Paul Forbes is a bias awareness and equity consultant who focuses on implicit bias, “the work behind the work”. A native New Yorker he has dedicated his professional life to working with students and families from historically underrepresented neighborhoods and communities. After 3 years as a Dean of Discipline in East Harlem, Paul spent almost 20 years as a central administrator in various roles within the NYC DOE.

In his last role Executive Director for Educational Equity, Anti-Bias and Diversity, Paul provided oversight and support for the effective implementation and continuous development of the Implicit Bias/CRE initiative for NYC staff and administrators. He also helped develop a strategic vision to guide the implementation of trainings & professional development to schools, after-school providers, districts, and central offices on equity topics within education that included implicit bias, culturally responsive education and discussions around systemic and structural racism.

Paul Forbes is a bias awareness and equity consultant who focuses on implicit bias, “the work behind the work”. A native New Yorker he has dedicated his professional life to working with students and families from historically underrepresented neighb... Show more

Chris McInnis has worked with a variety of local, national and international nonprofit and government agencies, as both a client of and provider of digital services. Recent work has focused on using Drupal for professional portals and municipal sites.

Chris McInnis has worked with a variety of local, national and international nonprofit and government agencies, as both a client of and provider of digital services. Recent work has focused on using Drupal for professional portals and municipal sites... Show more

As a CEO, founder, speaker, and author, I have over 25 years of experience in running and supporting businesses across various industries. I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs and managers overcome the mental and emotional challenges that come with running a business. I have a PhD in Business Administration and Management from the Swiss School of Business Research, where I also teach as a Business Mindset Expert.

My mission is to empower you and your team to develop a positive and resilient mindset that will enable you to achieve your goals and grow your business. I have created a unique methodology called Switched on Thinking®, which is based on the latest neuroscience and psychology research. Switched on Thinking® will help you transform your thinking patterns, habits, and behaviors, so you can operate from a place of clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. Whether you need a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, or a one-on-one coach, I am here to support you and your team. Let's get in touch and start your journey to becoming your own hero.

As a CEO, founder, speaker, and author, I have over 25 years of experience in running and supporting businesses across various industries. I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs and managers overcome the mental and emotional challenges that come... Show more

Nya is an educator, writer, speaker, and facilitator. Her company, The Dignity Effect, is a boutique education firm specializing in social-emotional learning experiences for adults. As she educates, she anchors learners in dignity while centering truth-telling, soul care, and story. Consider Nya a fellow journeying companion, guiding in the areas of professional and personal relationships, faith-focused topics, mental and emotional health, and social justice. An intuitive communicator, she also finds specific joy in speaking and writing on wonder and awe with a special interest in cosmology and interconnectedness.

Nya is an educator, writer, speaker, and facilitator. Her company, The Dignity Effect, is a boutique education firm specializing in social-emotional learning experiences for adults. As she educates, she anchors learners in dignity while centering tru... Show more

Omkar Kadam is an AWS Community Builder, a professional problem solver, who can help you with anything and everything for your cloud transformation journey. He has been a Smart India Hackathon alumni of 2017, and 2018 (winner), and most recently had the privilege to be amongst a few mentors for UNESCO India Africa Hackathon 2022, wherein he guided several teams and engineering students to solve real-life problems (Education and health care sector specifically) using technology. Apart from such volunteering and participation in government initiatives, he does awesome DevOps and automation in my current day job where he works on AWS architecture and solutioning, mentoring about best practices around cloud and cybersecurity writing blogs about tech stuff on Medium. He's a constant lifelong learner, who likes to read, write poetries, and essays, watch Hollywood movies, and have deep philosophical discussions about existentialism with my friends.

Omkar Kadam is an AWS Community Builder, a professional problem solver, who can help you with anything and everything for your cloud transformation journey. He has been a Smart India Hackathon alumni of 2017, and 2018 (winner), and most recently had ... Show more

Patricia (Tish) Jennings is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education and Professor of Education at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. Her research places a specific emphasis on teacher stress and how it impacts the social and emotional context of the classroom, as articulated in her highly cited theoretical article "The Prosocial Classroom." Jennings led the team that developed CARE, a mindfulness-based professional development program shown to significantly improve teacher well-being, classroom interactions and student engagement in the largest randomized controlled trial of a mindfulness-based intervention designed specifically to address teacher occupational stress. She is a co-author of Flourish: The Compassionate Schools Project curriculum, an integrated health and physical education program and is co-Investigator on a large randomized controlled trial to evaluate the curriculum’s efficacy. She is currently the Principal Investigator of Project CATALYZE, a study that will examine whether CARE enhances the effectiveness of a social and emotional learning curriculum funded by an Education Innovation Research grant from the US Department of Education to conduct. A member of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development among Children and Youth, she was awarded the Cathy Kerr Award for Courageous and Compassionate Science by the Mind & Life Institute in 2018 and recently recognized by Mindful Magazine as one of "Ten Mindfulness Researchers You Should Know." Earlier in her career, Jennings spent more than 22 years as a teacher, school director and teacher educator. She is the author numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters and several books: Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom, The Trauma-Sensitive School: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching, Mindfulness in the Pre-K-5 Classroom: Helping Students Stress Less and Learn More, part of Social and Emotional Learning Solutions, a book series by WW Norton of which she is editor. Her latest book is Teacher Burnout Turnaround: Strategies for Empowered Teachers.

