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

Yves-Oliver Tauschwitz

Yves-Oliver Tauschwitz

Yves leads the BeCOIL Project at Berlin School of Economics and Law. He has expertise in leveraging digital tools for student-centered learning and pedagogical innovation. Previously he worked at Ulm University, as a DAAD fellow in Kyrgyzstan and collaborated with the Goethe Institute Kazakhstan. In these roles he contributed to curriculum development, teacher training, and international educational projects.

Yves leads the BeCOIL Project at Berlin School of Economics and Law. He has expertise in leveraging digital tools for student-centered learning and pedagogical innovation. Previously he worked at Ulm University, as a DAAD fellow in Kyrgyzstan and col... Show more

Maiden Manzanal-Frank

Maiden Manzanal-Frank

Hi! My name is Maiden Manzanal-Frank, a strategic advisor, consultant, leadership coach, instructor, and author of the book: Provocateurs not Philanthropists: Turning Good Intentions into Global Impact

Hi! My name is Maiden Manzanal-Frank, a strategic advisor, consultant, leadership coach, instructor, and author of the book: Provocateurs not Philanthropists: Turning Good Intentions into Global Impact Show more

Ranjini Kishen Kumar

Ranjini Kishen Kumar

Ranjini is committed to fostering growth and driving impactful change through her diverse experiences and skills. With a strong background in technology and social impact, she has led and collaborated with teams at renowned organizations such as EY , IBM, Bank of America, and Centelon. As a Board Member at TechLabs, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Consultant at Impact Consulting, Ranjini applies her strategic and technical expertise to deliver tangible results. Her versatile leadership roles demonstrate her ability to effectively consult and collaborate with clients to achieve their objectives.

Ranjini is committed to fostering growth and driving impactful change through her diverse experiences and skills. With a strong background in technology and social impact, she has led and collaborated with teams at renowned organizations such as EY ,... Show more

Attila Kornel-Markula

Attila Kornel-Markula

Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit vielfältiger Musikproduktion vertraut.
Von 2017-2020 war er als Studien- und ERASMUS-Koordinator mit einem Lehrauftrag für fachspezifische Analyse an der Musikhochschule Münster tätig. Seit 2021 entwickelt er an der Universität Vechta (Zentrale Studienberatung) im Projekt ViBeS hybride Workshops im Selbststudium und Selbstlernmodule. Er ist dort u.a. mit der Konzeption und Produktion von Podcasts beauftragt und unterrichtet Grundkompetenzen der Selbst- und Lernstruktur sowie des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens im erweiterten Bildungsraum.

Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit viel... Show more

Sybille Hambach

Sybille Hambach

In den vergangenen 30+ Jahren habe ich Wissenschaftsorganisationen aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven kennengelernt: als Studentin der Informatik, als studentische Hilfskraft in der Bibliothek, als interdisziplinär arbeitende Wissenschaftlerin, als Team- und Projektleiterin in der außeruniversitären Forschung, als berufsbegleitend Promovierende und berufsbegleitend Studierende, als Hochschullehrerin und (kurz) Professorin für Mediendidaktik, als Verwaltungsmitarbeiterin und Verwaltungskundin, als Organisationsberaterin und Koordinatorin für Organisationsentwicklung … Was mich an Hochschulen fasziniert ist ihre Vielfalt - die Vielfalt der Disziplinen, der Qualifikationen, der Perspektiven und insbesondere die Vielfalt der Menschen, die Hochschule zu dem machen, was sie ist.

In den vergangenen 30+ Jahren habe ich Wissenschaftsorganisationen aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven kennengelernt: als Studentin der Informatik, als studentische Hilfskraft in der Bibliothek, als interdisziplinär arbeitende Wissenschaftlerin, als T... Show more

Ruth Samuel

Ruth Samuel

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer advocate in the making and hey! She is a music LOVER.

She is a result-driven tech lover, passionate about community building, advocate for women in Information Technology, promoter of gender equality in STEM, Google cloud enthusiast, Program Manager who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, developer... Show more

Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote talks at conferences and events around the globe, authored publications on Agile and product management, and is a member of Mensa. Richard has extensive experience working with the federal government, large companies, small startups, non-profits organizations, and associations. In addition to being one of the few Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) accredited by the Scrum Alliance, Richard is also an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LeSS Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).

Richard Cheng is the founder of Agility Prime Solutions. Agility Prime Solutions provides transformative training programs in Agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. A graduate of Virginia Tech and renowned Agile expert, Richard has presented keynote... Show more

Julia Ferraioli

Julia Ferraioli

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strategy for projects to securing infrastructure, she works to secure the sustainability of open source for all.

