Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the incredible work of postdocs. By bringing together researchers, research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators from across Germany, the PAW Coordination Team helps to create a special program of events and a social media campaign each year to celebrate the contribution of postdocs to research and academic life, and to provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences. Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany aims to recognise and empower postdocs to excel in their careers, drive scientific progress, make meaningful contributions to their fields, and ultimately shape a better future for science and society.

Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to cele... Show more

Merav Mofaz is part of the fast-track PhD program for excellent students in Tel Aviv University, conducting a study that deals with continuous monitoring and early detection of health and wellbeing related events using smartphones and smartwatches. Merav is an excellence award-winning lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering. In addition, she works as data scientist in Microsoft Education group where she develops advanced models for personalized learning and diagnosing at-risk students.

Merav Mofaz is part of the fast-track PhD program for excellent students in Tel Aviv University, conducting a study that deals with continuous monitoring and early detection of health and wellbeing related events using smartphones and smartwatches. M... Show more

Jazmin Johnson is a higher education professional, supervisor, and leadership educator with experience in residence life, student leadership development, fraternity and sorority advising, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as a Community Coordinator at Kennesaw State University, where she oversees residential communities, supervises student staff, manages crisis response, and designs educational initiatives that help students build the skills needed for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Passionate about developing emerging professionals, Jazmin enjoys creating engaging presentations that bridge theory and practice. Her sessions focus on supervision, managing up, accountability, leadership development, communication, and building healthy workplace cultures. She is particularly interested in equipping entry-level professionals with practical strategies for navigating organizational dynamics, advocating for themselves, and leading effectively regardless of their title.

Outside of her professional role, Jazmin advises collegiate members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., mentors emerging leaders, and combines her background in software engineering with student affairs to create innovative systems that improve organizational operations and engagement.

Whether facilitating a conference session, leading a workshop, or mentoring one-on-one, Jazmin strives to create learning experiences that are interactive, actionable, and immediately applicable. Her goal is for every participant to leave with greater confidence, practical tools, and a clearer understanding of how to lead with authenticity, purpose, and impact.

Jazmin Johnson is a higher education professional, supervisor, and leadership educator with experience in residence life, student leadership development, fraternity and sorority advising, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as a Co... Show more

I am currently the Associate Director for Residence Life at Furman University. I have been at Furman since 2022, and I supervise both full-time and student staff. I specialize in Student Staff Training and Selection.

I am currently the Associate Director for Residence Life at Furman University. I have been at Furman since 2022, and I supervise both full-time and student staff. I specialize in Student Staff Training and Selection. Show more

Hina Waseem is an Enterprise Solution Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) experienced in enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, AI adoption, and digital transformation. Beyond her enterprise role, she is passionate about expanding AI education by connecting industry, universities, governments, nonprofits, and communities to create meaningful opportunities. She has led AI skills initiatives introducing Microsoft learning resources to university students and educators. She also founded the Future Leaders Academy to help students move beyond AI awareness through continuous learning, leadership development, and real-world application.

Hina Waseem is an Enterprise Solution Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) experienced in enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, AI adoption, and digital transformation. Beyond her enterprise role, she is passionate about expanding ... Show more

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Prior to becoming the Senior Assessment Strategist at Riverside Insights, Dr. Lisa Micou championed students’ social-emotional needs as the Intervention & Training Specialist for Social Emotional Learning in a large division in VA, as a nationally certified school psychologist at both the elementary and high school levels in suburban Chicago and VA, and as an SEL4VA Leadership Team Member. She received her master’s and doctorate in psychology at Northern Illinois University and earned her post-master’s certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Richmond where she now serves as an adjunct professor.

Prior to becoming the Senior Assessment Strategist at Riverside Insights, Dr. Lisa Micou championed students’ social-emotional needs as the Intervention & Training Specialist for Social Emotional Learning in a large division in VA, as a nationally ce... Show more

Sonia Thomas is a federal compliance expert, resilience strategist, and advocate for intentional living. With a distinguished career spanning leaderships roles at FEMA, and DHS/ICE., Sonia brings a rare combination of technical regulatory rigor and deep human insight to the stage. She specializes in guiding organizations through the complexities of 2 CFR 200, subrecipient monitoring, and high stakes conflict resolution. Beyond the boardroom, Sonia is a passionate speaker on the power of perseverance, drawing on her own journey of transformation to teach audiences how to cultivate resilience, mindfulness, and the restorative philosophy of Hygge in high pressure environments. Whether demystifying federal grants or coaching leaders on creating sanctuary amid chaos, Sonia empowers her audience to navigate professional challenges with humor, clarity, grit and purpose.

