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

Emeka Boris Ama

Emeka Boris Ama

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai Show more

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is a Ghanaian individual known for his interest in education, communication, and social development. He is passionate about learning, personal growth, and contributing positively to society through knowledge-sharing and community engagement.

He demonstrates strong skills in written communication and critical thinking, with a keen interest in peacebuilding, leadership, and youth development initiatives. Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is committed to self-improvement and values integrity, discipline, and service to humanity.

Through continuous learning and active participation in meaningful initiatives, he aspires to make a lasting impact in his community and beyond.

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is a Ghanaian individual known for his interest in education, communication, and social development. He is passionate about learning, personal growth, and contributing positively to society through knowledge-sharing and ... Show more

Ahniyah Perry

Ahniyah Perry

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as a leader.

In 2017, she launched an online retail company, achieving remarkable success with a threefold increase in profits. Her entrepreneurial zeal led her to establish numerous startups, further solidifying her reputation for creative business ventures. Ahniyah's philanthropic spirit shone through with the founding of Santa's Helpers, a seasonal initiative offering free, gift-wrapping services to local community members. She currently works as an Aide for the District 6 office of Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, while also pursuing a dual master's degree in Organizational Leader and Business Administration. Her outstanding achievements earned her statewide recognition, highlighting her exceptional entrepreneurial and servant leadership qualities.

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as ... Show more

Aashima Lakhanpal

Aashima Lakhanpal

After a decade of selling Tech/AI powered search across countries & working with teams globally I am now on a mission to inspire people to “relate”. Never before have humans faced an empathy deficit as grave as today. Imagine a world where AI inherits your biases and empathy deficit. Aashima simplifies her journey as an AI educator to help you understand what AI can do for you. My Master's in human resources and a degree in Journalism helps with group exercises that inspire teams of all sizes to relate better and become AI champions!

After a decade of selling Tech/AI powered search across countries & working with teams globally I am now on a mission to inspire people to “relate”. Never before have humans faced an empathy deficit as grave as today. Imagine a world where AI inherit... Show more

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin is a keynote speaker, book author, podcast host, children's workshop instructor, and a computer science student. 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. Her books have been featured at international events like Kubecon + CloudNativeCon and in popular technology shows like theCUBE and Techstrong TV.

Cassandra Chin is a keynote speaker, book author, podcast host, children's workshop instructor, and a computer science student. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate ... Show more

Dara Melnyk

Dara Melnyk

Dara Melnyk specializes in innovative university models and change management. She writes the "Global Innovators", a regular column for University World News, co-hosts the "Innovative Universities" webinar, and is working on a book about innovative higher education.

Previously, Dara served as Head of the Research Group at the Skolkovo Education Development Centre (SEDeC), Moscow School of Management Skolovo. After leaving Russia in 2022, Dara worked as an independent advisor in Central Asia. There, she ran executive programs for university leaders and strategy sessions for universities and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan.

Dara holds a PhD from Maastricht University, with her doctoral thesis titled "Success Factors of Innovative Universities".

Dara Melnyk specializes in innovative university models and change management. She writes the "Global Innovators", a regular column for University World News, co-hosts the "Innovative Universities" webinar, and is working on a book about innovative h... Show more

Marieke Prien

Marieke Prien

Marieke arbeitete in mehreren Projekten an der Hochschule Osnabrück zu den Themen KI im Gesundheitswesen sowie digitale und KI-gestützte Hochschullehre. Seit Oktober 2025 koordiniert sie das Projekt "Innovative Lehr-/Lern-Tools entdecken, testen, bereitstellen" innerhalb des Digitale Lehre Hub Niedersachsen.

Marieke arbeitete in mehreren Projekten an der Hochschule Osnabrück zu den Themen KI im Gesundheitswesen sowie digitale und KI-gestützte Hochschullehre. Seit Oktober 2025 koordiniert sie das Projekt "Innovative Lehr-/Lern-Tools entdecken, testen, ber... Show more

Girish Senapati

Girish Senapati

Girish Senapati has 25 years of experience in leading system design, development, and delivery of large, complex SI transformation engagements with diverse responsibilities. Mr. Senapati’s experience has been focused on leading teams building Customer-centric public portals and automating the policies, rules, case management processes, and technology transformation of various welfare programs in an Integrated Eligibility environment across seven (7) different states NM, NC, OH, VA, CT, MI, and CA, resulting in the successful implementation of the IT projects involving multi-agency changes, Customer-centric experience, reduced processing time to benefits received, and streamlining of processes and automation.

