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

David Suson

David Suson

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leaders do, what the best communicators do, and what the best salespeople do. And more importantly, he discovered the roadblocks that hold people back. His analytical skills come from his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and his work at IBM, other tech companies, and working with clients in technology, banking, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution and others. He is an expert in leadership, sales and personal development and brings his insights to you to create breakthrough solutions.

David presents over 140 times/year, has spoken to over 200,000 people in 49 states and internationally. He delivers engaging, inspiring and energetic presentations.

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leade... Show more

Viviane Morelle

Viviane Morelle

Being a Team Coach and a Facilitator gives me the opportunity to help teams discover new ways of working, introducing well-being, happiness, visual management, leadership at all levels, team self-organization, collaborative management, remote work and empowerment.

Being a Team Coach and a Facilitator gives me the opportunity to help teams discover new ways of working, introducing well-being, happiness, visual management, leadership at all levels, team self-organization, collaborative management, remote work an... Show more

Megan Hsu

Megan Hsu

Megan is a Special Education Administrator at Sunnyvale School District with a deep love for both the data and the people sides of education. She is the founder of Edumated, a platform that empowers educators to harness AI and automation to streamline their work, improve instruction, and reclaim their time. She also co-founded BetterAAC, a project focused on building more inclusive, AI-powered tools to support communication for nonspeaking students. Megan’s work centers on using emerging technology to simplify complex systems and help educators make data-informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for all learners. Her greatest joy comes from 1:1 conversations with teachers and service providers, and time spent inside classrooms, learning from students themselves.

Megan is a Special Education Administrator at Sunnyvale School District with a deep love for both the data and the people sides of education. She is the founder of Edumated, a platform that empowers educators to harness AI and automation to streamlin... Show more

Vitumbiko Mafeni

Vitumbiko Mafeni

I am a researcher at the Internet Infra System Research Center in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on Edge Computing and 5G. Recently, I have been actively participating, discussing and testing Nephio and Project-Flotta. My current emphasis is on the IoT sector, and I am eager to participate in other Open-Source community projects. With a strong background in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), my interests lie in edge computing, 5G, and Kubernetes.

I am a researcher at the Internet Infra System Research Center in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on Edge Computing and 5G. Recently, I have been actively participating, discussing and testing Nephio and Project-Flotta. My current emphasis is on the IoT... Show more

Wachiou Bouraima

Wachiou Bouraima

Advocate & Contributor | Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador | Co-founder @PythonTogo | PyCon Africa IOC | Chair, PyCon Togo 2025

Advocate & Contributor | Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador | Co-founder @PythonTogo | PyCon Africa IOC | Chair, PyCon Togo 2025 Show more

Matteo Carella

Matteo Carella

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodologies to their work.

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodolog... 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

Jason Levy

Jason Levy

Jason spent more than 20 years working on campus in various Student Union/Student Center operations and management roles including 15+ years at Temple University. He managed projects, budgets, programs, and services, with facility operations and event management as primary functional areas. Serving as the primary Account Manager with RecRe and our 70+ campus partners, he manages campus relationships and creates lasting partners with Student Union, Recreation, Housing/Res Life and academic departments. He is a self-described tech and car junkie with a love of audio, and vehicles of all types. His partner is also in student affairs and they share 2 wonderful kitties at home.

Jason spent more than 20 years working on campus in various Student Union/Student Center operations and management roles including 15+ years at Temple University. He managed projects, budgets, programs, and services, with facility operations and eve... 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

Tim Klapdor

Tim Klapdor

I'm a Manager of Education Design at the University of Adelaide and, for the past 5 years, have been overseeing the design and development of fully online MOOCs, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. I have worked extensively on developing strategic initiatives and innovations in the online education, focusing on improving the student experience through learning design, effective teaching practices and the development and deployment of new technology. I have managed the roll-out, piloting and innovation development in educational technology at both the small-scale and institutional levels. My current focus is on developing sustainable and effective learning design practices and exploring the idea of creating a Learning Design System within our team.