Sonia Thomas is a federal compliance expert, resilience strategist, and advocate for intentional living. With a distinguished career spanning leaderships roles at FEMA, and DHS/ICE., Sonia brings a rare combination of technical regulatory rigor and d... Show more

Alin ZAMFIROIU finished his PhD in Economic Informatics in 2014 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is currently an Associate Professor at Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics in Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a Senior Researcher at “National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics, Bucharest”. In 2025 he served as a Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity at Utah Tech University.

Alin ZAMFIROIU finished his PhD in Economic Informatics in 2014 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is currently an Associate Professor at Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics in Bucharest University of Economi... Show more

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement.
Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à construire leurs propres solutions.

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement. Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à cons... Show more

I am a Alabama Native. Military Army Veteran. I am Natural Hair and Microlocs Specialist, licensed instructor and Salon Owner with over 15yrs in the Natural Hair Industry.
I have a huge 30,000+ social Media following with clients all over the US.

I am a Alabama Native. Military Army Veteran. I am Natural Hair and Microlocs Specialist, licensed instructor and Salon Owner with over 15yrs in the Natural Hair Industry. I have a huge 30,000+ social Media following with clients all over the US. Show more

Audrey Long is a Gaming Cloud Security Architect at Microsoft apart of the Microsoft Gaming Security team. With a keen eye for creating secure coding solutions and performing comprehensive security risk assessments, Audrey excels in threat modeling and evaluating security in architecture. Her expertise extends to implementing robust security practices that safeguard digital landscapes.
Passionate about making security accessible, Audrey is dedicated to empowering software engineers and inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM. She holds a DoD secret clearance and a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security from Johns Hopkins. Additionally, Audrey is a proud ambassador for Google's Women Techmakers program, championing diversity and inclusion in tech.
As an international speaker, Audrey has shared her insights and expertise at conferences and events around the world, inspiring audiences with her knowledge and passion for cybersecurity.

Audrey Long is a Gaming Cloud Security Architect at Microsoft apart of the Microsoft Gaming Security team. With a keen eye for creating secure coding solutions and performing comprehensive security risk assessments, Audrey excels in threat modeling a... Show more

Soy Product Designer con foco en UX/UI y más de 5 años diseñando interfaces digitales que funcionen para personas reales, en contextos reales.

Soy Trabajador Social, y eso cambia cómo miro los productos, antes de pensar en flujos, arquitecturas e interfaces, pienso en quién queda afuera de ellas. Ese recorrido me llevó a especializarme en accesibilidad y usabilidad de plataformas de gobierno digital, que es lo que investigo actualmente en mi maestría.

Combino evaluaciones técnicas con metodologías de Diseño Centrado en el Usuario para entender no solo qué falla en una plataforma, sino por qué falla para determinadas personas. Cuento con certificación en WCAG 2.2 otorgada por la IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals).

Creo que una buena experiencia de usuario no puede existir sin accesibilidad, y que la accesibilidad digital no es una lista de criterios que cumplir, claro que es un punto de partida.

Soy Product Designer con foco en UX/UI y más de 5 años diseñando interfaces digitales que funcionen para personas reales, en contextos reales. Soy Trabajador Social, y eso cambia cómo miro los productos, antes de pensar en flujos, arquitecturas e ... Show more

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun.

Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, helping teams navigate the shift from legacy, GUI‑based tooling to code‑driven, transparent workflows. He focuses on practical enablement, organizational change, and building sustainable ways of working with data at scale.

Outside of work, Espen enjoys fishing and spending time in nature with his family.

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun. Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, he... Show more

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia modelos más ágiles, humanos y sostenibles.

Fundador de Agile DISruptivo (ADIS), evento internacional con +30 expertos y cientos de asistentes. En la primera Edición, sigue creciento con mas ediciones.

