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

John Mead

John Mead

John Mead is a youth development speaker and entrepreneur dedicated to helping young people recognize their potential and change the trajectory of their lives. For 15 years, John worked inside a juvenile detention center, where he witnessed firsthand how environment, mindset, and opportunity shape the choices young people make.

Those experiences transformed his perspective and inspired him to build a mission focused on empowering youth through empathy, accountability, and growth mindset. Today, John is the founder of MVA Wellness, where he delivers workshops and talks that help students develop self-awareness, resilience, and self-efficacy.

Through powerful storytelling and real-life lessons from working with justice-involved youth, John helps students challenge limiting beliefs and recognize the power they have to rewrite their future. His work focuses on leadership, personal responsibility, and helping young people believe in what is truly possible for their lives.

John Mead is a youth development speaker and entrepreneur dedicated to helping young people recognize their potential and change the trajectory of their lives. For 15 years, John worked inside a juvenile detention center, where he witnessed firsthand... Show more

Linda Bartholme

Linda Bartholme

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and French Language & Literature, she blends research-based tools with compassion, humour, and lived experience as a teacher, mother, immigrant, and coach.
Through her coaching and consulting practice, Linda delivers interactive workshops helping teams and educators build resilient mindsets and sustainable routines. She has facilitated sessions for SD71, CSF, Athena Collective, the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, CFB Comox, Réseau-Femmes C.-B., and the SDE. She is known for making mindset tools practical and immediately usable.
Curious what others are saying? Her Google Business Profile (https://share.google/4H6zat05iLfPfcdqD) includes reviews and stories from those she has supported.
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bethrivingmomstoday

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and Fren... Show more

Rajesh Pandit

Rajesh Pandit

Rajesh Pandit is a law enforcement Officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate with expertise in public policy, investigations, Disaster Management and human rights–centered policing. As a Police Officer, he has led complex investigations while advancing institutional accountability, community engagement, and the protection of vulnerable populations. His work bridges frontline policing with policy reform, focusing on building secure, just, and equitable public institutions.

Rajesh Pandit is a law enforcement Officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate with expertise in public policy, investigations, Disaster Management and human rights–centered policing. As a Police Officer, he has led complex investigations while adva... Show more

Alberto Castillo

Alberto Castillo

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique intersection of complex data science, social impact, and technology policy.

​Currently, he serves as the Product Manager for ANTICIPA at the French NGO 3iS. Under his leadership, the platform was recently selected by Google.org as one of only 20 initiatives globally—out of over 3,000 proposals—to win the Generative AI Impact Challenge.

​Unlike many AI experts who focus solely on commercial software, Alberto leads engineering projects that are actively saving lives in Colombia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Amazon. His work utilizes advanced architectures involving Gemini, Mastra AI, and GraphRAG to help vulnerable communities manage environmental risks and disasters through accessible interfaces like WhatsApp.

​He is a recognized expert in bridging the gap between advanced Enterprise AI architectures and real-world deployment in low-connectivity environments. Beyond his technical work, Alberto is deeply involved in tech governance, having recently presented formal AI regulation proposals to the Senate of the Dominican Republic. He is currently one of the strongest voices advocating for the use of Agentic Systems to solve complex, systemic crises in the Global South.

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique inters... Show more

Charlene Holmes

Charlene Holmes

Charlene “Char” Holmes is a TEDx speaker, psychology-informed leadership strategist, and professional development coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond stress-driven performance into sustainable growth.

Drawing from trauma-informed principles, psychology research, and lived experience, Char teaches leaders how the brain’s survival systems influence decision-making, leadership style, workplace culture, and long-term performance.

Her work focuses on helping professionals recognize when they are operating from “survival mode” and equipping them with practical strategies to shift into what she calls SurThrival Mode — a leadership framework centered on awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, and sustainable impact.