I'm a Manager of Education Design at the University of Adelaide and, for the past 5 years, have been overseeing the design and development of fully online MOOCs, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. I have worked extensively on developing strateg... Show more

Garth Gilmour

Garth Gilmour

Garth Gilmour was a full time developer for 5 years and then an educator / mentor / advocate for 20. Currently he's a Learning Consultant at Liberty IT. He's taught well over 1000 courses and workshops - using everything from CORBA to Kotlin. Garth is a prolific speaker, writer and co-organiser of several conferences and meetups. When not at the whiteboard he coaches Krav Maga, lifts heavy weights and fights nerf wars with his kids.

Garth Gilmour was a full time developer for 5 years and then an educator / mentor / advocate for 20. Currently he's a Learning Consultant at Liberty IT. He's taught well over 1000 courses and workshops - using everything from CORBA to Kotlin. Garth i... Show more

Thierry Secqueville

Thierry Secqueville

Trainer / Teacher (Agile, project management, edutainment), edutainment researcher, designer of specialist serious learning games (analogue, digital, hybrid).
Has been practising Agile since the 90s.

Trainer / Teacher (Agile, project management, edutainment), edutainment researcher, designer of specialist serious learning games (analogue, digital, hybrid). Has been practising Agile since the 90s. 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

Michalina Rajczyk

Michalina Rajczyk

Polish soul, living in Berlin since 2018.

Senior Product Owner for IoT Platform at Kieback&Peter for https://brix2bytes.io/en/ . Former MBitioner delivering Connected Services (in example Apple Music or Dolby Atmos sound quality) for the newest Mercedes-Benz cars.

Worked for:
- Mercedes-Benz Software Hub: MBition,
- Swedish IoT Design and Development house: Sigma Connectivity,
- award-winning Polish startup Inteliclinic,
- ...and more.

Graduated from Embedded Electronics.

Lived in Poland, The Netherlands and Denmark,

Exceptionally tall, yoga and wine lover.

Polish soul, living in Berlin since 2018. Senior Product Owner for IoT Platform at Kieback&Peter for https://brix2bytes.io/en/ . Former MBitioner delivering Connected Services (in example Apple Music or Dolby Atmos sound quality) for the newest Me... Show more

Miłosz Gaczkowski

Miłosz Gaczkowski

Miłosz is a mobile security specialist at WithSecure, having previously spent entirely too much time working in academia. Outside of technical work, his primary interests are in education and the culture of education.

Miłosz is a mobile security specialist at WithSecure, having previously spent entirely too much time working in academia. Outside of technical work, his primary interests are in education and the culture of education. Show more

Sarah Wolters

Sarah Wolters

Sarah Wolters is a passionate educator, DEI advocate, and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive through inclusive practices and innovative solutions. With a background as a classroom teacher and youth development specialist, Sarah has been shaping communities and organizations through tailored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training since 2020 as a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Her leadership journey began as a founding board member of Cabins4Kids, where she has been fostering leadership skills and teaching DEI informally since the age of 15.

In her current role as the founder of Sarah Wolters Co, Sarah is dedicated to empowering organizations through tailored DEI training, leadership development, and agile project management strategies. By integrating innovative practices with a focus on inclusivity, she equips leaders and teams with tools to foster collaboration, prioritize effectively, and drive meaningful change. Her efforts extend to business and technology consulting, where she helps organizations identify solutions to work smarter, adapt to challenges, and achieve lasting impact. She continues to draw on her 11 years of experience in education, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education from Butler University and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori certification from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Sarah also remains deeply connected to her roots in youth mentorship through her ongoing work with Cabins4Kids.

When she’s not working or exploring new ideas, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, discovering local businesses, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and soaking in the joy of live music with friends. Her mission is clear: to inspire growth, innovation, and meaningful connection at every level.

Sarah Wolters is a passionate educator, DEI advocate, and consultant dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to thrive through inclusive practices and innovative solutions. With a background as a classroom teacher and youth development ... Show more

Elijah Wickline

Elijah Wickline

Elijah Wickline (he/him) is the Refugee Systems of Care Coordinator at the Center for Quality Family Support. In this role, Elijah provides critical supports to the home visiting system in Michigan as it adjusts to better meet the needs of unique refugee populations in the state and inform the development of the Home Visiting and Refugee Families Connection project. Elijah is enthusiastic about supporting the journeys of the most vulnerable through his work by fostering authentic relationships and adapting services to meet the needs of displaced populations. He has worked on several projects serving displaced families and children, including housing security for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors, public school integration for Unaccompanied Children and resettlement and family self-sufficiency for Refugee Families. Inspired by his extensive work with displaced populations, Elijah informs system-level change that impacts the health and wellness of refugee communities in Michigan. He studied at Kalamazoo College where he earned his BA in International and Area Studies, focusing on French language and Francophone area studies. He completed his thesis on the topic of language access for asylum seekers in the United States.

