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

Bibin Prathap

Bibin Prathap

Bibin Prathap is a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Foundry) and AI & Analytics Leader
with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-grade AI transformations for
government and private sector clients across Abu Dhabi, UAE.

His expertise spans the full AI stack — from mission-critical ERP deployments
to cutting-edge Graph RAG systems for sovereign cloud environments. He is the
creator of VeritasGraph, an open-source reference architecture that solves
"Vector Blindness" in standard RAG implementations, delivering high-precision,
citation-backed AI for government-grade workloads.

Bibin regularly publishes technical guides on Medium and the Microsoft MVP
platform, covering topics ranging from AI-powered agents to real-time analytics.
He bridges the gap between Microsoft Foundry capabilities and real-world
enterprise deployment challenges in the Middle East.

Bibin Prathap is a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Foundry) and AI & Analytics Leader with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-grade AI transformations for government and private sector clients across Abu Dhabi, UAE. His expertise spans the fu... Show more

Elisa Bárcena Martín

Elisa Bárcena Martín

Scientist and teacher by vocation
I arrived in the Power Platform world 4 years ago and I was captured by it. I believe in continuous improvement and learning.

"To excellence you have to go and knock on the door, it is an everyday job".

Scientist and teacher by vocation I arrived in the Power Platform world 4 years ago and I was captured by it. I believe in continuous improvement and learning. "To excellence you have to go and knock on the door, it is an everyday job". Show more

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Kelsey Behringer

Kelsey Behringer

Kelsey Behringer has trained over 10,000 educators around the intersection of AI and pedagogy, helping educators implement best practices that advance student voice and outcomes. She is the CEO of Packback, a learning intelligence platform used by over 2,500,000 students and 600 colleges and districts to help every student develop their own unique voice. Kelsey approaches her work through the lens of her experiences as a former STEM teacher in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Kelsey Behringer has trained over 10,000 educators around the intersection of AI and pedagogy, helping educators implement best practices that advance student voice and outcomes. She is the CEO of Packback, a learning intelligence platform used by ov... Show more

Valentina Vasilov

Valentina Vasilov

Valentina Vasilov is certified research integrity trainer, personcentered-integrative coach (DACB, GwG, RTC, DGSv), supervisor (GwG, DGSv) as well as facilitator in areas of career development and communication. She has many years of professional experience in doctoral education as well as working experience in diversity management in the academic field. As a member of the GC Plus Team at the University of Duisburg-Essen she offers counselling to early career researchers and designs programmes and trainings for the development of transferable skills.

Valentina Vasilov is certified research integrity trainer, personcentered-integrative coach (DACB, GwG, RTC, DGSv), supervisor (GwG, DGSv) as well as facilitator in areas of career development and communication. She has many years of professional exp... Show more

Lucy Larbi

Lucy Larbi

Lucy Larbi is a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and Agility+ coach specializing in entrepreneurial leadership, modern organizational design and transformation. She helps leaders and organizations create clarity in complexity, build structures that enable ownership, and translate strategy into meaningful action.

Her work sits at the intersection of consulting, entrepreneurship and future-oriented leadership. With more than ten years of experience across start-ups, mid-sized companies and corporate environments, Lucy brings a practical understanding of how organizations really work from the inside: where decisions get stuck, where teams lose momentum, where leadership becomes reactive — and how clarity, agile structures and entrepreneurial thinking can change that.
Lucy’s expertise is shaped by three perspectives.

First, she is a practitioner of entrepreneurship. As the founder and initiator of several ventures and platforms, including AiDiA, the first Afro-German start-up pitch event, BOLDLY e.V. and akan afrofusion, Germany’s first West African fusion restaurant, she knows what it means to build, lead and scale ideas in the real world.

Second, she brings methodological depth from her work in consulting and agile transformation. Through her Agility+ approach, Lucy supports organizations in designing clearer roles, leaner processes, stronger decision-making and leadership systems that help people take responsibility instead of waiting for permission.

Third, she brings a strong future and impact perspective. Her work connects business effectiveness with inclusion, innovation and social relevance. She believes that modern leadership is not about more control, but about creating the conditions in which people can contribute, collaborate and move forward with confidence.