Char’s work has resonated across leadership, wellness, and transformation spaces, where she speaks on topics including trauma-informed leadership, mindset transformation, resilience under pressure, and creating psychologically safe environments that allow people and organizations to thrive.

Through her speaking, coaching, and media platform, Char continues to lead transformative conversations that reshape leadership from the inside out.

Charlene “Char” Holmes is a TEDx speaker, psychology-informed leadership strategist, and professional development coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond stress-driven performance into sustainable growth. Drawing from trauma-info... Show more

Sam Jenkins

Sam Jenkins

Sam Jenkins is a community strategist, facilitator, and inclusive event design expert with over a decade of experience leading large-scale public programs, workforce initiatives, and cultural events. She currently serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator in local government while also running Empowering Communities, a consulting practice focused on helping organizations move beyond performative efforts and into practical, people-centered action.

Sam’s work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture, and lived experience. She specializes in supporting front-line staff, building psychologically safe teams, and designing events and initiatives that actually reflect the communities they serve. Her background in parks and recreation, combined with her systems-level DEI work, gives her a rare perspective that resonates with both leadership and on-the-ground staff.

Known for her engaging, honest, and highly interactive style, Sam blends real-world scenarios, storytelling, and actionable tools participants can use immediately. She does not shy away from hard conversations, but she always grounds them in compassion, clarity, and practicality.

Sam has facilitated workshops, panels, and trainings for government agencies, nonprofits, and professional associations, and she consistently receives feedback for creating spaces that feel both challenging and supportive. Her sessions are especially impactful for audiences navigating burnout, change fatigue, and the pressure to “get it right” without enough guidance or support.

Sam Jenkins is a community strategist, facilitator, and inclusive event design expert with over a decade of experience leading large-scale public programs, workforce initiatives, and cultural events. She currently serves as a Diversity, Equity, and I... Show more

Yulia Kosarenko

Yulia Kosarenko

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer.
As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow mature enterprise architecture and business analysis practices, and plan and execute digital transformation programs.
As the Professor of Business Analytics at Humber College, she encourages her students to look for ways to solve business problems using analytics.
As a business analysis mentor, she leads the BA Mindset Mentorship Circle and encourages business analysts to learn, adapt, and thrive.
Yulia is active in the business analysis, architecture, and analytics communities, publishing articles and videos, joining podcasts, and advocating for applying common sense and critical thinking in all business endeavours.

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow ma... Show more

Maria-Anastasia Moustaka

Maria-Anastasia Moustaka

Maria-Anastasia is a software engineer and a Microsoft IoT Most Valuable Professional (MVP). She currently works as a software engineer at BEWISE. She holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras.

Furthermore, she is also a PhD candidate at the University of the Aegean, having completed a Master's Program in the Didactics of Mathematics, Science, and Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Interdisciplinary Approach. Her thesis focused on designing and implementing an interactive digital book for teaching mathematics through programming. Her research interests include teaching and learning for the development of Computational Thinking (CT), the pedagogy of Information Technology, and the integrated educational approach of IT and Mathematics for CT development.

Maria-Anastasia has received four awards in international robotics competitions with the Robotics Club UoP. She is a frequent speaker at national and international technology conferences, and is also a blogger and co-host on the IoTeaLive Livestream. With seven Microsoft Certifications, she is dedicated to continuous learning in technology. Additionally, she has volunteered in various labs, technology conferences, and environmental clubs, reflecting her commitment to environmental concerns.

Maria-Anastasia is a software engineer and a Microsoft IoT Most Valuable Professional (MVP). She currently works as a software engineer at BEWISE. She holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. Furthermo... Show more

Audrey Willis

Audrey Willis

Audrey P. Willis is a US Obama Leader, technologist, inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur that has raised capital and scaled businesses, including CodeCrew, which is focused on creating diversity and inclusion in computing through education, workforce development, and advocacy in computer science. Audrey is not only a co-founder, but she serves as the Program Director for CodeCrew’s Code School. Audrey has a passion for talent development and serves on the boards of CodeCrew, and is the Executive Board President at LITE Memphis. The BBC has recognized her globally during their “100 Women” series, documenting her in “Young, geeky and Black in Memphis" and nationally by Prudential Insurance, "The State of Us," highlighting her entrepreneurial contributions to making Memphis one of the cities with the highest rate of female business ownership.

