Sandi Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, transformational speaker, educator, and author dedicated to helping women heal, grow, and live life on purpose. With over a decade of experience as a professional school counselor and community therapist, Sandi blends clinical insight, faith, and real-world wisdom to empower others to rewrite their narratives and reclaim their peace.

Her passion for helping others is deeply rooted in her own journey of resilience. After facing seasons of personal loss, emotional struggle, and identity shifts, Sandi chose healing over hiding. She now uses her story as a testament that wholeness is possible—and that it’s never too late to begin again.

As a speaker, Sandi is known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to create safe spaces for real conversations. She speaks on topics such as compassion fatigue, burnout, emotional resilience, solution-focused counseling, and the power of building authentic friendships in a disconnected world. Whether in a conference setting or an intimate retreat, she invites her audience into deeper connection—with themselves and with others.

Through her retreats, books, and speaking engagements, Sandi continues to inspire others to move from surviving to thriving with intention and purpose.

Sandi Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, transformational speaker, educator, and author dedicated to helping women heal, grow, and live life on purpose. With over a decade of experience as a professional school counselor and comm... Show more

The most impactful thing a speaker can do, is to facilitate an experience, and help participants to draw a correlation between the experience, what they learned and how they will apply it in their life. Because of this, each talk involves both interaction with the audience and personal reflection time.

In her interactive workshops and keynote addresses, Caitlin quickly quells the, “I could never do improv!” fear and makes accessible, the principles professional actors use, to be better communicators, teammates, and leaders.
Disarming and energetic, Caitlin opens up the most skeptical attendees, allowing them to learn through applying the Improv Approach, and even crack a smile along the way.

Caitlin Drago’s mission is to create cultures of empathy, creativity, and trust, beginning with how people communicate and connect.

She is an LA-based actor turned upstate NY-based certified leadership coach, trainer, facilitator, and author of Approaching Improv – Communication and Connection in Business and Beyond. Acting taught her to be present, self-aware, empathetic and to prioritize connection with others. Improv taught her to listen, trust her gut and deal with the unexpected in a positive and creative way. She currently works with leaders and teams to help them to listen to one another, communicate and connect, using improvisation as a platform for interactive learning.

Caitlin spent ten years studying improv at places like the nationally accredited Upright Citizen’s Brigade and has spent the last nine years working with leaders and their teams across industries, including, but not limited to higher education, hospitality, tech, marketing, healthcare and real estate. She’s been featured in Medium’s Authority Magazine, Rochester’s Democrat and Chronicle, a variety of podcasts and has spoken at various conferences, including the Talent Development Think Tank, the International TWA Conference, CNY SHRM, and DisruptHR Rochester.

Past clients include:
Gartner
Rochester Regional Health System
Starbucks
Fee Brothers

Testimonials:

“Caitlin's energy, enthusiasm, and sprinkling of humor eased the tensions in our group and the entire experience was packed with valuable team collaboration insights. We found ourselves using this technique the very same day we learned it.”

S.M. Digitronik Labs

“We focused on communication in a completely different way. Not a seminar-feel, but a fun, engaging way to demonstrate the importance of being open and positive. I stepped
outside my comfort zone. As an introvert, the idea of improv was horrifying. But it was fun!”

J.G., VWR

"Caitlin did an excellent job facilitating a workshop for my team. From the time we first met to preparation and the actual workshop, she was helpful and engaging and was highly focused on ensuring my workshop went the way I had envisioned. My team had excellent feedback afterwards and I can say it had an immediate positive impact on how my team interacted and felt about communication."

I.G., Gartner

The most impactful thing a speaker can do, is to facilitate an experience, and help participants to draw a correlation between the experience, what they learned and how they will apply it in their life. Because of this, each talk involves both intera... Show more

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

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensure timely delivery and development of an effective child welfare information system. Prior to this, Eric worked with the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) on their Driving the Dream Initiative, aimed at deploying a shared client referral and database platform to break down service silos in the Memphis social service sector. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Data Reporting for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services. Eric combines his technical expertise with his education in social work (MSW from Jackson State University) to engage process improvement from people to systems. On a personal note, Eric and his wife have two children (a son and a daughter) and a very spoiled dog. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing in creeks, finding bugs, and gardening.