Girish Senapati has 25 years of experience in leading system design, development, and delivery of large, complex SI transformation engagements with diverse responsibilities. Mr. Senapati’s experience has been focused on leading teams building Custome... Show more

Gül Akcaova

Gül Akcaova

Gül Akcaova is the lead futurist at SURF - the cooperative for ICT in (higher) education and research in the Netherlands, and the National Education & Research Network. With a keen fascination for IT innovation in education and research, she explores in her role the potential impact of new technologies and emerging concepts on education and research. Her background in management studies provides her with the ability to approach developments from various angles.

Gül Akcaova is the lead futurist at SURF - the cooperative for ICT in (higher) education and research in the Netherlands, and the National Education & Research Network. With a keen fascination for IT innovation in education and research, she explores... Show more

Wanda Möller

Wanda Möller

Wanda Möller

Aktuell Themen: Zukunftsfähige Lehrprofessionalität

Wanda Möller Aktuell Themen: Zukunftsfähige Lehrprofessionalität Show more

Melissa Balcom

Melissa Balcom

Kingwood Middle School Data & Assessment Facilitator, Gifted and Talented Liaison

Kingwood Middle School Data & Assessment Facilitator, Gifted and Talented Liaison Show more

Claire Van Der Meulen

Claire Van Der Meulen

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve.

With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program management, working in diverse sectors ranging from automotive to government, Claire has a down-to-earth approach when it comes to people, processes and challenges. Over the past decade, her focus grew more towards the people side, so she took the lead in setting up a mentorship program, mentoring & coaching coworkers.

She loves the outdoors, takes pleasure in the simple joys of life and recently grew her family with Tess, the German Shepherd, and Wolf, the Malinois. She firmly believes in mens sana in corpore sano. Her motto? Live. Love. Life!

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve. With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program man... Show more

Sofy Romero

Sofy Romero

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen executive relationships and deliver measurable value across organizations of all sizes.

Previously as Data, AI & Gaming Director at a multinational cloud solutions provider, I launched 3 new business verticals with defined success metrics (KPIs/OKRs), built a member mentorship program boosting technical certification rates, and drove cultural transformation through ambassador programs.

During my tenure as Solutions Architect at AWS/Microsoft (Mexico/Canada), I engineered industry-first innovations like facial recognition systems for hospitality check-ins, AI-powered sentiment analysis for 911 and suicide prevention hotlines, and data analysis to create an alternative to chemotherapy.

A passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, I co-founded multiple Women in Technology initiatives across LATAM and Canada that have supported 850+ professionals through skill-building workshops and leadership development programs.

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen exec... Show more

Virginie Guignard Legros

Virginie Guignard Legros

Virginie Guignard-Legros is a systems architect and founder of ECOSYSTEM VLG World. She supports technological, open, and institutional ecosystems when they reach a threshold of transformation. Her work focuses on complex systems architecture, governance, and long-term transitions. She designs frameworks that allow systems to evolve without confrontation, without central control, and without depending on exploitable trajectories, from classical to quantum.Previous document

Virginie Guignard-Legros is a systems architect and founder of ECOSYSTEM VLG World. She supports technological, open, and institutional ecosystems when they reach a threshold of transformation. Her work focuses on complex systems architecture, govern... Show more

Mike Biocchi

Mike Biocchi

Michael Biocchi has completed his PhD and has received his Masters of Science as well as his Bachelor of Computer Science. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Michael has taught in the education sector for 15+ years, teaching a variety of computer science (Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, etc.) courses at a number of different institutions across Canada. He has an award-winning Udemy course with over 85,000 students teaching about Security Awareness Training.

Michael Biocchi has completed his PhD and has received his Masters of Science as well as his Bachelor of Computer Science. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Michael has taught in the education sector for 15+ ye... Show more

Robyn Barblett

Robyn Barblett

Robyn Barblett is the Chief Advancement Officer at the University of Notre Dame Australia.

Robyn has served at Notre Dame since May 2021 and has helped raise over $23 million for the University during her tenure.

Prior to this role, Robyn worked at Edith Cowan University (ECU) as a Development Executive for ten years.

Robyn works with philanthropists to determine how to structure their giving to support issues and causes they have a great passion for.

Robyn has worked for the Department of Premier and Cabinet as a Media and Communications Officer. She was responsible for media, community engagement and fundraising activities for a Western Australian State Member of Parliament.

Robyn has over 20 years of fundraising experience in Advancement, internationally and within Western Australia.

Robyn is married to Hamish, with four children, Charles, Laura, Jessica and Sarah.

