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

Marie Jarry

Marie Jarry

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au fil du temps D’un naturel pragmatique et ayant besoin d’être dans l’action, j’accompagne mes enfants, tous deux ayant des troubles DYS, avec mes pratiques agile depuis maintenant 10 ans Eux me permettent également d’enrichir mes méthodes de mise en place de la méthode Agile en entreprise.

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au f... Show more

Benedikt Weygandt

Benedikt Weygandt

Secondary school teacher (mathematics & physics), Ph.D. in mathematics (with specialization in the teaching of mathematics at the university level)

Research Interests: instructional design of mathematics courses, mathematical sophistication & enculturation, mathematical beliefs, fostering giftedness, future skills, AI & data literacy

Secondary school teacher (mathematics & physics), Ph.D. in mathematics (with specialization in the teaching of mathematics at the university level) Research Interests: instructional design of mathematics courses, mathematical sophistication & encu... Show more

Noreen Krause

Noreen Krause

Noreen Krause ist als Projektleitung an der TIB in Hannover aktiv.
Nach dem Diplom am Georg-Elias-Müller-Institut für Psychologie der Universität Göttingen war sie an den Universitäten Wien und Tübingen tätig. In Wien war sie am Institut für Wirtschaftspsychologie, Bildungspsychologie und Evaluation mit dem Schwerpunkt Lebenslanges Lernen. Ab 2013 übernahm Noreen Krause die Leitung für ein Pilotprojekt der Universitäten Tübingen und Dresden, gefördert durch das Auswärtige Amt. In Tübingen war sie als erste wissenschaftliche Stabstelle am Dezernat für Forschung, Strategie und Recht und als Geschäftsführung einer Großfakultät. Ab 2017 wirkte Noreen Krause als Beraterin und E-Learning Professional in Verbundprojekten, z.B. an der Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover und im E-Learning Academic Network Niedersachsen mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit.
Gemeinsam mit dem Team gestaltet sie seit 2019 den Auf- u. Ausbau für das nds. OER-Portal twillo.

Noreen Krause ist als Projektleitung an der TIB in Hannover aktiv. Nach dem Diplom am Georg-Elias-Müller-Institut für Psychologie der Universität Göttingen war sie an den Universitäten Wien und Tübingen tätig. In Wien war sie am Institut für Wirtsc... Show more

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty is Head of Delivery Capability at The Pensions Regulator, where he works at organisational scale to improve flow, outcomes and safety in digital delivery.
He specialises in the intersection of team design and technical architecture, applying ideas from Team Topologies, Fast Flow and BVSSH to real, large‑scale organisations. Matt currently leads the design of TPR’s Service Delivery Model, focusing on empowered teams, financial ownership, and delivery coaching across a 200‑person DDaT function.
He is particularly recognised for creating psychologically safe environments that enable teams to learn, challenge and deliver sustainably in complex, regulated contexts.

Matt Doherty is Head of Delivery Capability at The Pensions Regulator, where he works at organisational scale to improve flow, outcomes and safety in digital delivery. He specialises in the intersection of team design and technical architecture, app... Show more

Alex Lopes Pereira

Alex Lopes Pereira

Engenheiro (2004), mestre (2008) e doutor (2015) em Engenharia Eletrônica e de Computação pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA. Professor de Ciência de Dados e Inteligência Artificial. É integrante da carreira de Analista de Planejamento e Orçamento. Atualmente, trabalha no Ministério da Gestão e Inovação em Serviços Públicos. Professor de IA na Enap, Abin, ESPM e IDP. Foi Analista de Ciência e Tecnologia do Centro Gestor e Operacional do Sistema de Proteção da Amazônia – CENSIPAM e Empreendedor em startups ligadas a tecnologia da informação. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de presidente da Associação dos Engenheiros do ITA (AEITA).