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strat... Show more

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln zwischen unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Perspektiven ist ihre Priorität im Projektmanagement. Von 2021-2023 war Sie Teil des Projekts Harness.nrw. Von 2010-2021 hat Indira in den USA gelebt und gearbeitet, die meiste Zeit für das Wisconsin Center for Education Research an der University of Wisconsin-Madison. Indira hat einen B.A. in European Studies und einen LL.M. in Globalisation and Law. Sie ist zertifizierte Project Management Professional (PMP).

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln ... Show more

Chris Short

Chris Short

Chris Short has been a proponent of open source solutions throughout his 20+ years in various IT disciplines, including systems, security, networks, DevOps management, and cloud native advocacy across the public and private sectors. He currently works as a Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services, and is an active Kubernetes contributor. Chris is a disabled US Air Force veteran living with his wife and son in Metro Detroit. Chris writes about Cloud Native, DevOps, and other topics at ChrisShort.net.

Chris Short has been a proponent of open source solutions throughout his 20+ years in various IT disciplines, including systems, security, networks, DevOps management, and cloud native advocacy across the public and private sectors. He currently work... Show more

wei Ma

wei Ma

Full Librarin and Professor

Current Research Interest: Assistive Technology for users with disabilities

& diverse learning styles

University Library

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)

Full Librarin and Professor Current Research Interest: Assistive Technology for users with disabilities & diverse learning styles University Library California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Show more

2AM Ricky

2AM Ricky

Recording artist and songwriter 2AM Ricky is best known for utilizing his platform to uplift marginally perceived communities while bridging the intersection of LGBTQ advocacy and entertainment. In 2021, Ricky became the first black transgender male artist to land #1 on any music chart, with his single "Whatchu On (ft. CeCe Peniston)" peaking on the LGBTQ Urban Charts. His extensive portfolio includes several placements with credits including CeCe Peniston, Tyler Perry Studios, Zeus Network and more. Ricky has helped industry professionals, corporate leaders, and creatives worldwide to develop language and best practices for transgender healthcare and education, intersectionality, inclusive strategies, and mental health. His expertise has been shared on platforms such as Revolt Black News, Women's Health, The Advocate, and TransTech. In 2023, he was awarded the Artist Impact Award for his ongoing community work and efforts towards a more inclusive music industry and culture. His recently released album titled "Listen If You're Lonely", provides a musical exploration of mental health, relationships, and life from a black masculine perspective.

Recording artist and songwriter 2AM Ricky is best known for utilizing his platform to uplift marginally perceived communities while bridging the intersection of LGBTQ advocacy and entertainment. In 2021, Ricky became the first black transgender male ... Show more

Natalie Senik

Natalie Senik

As someone who has traversed the depths of mental illness and emerged on the shores of hope and resilience, I stand as a beacon of possibility for others grappling with similar struggles. My journey, marked by its challenges and triumphs, has led me from the shadows of despair to the forefront of advocacy and leadership.

In the face of a dim prognosis, I refused to succumb to the limitations imposed by my condition. Instead, I embarked on a path of self-discovery and empowerment, determined to carve out a meaningful existence defined by purpose and contribution.

Today, I proudly serve as the founder and guiding force behind a social enterprise and non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of lived experience, fostering recovery, and championing heart-oriented missions. Through my work, I strive to dismantle stigma, cultivate compassion, and pave the way for a future where mental wellness is regarded as a fundamental human right.

My journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering belief in the possibility of recovery. I am living proof that leadership, success, and workplace wellness are not just attainable goals, but inherent birthrights that belong to each and every one of us.

Join me as we embark on a journey of empowerment, enlightenment, and collective healing. Together, we can rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health and usher in a new era of acceptance, understanding, and limitless potential.

The best part of recovery is that you don’t have to do it alone!

