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
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
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
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
Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it... Show more
Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. Show more
Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. 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 Leade... Show more
Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and ... Show more
Tamara Lechner is a distinguished expert in flourishing science and peak performance, specializing in individual and cultural change. As Chair of the AI for Human Flourishing think tank within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Tamara leads in... Show more
Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel is a distinguished family nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader. With extensive experience in primary care and population health, Dr. Sibel has dedicated her career to optimizing patient outcomes through evide... Show more
Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books. Show more

Kazuki Imamura
Open Source Promotion, Digital Infrastructure Center (DISC), Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)
Born in 1974. I started my current job in March 2024. Prior to that, I worked in web development for 13 years. I started activities as a civic tech contributor in 2018. Show more
Michelle Elliott is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership, with over 28 years of experience in education. Known for her empowering presence, and deep belief in the power of vulnerability, she helps women embrace leadership without compromis... Show more
My early career saw me working as a software engineer and technical leader across multiple startups. But it was my passion for education that led me to devote the last 5+ years to reimagining how we teach people to code professionally. Over the l... Show more

Doleh Khan
Gender Researcher Youth Advocate MEAL & Development Professional Empowering Women through Vocational Training and Decent Work
I am Doleh Usman Khan, and I have been working for over five years in the fields of gender research, youth empowerment, and community development. As a Silver Medalist in Gender Studies from the University of Sindh, I have served with organizations s... Show more
Leading Expert in National Cybersecurity Strategy & Policy A seasoned professional with 20 years of experience, Yunseong Choi has made significant contributions to the advancement of the cybersecurity ecosystem in Korea and internationally. He is a p... Show more

Stefano Le Pera
Engineering Manager @The Times, Lead @GDG Cloud London, Founder @GDG Academy, Founder @ChatGDG
As an Engineering Manager at The Times, I oversee and manage all engineering teams in Times Media, across three different domains: web, mobile, and platform. With over 18 years of experience in the tech industry, I have developed and implemented care... Show more
For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more
Megan is a career fundraiser with 20+ years international experience. Delivering growth strategies, programs and leading teams. Extensive experience in capital and capacity campaigns, mega and major gifts, bequests, partnerships, community and events... Show more
Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for... Show more

Chinmaya Naik
ImmverseAI - Lead Product Manager - Innovating the Future: From Startup Sparks to Global Impact, One Idea at a Time!
Biography for Sessionize Profile 🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique ble... Show more
Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intel... Show more
Convinced Agilist, motivated by small daily victories, amazed by life, and inhabited by the values of the Agile Manifesto centered on people, respect, kindness and continuous improvement. I put my skills and experience at the service of those who s... Show more
Matt has worked with Oracle technology since joining Oracle UK as a consultant in 1998, working as a bespoke developer, then moving into technical and functional consultancy within eBusiness Suite, and now works with Oracle Fusion Applications across... Show more
Akpaka Collins Chidindu is a product manager and research assistant at Miva Open University, where he also leads the Miva Innovation Hub, a student-driven initiative fostering creativity, innovation, and technology adoption. He is a mentor with th... Show more
Josh Universe is a scientist-astronaut candidate, science communicator, biohacker, and CEO of Astrochain. Josh Universe is a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology studying a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Additionally, Josh... Show more
Emmanuel Hyacinth is a dedicated tech educator and the Tech Lead of Techstars Hub, a non-profit organization committed to empowering the younger generation with technological skills in Lagos State, Nigeria. Born on October 27, 1991, in Anambra State,... Show more

Jennifer Fidder, M.A., CPT, CTRLPrac.
Social Psychologist, Educational Scientist, Hypnotist, Trainer & Speaker
Jennifer Fidder is a dynamic social psychologist, educational scientist, and certified hypnotist who specializes in helping individuals harness the power of their minds to achieve personal and professional success. With a passion for making complex p... Show more
Analista de TI do Prodest desde 2011 e atualmente atuo como Gerente de Sistemas, liderando quatro supervisões técnicas e dez times de desenvolvimento, totalizando cerca de 70 profissionais. Tenho ampla experiência em desenvolvimento de soluções Web c... Show more
I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian population... Show more
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