Audrey P. Willis is a US Obama Leader, technologist, inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur that has raised capital and scaled businesses, including CodeCrew, which is focused on creating diversity and inclusion in computing through education, workforc... Show more

Lebogang Madise

Lebogang Madise

Lebogang Madise is an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where she drives AI and security strategies for education organizations across Africa, empowering developers and institutions to modernize applications and streamline workflows. As the founder of Difela Hymns, she has digitized African hymns, enhancing accessibility and preserving cultural heritage for global audiences.
A passionate advocate for Women in STEM, Lebogang has been honoured with the Women in STEM Award and Inspiring50 South Africa Award. She is an active IEEE member and champions continuous learning, teamwork, and responsible AI adoption. Her work bridges cutting-edge technology with human impact, from mentoring developers to promoting innovation in education. Lebogang brings her expertise in AI tools like GitHub Copilot and insights on cognitive biases to inspire developers of all levels to code smarter and grow faster.

Lebogang Madise is an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where she drives AI and security strategies for education organizations across Africa, empowering developers and institutions to modernize applications and streamline workflows. As the... Show more

Daisy Mayorga

Daisy Mayorga

Meet Daisy Mayorga, a passionate technologist and new co-founder of yüda, a company dedicated to Empowering Equity in Emerging Technologies. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State University, Monterey Bay, and experience as a Google Developer Group organizer and Women Techmakers Ambassador, Daisy has been a champion for inclusion and diversity in technology, working tirelessly to create a more equitable community. Daisy has also worked on award-winning technology projects, including the development of Spottr, a location scouting app for photographers. With a focus on creating a more equitable and just future through technology, Daisy is excited to join yüda to drive change and empower underrepresented communities.

Meet Daisy Mayorga, a passionate technologist and new co-founder of yüda, a company dedicated to Empowering Equity in Emerging Technologies. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State University, Monterey Bay, and exp... Show more

Ricky Tucker

Ricky Tucker

Ricky Tucker is a Senior UX/UI designer for Louisiana's Office of Technology Services. In addition to contributing to the state's Design System, Pelican, he works daily with state agencies to develop digital products with the goal of improving the lives of Louisiana residents. Ricky holds certifications from Meta and Google, as was well as the W3Cx Introduction to Web Accessibility certificate.

Ricky Tucker is a Senior UX/UI designer for Louisiana's Office of Technology Services. In addition to contributing to the state's Design System, Pelican, he works daily with state agencies to develop digital products with the goal of improving the li... Show more

Claudio Oliveira

Claudio Oliveira

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

Camilo Mussi

Camilo Mussi

Camilo Mussi iniciou sua trajetória como piloto de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira e construiu, ao longo de 47 anos de serviço público, uma carreira marcada pela liderança de transformações complexas.

Como CIO do INEP, liderou a implantação do ENEM Digital, realizado simultaneamente em 101 cidades, em um contexto de prazo inadiável, pandemia e ausência de precedentes.

Atualmente, é Subsecretário de Tecnologia da Informação Digital do Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária, onde lidera iniciativas de transformação digital, inteligência artificial, cibersegurança e modernização de serviços estratégicos para o agronegócio brasileiro. Em um único mandato, sua gestão entregou 30 sistemas digitais, entre eles o e-Phyto, que transformou a certificação fitossanitária para exportação.

Atuou também na FAB, no Banco Central, na ANVISA, na ANTAQ e no MDS. É mestre em Computação Aplicada, professor universitário há 22 anos e advogado.