As someone who has traversed the depths of mental illness and emerged on the shores of hope and resilience, I stand as a beacon of possibility for others grappling with similar struggles. My journey, marked by its challenges and triumphs, has led me ... Show more

Lonney Gregory

Lonney Gregory

Lonney Gregory brings over 30 years of trusted advisory experience to learning leaders and corporate executives across diverse private and public sectors. Specializing in the science of learning and training, Lonney's focus extends beyond what to train, emphasizing how to effectively apply learned concepts. His expertise spans program management, systems engineering, innovation, creativity, and DEIA. Lonney has crafted tailored experiential learning programs, spearheaded global training initiatives, and collaborated with scientists and engineers in developing cutting-edge capabilities for the U.S. Intelligence and Department of Defense post-9/11. A sought-after speaker, Lonney has delivered keynote seminars at prestigious engineering and leadership conferences. He holds a Magna Cum Laude BSA and an MS in Social and Organizational Learning from George Mason University and pursued Ph.D. studies in Human and Organizational Systems. Lonney served on the Advisory Board of the American Society for Quality Learning Institute and holds esteemed designations as a U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist, Distinguished Instructor, and Master Transition Management facilitator. He is certified in Meyers Briggs, FIRIO-B, InsideOut Coaching, DiSC, and is a Certified Diversity Ambassador.

Lonney Gregory brings over 30 years of trusted advisory experience to learning leaders and corporate executives across diverse private and public sectors. Specializing in the science of learning and training, Lonney's focus extends beyond what to tra... Show more

Niclas Boosmann

Niclas Boosmann

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law.
From 2013, I initially worked as a vocational training consultant at WBS TRAINING AG for almost 5 years before moving into the academic field as an education consultant at the
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
joined the company. At the end of 2019, I moved to the e-learning area at EBZ Business School, where I headed the Rector's Office from 2021. At the end of 2022, I took the opportunity to focus fully on e-learning and artificial intelligence and have been working as Coordinator E-Learning & AI at the Hochschule für Gesundheit ever since.

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law. From 2013, I initially work... Show more

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM).

An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Consultant in the country by credentials and experience.

A prominent Industry leader who has represented India on multiple global fronts, Sonia is the first Indian to get elected and serve as General Secretary of AICI Global. She is the Only Founding Member from India of “OMP, World Forum of Protocol, Image & Communication”, founded in 2020 with founding members from over 50+ countries.

At home, she serves as National President of the WICCI Image Consulting Council leading State Presidents of 15 states of India. She is the Founding President of AICI India Mumbai Chapter and the only Indian to serve as President of both AICI India-Delhi & AICI India-Mumbai Chapters. Sonia is also the India Chair for G100 Leadership & Entrepreneurial Education Wing.

Dubbed as a "Fairy Godmother of Transformation" by a leading news publication. Sonia has been featured in 200+ national and local TV Channels and Newspapers such as Aajtak, News24, Times of India, Economic Times, Entreprenuer.com, DNA, Deccan Chronicles, etc. She regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines, and blogs. The Editor-in-Chief of AICI Global Magazine from 2017-to 2020 also published 7 editions of the industry’s most prestigious magazine.

As India’s 1st AICI CEU Approved Program Provider, she has trained 250+ image consultants and soft skills trainers worldwide in 4 years. She has brought many AICI CEU-approved programs to India, including World's 1st Advanced Soft Skills Program. She has mentored many established image consultants in India and globally and created opportunities for them.

She has over 14 years of experience in Personal Branding, Image Management, Executive Coaching & Training, Market Research, and Consumer Behaviour with 15000+ training hours, 450+ One-on-One clients, and over 300,000+ training Participants trained to date.

She launched BPOSH Image Consultants in 2011 and worked with Fortune 500 companies, India's top companies, and start-ups such as Reliance, P&G, Adani, Tech Mahindra, Nomura, etc. are among her corporate clients. She works closely with many C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and celebrities on personal branding and image management. She has launched and has been instrumental in revamp of a few of India's top personal brands.

Sonia is a renowned International Keynote Speaker and represented India in 30+ Global Forums across countries such as Mauritius, USA, Argentina, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, Australia, and more.

Awarded the Global “Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence" (IMMIE) Award in Philanthropy by AICI Global, Sonia is the 1st Indian to receive this honor, which has been awarded to only 8 people worldwide since 1990.

She believes in giving back and is serving as the President of "VISHIPSA," a Non-Government Organization (NGO) working in empowerment, education, soft skills & image training for underprivileged women and children in India and has served as the Treasurer for 15 years.

Sonia is known for her motivational, exuberant, yet elegant quality with her customized, empathetic, analytical, and practical approach. She is a feminine force, educating, inspiring, and empowering millions.

Sonia says, "You are your most valuable asset, start investing in it today."