On stage, Lucy speaks about entrepreneurial leadership, agile transformation, self-leadership, diversity as an innovation driver, and the future of work. Her keynotes combine sharp management insight with lived entrepreneurial experience, clear frameworks and engaging storytelling.
Lucy has been recognized with several awards, including the Digital Female Leader Award, the EDITION F Award in the Economy category, and the Female Leader Award at Miss Germany 2025, where she became Vice Miss Germany 2025. She also serves as a jury member for Miss Germany, supporting and assessing women in their role as modern leaders.
Her mission is simple: to move people and organizations from friction to clarity — and to show that leadership today means creating orientation, trust and structures for a future that people actually want to build.

Lucy Larbi is a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and Agility+ coach specializing in entrepreneurial leadership, modern organizational design and transformation. She helps leaders and organizations create clarity in complexity, build struc... Show more

Ulf-Daniel Ehlers

Ulf-Daniel Ehlers

Ulf is founder of mindful-leaders.net, serial entrepreneur, and full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University. In 2011 the Ministry of Higher Education called him to spearhead the launch of Germany’s first Cooperative University as Vice-President, a large scale initiative, with today 35 thousand students. In 2017, he launched NextEducation, an international boutique-research group focussing on Future Skills, Microcredentials & digital transformation in higher education. Just recently he was appointed as Scientific Director at the Future Learning Laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Ulf is founder of mindful-leaders.net, serial entrepreneur, and full Professor for Educational Management and Lifelong Learning at the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University. In 2011 the Ministry of Higher Education called him to spearhead th... Show more

Jody Roberts

Jody Roberts

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has received the Microsoft MVP award for data platforms for the last decade and continues to play a critical role in the building of technology communities across Africa and mentoring young professionals.

When he is not solving real world problems, he spends his free time doing CrossFit or mountain biking.

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has rec... Show more

Angela Legh

Angela Legh

Angela Legh is a bestselling middle-grade author, speaker, and recipient of the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions supporting emotional resilience, literacy, and family connection. She is the creator of The Bella Santini Chronicles and the author of the upcoming book The Emotional Landscape of the Tween Years: Understanding the Feelings That Drive Your Child’s Behavior.

Angela works with schools, educators, and families to help adults better understand the emotional world of children and the hidden experiences that often drive behavior. Her work combines storytelling, emotional resilience education, and practical strategies designed to strengthen connection, emotional safety, and healthy communication within schools and families.

Angela Legh is a bestselling middle-grade author, speaker, and recipient of the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions supporting emotional resilience, literacy, and family connection. She is the creator of The Bella Santin... Show more

Douglas Hubbard

Douglas Hubbard

With over 35 years of IT experience in both private and public sector, Douglas joined Transport Canada (TC) in 2014. He has been involved in several major transformation projects as Manager at TC, with a focus on modernizing of technology in support of inspections and regulatory enforcement, breaking IT silos, and beginning with the Navigable Waters Act Renewal Project (NWAR) in 2017, pioneering Agile development and leveraging Power Platform at the department.

As a direct result of NWAR’s success – including winning the 2020 departmental National Creativity and Transformation Award, Douglas was offered the opportunity to found and lead the Power Apps Centre of Excellence (PACE). Since being formed in summer 2020, PACE has remained at the forefront in successful Power Platform implementation for the Government of Canada. The PACE team built numerous critical systems in response to COVID-19, earned a reputation as *the* team to call upon when a problem needed solving, supported other Professional Developers across government to succeed utilizing the platform, and sponsored then sustained the blossoming of Citizen Development at TC.

In recognition for the team's hard work and success, PACE has received numerous accolades from clients and department leadership, including the Government of Canada’s “Excellence in Innovation” Digital Government Community Award.

With over 35 years of IT experience in both private and public sector, Douglas joined Transport Canada (TC) in 2014. He has been involved in several major transformation projects as Manager at TC, with a focus on modernizing of technology in support ... Show more

Anil Pantangi

Anil Pantangi

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, development, and change management.

Anil specializes in AI/ML initiatives, including conversational search, recommendation systems, and Generative AI, delivering significant business impact across various industries. His industry expertise spans telecom, media, education technology, and HR.

Professionally, Anil has held key roles at Amazon and Capgemini, driving AI-powered solutions, improving product adoption, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His AI/ML product strategy leadership has led to notable achievements in marketing, sales, and customer care platforms.

Anil is an official Forbes Technology Council member. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including recently the top AI 75 leader.