Foi eleito CIO – Personalidade Mais Influente na área de TI, em 2023 e 2025; CIO Destaque da Educação, em 2020; e selecionado entre os líderes de transformação digital do governo federal pela ENAP e pelo Ministério da Economia, em 2019.

É autor do livro “Liderar é Servir”, porque, para ele, liderança nunca foi sobre o posto, mas sobre propósito, serviço e legado.

Camilo Mussi iniciou sua trajetória como piloto de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira e construiu, ao longo de 47 anos de serviço público, uma carreira marcada pela liderança de transformações complexas. Como CIO do INEP, liderou a implantação do ENEM... Show more

Frederieke Scheper

Frederieke Scheper

With over 20 years of enterprise Java experience, Frederieke has seen (and probably debugged) it all, from legacy monoliths to reactive messaging systems and the occasional front-end adventure. She’s especially interested in how Domain-Driven Design and reactive principles can help teams build systems that are both robust and adaptable.

Frederieke enjoys helping people grow, whether that’s through mentoring, improving team practices, or just asking the right questions. Outside of work, she’s an active contributor to the Java Meetup in Groningen (NL), where she shares ideas and learns from colleagues in her local community.

When she’s not coding or speaking, you’ll likely find her out on a trail. She once hiked the Grand Canyon and is always looking for the next adventure.

With over 20 years of enterprise Java experience, Frederieke has seen (and probably debugged) it all, from legacy monoliths to reactive messaging systems and the occasional front-end adventure. She’s especially interested in how Domain-Driven Design ... Show more

Ashley Carpenter

Ashley Carpenter

Dr. Ashley Y. Carpenter is a scholar and leader in the field of gifted education, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Professional Development and Publications at the Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) at William & Mary. Her work is defined by a commitment to equity and excellence, focusing on bridging the gap between academic research and classroom practice. Her leadership in the field was recently recognized with the prestigious 2024 Early Leader Award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), honoring her significant contributions to the growth and development of gifted and talented children.
Dr. Carpenter’s expertise lies at the intersection of underserved gifted populations, twice-exceptional (2e) learners, and the impact of socioeconomic status on talent development. At CFGE, she spearheads national and international professional development initiatives, training educators to implement research-based curricula and inclusive identification practices. She also serves as a key researcher for Project BUMP UP, a federally funded Javits grant focused on increasing math proficiency for high-potential students in high-poverty schools.
A former middle school teacher for 14 years, Dr. Carpenter brings a practical, practitioner-oriented lens to her work. She is a frequent speaker at local and national conferences, where she advocates for the "hidden" gifted student. Through her various roles, Dr. Carpenter continues to foster educational environments where diverse talents are not only recognized but meticulously nurtured.

Dr. Ashley Y. Carpenter is a scholar and leader in the field of gifted education, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Professional Development and Publications at the Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) at William &... Show more

Juan Pablo Vidal Araya

Juan Pablo Vidal Araya

Project and Digital Transformation Leader with over 8 years of experience driving modernization and operational efficiency in the public sector. Expert in the implementation of governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001) and cybersecurity, essential to ensure operational continuity and the protection of citizens’ sensitive data. Proven track record in public sector digitalization, positioning a municipality among the top 2 nationwide, and cybersecurity speaker.

Project and Digital Transformation Leader with over 8 years of experience driving modernization and operational efficiency in the public sector. Expert in the implementation of governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001) and cybersecurity, essential to ... Show more

Ricardo Rossello

Ricardo Rossello

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor of Puerto Rico, he became fascinated by a recurring problem: why do well-prepared people and well-intentioned institutions so often produce outcomes they never intended?
His work focuses on the hidden signals and incentives beneath stated goals. Through The Signal and his Signal Flip framework, Rosselló helps leaders identify those forces, examine where they lead, and redesign the conditions that shape behavior. His sessions connect that idea to organizational transformation, decision-making under pressure, hyperconvergence, foresight, and longevity.

