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
I'm an Information Architect focused on Civic Technology and an advocate for open source and open data. While working in High Energy Physics, I gained a love for data principles that led me from Software Development to DB Administration and now Syste... Show more
Darrel is currently the Orion Flight Software System Manager at NASA, Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He has over 40 years experience in Commercial, Department of Defense, and NASA aircraft/spacecraft software. He has worked on software for t... Show more
Nitin Deckha
Principal, Enliven Learning: I sprout research-driven ideas to enliven leadership, collaboration and human-AI work.
Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, Houston, Texas, a Master’s Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, Toronto, and is a Certified Training Devel... Show more
Robin is a seasoned Agile Team Lead and Senior Consultant with extensive experience in driving strategic transformation, optimisation, and agile product management across the education, data, and public sectors. With a proven track record in leading ... Show more
Air Force Veteran | AI Governance Practitioner & Educator | Bridging Security Compliance with Responsible AI Implementation Show more
Xavier Cardona is a highly experienced trainer on fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, and men and trauma, and a facilitator of Nurturing fathers’ groups and support groups for fathers. He has participated in over 50 training events for child w... Show more
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Monirul is a human rights defender and the founder of MindfulRights, an initiative dedicated to advancing some of the most neglected human rights issues in Bangladesh — including digital and privacy rights topics among other topics. Show more
Depuis plus de 15 ans, je mobilise mon énergie pour des enjeux de transition, en mettant l'intérêt général au premier plan avec un esprit pragmatique guidé par l'impact. Véritable couteau suisse de l'innovation, je suis capable de concevoir des st... Show more
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
With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence... 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 ... Show more
Adam Maruyama is the Field CTO for Digital Transformation and AI at Everfox. He advises strategy around countering emerging threats like adversarial AI and advises customers on using trusted, high-assurance solutions to securely adopt the latest tech... Show more
Dr. Jennifer Burr currently serves as a Data Solutions Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center, specializing in Emergent Bilingual program compliance throughout Texas. In addition to her work at Region 10 ESC, Dr. Burr is a guest lecturer at... Show more
Miriam Forster
Designing Human-Centered Solutions that Empower People & Organizations Through Innovation, Engagement, and Adaptability | Change Management Specialist | Lifelong Learner & Educator
Miriam Forster is an independent consultant and change management specialist with a passion for helping organizations and individuals thrive through innovation, data-driven decision making, and adaptive leadership. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Busi... Show more
I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more
Dr. Jennie Khun serves as the CIO and OIT Director within the Office of the Director/Executive Office at the National Institutes of Health. Jennie has been teaching for Purdue Global University’s Master's Cybersecurity program since 2021. Jennie r... Show more
Sky Bell is a seasoned AI Practitioner and Legal Technologist with over 14 years of experience in integrating emerging technology and cybersecurity solutions within government agencies. As a leader in technology integration, innovation, and AI, she s... Show more
April Thomas
Strategist, Social Worker and Org Excellence Coach who believes in people and their potential.
April Thomas is zealous about helping organizations improve. With roots as a healthcare Social Worker and experience in healthcare, higher education, social service, non-profits and manufacturing, she brings a blend of human-centered leadership and o... Show more
A 25 year veteran of information security, Tony Rice has automated audit evidence gathering and reporting along with vulnerability management across on-prem, cloud, and lab environments for Cisco's public and private sector customers. Outside of info... Show more
Meena Chand
Tech Solution Architect | Software Developer | COBOL Crisis Mentee | IBM Z All-Star | CTF Winner | Community Builder
Meena Chand is a recent graduate from the University of Wolverhampton with a deep passion for mainframe technology and enterprise computing. With nearly five years of experience in IT management, software development, and digital transformation, she ... Show more
Ralph Spada
Purpose-built, made-in-the-USA cross domain and data diode solutions enabling secure collaboration for government and commercial customers
Ralph J. Spada is a 20+ year veteran in designing and deploying DoD-grade security solutions. He has architected four generations of secure processing products across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), from low-SWaP systems to enterprise-class platfo... Show more
Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health educa... Show more
ngeniero de Sistemas, Magister en Seguridad Informática Univ. Oberta de Catalunya, CSec+, CEH, CIDF, CPTE, CDFE, CODSP, LA ISMS ISO 27001, LA BCMS ISO 22301, LA QMS 9001, LA AMS 14001, LA WHSMS 45001, Lead Cybersecurity Manager ISO 27032, Lead Risk M... Show more
Bradley Law
Principal Solution Engineer, CTO Microsoft Federal Customer Engagement. Bridging Federal Missions and Microsoft Innovation.
With extensive experience at the intersection of technology and public service, I am a seasoned technologist dedicated to driving mission-critical outcomes across Federal and Commercial industries. As a Principal Solution Engineer at Microsoft, I ... Show more
10 anos de experiência no setor de TI. Formação em Ciência de Computação, com intercâmbios de imersão técnica em Toronto (Canadá), Aveiro (Portugal) e Bucareste (Romênia). Trabalhos na área de Análise e Desenvolvimento de Projetos, além de Projetos d... Show more
Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more
I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all fai... Show more
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