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, devel... Show more

Isabella Johnston

Isabella Johnston

Isabella Johnston is an AI Workforce Architect and Founder redefining hiring through measurable alignment, ethical AI, and accelerated learning. As Founder & CEO of Employers 4 Change (E4C), she has built an AI-enabled platform that aligns talent to mission, values, and cognitive skill requirements—shifting hiring from subjective decisions to validated, data-driven outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience across education, workforce development, and leadership, Isabella focuses on solving one of the most persistent challenges in business: how to identify and develop the right talent in an AI-driven economy. Her work introduces alignment scoring models that measure what actually drives success, helping organizations reduce bias, improve quality of hire, and accelerate workforce readiness.

A sought-after speaker on ethical AI and the future of work, Isabella is known for translating complex systems into practical, actionable strategies for leaders, technologists, and educators.

Isabella Johnston is an AI Workforce Architect and Founder redefining hiring through measurable alignment, ethical AI, and accelerated learning. As Founder & CEO of Employers 4 Change (E4C), she has built an AI-enabled platform that aligns talent to ... Show more

Udokaku Ugochukwu Technology Adoption Lead

Udokaku Ugochukwu Technology Adoption Lead

Udokaku Ugochukwu pronounced as uh-duo-kah-kuh , is a Technology Adoption and Value Lead spearheading Technology Adoption for M365,SAP,EC and workplace technologies. She is a conscientious lady with a career in Digital transformation and currently venturing into cybersecurity.

A public speaker, child health Advocate, who has served in various leadership roles.

She is a passionate about creating enriching and inclusive experiences that enables the growth and success of individuals and groups.

Udokaku Ugochukwu pronounced as uh-duo-kah-kuh , is a Technology Adoption and Value Lead spearheading Technology Adoption for M365,SAP,EC and workplace technologies. She is a conscientious lady with a career in Digital transformation and currently ve... Show more

Tina Mirro

Tina Mirro

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career around transforming complex business challenges into scalable, human‑centered digital systems. Her work spans consulting, solution strategy, and hands‑on platform innovation, including contributions to community‑driven tools that expand Dynamics 365 capabilities.

A long‑time advocate for women in technology and a proud member of the Microsoft Federal Government ecosystem, Tina brings a blend of technical mastery, empathy, and real‑world implementation insight to every stage of digital transformation. Her background includes leadership in anti‑trafficking advocacy and accessibility‑focused volunteer work, reflecting her commitment to technology that empowers people.

Recognized for her passion, clarity, and ability to demystify complex systems, Tina is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences to embrace modern business applications, rethink customer engagement, and unlock the full potential of the Power Platform.

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career aroun... Show more

Dan Lewis

Dan Lewis

Dan Lewis is a Digital Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience in IT operations and digital solutions. With over a decade of consulting experience and seven years leading digital transformation in local government, Dan has driven innovation and operational excellence for diverse organizations. At the City of Seattle, he modernized various services, enhancing collaboration and automating workflows for a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

Dan’s expertise lies in leading impactful teams, crafting transformative strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with business goals. He speaks on topics such as Digital Transformation Strategy, Leadership in Technology, Microsoft 365 and Copilot, Emerging Technology Adoption, IT Governance Best Practices, and AI Governance.

Passionate about helping customers solve real-world challenges through technology, Dan combines deep technical expertise with a focus on positive outcomes for people. When he’s not transforming organizations, Dan enjoys gaming, hosting digital transformation talks, and connecting with audiences on Twitch and LinkedIn.

Dan Lewis is a Digital Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience in IT operations and digital solutions. With over a decade of consulting experience and seven years leading digital transformation in local government, Dan has driven innovatio... Show more

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations.

With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he works on designing practical frameworks for AI adoption, addressing its limitations, risks, and challenges in real-world decision-making contexts.

He is the founder of Thinking Out!, a consulting firm focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, where he supports institutions and professionals in the effective integration of these technologies.

He is currently researching how the public sector can reduce its structural gaps and improve its capabilities through the strategic adoption of technology. As part of this work, he developed a digital transition approach adaptable to different types of organizations, aimed at effectively integrating data and artificial intelligence in real-world management contexts.

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he wor... Show more

Rasheda Williams

Rasheda Williams

Rasheda is an award-winning speaker, communications strategist and author with a passion for storytelling. Blending her experience as a journalist and social entrepreneur, she equips clients to expand their influence while driving meaningful change.