Robyn Barblett is the Chief Advancement Officer at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Robyn has served at Notre Dame since May 2021 and has helped raise over $23 million for the University during her tenure. Prior to this role, Robyn worke... Show more

Komes Chandavimol

Komes Chandavimol

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, one of the top banks in Southeast Asia, focusing on data transformation and AI strategy. He also committed to raising the country's understanding of responsible AI usage and development. By teaching at reputable business schools and speaking at public events, he shares vital knowledge to improve AI literacy and promote the responsible use of AI. Since returning to Bangkok, he's been leveraging data and AI not only to enhance business profitability but also educate thousands of Thai people to boosting productivity with AI.

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, ... Show more

Sachin Sinha

Sachin Sinha

Sachin Sinha is a Data Engineering leader who has been passionate about designing systems that help his customers make decisions based on data. He has helped startups in healthcare get off the ground by building a business on data and mature from seed to series funding. He has also helped organizations in the Public Sector achieve their mission by enabling them to make decisions based on data. Now at Microsoft, as Technology Strategy Director, he helps customers on their cloud journey with Microsoft Cloud offerings. His areas of expertise include Digital Transformation, Solution Architecture and Design, Data Platforms, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence & Analytics and Artificial Intelligence focusing on the Healthcare and Public Sector domains.

Sachin Sinha is a Data Engineering leader who has been passionate about designing systems that help his customers make decisions based on data. He has helped startups in healthcare get off the ground by building a business on data and mature from see... 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 PhD in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transformation from 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 PhD in Enterprise Architecture (EA) and digital transformation from the Open University, Faculty Man... Show more

Dr Karissa Thomas

Dr Karissa Thomas

Dr. Karissa Thomas is a global strategist, author, and leadership expert known for her transformative work at the intersection of emotional intelligence, identity, and inclusive leadership. With over 20 years of experience across corporate America, international education, and humanitarian leadership, she equips professionals to lead with emotional integrity, cultural fluency, and presence under pressure.

As the creator of the Mosaic Intelligence Method™, Dr. Thomas helps organizations and individuals navigate identity shifts, leadership fatigue, and systemic disruption with clarity and confidence. She has spoken at leadership summits, disaster response conferences, school districts, and global forums—offering deeply reflective and practical guidance on how to lead in uncertain times.

Whether she is addressing high-stakes communication in emergency response teams, building emotionally intelligent cultures in schools, or guiding executives through identity realignment, Dr. Thomas is known for her grounded, emotionally rich, and actionable style. Her talks are not just motivational—they are movemental.

Dr. Karissa Thomas is a global strategist, author, and leadership expert known for her transformative work at the intersection of emotional intelligence, identity, and inclusive leadership. With over 20 years of experience across corporate America, i... Show more

Paulo Ambrozevicius

Paulo Ambrozevicius

Líder de squad, um dos pontos focais do estado no Grupo de Transformação Digital - GTD e integrante do time de gestão de portfólio na Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital.

Mestrando em gestão pública pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas, economista, com MBA em Liderança e Inovação também pela FGV e especialista em políticas públicas pela Universidade de São Paulo, além de ser gestor profissional de projetos certificado PMP e Scrum Master.

Líder de squad, um dos pontos focais do estado no Grupo de Transformação Digital - GTD e integrante do time de gestão de portfólio na Secretaria de Gestão e Governo Digital. Mestrando em gestão pública pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas, economista, com... Show more

Param Hitesh Tralsawala

Param Hitesh Tralsawala

Param is a dedicated cybersecurity professional committed to strengthening India’s digital
safety ecosystem. He holds a Masters in Technology in Cyber Security from the prestigious
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar.

Currently associated with Maharashtra Cyber, Param plays a pivotal role in enhancing the
state’s cyber infrastructure while actively promoting cyber safety and digital awareness across
diverse communities. His professional expertise spans digital forensics and cyber awareness,
with key areas of interest including Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Governance,
Risk & Compliance (GRC).

Awarded by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji, for
conceptualizing and creating comic book series on ‘Cyber Awareness’, a pioneering initiative
aimed at educating students on safe and responsible online practices.

A recognized speaker and subject matter expert, Param is known for his interactive and
student-friendly approach. He speaks about Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. Engaging
with various NGO’s and Educational Institution for the knowledge sharing sessions, he has also
authored multiple threat intelligence reports, including critical studies related to Operation
Sindoor and cyber threats impacting the healthcare sector. His work has been widely
appreciated by the heads of various departments.

Driven by a vision of cyber education and youth empowerment, Param strongly believes in
learning through conversation and collaboration. He continues to bridge the gap between
technology, investigation, and public awareness, working towards a safer and more resilient
Digital India.

Param is a dedicated cybersecurity professional committed to strengthening India’s digital safety ecosystem. He holds a Masters in Technology in Cyber Security from the prestigious National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar. Currently... Show more

Janet Robb Robb

Janet Robb Robb

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort it requires to be successful.