Engenheiro (2004), mestre (2008) e doutor (2015) em Engenharia Eletrônica e de Computação pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA. Professor de Ciência de Dados e Inteligência Artificial. É integrante da carreira de Analista de Planejamento e... Show more

Goodness Nwani

Goodness Nwani

Goodness Nwani is a Communications & Operations Professional, Web3 Community Builder, and Cybersecurity Advocate with over 10 years of experience driving impact across education, nonprofits, and emerging technology. At the moment, she serves as the Grants Lead at Superteam Nigeria — a community championing the adoption of the Solana ecosystem in Nigeria — where she oversees communications and operations for the Solana Foundation Nigeria grants program, having managed over $491,000 in grants to date. From building grassroots communities for Shardeum Blockchain to coordinating programs for Technovation Girls Nigeria and mentoring young women in tech — Goodness has consistently shown up at the intersection of strategy, people, and purpose.

A passionate advocate for digital safety and inclusive tech adoption, Goodness has spoken at 15+ events on cybersecurity awareness, Web3, and community building — and is actively building cybersecurity education content and classes to make digital security accessible to underserved communities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts and brings a rare blend of operational excellence, community intelligence, and communications strategy to every stage she steps on.

Goodness Nwani is a Communications & Operations Professional, Web3 Community Builder, and Cybersecurity Advocate with over 10 years of experience driving impact across education, nonprofits, and emerging technology. At the moment, she serves as the G... Show more

Rob Brewer

Rob Brewer

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent Show more

Robert Martinez

Robert Martinez

Dr. Robert A. Martinez served 38 - years in public education. He retired in 2025 as Superintendent and Chief of Human Resources for the Antioch Unified School District. He previously served as Superintendent/CEO of Griffin Technology Academies, and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. He was the Assistant Superintendent in the Fairfield-Suisun Communities where he worked for 32 years. Dr. Martinez has continually focused on improving and expanding educational opportunities for students. He strives to advance understanding of resiliency research for all his employees, students, and their families. He seeks to support all District personnel with advancing their personal and professional leadership skills, knowledge, and expertise in working with children as unique individuals with unlimited capacities. He has served as a Board Member of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), ACSA President-Elect of for Region 4, Past-President of Solano ACSA Charter, as a Board Member for the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (#CALSA/Greater San Francisco, Bay Area, Region 1) and had served as the Vice President of Legislative Action for ACSA Region 4. He was awarded ACSA's most acclaimed Personnel/Human Resources recognition in 2019, the Ray Curry Award. Dr. Martinez holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Education, both from the University of California, Davis. He is extremely proud to have earned his Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management with a concentration in Human Resources, from Drexel University. His books, "Recipes for Resilience, Nurturing Perseverance in Students and Educators" and "The Story of Sparkle and Shine, Never Forget, 2nd Edition" are available on Amazon. He is a keynote speaker, author, and exemplar deliver of professional development.

Dr. Robert A. Martinez served 38 - years in public education. He retired in 2025 as Superintendent and Chief of Human Resources for the Antioch Unified School District. He previously served as Superintendent/CEO of Griffin Technology Academies, and t... Show more

José Francisco da Costa Neto

José Francisco da Costa Neto

Ingressou na Polícia Militar do Rio Grande do Norte em 2006, onde atualmente exerce o posto de Major. É graduado em Administração Pública (2017) e Mestre em Gestão Pública (2020) pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).

Atualmente atua na Secretaria Nacional de Segurança Pública do Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública (SENASP/MJSP), com experiência em projetos estratégicos e setoriais voltados à modernização da segurança pública. Desenvolve atividades relacionadas ao planejamento de aquisições de bens e serviços, acompanhamento e fiscalização de contratos, bem como à articulação com órgãos federais, estaduais e municipais para identificação de demandas e implementação de políticas, programas e projetos.

Possui forte atuação na integração institucional, na avaliação de resultados de políticas públicas e no fomento ao uso de novas tecnologias aplicadas à segurança pública, contribuindo para o fortalecimento das capacidades operacionais e administrativas das instituições.