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensur... Show more

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year on front-end web development. She's also a prolific video author, creating over 40 training courses for LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com, Frontend Masters, O'Reilly Media, and others. She earned her MS in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College.

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year o... Show more

William A. “Bill” Smith is a playwright, theatre maker, author, and founder of Upstart Raven, LLC. A retired attorney, Navy veteran, and alumnus of The University of Houston and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Bill brings more than four decades of experience in writing, acting, directing, producing, law, and building practical resources for theatre educators.

He is the creator of The Drama Desk and author of The Drama Teacher’s Desk, a practical method for helping drama teachers manage the full life of a school theatre program: productions, students, auditions, calendars, permissions, budgets, safety notes, parent communication, student leadership, archives, and program continuity.

Bill’s central message is simple: school theatre teachers are not “just directing a show.” They are running a living educational program, often with professional-level responsibilities but school-level time, budget, staffing, and support. His sessions help theatre educators move critical work out of one exhausted adult’s head and into shared, repeatable practices that protect the art, the students, and the teacher.

Bill’s play Lox and Loaded was named Overall Winner of the 2023 International Playwriting Competition in Carlow, Ireland. His work blends practical theatre experience, clear organizational thinking, and a deep respect for the strange, funny, human work that happens behind the curtain.

William A. “Bill” Smith is a playwright, theatre maker, author, and founder of Upstart Raven, LLC. A retired attorney, Navy veteran, and alumnus of The University of Houston and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Bill brings more than four decade... Show more

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Education Researcher & Lecturer 👨‍🏫 @HSGStGallen 🇨🇭 | Researching #educationaltheory #educationalmyths #educationalmedia | Enjoying #highered #sustainability #openscience 🧠#PKM Nerd using #ObsidianMD #Hochschuldidaktik #Hochschullehre #Na... Show more

Ema (Emília) Pietriková is an associate professor at TUKE, Slovakia. Her work lies at the intersection of computing education, software engineering, and digital game design. She enjoys helping students turn ideas into real projects through teamwork, creativity, and authentic development experience. She is particularly interested in making technical education both rigorous and meaningful, with a strong emphasis on learning by doing. Even outside classes, papers, and academic deadlines, she is often thinking about new ways to make computing education more creative and alive. Each year, she is involved in events like Lab IT Creativity, Live IT Projects, Košice Game Jam, and NamakanyDen.sk.

Ema (Emília) Pietriková is an associate professor at TUKE, Slovakia. Her work lies at the intersection of computing education, software engineering, and digital game design. She enjoys helping students turn ideas into real projects through teamwork, ... Show more

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working across the Global South and APAC, advising governments, international development agencies, and multilateral organisations on embedding human-centered design into policy, programs, and institutional thinking. A postgraduate in Strategic Design Management from NID, Sanchi brings a rare combination of design research, systems thinking, and strategic communication to some of the most complex development challenges of our time.
Her work spans behaviour change, sustainability, and social impact — often in contexts where design has never had a seat at the table. She has worked in senior advisory and leadership capacities with organisations such as GIZ, British Council, and Adobe, shaping how design thinking is applied to governance and development at scale. Known for translating complex, multi-stakeholder realities into clear strategic frameworks, she works closely with policy makers, educators, and community leaders to ensure that interventions are not just well-designed but genuinely inclusive. A committed advocate for design-led governance, Sanchi continues to push for design to move from the margins of public systems to the center of decision-making across India and beyond.

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working acr... Show more

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuation and Alternative Education High School Principal, and Special Education Administrator across Orange, Santa Barbara, and San Mateo Counties. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Executive Coach, she combines behavioral science with practical leadership experience, including navigating community-wide crises in educational settings. Known for her calm, focused approach during high-stress situations, Lauren helps leaders transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes the interconnected nature of school communities, enabling administrators to build sustainable success while supporting all stakeholders. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lauren works with California educational leaders and supports high-functioning leaders across sectors nationwide, helping them develop the tools and confidence to lead effectively through complex situations.