In 2010, she founded Empowered Flower Girl®, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young relate to one another, others and themselves. Rasheda believes that visibility is viability and in 2024 she launched Inspired Life Professionals, a purpose-driven communications consultancy helping social entrepreneurs, nonprofit founders, subject matter experts and other changemakers to amplify their impact through strategic public relations and thought leadership development.
Rasheda has been recognized by Acquisition International magazine as a top “Social Impact Business Founder” and is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the PCMA Humanitarian Scholarship.

She also has been featured by national media outlets such as Business Insider, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Shondaland.com.

Rasheda is an award-winning speaker, communications strategist and author with a passion for storytelling. Blending her experience as a journalist and social entrepreneur, she equips clients to expand their influence while driving meaningful change. ... Show more

Duplex Tchakam

Duplex Tchakam

Je suis chercheur dans le domaine de l'intelligence artificielle spécialisé dans la vision par ordinateur et également formateur en IA. Je transmets les bonnes pratiques de la création à l'utilisation des modèles d'IA aux passionnés du domaine.

Je suis chercheur dans le domaine de l'intelligence artificielle spécialisé dans la vision par ordinateur et également formateur en IA. Je transmets les bonnes pratiques de la création à l'utilisation des modèles d'IA aux passionnés du domaine. Show more

Pablo Ardila Parra

Pablo Ardila Parra

Civil Engineer and Master’s student in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Hydroinformatics. I design process automation workflows with Google Apps Script, Google AI Studio, Looker Studio and API integrations, reducing processing times by up to 90%.

I have supported 60+ engineering training projects across 20 institutions, benefiting 2,500+ participants, building tools that turn Google Sheets data into emails, reports and presentations. I also bring a background in water resources, GIS and data analysis. AECODE AI Ambassador.

Civil Engineer and Master’s student in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Hydroinformatics. I design process automation workflows with Google Apps Script, Google AI Studio, Looker Studio and API integrations, reducing processing times by up t... Show more

Allison Alimayu

Allison Alimayu

Dr. Allison Alimayu is a public interest futurist, keynote speaker, and founder of Alimayu Studio. Her work sits where decisions about children and families are actually made: in how health care is paid for, in the votes of public boards, and in the evidence that funders and regulators accept.

She spent more than a decade in managed care at UnitedHealthcare and DaVita Integrated Care, where she designed a five-state value-based reimbursement program that averaged $8.5 million in monthly savings. She was elected to the Nevada Board of Regents in 2012, served a six-year term including as vice chair, and later ran for US Congress. The US Secretary of Health and Human Services appointed her to the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee, and in 2026 she joined the North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission.

She holds a PhD in biomedical informatics from Rutgers University, taught at Tufts University School of Medicine, and was a 2025 to 2026 Fulbright US Scholar at Research Ireland. She has delivered more than 200 keynotes, panels, trainings, and media appearances, including TEDx Carlow College, Fox News, and the CNN post-debate spin room. She published earlier work as Allison Stephens.

Dr. Allison Alimayu is a public interest futurist, keynote speaker, and founder of Alimayu Studio. Her work sits where decisions about children and families are actually made: in how health care is paid for, in the votes of public boards, and in the ... Show more

Julie Nottage CSP

Julie Nottage CSP

Julie Nottage, CSP, CEng, FEngNZ, is a Chartered Civil Engineer, international speaker and Commercial Confidence specialist with more than 30 years' experience across engineering and infrastructure in the UK, UAE and New Zealand. She helps technical professionals and organisations strengthen the human capabilities that turn expertise into impact — Confidence, Connection and Clarity. A Fellow of Engineering New Zealand and Certified Speaking Professional, Julie is President of Professional Speakers Association New Zealand (2024–2026).

Julie Nottage, CSP, CEng, FEngNZ, is a Chartered Civil Engineer, international speaker and Commercial Confidence specialist with more than 30 years' experience across engineering and infrastructure in the UK, UAE and New Zealand. She helps technical ... Show more

Evan Shelline

Evan Shelline

Evan Shelline is a Navy SEAL veteran and the founder and president of VETTED, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan. He served about a decade in the U.S. Navy, including about six years with the SEAL Teams. He founded The Veteran Muster: All Present and Accounted For, a veterans-only gathering held in senior living communities, chairs the Veteran Advisory Committee at Lily Hospice in Troy, is Senior Vice Commander of Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski VFW Post 6896, and hosts the podcast The Veteran Muster with Evan Shelline.