Ingressou na Polícia Militar do Rio Grande do Norte em 2006, onde atualmente exerce o posto de Major. É graduado em Administração Pública (2017) e Mestre em Gestão Pública (2020) pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Atualmente ... Show more

Shivaram K R

Shivaram K R

Shivaram K R is an innovator, researcher, and serial entrepreneur. He focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity through his key strengths: initiative, innovation and implementation. He has 20 years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence. He is a domain expert in multiple emerging technologies and has built 11 tech startups to solve the world’s problems. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Hue Learn.

Alumni of IIT Delhi, he has 10 years of experience in algorithmic trading and quantitative research. He has built High Frequency Trading strategies and Cross Asset Investment Strategies during his tenure in Bank of America, Edelweiss and Societe Generale. He created a robotics lab to do research on AI, robotics, 3D printing, IoT and other emerging technologies. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2014 from his lab. He uses the first principles approach to build his startups. He has built products that use AI to solve problems in the domain of commodity trading, genomics, education, drone delivery, high-frequency trading and healthcare. He has advised government bodies and the World Economic Forum on the impact of emerging technologies. He is a TEDx speaker and has spoken at various global forums such as Green Accelerator at Davos during the World Economic Forum Annual Event, COP28 on use of AI in Education.

Shivaram K R is an innovator, researcher, and serial entrepreneur. He focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity through his key strengths: initiative, innovation and implementation. He has 20 years of hands-on experience in Artificia... Show more

Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis

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 principal in Arizona for student growth. She believes effective school improvement focuses on changing school culture with high school wide expectations; using a research-based curriculum with integrity; and using data effectively to focus on individual student growth. As a WestEd School and District Improvement Specialist she coaches school and district leaders in strengthening tier one instructional practices and data systems and practices.
Stephanie holds an Ed.S. in Leadership (Oakland University), M.Ed. in Media & Technology (Eastern Michigan University), and a B.A. in Journalism. (Grand Valley State University). She has extensive knowledge through continued doctoral level courses and leadership experiences in effective K-12 organizations and has presented at many national conferences, including The National Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) Conference, Center for Model Schools, and the Arizona Department of Education Teachers' Institute for Leading and Change (TILC) Conference.

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

Scott Conn

Scott Conn

Scott Conn became the Chief Information Officer for the City of Mesa, AZ in January 2024 where he puts his 40+ years of C-level private sector, Executive Consulting, and Local government Information Technology experience to work. Scott’s team in Mesa is a multi-award winning organization having earned a Smart 20 Award, a GovX Award, the MISAC Technical Excellence Award, the MISAC Visual Information Award, OnConferences Top 10 IT Team Award, #5 Digital City in the USA Award, and the Fusion/PTI Innovation Award.

Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Santa Clara University, is a retired High School Varsity Football and Women’s Varsity Basketball Head Coach. He has co-authored 3 books on Program Management, Software Development Life Cycle, and Process Enhancement/Improvement. Scott has been married for 40 years, has 3 grown children, two beautiful granddaughters and a new grandson.

Scott is an active member of the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) serving on the Communications Committee and is the President Emeritus of MISAC’s Northern Chapter. Scott is also the Chairman and founder of the newly formed Western Regional Innovation and Technology Alliance (WRITA) – an organization that allows State, County, and Local government agencies along with Special Districts to connect and share information across its 7 member states (AZ, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY).

Scott Conn became the Chief Information Officer for the City of Mesa, AZ in January 2024 where he puts his 40+ years of C-level private sector, Executive Consulting, and Local government Information Technology experience to work. Scott’s team in Mes... Show more

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has disrupted multiple industries and earned a reputation for thinking and acting differently. In addition to being an award-winning entrepreneur, he is an investor, personal coach, and keynote speaker. He is an expert on innovation, human potential, and personal fulfillment.

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has di... Show more

Charlie-Sam Newman

Charlie-Sam Newman

I’m driven by 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍.

My daily motivation is knowing I personally make a difference to the future development of each and every individual. Whether that’s building high-performing teams, coaching professionals to grow their careers or supporting wellbeing and life balance.