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuat... 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. With over a decade of experience in higher education leadership, Austin has led digital transformations, mission-driven campaigns, and CRM innovation that produced record enrollment and retention growth across multiple campuses.

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

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... 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 about helping allow women, minorities, and underprivileged students to learn about technology. Her books have been featured at international events like Kubecon + CloudNativeCon and in popular technology shows like theCUBE and Techstrong TV.

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

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

Mekitmfon AwakEssien is a Digital Innovation Expert with experience leading digital transformation programs across 30 African countries. He has designed and deployed AI-powered platforms for underserved communities, managed large-scale multi-country digital initiatives within intergovernmental institutions, and built open source tools serving informal entrepreneurs and learners. He is an active contributor and community lead in the WordPress open source ecosystem and a board member of AREAi (Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative). Mekitmfon is passionate about building inclusive, community-centered technology for emerging markets and advancing open source adoption across Africa and beyond.

Mekitmfon AwakEssien is a Digital Innovation Expert with experience leading digital transformation programs across 30 African countries. He has designed and deployed AI-powered platforms for underserved communities, managed large-scale multi-country ... Show more

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additionally, he teaches courses in HR, Management, & Technology at the college level. Patrick earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Kennesaw State University, a master’s in business administration from Troy University, and recently earned a doctorate in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds both the SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications.

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additio... Show more

Mr. Cruz is an associate who provides planning and strategic services to colleges and universities. Mr. Cruz brings a diverse range of experiences from across the entire education sector, with expertise in business operations and information technology management. A strong collaborator and relationship developer, Mr. Cruz is driven toward identifying solutions that create a bridge between institutional knowledge, strategic partnership, and operational success.

Mr. Cruz is an associate who provides planning and strategic services to colleges and universities. Mr. Cruz brings a diverse range of experiences from across the entire education sector, with expertise in business operations and information technolo... Show more

Sobere’s journey in technology has been shaped by a strong commitment to innovation, community, and real-world impact. Serving as Deputy Chair of the BCS Hertfordshire Branch and Founder of Sunway Technologies UK, Sobere operates at the intersection of leadership, practical technology adoption, and community development.

His path in tech has not only been about building solutions, but also about opening doors for others. As an author, Sobere extends his influence beyond the workplace, creating content that simplifies technology and makes it accessible to a wider audience. His work, including Start Here: A Guide to Careers in Tech, is dedicated to supporting young African students and early-career learners as they explore and build meaningful pathways into the tech industry.

Driven by a passion for giving back, Sobere actively contributes to the growth of the professional tech community. Through his leadership within BCS, he creates opportunities for professionals to connect, learn, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a founder, he brings hands-on experience in building and scaling technology solutions, with a clear understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that exist in the real world.

As a speaker, Sobere delivers engaging, practical sessions that break down complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. His approach blends real-world experience with storytelling and honest lessons learned, making his sessions both relatable and impactful. Whether speaking to students, professionals, or aspiring entrepreneurs, his focus remains on helping people move from knowledge to action.

Sobere is particularly passionate about innovation, digital transformation, career development, and increasing access to technology for underrepresented communities. At the heart of his work is a simple but powerful mission: to empower others to start, grow, and succeed in tech.

Sobere’s journey in technology has been shaped by a strong commitment to innovation, community, and real-world impact. Serving as Deputy Chair of the BCS Hertfordshire Branch and Founder of Sunway Technologies UK, Sobere operates at the intersection ... Show more

Sri. Varad Patil working as Project Research Assistant with the eSim team at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, contributing to open-source EDA tool development. where they previously trained at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, worked on FPGA-based satellite communication systems. Their expertise lies in power electronics, embedded systems, and control systems.