Elijah Wickline (he/him) is the Refugee Systems of Care Coordinator at the Center for Quality Family Support. In this role, Elijah provides critical supports to the home visiting system in Michigan as it adjusts to better meet the needs of unique ref... Show more

Luanna Melo

Luanna Melo

Doutora em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Mestra em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Especialista em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente pelo Centro Universitário de João Pessoa. Graduada em Licenciatura Plena em Pedagogia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Professora do Curso de Biblioteconomia da Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Atua nos campos da Ciência da Informação, com ênfase em Gestão, Tecnologia da Informação, Inteligência Artificial e Gênero.

Doutora em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Mestra em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Especialista em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente pelo Centro Universitário de João Pessoa. Graduada em Licenci... Show more

Vivian Otabor

Vivian Otabor

Vivian Otabor, a visionary leader and immigrant advocate, is the founder of Resilient Immigrant and CEO of Agile Career Consulting. With over 15 years of international experience, including work with global titans like Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and McKinsey, Vivian excels in leadership, career development, and community engagement. Her dedication to empowering Africans is evident through her work, a beacon of hope offering educational workshops, mentorship, career coaching, and impactful initiatives. Vivian's achievements exemplify and represents the potential of Africans with the right resources and support.

Vivian Otabor, a visionary leader and immigrant advocate, is the founder of Resilient Immigrant and CEO of Agile Career Consulting. With over 15 years of international experience, including work with global titans like Coca-Cola, JPMorgan, and McKins... Show more

Ellie McGowan

Ellie McGowan

Ellie McGowan is an experienced Scrum Master with a passion for empowering neurodivergent individuals in the tech industry. A late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD professional, Ellie brings a unique perspective to agile practices, combining her deep understanding of neurodiversity with years of coaching expertise. She is a strong advocate for creating inclusive, supportive environments where neurodivergent teams can thrive. With a personal journey shaped by the challenges of burnout, misdiagnosis, and resilience, Ellie's talks offer actionable insights for leaders and organisations aiming to foster innovation through diversity.

Ellie McGowan is an experienced Scrum Master with a passion for empowering neurodivergent individuals in the tech industry. A late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD professional, Ellie brings a unique perspective to agile practices, combining her deep unde... Show more

Hamna Khalil

Hamna Khalil

I am Hamna Khalil, a software engineer with a proven track record of leadership and technical expertise. I am honored to have received a merit scholarship for my academic excellence, which highlights my dedication to continuous learning and growth.

For the past three years, I have been actively contributing to leading technical communities, including Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA), Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). My involvement in these organizations reflects my commitment to advancing technology and fostering innovation within the community.

In addition to my technical pursuits, I am an accomplished writer and public speaker. I have had the privilege of representing Pakistan on both national and international platforms through my literary contributions and speaking engagements.

Driven by a strong passion for technology and effective communication, I am committed to making a meaningful impact in the tech industry. I am eager to explore opportunities that promote innovation and community growth.

I am Hamna Khalil, a software engineer with a proven track record of leadership and technical expertise. I am honored to have received a merit scholarship for my academic excellence, which highlights my dedication to continuous learning and growth. ... Show more

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record of growing organizations and developing individuals to achieve record breaking, award-winning results.
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Davis has held executive leadership roles in financial services, operations, sales/marketing, and human resources. She is an expert at leveraging corporate culture to create and improve employee engagement, productivity, and team collaboration. She holds an EdD (Vanderbilt University) and is a certified KAI practitioner.

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record o... Show more

Phil Almeroth

Phil Almeroth

Phil is the Director of Capabilities for Logisolve, a Twin Cities based consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Government. He is also the Treasurer and Public Board Member for the Board for Global EHS Credentialing. He has broad and deep experience in Product, Program, Project, and IT Management and Delivery across Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, Government, Agriculture, Retail, and Media for 40+ years.