With over a decade of experience spanning multiple industries, I’ve led large-scale teams in the gaming industry, driven sales performance in fitness and managed people and operations in hospitality. Beyond that, I’ve coached and trained apprentices, helping individuals step into careers while closing work with major organisations in transportation and facilities management. In Technology Services, I’ve helped scale businesses, guided clients with their people development strategies and enabled internal teams to thrive.

I step on stage, sharing my story and lessons, helping people see possibility in themselves and act on it.
My own journey has shaped how I show up as a leader and speaker. Having faced challenges with homelessness, prison, domestic abuse and longterm mental health, I carry a perspective that fuels my advocacy for inclusion, diversity and second chances. I’m proud to support not for profit organisations and initiatives that give people the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

People often describe me as authentic, enthusiastic and a good listener - someone who lifts others up. I believe in feedback as a gift, the power of connection and the importance of showing up - consistently, with integrity.

I’m driven by 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍. My daily motivation is knowing I personally make a difference to the future development of each and every individual. Wh... Show more

Yves Collenot

Yves Collenot

Yves Collenot est un Serious Game Designer basé à Montpellier, spécialisé dans la conception de dispositifs pédagogiques par le jeu. Après une carrière de 25 ans au sein d'un grand groupe industriel, il a entamé une transition pour mettre son expertise au service de l'apprentissage ludique.

Yves développe des solutions innovantes pour "apprendre en jouant". Son expertise s'appuie sur l'expérience de l'accompagnement de collectifs en interne vers de nouveaux modes de gouvernance, le DU « Apprendre Par Le Jeu » (promotion 2025-2026), un goût immodéré pour toutes formes de jeux et la création d'ateliers de médiation numérique pour les jeunes.

Il est le co-auteur du jeu professionnel Les Aventuriers de la Draille dont il poursuit le développement. Son approche, axée sur l'authenticité et l'intelligence collective, vise à apporter une contribution concrète à la mutation des collectifs vers plus de robustesse.

Très impliqué dans l'écosystème local, Yves manifeste un engagement fort à travers plusieurs initiatives :
- Économie Sociale & Solidaire : coopérateur d'un groupe local de financement, utilisant des méthodes d'intelligence collective pour porter des projets à impact social.
- Médiation Numérique pour les jeunes : animation du réseau, production et animation d'ateliers, développement du réseau des partenaires
- Pédagogie active en milieu associatif

Yves Collenot est un Serious Game Designer basé à Montpellier, spécialisé dans la conception de dispositifs pédagogiques par le jeu. Après une carrière de 25 ans au sein d'un grand groupe industriel, il a entamé une transition pour mettre son experti... Show more

Handz Valentin

Handz Valentin

Technical Writer y experto en la gestión de proyectos editoriales.
Miembro del staff de la Comunidad Técnica de Profesionales Microsoft. Capacitador técnico en eventos oficiales, cursos y/o diplomados enfocados a Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Microsoft Teams, Azure, Windows 10 y Windows Server. Trainer para cursos oficiales Microsoft enfocados en infraestructura. Mentoría para estudiantes de las carreras de tecnología y afines. Fundador de ValentinBook Publishing.

Technical Writer y experto en la gestión de proyectos editoriales. Miembro del staff de la Comunidad Técnica de Profesionales Microsoft. Capacitador técnico en eventos oficiales, cursos y/o diplomados enfocados a Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Microso... Show more

Caleb Roose

Caleb Roose

Caleb Roose (MDiv) is the founder and coach of Good Enough Dads (goodenoughdads.com), where he provides holistic life, career, and parenting coaching for fathers. In addition to his coaching and speaking on fatherhood, he also manages research and training at the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthors resources. Caleb lives with his wife and three young children near Pasadena, CA.

Caleb Roose (MDiv) is the founder and coach of Good Enough Dads (goodenoughdads.com), where he provides holistic life, career, and parenting coaching for fathers. In addition to his coaching and speaking on fatherhood, he also manages research and tr... Show more

Kelly Briggs

Kelly Briggs

Kelly Briggs is a middle school principal with over 15 years of experience in education and six years in administrative leadership. She specializes in building aligned, data-driven systems that improve student engagement, attendance, and school culture. Kelly has led the development and implementation of comprehensive frameworks that connect behavior, academics, and attendance to create clear expectations, increase consistency, and reduce bias.