Patricia (Tish) Jennings is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education and Professor of Education at the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. ... Show more

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensure timely delivery and development of an effective child welfare information system. Prior to this, Eric worked with the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) on their Driving the Dream Initiative, aimed at deploying a shared client referral and database platform to break down service silos in the Memphis social service sector. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Data Reporting for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services. Eric combines his technical expertise with his education in social work (MSW from Jackson State University) to engage process improvement from people to systems. On a personal note, Eric and his wife have two children (a son and a daughter) and a very spoiled dog. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing in creeks, finding bugs, and gardening.

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensur... Show more

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year on front-end web development. She's also a prolific video author, creating over 40 training courses for LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com, Frontend Masters, O'Reilly Media, and others. She earned her MS in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College.

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year o... Show more

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Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

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Eriol has been working as a designer for 10+ years working in for-profits and then NGO's and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at Superbloom design, research, open-source and technology projects.

Eriol is a part-time funded PhD researcher at Newcastle University's Open Lab looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects.

They are also part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) and Human Rights Centred Design working group (https://hrcd.pubpub.org/) and Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 10+ years working in for-profits and then NGO's and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building and crisis response technology. Eriol now works... Show more

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León.

12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sectores.

Más de 4.000 horas de formación presencial impartidas para empresas y organizaciones como CVE, UPTA, AEMTA, CEOE.

Administración de plataformas de elearning, generación de contenidos y tutorización de cursos online para entidades como Ernest & Young, Radio Televisión Española o la productora, Globomedia, con más de 2.000 horas acreditadas.

Varias participaciones en eventos, cursos y actividades desarrolladas como presentador, conferenciante, organizador y/o dinamizador de actos diversos, entre otros:

- Global Power Platform Bootcamp Valladolid
- PechaKucha Night Valladolid vol.13
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2018. Superpoderes para generar contenidos
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2017. Educación Maker
- InnoBAR EDU Valladolid. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- InnoBAR EDU Palencia. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- #Emprendizate. De la idea al negocio. Cámara de Comercio de Ávila

Instructor para el perfeccionamiento y actualización del profesorado de Formación Profesional en el Centro de Formación e Innovación Educativa (CFIE) de la Junta de Castilla de León en “Empresa e iniciativa emprendedora” y "Creatividad y emprendimiento"

Instructor de los espacios CyL Digital para facilitar a PYMES y autónomos su presencia activa en el mundo digital a través de redes sociales: #EstoyenInternet

Diseño y dinamización de Living Lab

Organizador #InnoBAR Valladolid (www.innobar.net)

Lema: No hay preguntas tontas, sólo tont@s que no preguntan

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León. 12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sec... Show more

In addition to her role as a Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative at a federal agency, Sharron Tendai is the founder of Get Her to the B.A.G. and Her Big Bag Consulting, where she empowers women of color entrepreneurs to secure the funding necessary to realize their business dreams. With over 20 years of experience combined as a grant writer, reviewer (at the federal level) and consultant, Sharron is deeply committed to advancing the economic success of Black women, offering expertise in both grant writing and securing funding for nonprofit and for-profit entities. She has also shared her knowledge by teaching grant writing and conducting workshops, including her 'BAG Big Grants' workshop presented at local, national and global conferences.

Sharron’s work with Get Her to the B.A.G., a community-driven initiative that curates wealth-building and wellness experiences for women and youth in Washington, DC. With nearly $50,000 in grant funding secured from the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the nonprofit Let's Choose Love, the project has successfully implemented five transformative events—four in-person and one virtual—benefiting over 100 participants from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Partnering with the *Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center* (CHACC), a nonprofit focused on exposing and educating local communities on arts and cultural opportunities in Wards 7 and 8, Sharron has used these events to uplift marginalized communities. Get Her to the B.A.G. has been acknowledged by the Mayor of Washington, DC, Hon. Mayor Bowser via a letter of Ceremonial Greetings. Sharron Tendai also received an award from Beautiful I Am, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering and inspiring women and girls, for her extensive community contributions and good works.

