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

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors.

Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a professional speaker and is invited to attend international conferences and events. Jaki’s sessions are all about teaching information managers how to deliver fun, engaging and informative presentations to their colleagues in their respective businesses. As information managers know, it’s important that everyone in a business understands what information management is, however getting them to listen and comply is undeniably difficult. Jaki’s teaching methods empower information managers to think differently and use psychology along with a combination of styles to get their message across; after all, one size doesn’t fit all.

As well as being an international speaker, Jaki’s creative and inspirational leadership style and proactive approach to information management has led her to mentor others. She is quoted by clients and industry peers who say that “her positive attitude is infectious” and “she is totally human in her approach”.

Jacqueline’s aim in her career is to simplify information management what is unfortunately viewed as a complex and uninteresting topic, into relevant practical and enjoyable solutions which can be understood and implemented by all. The safety and security of information is both key to successful businesses but also a threat to their success if not managed effectively.

Whether in business or in her personal life, Jaki is always mindful of her sustainability efforts. At home she loves to upcycle and breathe new life into preloved furniture and décor. She loves to craft and sew and enjoys gardening and growing fruit and vegetables - no matter how successful the harvest may be .

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors. Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a profession... Show more

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. A serial founder whose previous organizations have included Vote.org (2016), ElectionDay.org (2018), Long Distance Voter (2008), and Swing the State (2004), she's been working at the intersection of technology and democracy since 2004, several years before “civic tech” and “online organization” entered the cultural lexicon. Her various organizations have collectively registered over 4 million people, conducted mass marketing campaigns reaching tens of millions, and pioneered tactics now considered industry standards. She is an alumna of Pomona College and Y Combinator, a former Draper Richards Kaplan Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. She frequently speaks on issues impacting voter turnout and digital innovations to increase access to the polls, with appearances at events such as SXSW, Netroots Nation, Harvard Law, the Harvard School of Government, University of Michigan, SUMMIT Ideas Festival, Lesbians Who Tech, and Accelerate Good Global.

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. ... Show more

Frank Grave

Frank Grave

Experienced manager, coordinating advisor, and architect with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Besides, I am also a researcher/external Ph.D. candidate in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transformation at the Open University, Faculty Management, Science & Technology (MST).
Skilled in Team Management and Coordination, Enterprise Architecture (EA), EA Management, IT Governance, and Digital Strategy. A strong business development professional with a Master's degree in Business Process Management & IT from Open University.

Experienced manager, coordinating advisor, and architect with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Besides, I am also a researcher/external Ph.D. candidate in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transforma... Show more

Hiroto Yamakawa

Hiroto Yamakawa

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授.博士(理工学).
大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後,2013年から研究職に移り,2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム(〜2022)などの開発を経て,現在はシステム開発手法,プログラミング教育の研究に従事。
2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授.博士(理工学). 大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後,2013年から研究職に移り,2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム(〜2022)などの開発を経て,現在はシステム開発手法,プログラミング教育の研究に従事。 2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。 Show more

Elfatih Farah

Elfatih Farah

Sudanese network and system engineer with more than 5 years of experiances . I was appointed as a teaching assistant at the same university since my second semester due to the small number of faculty members and my excellence in my field. i teached many curricula in the field of computing . Thus, I was the youngest faculty member at the university. my last position in the university was Head of network department participate of installing and configuring open source systems

Sudanese network and system engineer with more than 5 years of experiances . I was appointed as a teaching assistant at the same university since my second semester due to the small number of faculty members and my excellence in my field. i teached... Show more

Maria Thompson

Maria Thompson

Maria Betancourt Thompson is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her mission. Maria's "True North" is child-centered, dedicated to ensuring that the educational system serves every child, regardless of their challenges. Her inspiring "First Generation" story, from school custodian to district director, reflects her resilience and dedication. As a child, Maria helped her hard-working immigrant parents clean the school she attended, contributing to the family's livelihood and influencing her drive and work ethic.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Maria has an extensive background in education, having served as a classroom teacher, dean, assistant principal, school principal, and district director. She currently holds the position of State Leadership Development Chair for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Maria is a prolific author and creator, with numerous published articles, photographs, presentations, and over $13 million in successful grant writing to her credit.