Her work focuses on using data to drive equitable practices, ensuring all students have transparent pathways to access, participation, and success. She has experience leading systems across both middle and high school settings, supporting staff alignment, and improving outcomes through structured, student-centered approaches.

Kelly was named the ACSA Region 4 Sonoma Charter nominee for Middle Grades Administrator of the Year. She is passionate about helping school leaders move beyond fragmented initiatives to cohesive systems that are practical, scalable, and grounded in equity.

See her consulting website at https://www.kbconsults.org/

Kelly Briggs is a middle school principal with over 15 years of experience in education and six years in administrative leadership. She specializes in building aligned, data-driven systems that improve student engagement, attendance, and school cultu... Show more

Izabela Gimenes

Izabela Gimenes

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ).

Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2023) e o 5º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2025), além de ter trabalhos reconhecidos na 4ª Edição do encontro France-Brasil de Produtos Naturais (2024).

Gestora de Projetos na Coordenação-Geral de Inovação Aberta da Diretoria de Inovação - Gnova/Enap.
Atuou durante 23 anos como servidora na Fiocruz, com trajetória no Laboratório de Inovação na Gestão Pública, Pólen da ENSP/Fiocruz, como coordenadora do eixo de inovação aberta e comunidades, e no Instituto Ncional de Controle de Qualidade em saúde - INCQS/Fiocruz. Como pesquisadora, dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de metodologias inovadoras e atua como revisora de periódicos científicos.

Possui formação complementar em intraempreendedorismo (DF Inovador/Softex; FAPDF), BioStartups (SEBRAE) e Mulheres na Ciência e Inovação (Museu do Amanhã e British Council). É mentora e avaliadora de projetos e prêmios de inovação. É Head de Inovação da InovaHall.

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ). Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova ... Show more

Oluwatosin Iseniyi

Oluwatosin Iseniyi

Oluwatosin Iseniyi is a seasoned public policy, research, and data analyst with extensive experience in translating complex operational directives into practical, data-driven insights. His expertise lies in public finance reform, budget analysis, and strategic policy advisory. Over the years, he has played a key role in promoting transparency and accountability by facilitating town hall engagements with policymakers and stakeholders. Oluwatosin has authored and co-authored over 60 comprehensive studies on topics such as beneficial ownership, illicit financial flows, institutional performance, and public policy in Nigeria. He currently leads the AI and Data Unit at BudgIT, where he drives innovative approaches to data use in governance and development.

Oluwatosin Iseniyi is a seasoned public policy, research, and data analyst with extensive experience in translating complex operational directives into practical, data-driven insights. His expertise lies in public finance reform, budget analysis, and... Show more

Zahra Al-Saloom

Zahra Al-Saloom

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this program, Zahra leads multifamily housing EV charging efforts, including developing and implementing Colorado’s first EV charging portfolio application for MFH. Her work aims to reduce barriers for multifamily properties, including income-qualified housing, to ensure that MFH residents are charging where they live. Zahra obtained her Masters of Arts in Political Science, specializing in Environmental Policy and Comparative Politics, at Colorado State University (Go Rams!).

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this... Show more

Cody Barrow

Cody Barrow

Cody is a distinguished security leader with over 20 years of government and commercial experience in the US and Europe, with previous senior positions at The Pentagon and National Security Agency, Fortune 25 enterprise cybersecurity departments, and the world's leading cybersecurity product companies. He currently serves as CEO of EclecticIQ, a global threat intelligence software and services company based out of The Netherlands.

Cody is a distinguished security leader with over 20 years of government and commercial experience in the US and Europe, with previous senior positions at The Pentagon and National Security Agency, Fortune 25 enterprise cybersecurity departments, and... Show more

Juan Bidini

Juan Bidini

Soy Juan Bidini, especialista en informática y ciberseguridad, analista de sistemas y docente desde hace más de veinte años. Mi camino comenzó a los 8 años, cuando conocí la consola ColecoVision. Después llegaron la Timex Sinclair 2068, la Commodore 64, la 128 y finalmente la PC, donde descubrí mi pasión por programar y entender cómo funciona todo por dentro.