Mentor y catalizador de procesos de cambio en organizaciones complejas y ecosistemas digitales.

Ha dirigido iniciativas de transformación en empresas de telecomunicaciones, salud, e-commerce, servicios públicos, empresas y organizaciones sociales.

Especialidades
- Agile Coaching y Liderazgo Adaptativo
- Transformación cultural y gestión del cambio
- Innovación empresarial y metodologías disruptivas
- OKRs, Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking, Agile HR
- Ciberseguridad, calidad y gestión IT (ISO 27001, ITIL, PRINCE2)

Formador y Embajador del Conocimiento
- CEO y Co-Fundador de Mobiliza Consulting & Academy
- Formador oficial certificado por Scrum Manager, CertiProf, PECB
- Cibercooperante INCIBE y Embajador CertiProf
- Máster en Formación del Profesorado y Licenciado en Informática (UPV)
- Colegiado COIICV e ISACA

Misión
Facilitar que organizaciones y profesionales prosperen en entornos inciertos, aplicando metodologías ágiles, inteligencia colectiva y liderazgo transformador. Cree firmemente que escuchar, co-crear y experimentar son los pilares de la evolución real.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐬:
Blog: Mobiliza Academy
YouTube: AgileValencia
Certificaciones: Scrum Manager, Certiprof, PECB

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia... Show more

Building Outskill, worlds largest Generative AI education platform, We've trained 10 Million professionals on Generative AI across 150+ countries

Building Outskill, worlds largest Generative AI education platform, We've trained 10 Million professionals on Generative AI across 150+ countries Show more

Sarah Wolters is a passionate educator, DEI advocate, and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive through inclusive practices and innovative solutions. With a background as a classroom teacher and youth development specialist, Sarah has been shaping communities and organizations through tailored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training since 2020 as a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Her leadership journey began as a founding board member of Cabins4Kids, where she has been fostering leadership skills and teaching DEI informally since the age of 15.

In her current role as the founder of Sarah Wolters Co, Sarah is dedicated to empowering organizations through tailored DEI training, leadership development, and agile project management strategies. By integrating innovative practices with a focus on inclusivity, she equips leaders and teams with tools to foster collaboration, prioritize effectively, and drive meaningful change. Her efforts extend to business and technology consulting, where she helps organizations identify solutions to work smarter, adapt to challenges, and achieve lasting impact. She continues to draw on her 11 years of experience in education, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education from Butler University and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori certification from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Sarah also remains deeply connected to her roots in youth mentorship through her ongoing work with Cabins4Kids.

When she’s not working or exploring new ideas, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, discovering local businesses, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and soaking in the joy of live music with friends. Her mission is clear: to inspire growth, innovation, and meaningful connection at every level.

Sarah Wolters is a passionate educator, DEI advocate, and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive through inclusive practices and innovative solutions. With a background as a classroom teacher and youth development ... Show more

As a Business Analyst for Olmsted County, Mike has successfully worked as a resource for the Project Management Office and both elicited requirements for projects but also provided Project Management for department specific projects.
Mike has entered the world as a hobby beekeeper and would like to share how this important insect and its successful colony of 30,000 worker bees, one queen, and many drones could benefit our work lives.
Mike has an MBA from the University of St Thomas, in St Paul, MN and grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota.

As a Business Analyst for Olmsted County, Mike has successfully worked as a resource for the Project Management Office and both elicited requirements for projects but also provided Project Management for department specific projects. Mike has ente... Show more

Hi! My name is Sam. I'm a proud Minnesotan covering the 2026 midterm elections in Orlando, Florida. Before this, I covered the 89th Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas and reported on local government, schools, state agencies, campaign finance and more for four years in Ketchikan, Alaska. I also love bringing coding and data visualization into the newsroom and helping share my enthusiasm with the rest of the world!

