Wipro Tech, Capgemini, Coca-Cola, United Health, Optum, Shaadi.com, MagicBricks, Fittr etc.
He done his graduation in Computer Science Engineering and Legal background at Corporate Laws. He has given talk in prestigious organisations like IIT/IIM, IISER, NISER, ATAL, AICTE divisional, Hackathon, ISI, Atomic Research, Law Societies and GDG etc
He has been awarded and recognized from Govt of India and CID, WB

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many p... Show more

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