Con el tiempo desarrollé un gran interés por la retroinformática y la historia del hardware, especialmente por los distintos soportes de almacenamiento usados en videojuegos.

Hoy soy Subsecretario de Tecnología de la Municipalidad de Carlos Casares y también dueño de SeguRoot, mi emprendimiento de servicios informáticos. Además, soy mago desde hace muchos años, una actividad que me recuerda que la tecnología y la magia comparten algo esencial: la capacidad de asombrar.

Soy Juan Bidini, especialista en informática y ciberseguridad, analista de sistemas y docente desde hace más de veinte años. Mi camino comenzó a los 8 años, cuando conocí la consola ColecoVision. Después llegaron la Timex Sinclair 2068, la Commodore ... Show more

Angela Virtudazo

Angela Virtudazo

Angela Virtudazo is a learning strategist and consultant with 14 years of experience designing and delivering training across industries, roles, and every stage of a career. She's the author of the upcoming book Start With Done: Plan Backwards. Finish Everything. — a backward-planning framework built for the complexity of real life, not just the workplace.

A TEDx facilitation coach and Navy spouse, Angela brings structured thinking to the places it's needed most: the messy, deadline-driven, deeply human work of running your life.

She is based in St. Louis.

Angela Virtudazo is a learning strategist and consultant with 14 years of experience designing and delivering training across industries, roles, and every stage of a career. She's the author of the upcoming book Start With Done: Plan Backwards. Finis... Show more

Arne van Oosterom

Arne van Oosterom

Arne van Oosterom is a creative facilitator and keynote speaker helping design and product teams navigate complexity and build future-ready human skills. He founded Future Skills Academy and previously built DesignThinkers Academy into a global network. His work sits at the intersection of brand, strategy, and making, with a focus on human skills, decision-making, collaboration, and thoughtful use of AI.

Arne van Oosterom is a creative facilitator and keynote speaker helping design and product teams navigate complexity and build future-ready human skills. He founded Future Skills Academy and previously built DesignThinkers Academy into a global netwo... Show more

Samuel Rangel

Samuel Rangel

Meet Samuel Rangel

Samuel Rangel, a proud Merced, California native, is a devoted husband, father of seven, and grandfather of eight. He currently serves with the Merced County Human Services Agency’s All Dad’s Matter Program, where he empowers fathers and families through support, education, and advocacy.

With over two decades of service, Samuel has established himself as a licensed substance abuse counselor, Certified Lactation Education Counselor, author, court-appointed gang culture expert, motivational speaker, and community advocate. He is also the co-founder of two nonprofit organizations—Mentoring Odd Jobs Organization (MOJO) and Distinguished Outreach Services—both of which are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Merced County residents with a strong emphasis on youth engagement, prevention, and fatherhood initiatives.

Samuel’s work extends beyond titles. He is widely recognized for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life, often using his own experiences to inspire others. Having overcome personal challenges, he understands the struggles many in his community face today. His story of resilience fuels his mission: to help individuals break cycles of hardship and to create pathways toward healthier families and stronger communities.

Outside of his professional and nonprofit leadership, Samuel has lived a dynamic and inspiring life. He is a former MMA coach and fighter, a recording artist with seven albums, and a five-time competitive BBQ rib champion. Each of these pursuits reflects his belief in discipline, creativity, and the importance of pursuing one’s passions fully.

His passion and dedication have earned him numerous accolades, including Safeway’s Humanitarian of the Year Award, recognition as Hispanic Man of the Year by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber, and formal accommodations from both the California State Assembly and the United States House of Representatives. These honors reflect not only his personal achievements but also the profound impact he continues to make on families, youth, and the broader community.

Looking ahead, Samuel remains committed to expanding his work in advocacy, mentorship, and fatherhood education. His vision is to see every father equipped with the tools to lead with love, responsibility, and purpose—because stronger fathers create stronger families, and stronger families build stronger communities.