Maria is renowned for her ability to help school and district leaders discover their “why” and apply it to their work, combining heart and humor to engage and inspire. She is passionate about transforming educational environments and is unafraid to challenge the status quo to remove barriers and ensure access for all students. Her focus is on maximizing educator talent to achieve grade-level or better learning outcomes for every student.

An avid hiker, photographer, and traveler, Maria enjoys creating lasting memories with family and friends. She currently works for the Charter Oak Unified School District and resides in the San Gabriel Valley with her husband Mark, son Michael, and cherished pets, Daisy the Cattle Dog and Winnie-Pooh the Adventure Pug.

Maria Betancourt Thompson is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her mission. ... Show more

Priyal Jain

Priyal Jain

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part of CSR initiatives like UN Women, Priyal has led impactful job fairs and soft skills training sessions across educational institutions. Currently championing the use of Microsoft Copilot in soft skills development, Priyal combines HR acumen with AI-powered tools to empower students and job seekers with essential, real-world workplace competencies.

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part o... Show more

Samara Neiva

Samara Neiva

I am an international expert in Smart & Sustainable Cities, with over a decade of experience combining academic research, public policy advisory, and real-world project implementation in urban innovation.

I am an international expert in Smart & Sustainable Cities, with over a decade of experience combining academic research, public policy advisory, and real-world project implementation in urban innovation. Show more

Humberto Hinestrosa

Humberto Hinestrosa

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Robert King

Robert King

Robert King is the current Director of Residence Life & Education at Trent University and former Senior Director of University Housing at Oakland University. With over 20 years of experience in student housing and student affairs, Robert has contributed significantly across both private and public institutions in three different regions of the United States.

An active leader in professional organizations, Robert has served as chair of the former Multicultural Network for the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I). His involvement with the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) dates back to 2013, where he joined the Facilities and Operations Committee, later leading the committee multiple times and establishing the FOPs Preconference experience in 2017. Robert also recently served as chair of the GLACUHO Inclusion & Equity Committee. Additionally, Robert served as faculty for GLACUHO’s inaugural Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI) program and returned in 2023, showcasing his commitment to advancing diversity and leadership in the field.

Robert King is the current Director of Residence Life & Education at Trent University and former Senior Director of University Housing at Oakland University. With over 20 years of experience in student housing and student affairs, Robert has contrib... Show more

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuation and Alternative Education High School Principal, and Special Education Administrator across Orange, Santa Barbara, and San Mateo Counties. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Executive Coach, she combines behavioral science with practical leadership experience, including navigating community-wide crises in educational settings. Known for her calm, focused approach during high-stress situations, Lauren helps leaders transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes the interconnected nature of school communities, enabling administrators to build sustainable success while supporting all stakeholders. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lauren works with California educational leaders and supports high-functioning leaders across sectors nationwide, helping them develop the tools and confidence to lead effectively through complex situations.

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuat... Show more

Denise Zubizarreta

Denise Zubizarreta

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural operations strategist, journalist, and interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of technology, justice, and creative expression. She is the Director of Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund and a PhD student in Applied Social Justice. With a background in nonprofit leadership, U.S. military service, and arts advocacy, Denise focuses on decolonizing systems, empowering marginalized communities, and integrating cybersecurity awareness into cultural infrastructure. Her work has appeared in Latina Media Co., Southwest Contemporary, and Hyperallergic. She believes cybersecurity is not just technical—it’s cultural.

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural operations strategist, journalist, and interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of technology, justice, and creative expression. She is the Director of Development and Communications at the New Mexico Loca... Show more

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. As a third-year Information Technology student, Baji is continuously expanding his knowledge in data analytics and technology.

Baji enjoys sharing his knowledge and has conducted workshops and sessions to help others get started with Power BI. His goal is to make data analytics approachable for everyone, enabling better decision-making through data-driven insights.

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. ... Show more

Rahul Deshpande

Rahul Deshpande

I am a multidisciplinary design professional with around 15 years of experience. I began my career as a Product Designer (PGDPD NID 2007-10) and have worked with corporates like Wipro, focusing on office furniture, FMCG packaging design, ergonomic seating design, and product management. Since 2021, I have transitioned into the role of a digital product designer and experience strategist. Currently, I am a Principal Experience Strategist at LTIMindtree.
Throughout my career, I have built upon the strength of empathy and explored the potential of design thinking for social design, particularly for villages. I am associated with the Nabhangan Foundation as a Design Thinking Advisor, working on projects for village development, schools, libraries, and play areas, as well as vision-mission pitches.
Since 2023, I have been conducting community-building experiments and am in the process of forming the 'Thinker's Collaborative.' This initiative aims to bridge the gap in social innovation and connect design thinking collaborators. My ultimate goal is to identify leverage points in our world that need to be addressed for a larger impact and a better future.