Evan speaks to service clubs, senior living communities and veteran groups about what older veterans tell each other, how to make a Buddy Check with a veteran you know, honoring veterans at home and at the end of life, building a service-disabled veteran-owned business, and leadership lessons from the SEAL Teams and maritime security.

Evan Shelline is a Navy SEAL veteran and the founder and president of VETTED, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan. He served about a decade in the U.S. Navy, including about six years with the SEAL Teams. He founded The ... Show more

Dei'Marlon Scisney

Dei'Marlon Scisney

Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney is the Founder, President and Principal Data Engineer of The Data Guys™, a Seattle data engineering firm growing a team of 25 data engineers. A former AWS Analytics and AI/ML Specialist, D builds big data systems for the federal government, multibillion dollar construction clients, public agencies and community organizations, including systems that track more than $400M in community investment.

He holds an MS in Data Engineering plus PMP and CISA credentials, was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2026, and serves as Vice Chair of Seattle's Community Technology Advisory Board. He has taught 39 classes and talks, maintains Rowgate, an open source data contract library for Polars, and wrote Get Your Data House in Order.

Raised by his grandmother in Evansville, Indiana, D builds data that works for everyone. His motto: human help is the product, the computer is the tool.

Website: https://www.thedataguys.org
GitHub: https://github.com/DTheDataGuy

Dei'Marlon "D" Scisney is the Founder, President and Principal Data Engineer of The Data Guys™, a Seattle data engineering firm growing a team of 25 data engineers. A former AWS Analytics and AI/ML Specialist, D builds big data systems for the federa... Show more

Frank Elsner

Frank Elsner

Frank Elsner is a Vancouver-based corporate security executive, risk management advisor, and keynote speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in public safety, corporate security, and crisis management. He is the founder of Stonehaven Risk Group Ltd., where he works with business owners and senior executives on security governance, enterprise risk, crisis preparedness, and organizational resilience.
Through Stonehaven, Elsner provides executive security consulting, fractional Chief Security Officer services, and strategic guidance on workplace violence prevention, business continuity, and operational risk. His work includes evaluating corporate security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, advising on security investments, and conducting crisis management exercises with executive leadership teams.
Elsner also serves as Chief of Safety and Security for the Natural Factors Group of Companies. He has directed corporate security modernization initiatives involving electronic access control, CCTV governance, physical security operations, and third-party security services. His experience includes developing a C-TPAT-compliant supply chain security program that met U.S. Customs and Border Protection audit requirements, as well as workplace safety and regulatory compliance work with Health Canada and WorkSafeBC.
As a keynote speaker, Elsner brings firsthand experience in executive leadership, critical incident management, and public accountability. His presentations examine leadership under pressure, crisis preparedness, executive decision-making, and resilience following professional adversity. His signature keynotes include Leadership Under Fire, The Preparation Gap, and Reputation, Redemption & Resilience. He has also delivered a TEDx presentation titled Go Ahead…Make a Difference.
Before entering the private sector, Elsner built an extensive career in Canadian law enforcement, beginning in 1983. He served with the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, and Thunder Bay Police Service, handling criminal investigations, undercover operations, intelligence, and tactical response. He later served as a Deputy Chief and Chief of Police in Northern Ontario before becoming a Chief Constable in British Columbia.
Elsner holds a Master of Public Administration from Western University and a political science degree from Lakehead University. His qualifications include the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation through ASIS International and executive leadership training through the FBI Executive Leadership Institute.

Frank Elsner is a Vancouver-based corporate security executive, risk management advisor, and keynote speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in public safety, corporate security, and crisis management. He is the founder of Stonehaven... Show more

Julie Marvel

Julie Marvel

Julie Marvel is a speaker, workshop facilitator, storyteller, and community builder who teaches practical human connection skills that help people build stronger relationships and make collaboration easier.

With a master's degree in education and years of experience bringing people together, Julie understands that meaningful relationships don't happen by accident. They begin with curiosity, intentional communication, trust, and a willingness to connect.

In 2018, Julie founded a women's community dedicated to creating meaningful in-person connections and combating loneliness. Through years of leading events, facilitating conversations, and observing how people build relationships, she developed a practical approach to helping individuals feel seen, heard, and included.