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM). An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Con... Show more

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy is a delivery architect working with clients and teams to build future-ready digital products that fit the challenging and ever changing needs of the technology landscape at NearForm. Throughout his career, he’s successfully lead teams to build technical solutions with human impact from big data related to COVID-19 to higher education. His expertise is centered around distributed computing in serverless and containerization. In his spare time Jeremy enjoys working on his 22 acre hobby farm, Yoga, studies mental health and wellness, and is an active member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Jeremy is a delivery architect working with clients and teams to build future-ready digital products that fit the challenging and ever changing needs of the technology landscape at NearForm. Throughout his career, he’s successfully lead teams to buil... Show more

AJ Lauer

AJ Lauer

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops, coaching, retreats, and consulting to provide individual and team leadership development, and help build inclusive workplaces.

AJ holds an EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, MS in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University, and BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops... Show more

Steven Martin

Steven Martin

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working with senior leadership (CxOs) and management teams, iterating on transformation strategies, organization design, and reengineering business processes using agile and lean startup principles. Steve is also an expert team coach, helping teams and organizations define and deliver amazing products and services to their customers.

Steve has served on several non-profit boards, including as COO of Agile Austin, as well as multiple board roles, including role of President, with the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter in Boston.

Lastly, Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working ... Show more

Anu Smalley

Anu Smalley

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leadership mindset to a more agile way. Anu is passionate about coaching and training others, dedicated to helping to achieve professional and personal success. Anu has established internal agile coaching Centers of Excellence for several clients to allow self-sustained coaching of their agile transformations. She has developed a coaching program specifically designed for evolving organizational leaders.
Anu is a dynamic Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and a International Coaching Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 25 years working in Education, Software Development, Project Management, IT, and Consulting.
Anu regularly partners with Kate Megaw (ARCLight Agile) and together they are “Team KatAnu”, presenting at events, offering fun and engaging training in Agile Leadership, Facilitation and Scrum!
Anu@capalaconsulting.com | www.capalaconsulting.com
anu@katanu.com|www.katanu.com

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leaders... Show more

Tim Nolan

Tim Nolan

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal technology initiatives, Tim has created award-winning government IT experiences in software design and development, and public-facing applications.

Tim is passionate about collaboration and visual management and he thinks Records Management is cooler than you think. As a Senior IT Manager in Texas, Tim led county wide launches of GIS, Agile, and Kanban. His proven government IT leadership includes mentorship, consensus building, team-building, and project management skills.

He is a Certified GIS Professional (GISP) and a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) and he serves in leadership roles for numerous professional organizations including URISA’s Board of Directors (2021-2024).

Tim has a Geography degree from the University of North Texas and was part of the first cohort to complete the Lean Agile Visual Management accreditation from Modus Institute.

Texas is home for Tim. He enjoys sharing the success stories of his teams in collaborative and professional management frameworks. GIS was his first love, and Lean Agile Visual Management (#LAVM) is his new love.

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal techno... Show more

Jader Bueno de Oliveira

Jader Bueno de Oliveira

Jader Oliveira is a Platform Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank. He specializes in Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, Software Development, Cloud, and DevOps. With +16 years of experience, he has honed his skills in delivering secure, maintainable, robust, and scalable solutions. His passion for innovation is evident in everything he does. Jader has lived and worked in South America and Europe, and has experience working in the insurance, banking, education, and healthcare sectors. He is driven to share his knowledge and expertise to inspire others. You can easily connect with Jader on LinkedIn.

Jader Oliveira is a Platform Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank. He specializes in Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, Software Development, Cloud, and DevOps. With +16 years of experience, he has honed his skills in delivering secure, maintainable, robust, and... Show more

Riza Gallo

Riza Gallo

Riza Gallo, CEO at Speak Up Business English Solutions, stands at the forefront of fusing ESL with Web3 technology. Her pioneering approach is reshaping language education, establishing her as a notable figure in the global educational scene.

In her mental health podcast, Riza's ability to connect with listeners on a deeper level has made her podcast a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and support. She offers deep insights, leveraging her rich experiences and knowledge to enlighten and engage a broad audience.

As a global speaker, Riza's fusion of Philippine heritage and international acumen captivates and connects with varied audiences. Her style is inclusive and relatable. Serving clients in more than three dozen countries, her efforts bridge cultural divides, demonstrating how language and tech can unite people.

Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by spirited leadership and creativity. At Speak Up Business English Solutions, Riza cultivates an adaptive and welcoming setting, appealing to diverse learners. Her initiatives in utilizing Web3 technologies demonstrate her forward-thinking approach, positioning her at the forefront of the evolution in learning.

In her personal roles as a mother, Riza finds balance and grounding, illustrating the harmony between personal fulfillment and professional achievement. Her commitment to both family and career exemplifies the ability to lead a multifaceted life with grace and effectiveness. She illustrates the capacity to navigate complex roles with poise.