Phil is the Director of Capabilities for Logisolve, a Twin Cities based consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Government. He is also the Treasurer and Public Board Member for the Board for Global EHS Credentialing. He has b... Show more

Ximena Cruz

Ximena Cruz

Community Evangelist en torc. Ingeniera en Mecatrónica por el TECNM Campus Veracruz.
Se desempeña como Community Builder creando, desarrollando estrategias de crecimiento y creación de programas en comunidades de tecnología. Por lo que colabora y es co-creadora en Technolatinas, es embajadora de Women Tech Makers, y facilitadora Golden de #IAmRemarkable.
Activista social para reducir la brecha de género y digital mediante actividades voluntarias con comunidades y programas enfocados a STEM. Entusiasta en tecnologías Cloud Computing, diseño de servicios y de experiencia de usuarios.
Practicante de artes marciales y gusto por el café.

Community Evangelist en torc. Ingeniera en Mecatrónica por el TECNM Campus Veracruz. Se desempeña como Community Builder creando, desarrollando estrategias de crecimiento y creación de programas en comunidades de tecnología. Por lo que colabora y es... Show more

Karo Ladino

Karo Ladino

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en la programación en Python en su país, Colombia. Ella es parte activa de la comunidad y fellow de la Python Software Foundation. Con más de diez años de experiencia creando hardware y software para diversas disciplinas e industrias, Karo tiene un amplio conocimiento en su campo. Le apasiona crear oportunidades y fomentar espacios de crecimiento personal y profesional. En su tiempo libre, se dedica a la joyería y leer en compañía de su perro Ramón.

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en... Show more

Jacob Baime ICC

Jacob Baime ICC

Jacob Baime ICC's career trajectory showcases his unwavering dedication to pro-Israel advocacy, which is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to educational initiatives.

Former Role: National Field Director, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Baime excelled as the National Field Director at AIPAC, where he led a team focused on strategic initiatives across university campuses, significantly enhancing AIPAC's impact across the nation. His role involved the management of extensive training programs for students, reflecting his dedication to nurturing future leaders in the pro-Israel movement.

Previous Positions: As an Area Director of AIPAC's New England Region and political Aide to the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, he deepened his understanding of political strategies and enhanced his ability to influence U.S.-Israel policy discussions. His experiences contributed to his expertise in fostering significant dialogue on international relations and public service.

This prestigious fellowship highlights Jacob's ongoing commitment to his personal and professional growth. It focuses on leadership development and a deeper exploration of global issues concerning Israel.

As a committee member, he plays a crucial role in steering educational programs that promote a comprehensive understanding of Israel, demonstrating his commitment to informed discourse.

Jacob Baime ICC's expertise is rooted in his ability to foster and maintain support for the U.S.-Israel relationship through innovative strategies and leadership. His impact on pro-Israel advocacy extends from grassroots movements to national campaigns, significantly influencing the narrative and activities on college campuses and beyond.

His path from grassroots activism to leading the Israel on Campus Coalition encapsulates his profound dedication to supporting and enhancing the U.S.-Israel relationship through strategic leadership and education, impacting both current and future generations of advocates.

Jacob Baime ICC's career trajectory showcases his unwavering dedication to pro-Israel advocacy, which is marked by significant leadership roles and contributions to educational initiatives. Former Role: National Field Director, American Israel Pub... Show more

Hector Paulo

Hector Paulo

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional.
Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender.

Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir resultados significativos sempre acreditando que a diferença está nas pessoas.

Mais de 15 anos de experiência atuando com intervenções utilizando abordagens preditivas, adaptativas e híbridas.
Experiência como Agile Coach responsável por transformação ágil de organizações de TI e outside TI.

Doutorando na área de Transformação Digital e Cultura Organizacional e Mestre em Ciências da Computação.
Docente em cursos de MBA e Pós-Graduação de Gestão de Negócios e Gestão Ágil.

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional. Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender. Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir r... 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

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

Elisa Neven-Pugh

Elisa Neven-Pugh

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all faith paths that are in love and light. I have a bachelors degree in Women and Gender studies with distinction, and a certificate in Counselling Women. I have a deep faith in God and the importance of believing in the unseen aspects of life. I love being outside and enjoy skiing and hiking with my family in Canada. With my presentations, I hope to show people that they are always supported by divine love and grace. I look forward to helping you and your audience live your best lives.

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all fai... Show more

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