Hi! My name is Sam. I'm a proud Minnesotan covering the 2026 midterm elections in Orlando, Florida. Before this, I covered the 89th Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas and reported on local government, schools, state agencies, campaign finance and mor... Show more

Mestre em Gestão de Riscos pelo Departamento de Computação Aplicada da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), com especializações em Gestão da Segurança da Informação e Comunicações (UnB), Regulação de Telecomunicações (Inatel) e Gestão Pública (IFSC). Possui 18 anos de experiência no setor privado de telecomunicações, atuando em funções técnicas e de gestão antes de ingressar no serviço público.
É servidor de carreira da Anatel desde 2007, onde ocupou diversos cargos estratégicos: Gerente Operacional de Redes na área de Gestão da Informação, Gerente da Unidade Operacional no Maranhão , Assessor na Secretaria do Conselho Diretor, Assessor e Gerente substituto na Gerência de Canais de Relacionamento com os Consumidores, e atualmente, ocupa o cargo de Gerente de Planejamento, Desenvolvimento e Segurança de Sistemas na Superintendência de Gestão Interna da Informação.

Mestre em Gestão de Riscos pelo Departamento de Computação Aplicada da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), com especializações em Gestão da Segurança da Informação e Comunicações (UnB), Regulação de Telecomunicações (Inatel) e Gestão Pública (IFSC). Poss... Show more

Anja Lorenz ist Instructional Designerin am Institut für Interaktive Systeme an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Nach ihrem Studium der Medieninformatik an der Technischen Universität Dresden setzte sie ihre wissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkte in den Bereichen E-Learning, Social Media und Open Education. Seit 2013 entwickelt und erforscht sie MOOCs in unterschiedlichen Formaten und engagiert sich für OER und Open Access. Sie hofft, dass die Internetkompetenz im Wissenschaftsbetrieb bald dafür sorgt, dass sie keine Vitas mehr schreiben muss.

Anja Lorenz ist Instructional Designerin am Institut für Interaktive Systeme an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Nach ihrem Studium der Medieninformatik an der Technischen Universität Dresden setzte sie ihre wissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkte in den B... Show more

Tricia Zarevich
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District

Tricia is a seasoned leader with over 14 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, providing crucial support to Superintendents, Boards of Trustees, and Public Information Officers. Her dedication to education extends far beyond administrative tasks. A true visionary, she founded California's first statewide listserv for Executive and Administrative Assistants in education, which is now run by three EAs, creating a vital collaborative network. Tricia's leadership is characterized by unwavering staff support, a deep community commitment, and a focus on collaborative processes. She actively seeks input from school site staff to ensure the District Office meets their needs. Recognized for her problem-solving skills, professionalism, and passion, Tricia is known for her thoughtful and diplomatic approach. Her collaborative spirit is further demonstrated by her partnerships with organizations like the Small School Districts Association (SSDA), California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA), and her service on the CSBA Executive Assistant Advisory Committee. Is a frequent presenter for ACSA CEL, ACSA Leadership Academy, ACSA EA Trainings, CalSPRA, CSBA, SSDA, and the EA Listserv. Also has co-facilitated a virtual training session for the Arizona School Boards Association Executive Assistants.

Tricia Zarevich Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Tricia is a seasoned leader with over 14 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, providing crucial support to Su... Show more

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

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

Davi Juvi é Superintendente de Tecnologia da Informação na Secretaria de Estado do Planejamento, Gestão e Patrimônio de Alagoas, com mais de 13 anos de experiência na área de TIC. Atua na modernização tecnológica, governança de TI e gestão de projetos, liderando equipes multidisciplinares responsáveis por desenvolver soluções estratégicas que apoiam diretamente as áreas finalísticas da SEPLAG.

À frente de iniciativas relevantes de transformação digital, destaca-se pela condução do projeto do portal ja.al.gov.br, que registra milhões de acessos anuais, e pela implantação do Portal Alagoas em Dados, contribuindo significativamente para o fortalecimento da cultura orientada a dados no setor público. Sua atuação é pautada em resultados, previsibilidade e geração de valor, sempre integrando boas práticas de mercado à realidade governamental.

Junto à sua equipe, já foi premiado por ações inovadoras em 2023, 2024 e 2025, reforçando o compromisso com a excelência, a inovação e a entrega de soluções de alto impacto. É autor de artigos nas áreas de RPA, Ciência de Dados e inovação no setor público, além de palestrante em eventos e congressos nacionais.