Samuel often shares this guiding belief:

“You can spend a lifetime looking for your purpose, but when you find your passion, you begin to live.”

Meet Samuel Rangel Samuel Rangel, a proud Merced, California native, is a devoted husband, father of seven, and grandfather of eight. He currently serves with the Merced County Human Services Agency’s All Dad’s Matter Program, where he empowers fa... Show more

William Spettmann

William Spettmann

William H. Spettmann III is a TS/SCI-cleared Cloud CISO, cybersecurity executive, and university professor with over 17 years of experience leading enterprise security strategy across defense, healthcare, and financial services. He has directed multi-million-dollar cybersecurity and compliance programs, overseen complex federal frameworks including RMF, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and CMMC, and currently leads enterprise risk initiatives and system accreditations across multiple classification levels. As the founder of SecurityInsecurity, he advises organizations on cybersecurity strategy, incident response, and regulatory compliance, helping them reduce risk while enabling secure growth.

A dynamic and experienced public speaker, William has taught more than 50 university courses and delivered numerous guest lectures on cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies. He is known for breaking down complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. Holding certifications including CISSP, CISM, PMP, CEH, Security+, and CCP (CMMC), William brings a rare combination of executive leadership, deep technical expertise, and engaging communication—making him a sought-after voice on cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and the evolving threat landscape.

William H. Spettmann III is a TS/SCI-cleared Cloud CISO, cybersecurity executive, and university professor with over 17 years of experience leading enterprise security strategy across defense, healthcare, and financial services. He has directed multi... Show more

Joule Diaz

Joule Diaz

I’m Joule Diaz a founder, speaker, and builder of impact rooted in real life.

I created Her Impact because I know what it feels like to live in survival mode while still being responsible for everything and everyone around you. My work is centered on helping women and girls move from just getting through life to actually leading it with confidence, clarity, and self-worth.

I don’t speak from theory. I speak from lived experience. From navigating pressure, rebuilding, and figuring things out in real time while still showing up.

My message is about ownership, resilience, and becoming who you are even when life doesn’t feel stable or certain.

When I speak, I’m not there to perform. I’m there to connect. To create a moment where people feel seen, challenged, and reminded of their power.

Everything I do is rooted in truth, growth, and impact that lasts beyond the room.

I’m Joule Diaz a founder, speaker, and builder of impact rooted in real life. I created Her Impact because I know what it feels like to live in survival mode while still being responsible for everything and everyone around you. My work is centered... Show more

Joanna Goodwin

Joanna Goodwin

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the author of two influential books: Access for All, which tackles the systemic challenges of creating truly accessible public services, and Trio Writing, which explores how service design can better serve bilingual and multilingual nations. A Fellow of the Future Government Institute, Jo is currently completing a PhD focused on the design of public services for people with cognitive access needs - advancing the field at the intersection of inclusion, design, and public good.

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the au... Show more

Sonia Daniels, Ph.D.

Sonia Daniels, Ph.D.

Most organizations don’t fail because of poor leadership or lack of talent. They fail because their systems quietly work against their intentions.

I’m a Ph.D.-trained organizational systems expert and founder of a successful operating company. I work with senior leaders when strategy is clear, people are capable, and execution still isn’t happening.

My keynotes help organizations:
-Understand why execution breaks down even in high-performing cultures
-Replace blame and burnout with system-level clarity
-Build human-centered structures that actually support follow-through
-Leaders bring me in when initiatives stall, transformations lose momentum, or “alignment” hasn’t translated into results. I translate complexity into shared language teams can use immediately—without oversimplifying or shaming.
-Audiences include executive teams, leadership cohorts, government agencies, and professional associations navigating complex change.

Typical outcomes: Greater clarity around where work gets stuck, a shared framework for diagnosing execution problems, and practical next steps leaders can act on after the event—not just inspiration that fades by Monday.

Most organizations don’t fail because of poor leadership or lack of talent. They fail because their systems quietly work against their intentions. I’m a Ph.D.-trained organizational systems expert and founder of a successful operating company. I w... Show more

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