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor o... Show more

Julie Hong

Julie Hong

Named the 2025 ACSA Special Education Administrator of the Year, Dr. Julie Hong is an award-winning educational leader, author, and systems designer with over 21 years of experience across general, special, and alternative education. She currently serves as Director of Instructional Support, Innovation, and Competitive Advantage at the Riverside County Office of Education, where she leads systems that unify Alternative Education, Special Education, and career pathways through student-centered, future-ready design. She is the author of Toward Pedagogy-First AI Integration: A Conceptual Framework Grounded in Relevance to Rigor Flow and Pedagogy in the Loop. Her work advances a human-centered approach to AI integration that aligns with UNESCO’s emphasis on ethical, inclusive, and human-centered AI in education. She has led transformative change across three school districts and two county offices, building instructional coherence in diverse settings. Her work centers on AI Integrated Learning, Project-Based Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and Design Thinking. Dr. Hong also serves as Vice President of Membership for ACSA Region XIX, Past President-Elect of the SWAA Charter, board member for Mosaic Legacy, and CAAPLE mentor to aspiring administrators. She is known for Sparking Joy in Education and reimagining schools through purpose, people, and possibility.

Named the 2025 ACSA Special Education Administrator of the Year, Dr. Julie Hong is an award-winning educational leader, author, and systems designer with over 21 years of experience across general, special, and alternative education. She currently se... Show more

Elena Simciuc

Elena Simciuc

Elena Simciuc — CEO of Innotech Booster, PhD in Economics. Expert with 15+ years of experience in managing innovation projects (budgets exceeding €3.5 million). Specialist in attracting non-reimbursable EU funding for digital projects. A practitioner who personally implements AI bots and agents for HR, education, and marketing. International speaker and Web Summit participant.

Elena Simciuc — CEO of Innotech Booster, PhD in Economics. Expert with 15+ years of experience in managing innovation projects (budgets exceeding €3.5 million). Specialist in attracting non-reimbursable EU funding for digital projects. A practitioner... Show more

Roni Habib

Roni Habib

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nationally and abroad. His dynamic keynotes leave audiences laughing, insightful, elevated, and inspired to take action.

Early in his career, Roni struggled with the high stresses and demands of teaching, even losing touch with why he wanted to be a teacher in the first place. It was so painful that he finally discovered the power of integrating improv, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology in his own life as well as at work and felt called to share this new approach with the world.

In the last decade with EQ Schools, Roni has taught and inspired thousands of Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, Administrators, Business Leaders, and Parents.

Prior to earning his Masters of Education and teaching credential at Harvard University, he lived in Israel and Belgium. Most importantly though, Roni has a huge heart and loves helping people.

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nation... Show more

Matías Ignacio Allende Contreras

Matías Ignacio Allende Contreras

Matías Ignacio Allende Contreras es Director de Tecnología y Ciberseguridad en la Municipalidad de Peñalolén, donde lidera iniciativas de transformación digital, arquitectura tecnológica y fortalecimiento de capacidades de ciberseguridad en el sector público. Cuenta con más de diez años de experiencia en gestión municipal, modernización de servicios, seguridad de la información e integración de plataformas. Su trabajo se enfoca en diseñar soluciones aplicadas, sostenibles y seguras para entornos públicos, combinando gobierno técnico, automatización y resiliencia operativa. Además, participa como speaker e instructor en instancias de formación tecnológica y ciberseguridad en América Latina.

Matías Ignacio Allende Contreras es Director de Tecnología y Ciberseguridad en la Municipalidad de Peñalolén, donde lidera iniciativas de transformación digital, arquitectura tecnológica y fortalecimiento de capacidades de ciberseguridad en el sector... Show more

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin has given keynotes at Devnexus, JFokus, Devoxx Belgium, Devoxx Morocco, and GIDS. Her latest book, Raising Young Coders, is published by Apress and helps parents to inspire their kids to love technology. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate about helping allow women, minorities, and underprivileged students to learn about technology. She is also Content Chair of CNCF Kids Day and is helping to run AI Engineer Kids Day. Her books have been featured at international events like Kubecon + CloudNativeCon and in popular technology shows like theCUBE and Techstrong TV.