Riza Gallo's journey is a testament to the power of combining passion with innovation. Her dedication to enhancing the ESL learning experience, along with her mental health advocacy and deep connection to her Filipino roots, establishes her as a distinct and influential figure in the educational and entrepreneurial spheres.

Riza Gallo, CEO at Speak Up Business English Solutions, stands at the forefront of fusing ESL with Web3 technology. Her pioneering approach is reshaping language education, establishing her as a notable figure in the global educational scene. In h... Show more

Joshua Tasker

Joshua Tasker

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large
organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business
transformations and change initiatives.
Having worked in delivery, product, and operations roles for Private, Public, and Defence sector clients,
Josh uses his deep knowledge and experience to supercharge organisations to deliver high-quality
deliverables by improving communication at all levels, be that the completing vision and strategic intent
of the SLT to business unites clearly expressing capacity. Reducing decision latency with leaders to get
products, projects, and programmes moving. Enabling an inspect and adapt culture to enable flexibility
in the organisations approach and manage change better

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business transformations and change initiatives. H... Show more

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

But that’s not all! Hilary is also an author, having penned a book on security culture that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the field.
When she’s not busy being a tech guru and mother of three, Hilary is a digital influencer who loves nothing more than sharing her digital culture ideas with the world.

You can catch her on her YouTube show and podcast, both called “Digital Culture Ideas”.

And if that’s not enough, she’s also active on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), and TikTok as @HilsWalton.

Join Hilary's free text tech-news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/DigitalCultureIdeasNewsService

Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show:
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w
- Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HilsWalton
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hilswalton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the Lond... Show more

Torrey Podmajersky

Torrey Podmajersky

As president of Catbird Content, Torrey Podmajersky helps teams solve business and customer problems using UX and content. She has written inclusive and accessible consumer and professional experiences for Google, OfferUp, and Microsoft and for Catbird Content clients. She wrote the best-selling Strategic Writing for UX, and teaches at schools and conferences in North America and Europe.

As president of Catbird Content, Torrey Podmajersky helps teams solve business and customer problems using UX and content. She has written inclusive and accessible consumer and professional experiences for Google, OfferUp, and Microsoft and for Catbi... Show more

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security

He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand their vulnerabilities and risks while designing & implementing security solutions and maintaining appropriate levels of security consciousness. As an IT Security consultant, his primary focus is to analyze, evaluate, recommend, manage projects and implement solutions for corporate needs.

It also helps consumers—from students to retirees—learn how to protect their information and themselves from harm, using understandable terms and a friendly approach.

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand the... Show more

Roshan Singh

Roshan Singh

I am the founder and CEO of Scrollwell, a mission-driven company that strengthens educators and empowers learners through digital literacy. Since 2020, I have impacted over 41,000 teachers, students, and young professionals across India with classroom boot camps and online courses that enhance their teaching and technical skills. I have also consulted with various schools, organizations, and companies for education-related services.

I am the founder and CEO of Scrollwell, a mission-driven company that strengthens educators and empowers learners through digital literacy. Since 2020, I have impacted over 41,000 teachers, students, and young professionals across India with classroo... Show more

Anna Miller

Anna Miller

Anna is the Founder of Second Careers, a career consultancy for tech talent that provides online courses and personalized coaching to guide career changers to land jobs in tech. After working 10+ yrs in tech, and going through 7 job searches, she launched Second Careers, supporting career changers to navigate the job search process to launch new careers in tech.

Anna is the Founder of Second Careers, a career consultancy for tech talent that provides online courses and personalized coaching to guide career changers to land jobs in tech. After working 10+ yrs in tech, and going through 7 job searches, she lau... Show more

Jordy Dickey

Jordy Dickey

With over 10 years at Baylor University, Jordy currently serves as the Director of Student Activities. Her ACUI volunteer experience began in 2016 as the Web & Social Media Coordinator for Region II (2016-2018). Since then she has served as Ed Session Co-Chair for the 2020 Atlanta Conference Program Team (2017-2020), Co-Leader for the Sustainability Community of Practice (2019-2021), Board of Trustees At-Large Member (2020-2022), and currently serves as a Digital Badge Instructor for Inclusive Spaces.

With over 10 years at Baylor University, Jordy currently serves as the Director of Student Activities. Her ACUI volunteer experience began in 2016 as the Web & Social Media Coordinator for Region II (2016-2018). Since then she has served as Ed Sessio... Show more

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