Janet is one of the founding members of the power platform community & known for mentoring & supporting up & coming talent. Janet is passionate about ensuring a safe & equal opportunities for women within the IT industry.
She is known for being straight talking – you have be warned.

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort... Show more

Margina Cohen

Margina Cohen

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with her dedication to educational equity. A strong advocate for parental rights and education reform, Margina believes every child deserves access to quality education and support. Through her work with the Cooley Innocence Project, she has come to understand that educational equity is fundamental to true criminal justice reform. By championing parental advocacy and fostering collaborative community initiatives, Margina aims to create a more just and equitable system for all.

Margina, J.D., Ed.S., is a dynamic advocate, author, and educator with a passion for empowering others through shared knowledge and social justice advocacy. With extensive experience in educational leadership, she combines her legal expertise with he... Show more

Priti Yadav

Priti Yadav

Priti is an instructor teaching courses like public speaking and information systems, leveraging microlearning to break down complex topics into manageable, impactful lessons while enhancing her own expertise. She actively experiments with AI and ML in areas such as accessibility and developer productivity. As a Computer Vision Research Lead at Women in AI Canada, she also leads a Google Developer Group, driving key initiatives in AI and ML.

Priti is an instructor teaching courses like public speaking and information systems, leveraging microlearning to break down complex topics into manageable, impactful lessons while enhancing her own expertise. She actively experiments with AI and ML ... Show more

Sheena O'Connell

Sheena O'Connell

My early career saw me working as a software engineer and technical leader across multiple startups. But it was my passion for education that led me to devote the last 5+ years to reimagining how we teach people to code professionally.

Over the last half decade I have had the opportunity to work in the NGO space and build alternative education systems from the ground up. Along the way I have learned a lot about how to teach well, how to build systems that teach well, and how traditional education systems fall short.

Now, my primary aim is to spread skills to educators. To empower those who empower others.

I lead the Guild of Educators, a community I founded to empower tech educators through shared resources, support, and evidence-based teaching practices. Additionally, I run Prelude, where I provide rigorous technical training, as well as consultation, and coaching for technical educators, and organisations with education functions (for example grad programs and similar).

My early career saw me working as a software engineer and technical leader across multiple startups. But it was my passion for education that led me to devote the last 5+ years to reimagining how we teach people to code professionally. Over the l... Show more

Staffan Nöteberg

Staffan Nöteberg

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books.

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books. Show more

Nitin Deckha

Nitin Deckha

Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, Houston, Texas, a Master’s Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, Toronto, and is a Certified Training Development Professional (CTDP). As Principal of Enliven Learning, Nitin sprouts ideas and strategies to guide learners, clients and organizations  in the areas of leadership development, intercultural competence, and the future of work, including human-AI integration. Nitin has more than 15 years’ experience of postsecondary course development and teaching, including in the areas of anthropology, intercultural communication, and the transformation of work, and has taught at the University of Toronto, McMaster University, University of Guelph-Humber, in Canada, and Hochschule Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, in Germany. He has spoken at a range of conferences and events, including recently at the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL), and National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP). Nitin is based in Toronto, Canada, where he is an active volunteer, organizer, and fundraiser.

Nitin Deckha (he/him) holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, Houston, Texas, a Master’s Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University, Toronto, and is a Certified Training Devel... Show more

David Rankin

David Rankin

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Federal government, state government, and higher education. His wealth of experience and invaluable insights garnered from these diverse domains make him a force to be reckoned with.

In 1993, David joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Novell Server Administrator for Administrative Data Processing. Over the years, he proved himself as a leader, ultimately assuming the position of Assistant Dean for Information Technology and HIPAA Security Officer for the UNC Adams School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2022. David's dedication to the University and his management of information technology professionals since 1996 are testaments to his exceptional leadership and loyalty.

Education lies at the core of David's personal journey, and his academic achievements speak volumes about his commitment to excellence. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts, David legitimized his technical expertise by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Networking and a Post Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from East Carolina University. Not stopping there, he solidified his position by earning a Certified Government Chief Information Officer certificate from the UNC School of Government.

In 2022, David added two prestigious and highly respected certifications to his repertoire: the Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2 and the Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA.

David's passion for continuous learning and dedication to professional associations have solidified his status as a leader. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau technical honor society, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Information Systems Security Association.

His affiliation with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated exemplifies his commitment to scholarship, community and service.

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Fede... Show more

Patrick Diehl

Patrick Diehl

HPC, Quantum Computing, HPC education, and C++.

HPC, Quantum Computing, HPC education, and C++. Show more

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