Today, Julie brings those insights into the workplace through her signature workshop, Connection to Collaboration: Building Stronger Relationships at Work. Her interactive sessions combine relatable storytelling, humor, and practical exercises that help teams strengthen communication, build trust, and collaborate more effectively.

Julie's message is simple: Stronger relationships create stronger teams, and connection is a skill we can all learn.

Julie Marvel is a speaker, workshop facilitator, storyteller, and community builder who teaches practical human connection skills that help people build stronger relationships and make collaboration easier. With a master's degree in education and ... Show more

Josh Bloodworth

Josh Bloodworth

Joshua Bloodworth is the founder of Gig City AI and an AI enablement practitioner based in Chattanooga. A former band director with 15 years of teaching experience, he helps people use AI to improve the work they already do and take on projects they previously couldn’t tackle. He holds multiple AI certifications, including credentials from Anthropic, AWS, and OpenAI.

Joshua Bloodworth is the founder of Gig City AI and an AI enablement practitioner based in Chattanooga. A former band director with 15 years of teaching experience, he helps people use AI to improve the work they already do and take on projects they ... Show more

Daniel James

Daniel James

Daniel James is a UK-based mindset and high-performance coach, keynote speaker and author of The Identity Wheel: How to Rewire Your Core Beliefs and Break Free from Self-Sabotage.

His Identity Wheel framework shows how identity shapes our thoughts, feelings, actions and results, and why lasting change starts with who we believe we are.

He works with organisations including Audi, Nationwide, the BBC, CDW, Vets4Pets and R3, helping people understand how identity drives behaviour under pressure. He has spoken to over 15,000 students across schools, colleges and universities, hosts a podcast with 350+ episodes, has contributed to BBC Radio, and is known for high-energy, passionate delivery.

Daniel James is a UK-based mindset and high-performance coach, keynote speaker and author of The Identity Wheel: How to Rewire Your Core Beliefs and Break Free from Self-Sabotage. His Identity Wheel framework shows how identity shapes our thoughts... Show more

Emily Roberts

Emily Roberts

Hello! I’m Emily Roberts, an experienced academic writer with over a decade of expertise in supporting UK university students through reliable Assignment Help UK services. With a strong grasp of UK academic standards and university guidelines, I focus on developing well-structured, original, and thoroughly researched academic content.

Hello! I’m Emily Roberts, an experienced academic writer with over a decade of expertise in supporting UK university students through reliable Assignment Help UK services. With a strong grasp of UK academic standards and university guidelines, I focu... Show more

Kenneth Sherin

Kenneth Sherin

Kenny Sherin, a North Carolina native, grew up on a family farm in Union County. He earned degrees in natural resources and forestry from NC State University, followed by a Master of Divinity from Campbell University. Kenny later earned a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology and Community Development from the University of Missouri.

He served as a state program leader for Community Vitality at South Dakota State University Extension before returning to North Carolina in 2019 as the Randolph County Extension Director. In 2021, he also took on the role of Broadband Access and Education Coordinator.

In 2024, Kenny became the Community and Economic Development Program Manager for NC State Extension, leading broadband and community development initiatives.

Kenny Sherin, a North Carolina native, grew up on a family farm in Union County. He earned degrees in natural resources and forestry from NC State University, followed by a Master of Divinity from Campbell University. Kenny later earned a Ph.D. in Ru... Show more

Sam Kabert

Sam Kabert

Sam Kabert is a successful serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker. He is known for his ability to put together teams to execute the vision. He is the Author of the #1 Bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance, Founder of SwagWorx & Clone Yourself University, and hosts the Soul Seekr Podcast. Despite all of Sam’s ventures and business success and being recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40” at just age 31 years old and “Rising Star” in the promotional products industry, he soon recognized that something was missing. Sam realized that despite his success, he was unhappy. This understanding catapulted him on his most recent exploration of his life’s purpose.

He is on a mission to bridge the gap between the way we conduct ourselves in business, mindful practices, how we communicate with everyone, especially oneself, all through prioritizing psychological safety and mental health first.

Sam Kabert is a successful serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker. He is known for his ability to put together teams to execute the vision. He is the Author of the #1 Bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance, Founder of SwagWorx & Clone Yourself Unive... Show more

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