Sri. Varad Patil working as Project Research Assistant with the eSim team at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, contributing to open-source EDA tool development. where they previously trained at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, worked on FPGA-based satellite commu... Show more

Speaker Bio (Enhanced Professional Version)
Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. With a background in Economics and an MSc in Business Administration, she combines academic knowledge with practical life experience to deliver impactful insights.
As a school administrator and entrepreneur in Nigeria, Chidera has firsthand experience navigating the realities of education and leadership in underserved communities. Beyond her professional work, she is a committed marriage counselor who has mentored and guided many couples toward building strong, healthy, and successful marriages.
Through her speaking, Chidera shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, relationships, and personal growth—especially for women balancing career, family, and purpose. Her sessions are practical, relatable, and deeply inspiring, equipping audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their lives.
She is particularly passionate about leadership development, women empowerment, education transformation, work-life balance, and building thriving relationships and families.

Speaker Bio (Enhanced Professional Version) Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. W... Show more

Aro Dana Faeq, also known as AroKurd, is a 19‑year‑old Kurdish AI researcher and full‑stack developer based in Abu Dhabi. He founded AK Group, a tech education community training over 2,000 students, and created the Kurdish language‑learning app Kurdim and the medical assistance app Kurd‑Aid. Aro is an undergraduate at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and co‑led the effort to add Sorani Kurdish to Google Translate. He speaks at conferences such as TEDx AUK, Dublin Tech Summit and for cultural guardrails in AI and empowering under‑served communities through technology.

Aro Dana Faeq, also known as AroKurd, is a 19‑year‑old Kurdish AI researcher and full‑stack developer based in Abu Dhabi. He founded AK Group, a tech education community training over 2,000 students, and created the Kurdish language‑learning app Kurd... Show more

Giselle Dejamco Cunanan is an Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies and Asian American Studies at California State University, Sacramento. Her research centers on the institutionalization and defense of Ethnic Studies, analyzing the racial labor of student activism and key grassroots community organizations. Her current work documents the legislative and political battles that threaten academic freedom and critical pedagogy. She maintains a scholarly focus on U.S.-based Filipinxs and their organizing history in the long struggle for Ethnic Studies curriculum.

Giselle Dejamco Cunanan is an Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies and Asian American Studies at California State University, Sacramento. Her research centers on the institutionalization and defense of Ethnic Studies, analyzing the racial labor of s... Show more

Dixie O'Donnell is the founder and principal of Antifragile Strategies.
She is an experienced advisor to Ambassadors, Commanding Generals, C-Suites, boards, and more.
Tech, hybrid warfare, conflict zones, civil and interstate conflict, infrastructure, incident response, readiness, and more.
Contact her for executive advising and training on the Antifragile Model, leading in tumultuous times, and more.
She writes Readiness Radar at antifragilestrategies.substack.com
You can find her website at www.antifragileprogram.com

Dixie O'Donnell is the founder and principal of Antifragile Strategies. She is an experienced advisor to Ambassadors, Commanding Generals, C-Suites, boards, and more. Tech, hybrid warfare, conflict zones, civil and interstate conflict, infrastruc... Show more

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Outreach

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2010 with the mission: “Giving Everyone A New Start.” Horizon Outreach provides employment, workforce development, reentry services, housing assistance, and fatherhood/parenting education to strengthen families and support economic mobility.

Ms. Johnson is a United States Air Force Veteran and a 2008 Executive MBA graduate of Auburn University. She has over 35 years of combined corporate and nonprofit experience, including overseeing $320 million in corporate finance portfolios and leading high-quality fatherhood programming. She is a sought-after keynote speaker for college commencement ceremonies and local graduations throughout the Houston region, delivering motivational messages that inspire future leaders.

Ms. Johnson has over 35 years of combined corporate and nonprofit experience, overseeing $320 million in corporate accounts and leading high-quality fatherhood programming. Under her leadership, Horizon Outreach has secured and successfully managed more than $15 million in federal and private funding, serving over 12,500 families and individuals, including more than 9,000 fathers and 3,500 veterans. She has also been sought out by federal grantors to provide technical assistance to other grantees to strengthen workforce development programming.

