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
💃 Devika Toprani is a systems architect and the founder of Somagraphic Learning™, a research-backed, human-first, AI-supported visual-cognitive framework built around Attempt → Map → Refine. It helps educators and learners externalize early think... Show more
Mike Gifford
Senior Strategist, W3C Invited Expert, Accessibility/Sustainability, Drupal Core Accessibility Maintainer
Mike Gifford is an open standards and practices lead at CivicActions and a thought leader on digital accessibility in the public sector. He is also a W3C Invited Expert and recognized authoring tool accessibility expert. Previously, he was the Fou... Show more
Christopher Mathews
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Manager, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance, Emory University
Christopher I. Mathews Jr., LCSW, MPH, is the Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Manager at the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center within Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and a current Doctor of Social Work (DSW) student at T... Show more
Dr. Jennifer Warren is an educational leader with over 20 years of experience spanning classroom, district, and higher education leadership. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University, and she currently serves as ... Show more
Amy Barthelemy is the solo founder of GovParti (govparti.net), a free civic intelligence platform covering all 3,127 US counties. The platform stores data from almost50 federal sources locally, functioning as a living civic archive resilient to feder... Show more
Austin Blair serves as Dean of Admission & Marketing for the OSF HealthCare Colleges of Nursing, overseeing strategic enrollment management for Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria and Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford... Show more
I have worked in sustainability in higher education since 2021, holding sustainability roles at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Allegheny College. My work includes STARS reporting, designing surveys to assess campus sustainab... Show more
Dr. Monifa McKnight is an accomplished executive leader, governance strategist, and former Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the United States. With more than 25 years of experience leading com... Show more
Dr. Ashley Y. Carpenter is a scholar and leader in the field of gifted education, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Professional Development and Publications at the Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) at William &... 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 ... Show more
Alfi is a pioneer in the space of Learning & Development, with a revised approach to development centred around self-directed learning. He is also a co-host on the “Edit Undo Podcast” and a Mentorship enthusiast. Among other things, Alfi is a l... Show more
William Veronesi Rocha, é servidor efetivo do INSS, desde abril de 2004. Graduado em Ciência da Computação pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. Possuí MBA em Gestão Publica e Certificação em Gestão e Processos de Inovação pela Certi... Show more
Stephanie served as a turnaround principal in Arizona at a Title One school. Focused on high yield strategies, the school became an A-rated Arizona School, A+ School of Excellence, ICLE Model School for Growth, and Stephanie was named a top ten princ... Show more
Information Security specialist and cybersecurity enthusiast with a robust background in offensive operations and digital investigations. His expertise is backed by industry-standard certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Pentest+,... Show more
Cassandra Chin is a keynote speaker, book author, podcast host, children's workshop instructor, and a computer science student. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate ... Show more
Yolonda Deon Tyler
Using mindful play to spark creativity, build resilience, and foster connections.
Yolonda Deon Tyler, an accomplished entrepreneur with 25+ years in corporate, non-profit, and independent business, is a Mindful Play Consultant and founder of Mindful Play Learning. Certified in multiple yoga disciplines and as a doula, she is a cul... Show more
Marcellin Mutuyimana is a high school mathematics educator, STEM advocate, and speaker passionate about helping students experience math as a tool for inquiry, discovery, and real-world problem solving. He teaches Geometry and Trigonometry/Statistics... Show more
Garry Dillard is an engaging school leader and speaker who helps educators transform school culture through student voice, culturally responsive leadership, and actionable frameworks. With 19 years in education and current experience as an Assistant ... Show more
Denise Tsamouris
Denise Tsamouris, Head of Training at Knack Training, is a Microsoft Office Specialist and conference speaker who provides practical Microsoft 365 training that supports real world workflows.
Denise Tsamouris is the Head of Training at Knack Training, a Microsoft Office Specialist, and an experienced conference speaker with over 16 years of experience delivering practical Microsoft 365 education. She helps professionals and organizations ... Show more
Dr. Christ-Lee Lizaire-Ganthier
Chaplain | U.S. Navy Veteran | Author | Nonprofit Leader | Public Speaker
Dr. Christ-Lee Lizaire-Ganthier is a U.S. Navy veteran, chaplain, author, nonprofit executive, and public speaker dedicated to serving vulnerable communities. As the founder of the Pelagie Foundation and Pelagie Resource Center in Conyers, Georgia, s... Show more
Ayush Hazare
Practicing Architect,Independent Researcher, Junior Architect at Pioneer Construction and MAP Studio ,Pune and Archivist and Journalist at Manasaram Architects and CGBMT Bangalore and Academician
Ayush Hazare is a practicing architect, independent researcher, and speaker working at the intersection of spatial design, Indigenous knowledge systems, and decolonial frameworks. His work explores how built environments shape identity, belonging, an... Show more
Estudió la licenciatura en matemáticas en la Universidad de Guadalajara, después ingresó a la maestría en ciencias de la computación en el Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV) unidad Guadalajara, en donde también realiz... Show more
Katerina Brandes hat einen Bildungshintergrund in Ressourcenmanagement und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und verfügt über Forschungserfahrung zu globalen Nachhaltigkeitsthemen, unter anderem in Tansania und Indien. Ihre freiberufliche Arbeitserfahrung i... Show more
Gunther Kreuzberger is a senior instructor with the Virtual Worlds and Digital Games Group at TU Ilmenau. His research interests include technology-supported teaching and learning, with a focus on reflective and collaborative learning in immersiv... Show more
Dane Maddams, named one of Amplitude’s Product 50 leaders, is a Director of Product at Culture Amp specialising in HR tech. He operates at the intersection of product strategy and organisational psychology, leveraging 1.5 billion data points on workp... Show more
Robert Grønås er utdannet Statsviter fra NTNU og har mer enn 15 års erfaring innen informasjonssikkerhet og digitalisering. Han er sjefskonsulent i Experis og har lang erfaring med etablering og innføring av styringssystem for informasjonssikkerhet, ... Show more
Dana Book is a facilitator, trainer, and consultant who helps individuals, teams, and communities strengthen resilience through connection and positive experiences. His work draws on the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework and... Show more
Christopher Bohn is an Associate Professor of Practice and the Assistant Director for Capstone of the University of Nebraska’s School of Computing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University, a master’s degree in co... Show more
Ahniyah Perry
Council Aide - Moral Leader "The greatest impact can come from the smallest acts of kindness, done consistently over time."
Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as ... Show more
After a decade of selling Tech/AI powered search across countries & working with teams globally I am now on a mission to inspire people to “relate”. Never before have humans faced an empathy deficit as grave as today. Imagine a world where AI inherit... Show more
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