Cassandra Chin has given keynotes at Devnexus, JFokus, Devoxx Belgium, Devoxx Morocco, and GIDS. Her latest book, Raising Young Coders, is published by Apress and helps parents to inspire their kids to love technology. She has been teaching technolog... Show more

Edwin Mathieu

Edwin Mathieu

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's University, a Master's in History and Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the City College of New York, and a Bachelor's in Africana Studies and Communication Arts from New York University.

As a professor, Dr. Mathieu has taught courses in African American history, U.S. history, and world civilizations. He is passionate about mentoring students and integrating technology to foster inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.

Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, Dr. Mathieu brings a global, justice-driven lens to his work at the intersection of leadership, education, and history.

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's Uni... Show more

Abul Bayan

Abul Bayan

Microsoft Certified Trainer | Cloud, AI & Cybersecurity Specialist | 18 Years in IT & Engineering
Current Role: Technical Trainer — Cloud, AI, Network & Cybersecurity (Rackspace / SDAIA-NIC, Riyadh KSA)
Expertise: AI, Digital Transformation, Azure, Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Contact:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/abulahmed/

Microsoft Certified Trainer | Cloud, AI & Cybersecurity Specialist | 18 Years in IT & Engineering Current Role: Technical Trainer — Cloud, AI, Network & Cybersecurity (Rackspace / SDAIA-NIC, Riyadh KSA) Expertise: AI, Digital Transformation, Azure,... Show more

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed, is a Software Engineer, young entrepreneur, and aspiring technology leader from Bangladesh, known for his passion for innovation and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to leveraging technology to solve real world challenges, he has been actively involved in developing forward thinking ideas and ventures that promote progress in the tech ecosystem.

Outside of work, I dive into research on topics that fascinate me education, gender equality, climate change, and social issues. Whether I’m in the field conducting studies or brainstorming solutions behind a computer screen, I’m committed to making a difference. Multitasking comes naturally to me; I thrive in environments where no two days are the same.

And when it comes to taking on new tasks, I’m the kind of person who doesn’t believe in saying ‘no’ I see every project, whether research or management, as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Mofazzel Hosen Morshed, is a Software Engineer, young entrepreneur, and aspiring technology leader from Bangladesh, known for his passion for innovation and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to leveraging technology to solve real world... Show more

Dan Popescu

Dan Popescu

I combine execution, people-first leadership, and structured thinking to build scalable educational and community-driven projects. My background spans IT and entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on building sustainable ventures.
QA Tester, Community Builder in Iasi and Bucharest, Entrepreneur or Mentor- many hats, same person.

I’m particularly interested in projects at the intersection of education, technology, and human connection.

I combine execution, people-first leadership, and structured thinking to build scalable educational and community-driven projects. My background spans IT and entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on building sustainable ventures. QA Test... Show more

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... Show more

Kenneth Fogel

Kenneth Fogel

Ken is a Java Champion and member of the java Community Process Executive Committee. He is also the organizer of the annual JChampions Conference, He retired from the classroom after 31 years teaching software development at Dawson College, 25 of those years as the chair and program coordinator of the Computer Science Technology Program. He is currently a Research Scholar in Residence at the college. His first book, Transitioning to Java, was recently published by Packt and he is hard at work on his second book. He has spoken at numerous conferences where his presentations have focused on simplicity.

Ken is a Java Champion and member of the java Community Process Executive Committee. He is also the organizer of the annual JChampions Conference, He retired from the classroom after 31 years teaching software development at Dawson College, 25 of tho... Show more

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