Analista de Sistemas, possui MBA em Gestão de Projetos, pós-graduação em Liderança e Inovação e certificação Professional Scrum Master (PSM I). Sua missão é demonstrar, na prática, como a agilidade pode transformar estruturas públicas complexas em ambientes mais estratégicos, eficientes e inovadores.

Davi Juvi é Superintendente de Tecnologia da Informação na Secretaria de Estado do Planejamento, Gestão e Patrimônio de Alagoas, com mais de 13 anos de experiência na área de TIC. Atua na modernização tecnológica, governança de TI e gestão de projeto... Show more

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watching Bear Grylls shows. Shubhendu is an active open-source contributor to popular repositories like Docker Extensions and Microsoft Sentinel, DevSecOps Repo.

He holds five Azure certifications and has been recognized as a Kusto Golden Awardee, earning the title of Principal Detective Agent. His blog was ranked 24th in the Azure Blog-A-Thon 2021 by Microsoft.

Shubhendu is also a community leader, organizing multiple meetups such as Docker Bangalore and the Azure Developer Community. As a subject matter expert on Hack The Box, he enjoys playing Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watchin... Show more

Domitila Barros is one of the most credentialed and compelling voices in global sustainability. Born in the Linha do Tiro favela in Recife, Brazil, she moved to Germany at age 15 and built a career at the intersection of climate justice, ESG strategy, social entrepreneurship, and ocean conservation.
She holds a Master of Arts in Political and Social Science from Freie Universität Berlin and has completed executive programmes at Wharton Business School (Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania), WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (SensAbility Leadership), and Harvard & MIT (Brazil Conference 2026, Invited Speaker).
In 2022, she became the first racialised migrant woman elected Miss Germany. She immediately reframed the title as a platform for climate advocacy, achieving 250,000+ media appearances internationally in that year alone.
Her global stage experience includes: Brazil Conference at Harvard & MIT (2026), Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 and 2026, SensAbility WHU (2023, 2024, 2026), European Parliament (2024), G20 Sustainability Working Group (2024), COP 2025, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis (2024, 2025), German Foreign Ministry alongside Annalena Baerbock (2023), and the Wharton Lauder Institute (2022, 2025).
She serves as jury member for the UNESCO BNE Prize and the German National Sustainability Prize (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis). She is a PADI AmbassaDiver, BAUM Environmental Prize laureate (2026), and Greenpeace International sustainability ambassador with Amazon field experience.
Her book Rebel Dreamer (Ullstein Verlag, 2023) is an Amazon bestseller. Media: Vogue Italia, Forbes Germany, ZDF, SAT1, RTL, Globo. Instagram: 1.1M followers, 5M+ monthly views.
Languages: Portuguese, German, English, Spanish. Based between Berlin, Dubai (UAE), Koh Samui, and Recife.

Talk Title Suggestions for CFP Submissions
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Sustainability Shapes the Future of Business
Justice First: Why ESG Without the Global South Is Not ESG at All
The Ocean as Governance: Marine Conservation as a Model for Climate Leadership
Circular Power: Favela Innovation and What the Global North Gets Wrong About Sustainability
Post-COP Reality: What Brazil's Climate Moment Means for Global Markets
Decolonising ESG: Rethinking Who Gets to Define the Green Economy

Tags / Topics for Sessionize profile
Sustainability, Climate Justice, ESG, Global South, Ocean Conservation, Circular Economy, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Innovation, Corporate Governance, Nature Finance, Keynote

Domitila Barros is one of the most credentialed and compelling voices in global sustainability. Born in the Linha do Tiro favela in Recife, Brazil, she moved to Germany at age 15 and built a career at the intersection of climate justice, ESG strategy... 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 complex institutions, she is known for guiding organizations through high-stakes transitions, strengthening governance, and building resilient, people-centered leadership cultures. As Founder of McKnight Lotus Leadership Group, she advises executives and boards on leadership strategy, crisis navigation, and sustainable performance. She also serves as a leadership coach for the University of Maryland’s Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA) and holds board roles with Bowie State University, Africa University, and the National Capital Area Council of Scouting America.

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

Wanda Möller

Aktuell Themen: Zukunftsfähige Lehrprofessionalität

Wanda Möller Aktuell Themen: Zukunftsfähige Lehrprofessionalität Show more