Horizon Outreach provides reentry services and workforce development support to fathers throughout the Houston area. Horizon Outreach provides fathers in Houston, Texas with a “New Start” through fatherhood education, workforce training, and industry-recognized credentials—including Forklift, Flagger, Commercial Truck Driving, and TWIC—supporting sustainable employment and strengthening long-term family stability.

Horizon Outreach has been recognized for reducing recidivism among reentry fathers, reducing homelessness among veteran families, and increasing access to permanent affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Accolades include a Congressional Certificate of Recognition, two City of Houston designations (Horizon Eagle Day & Horizon Outreach Day), and Mayoral recognition for reducing veteran homelessness. Nationally, Horizon Outreach received the “Earkle Award” for Elevated Session Attendance.

Ms. Johnson has also served as Team Captain for Houston’s Annual Homeless Count, supervising over 500 volunteers to identify and provide resource access to homeless veterans, families, and children. She enjoys serving others, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA Founder & Chief Executive Officer Horizon Outreach Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2010 with the mission: “Giving Everyone A... Show more

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve.

With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program management, working in diverse sectors ranging from automotive to government, Claire has a down-to-earth approach when it comes to people, processes and challenges. Over the past decade, her focus grew more towards the people side, so she took the lead in setting up a mentorship program, mentoring & coaching coworkers.

She loves the outdoors, takes pleasure in the simple joys of life and recently grew her family with Tess, the German Shepherd, and Wolf, the Malinois. She firmly believes in mens sana in corpore sano. Her motto? Live. Love. Life!

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve. With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program man... Show more

I am a Senior IT Project Manager and the founder of the Kin Clean project, an initiative addressing two major challenges in Kinshasa: inefficient urban waste management and deforestation caused by widespread use of traditional charcoal.

The Kin Clean project, currently in progress, combines technology, ecological solutions, and citizen engagement to create a sustainable and profitable system. Our approach includes:

A mobile application allowing citizens and businesses to register, track, and pay for waste management services,
Production of eco-charcoal from organic waste,
Conversion of plastic waste into fuel through pyrolysis,
A monthly enrollment system for households and institutions.

So far, Kin Clean has engaged over 100 active subscribers, with plans to scale participation to thousands of citizens. The project has already collected over 200 tons of waste and monitored 50 hectares of forest areas. We are actively seeking partners and investors to fully scale this initiative.

I have over 5 years of experience in IT project management, including leading cross-functional teams, implementing digital transformation projects, and deploying software solutions for public and private clients. I am passionate about practical ways to use technology to solve real-world problems and create measurable social and environmental impact.

I am a Senior IT Project Manager and the founder of the Kin Clean project, an initiative addressing two major challenges in Kinshasa: inefficient urban waste management and deforestation caused by widespread use of traditional charcoal. The Kin Cl... Show more

Noreen Naseem Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education and Educational Justice in the Department of Teacher Education and core faculty in the Asian Pacific American Studies and Muslim Studies Programs at Michigan State University. Her current research, funded by the Spencer Foundation, examines the implementation of Asian American Studies in K-12 classrooms across the U.S. She has published over fifty peer-reviewed book chapters and articles in scholarly and practitioner journals such as Harvard Educational Review, Curriculum Inquiry, and Journal of Children's Literature, and is co-author of Social Studies for a Better World: An Anti-Oppressive Approach for Elementary Educators with Katy Swalwell and Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms with Sohyun An and Esther Kim. Before becoming an award-winning researcher and teacher educator, Noreen was a bilingual elementary teacher in Austin, Texas for nine years.

Noreen Naseem Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education and Educational Justice in the Department of Teacher Education and core faculty in the Asian Pacific American Studies and Muslim Studies Programs at Michigan State University. ... Show more

He wears many different hats. In universities, he is an assistant professor. In enterprises, he is an AI-enabled service consultant. In elementary school, he is a STEM teacher. In public, he is a cloud advocate, especially for Azure.

He wears many different hats. In universities, he is an assistant professor. In enterprises, he is an AI-enabled service consultant. In elementary school, he is a STEM teacher. In public, he is a cloud advocate, especially for Azure. Show more