I am a multidisciplinary design professional with around 15 years of experience. I began my career as a Product Designer (PGDPD NID 2007-10) and have worked with corporates like Wipro, focusing on office furniture, FMCG packaging design, ergonomic se... Show more

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Technology at the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies of the University of Cologne. He is currently also pursuing his Ph.D. at the intersection of corpus/computational linguistics and foreign language teaching.

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Techn... Show more

Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour

Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour
Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs

Dr Adam Yakhoub Moussa Albasstakour Trainer, writer and researcher in political science and international relations and interested in affairs Show more

Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin

Kevin D. Martin, MBA, CDAP, PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe-SA, LSSGB, is dedicated to the topic of professional leadership and continuous improvement.

He brings a unique leadership background in Information Technology, Call Center Operations, Project Management, Agile and Change Management disciplines, capable of adapting quickly and delivering value frequently.

Known for his boundless energy and servant leader heart, his personal experience and abilities allow him to quickly improve strategic, leadership and operational challenges with speed & clarity.

He achieves success, in Fortune 100 engagements from the C-Level down to the individual teams and individuals, building high performance results that continue to perform well, immersed in his legacy of excellence systems and practices.

As a thought leader, Tier 1 University graduate/undergraduate faculty member and international speaker in high demand, he enjoys the challenges of complex business initiatives and the speed at which innovation must occur to compete.

Kevin is a voracious business reader and active leader in his community and civic organizations.

Book him today, see results tomorrow!

Kevin D. Martin, MBA, CDAP, PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe-SA, LSSGB, is dedicated to the topic of professional leadership and continuous improvement. He brings a unique leadership background in Information Technology, Call Center Operations, Project Managem... Show more

Rob Brewer

Rob Brewer

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent

IT System Admin in state government, Search and Rescue volunteer, parent Show more

Frank Zeyda

Frank Zeyda

Frank Zeyda (Dipl.-Inform. BSc PhD PgCLTHE) feels at home in both the world of academia and industry. He has made sustained contributions to academic research in the field of Formal Methods (FM), Semantic Foundations of Programming, and Automated Theorem Proving on EPSRC/EC/DARPA-funded projects while also working for several years in industry to apply formal techniques to real-world verification and testing of safety-critical avionic systems, under stringent certification standards such as DO-178C. Currently, he works as an independent consultant for Galois, Inc. and Free & Fair, PBC. In Guadalajara, he moreover organizes meetups of the Embedded Systems Geeks (ESG) group.

Frank Zeyda (Dipl.-Inform. BSc PhD PgCLTHE) feels at home in both the world of academia and industry. He has made sustained contributions to academic research in the field of Formal Methods (FM), Semantic Foundations of Programming, and Automated The... Show more

Mary Mbaoma

Mary Mbaoma

Mbaoma is a DevOps engineer with a profound passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. She is a co-founder of Arete, a pioneering NGO focused on empowering underprivileged children and youth through tech education.
Oma's commitment to technology is fueled by a vision to bridge the educational divide and create a world where everyone has access to the learning resources they need to succeed in the digital age.
Beyond her technical expertise, Oma is an avid writer, and through her writing, she demystifies complex technical concepts, making them accessible and comprehensible to a diverse audience.
In her downtime, Oma is an enthusiastic anime fangirl and an avid reader, exploring worlds and ideas beyond the confines of reality.

Mbaoma is a DevOps engineer with a profound passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. She is a co-founder of Arete, a pioneering NGO focused on empowering underprivileged children and youth through tech education. Oma's commitm... Show more

Gotham Sharma

Gotham Sharma

Gotham Sharma is the Executive Director at AccessCyber, a cybersecurity education and workforce think tank. Previously he served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Exeltek. His various roles across security engineering, recruiting, and cyber journalism, have provided him a unique, holistic view of the industry.

Gotham Sharma is the Executive Director at AccessCyber, a cybersecurity education and workforce think tank. Previously he served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Exeltek. His various roles across security engineering, recruiting, and cybe... Show more

Anna Dr. Máté

Anna Dr. Máté

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession.

