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
Dr. Jennifer Warren is an educational leader with over 20 years of experience spanning classroom, district, and higher education leadership. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University, and she currently serves as ... Show more
Dr. Amina Sambo-Magaji is a researcher, innovation advocate, and ecosystem leader committed to inclusive technology growth across Africa. Her work focuses on AI capacity building, entrepreneurship development, women in technology, and creating pathwa... Show more
Muyideen Dele Adewale
AI Researcher | PhD in Artificial Intelligence | Responsible AI Strategist | Innovation Practitioner
Dr. Muyideen Dele Adewale is an AI researcher, technology strategist, and practitioner working across academia, government, and innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and focuses on responsible AI, digital transformation, an... Show more
Ty, formerly Brian Mesick, brings 25 years of experience from a wide variety or engineering projects and a passion for delivering reliable, usable data at any scale to Axim Collaborative and the Open edX community. He was previously principal enginee... 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, 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... Show more
Carrie “Ms. NFTy” Lyn is a veteran business strategist, Web3 expert, and global speaker using blockchain to fuel real-world impact. As California President of Stand With Crypto and Founder of LearnVille, she merges innovation with purpose—leading eff... Show more
Alejandro Vidal is a dynamic leadership and organizational development expert with over 15 years of experience building high-performing teams and developing future leaders. A former manager at Apple, he led teams of 80+ employees and designed innovat... Show more
Patrick Henley
Empowering organizations to optimize their talent strategies to best suit their business needs.
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
Katerina Brandes hat einen Bildungshintergrund in Ressourcenmanagement und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und verfügt über Forschungserfahrung zu globalen Nachhaltigkeitsthemen, unter anderem in Tansania und Indien. Ihre freiberufliche Arbeitserfahrung i... Show more
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 ... 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 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. W... Show more
Emerald Akhaumere, a 22-year-old Nigerian trailblazer, is rewriting the narrative in the world of technology. Her journey began at the age of 15, fueled by an unquenchable passion for tech and a fierce determination to make a difference. Emerald's... Show more
Aro Dana Faeq
Kurdish AI researcher & entrepreneur at MBZUAI; founder of AK Group, Kurdim & Kurd‑Aid.
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
William Veronesi Rocha, é servidor efetivo do INSS, desde abril de 2004. Graduado em Ciência da Computação pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. Possuí MBA em Gestão Publica e Certificação em Gestão e Processos de Inovação pela Certi... Show more
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
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
Yolonda Deon Tyler
Using mindful play to spark creativity, build resilience, and foster connections.
Yolonda Deon Tyler, an accomplished entrepreneur with 25+ years in corporate, non-profit, and independent business, is a Mindful Play Consultant and founder of Mindful Play Learning. Certified in multiple yoga disciplines and as a doula, she is a cul... Show more
Noreen Naseem Rodríguez
Associate Professor of Elementary Education & Educational Justice, Core Faculty Asian Pacific American Studies, Michigan State University
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
Nancy Hanks
Leadership coach, facilitator, and former Chief of Schools helping leaders lead with clarity, courage, and heart.
Nancy Hanks is a speaker, facilitator, and executive coach known for helping leaders navigate hard things with honesty, clarity, and heart. Drawing on a career that has included serving as a teacher, principal, Chief of Schools, and senior leadership... Show more
Gunther Kreuzberger is a senior instructor with the Virtual Worlds and Digital Games Group at TU Ilmenau. His research interests include technology-supported teaching and learning, with a focus on reflective and collaborative learning in immersiv... Show more
Robert Grønås er utdannet Statsviter fra NTNU og har mer enn 15 års erfaring innen informasjonssikkerhet og digitalisering. Han er sjefskonsulent i Experis og har lang erfaring med etablering og innføring av styringssystem for informasjonssikkerhet, ... Show more
Dana Book is a facilitator, trainer, and consultant who helps individuals, teams, and communities strengthen resilience through connection and positive experiences. His work draws on the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework and... Show more
25 years of experience in strategic fundraising, marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement across the UK and New Zealand. Championing a culture of insight-led, donor-focused innovation and digital-first engagement. Show more
Girish Senapati has 25 years of experience in leading system design, development, and delivery of large, complex SI transformation engagements with diverse responsibilities. Mr. Senapati’s experience has been focused on leading teams building Custome... Show more
Victor hopes to be part of the solution that drives value for a sustainable and inclusive digital economy across the world. Having worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana and Ethiopia, Victor will continue to contribute to... Show more
Kingwood Middle School Data & Assessment Facilitator, Gifted and Talented Liaison Show more
Robyn Barblett is the Chief Advancement Officer at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Robyn has served at Notre Dame since May 2021 and has helped raise over $23 million for the University during her tenure. Prior to this role, Robyn worke... Show more
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