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession. Show more

Dodeye Ebri

Dodeye Ebri

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human
rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops, and fostered community-driven solutions. Dodeye is a fellow of the Nigeria School on Internet Governance and holds a track record in advancing inclusive policies and digital literacy across Africa.

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops,... Show more

Ayra Macedo

Ayra Macedo

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota.
I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career.
I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and people.

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota. I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career. I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and p... Show more

Marcelle Lee

Marcelle Lee

Marcelle Lee is a principal infosec engineer and lead for threat research and reporting at Equinix. She is also an adjunct professor and training consultant. She specializes in security research and digital forensics. She has been involved with many industry organizations, working groups, and boards, including the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu. She also both builds and participates in cyber competitions.

Marcelle has earned the CISSP, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GPEN, GISF, GSEC, GCCC, C|HFI, C|EH, CSX-P, CCNA, PenTest+, Security+, Network+, and ACE industry certifications. She holds four degrees, including a master’s degree in cybersecurity. She has received the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council Women in Tech (WIT) Award and the Volunteer of the Year award from the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu. Marcelle frequently presents at conferences and training events, and is an active volunteer in the cybersecurity community.

Marcelle Lee is a principal infosec engineer and lead for threat research and reporting at Equinix. She is also an adjunct professor and training consultant. She specializes in security research and digital forensics. She has been involved with man... Show more

Julie Szala

Julie Szala

I am a special educator with a penchant for storytelling.

I am a special educator with a penchant for storytelling. Show more

Victor Malu

Victor Malu

Victor hopes to be part of the solution that drives value for a sustainable and inclusive digital economy across the world.
Having worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana and Ethiopia, Victor will continue to contribute to financial systems development projects through MojaLoop Foundation, where he hopes to resolve financial challenges that affect the bottom of the pyramid, micro and small enterprises.
With over 25 years in banking, 10 years in not-for-profit, and a total of 35 years collaborating with key players in Government and non-government organizations in the Financial Sector, Victor has made a tremendous impact in Digital Finance, Payments Systems, Policy & Regulation, Social Protection, Affordable Housing and Data. His most wins over the years include leading the collaborative Payment Association of Kenya team mandated to regulate retail payments per the NPS Act to delivering the 1st digital credit solution (M-Shwari) that changed the face of consumer credit to having designed the Inua Jamii Choice model and then engaged with key decision-makers in the implementation of the solution.
thought leadership to the sector, Victor was instrumental in the development of the Medium-Term Plan II & III for the financial sector as per vision 2030 for the National Treasury. Victor was instrumental in the development of the Central Bank of Kenya’s Vision & Strategy 2022 to 2032. In addition, Victor conceptualised and designed the Pesalink solution before developing a business case and finally having the Kenya Bankers Association invest in the solution

Victor hopes to be part of the solution that drives value for a sustainable and inclusive digital economy across the world. Having worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana and Ethiopia, Victor will continue to contribute to... Show more

Gabriel Resende

Gabriel Resende

Mestre em Desenvolvimento e Governança pela ENAP, Especialista em Gestão pela FGV. Servidor Público da Carreira de Ciência e Tecnologia e líder na Diretoria de TI da CAPES desde 2014. Entusiasta da Agilidade!

Mestre em Desenvolvimento e Governança pela ENAP, Especialista em Gestão pela FGV. Servidor Público da Carreira de Ciência e Tecnologia e líder na Diretoria de TI da CAPES desde 2014. Entusiasta da Agilidade! 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

Bernard James Remollino

Bernard James Remollino

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular culture, labor, and migration in California during the early twentieth century. Bernard writes on Filipinx American histories, Asian American popular cultures, and transpacific cultural imaginaries in the Philippine diaspora. Bernard is a 1.5-generation undocumented immigrant from Makati, Philippines. Their family first settled in Stockton and still resides in the San Joaquin Valley.

Bernard collaborates with several Filipinx American organizations across California in amplifying the histories of struggle and community building that make Filipinx experiences part of the larger fabric of U.S. history. They are a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society representing the Mid-California FANHS chapters of Stockton, Central Valley, California Central Coast, Fresno, and Delano. They currently live on occupied, unceded Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco), where they are conducting research for an upcoming book project.

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular c... Show more

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