As the CEO and Principal Consultant of Her Big Bag Consulting, LLC, Sharron brings her expertise in business strategy, grant writing, and digital resources to women of color entrepreneurs, creators, and social impact leaders. Her consulting firm provides tailored solutions designed to meet the specific needs of her clients, addressing the unique challenges faced by Black women in the business world. Under her leadership, Her Big Bag has become a vital partner for women-owned businesses, providing the tools necessary for long-term success.

In addition to her role as a Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative at a federal agency, Sharron Tendai is the founder of Get Her to the B.A.G. and Her Big Bag Consulting, where she empowers women of color entrepreneurs to secure the ... Show more

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

Sandra Georges El Hadi is a PhD candidate in Human Development, Learning, and Teaching at Harvard University, where she has also completed her master’s in International Education Policy and a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her interests lie primarily in developmental psychology, language acquisition, and early childhood care and education. She uses both quantitative and qualitative methods in her research, and she aims to better understand the role caregivers play in the cognitive and language development of their children. Her professional experience has been mainly in international development, having worked with UNHCR, UNESCO IIEP, the World Bank, as well as ministries of education in various countries. She is also passionate about teaching, and has taught more than 15 courses as an instructor and teaching fellow at Harvard University and the American University of Beirut (AUB). Sandra also holds a master’s in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology from Oxford University, and she completed her undergraduate studies in Political Studies and English at AUB.

Sandra Georges El Hadi is a PhD candidate in Human Development, Learning, and Teaching at Harvard University, where she has also completed her master’s in International Education Policy and a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her interests lie ... Show more

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services

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Every human person I ever met wears many hats. Me, being human, is no different. I wear many hats. The goal in my life is make sure the priority is right to make the most of the life I have been given. I am a human first, I deeply care about people and want to bring happiness and a feeling of connection to each and every one of them.
Once the human connection has been made then we can work together to make the world a better place. That's where the software gardener comes in. We can create great software that works well, is a pleasure to use and easy to maintain and modify.

Every human person I ever met wears many hats. Me, being human, is no different. I wear many hats. The goal in my life is make sure the priority is right to make the most of the life I have been given. I am a human first, I deeply care about people a... Show more

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operations processes, enabling them to scale more efficiently and innovate rapidly. With a passion for automation, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies, fREDRICK has led teams through complex technical transformations and is committed to sharing his expertise to help others succeed.

As a thought leader in the African DevOps community, Fred regularly speaks at industry conferences, mentors young engineers, and contributes to open-source projects that enhance operational efficiency in resource-constrained environments. His deep understanding of both the technical and business challenges facing African tech companies allows him to provide invaluable insights on building resilient, scalable systems that thrive in the continent's unique environment.

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operati... Show more

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. Dr. Giardina has consulted on child welfare issues at the national, state, and local levels. She led the implementation of multiple innovative initiatives in CWS including the Title IV-E Waiver and San Diego’s practice framework, Safety Enhanced Together. She has also participated on multiple Agency wide initiatives including the development of the Future Generations Council, the Trauma Informed Systems Integration Team, and the Strong Families, Thriving Communities coalition that focused on reducing disproportionality and disparities for children/youth involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. During her four years as the Child Welfare Director, Dr. Giardina has lead major systems change efforts with the completion of the 88 Working Group recommendations that were adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Giardina is leading the transformation of the child welfare system in San Diego into a child and family well-being system with the vision of improving coordination, communication and partnership between family serving organizations in San Diego to help strengthen families and communities so that fewer children experience abuse and neglect. Her passion is to improve policy and practice issues within the child welfare system so that it works best for the children and families it serves.

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern Ca... Show more

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

Dr. Deborah Higdon is an educational leader with 38 years of experience. She was a high school teacher, middle school assistant principal and a principal. She is currently an acting K-12 administrator and an adjunct professor for Montgomery College.

Dr. Higdon presented at Fathers and Families International Conference in 2022 and 2023. She is the co-author of the article, “Courageous Conversations for Cowards” published in the November 2015 edition of the Association for Middle Level Education magazine.

Dr. Higdon is currently co-authoring a book with Dr. Chacko Abraham, titled Changing the Narrative: A Framework for Engaging Fathers.

Dr. Deborah Higdon is an educational leader with 38 years of experience. She was a high school teacher, middle school assistant principal and a principal. She is currently an acting K-12 administrator and an adjunct professor for Montgomery College. ... Show more

Passionate and solution-oriented IT professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in developing and deploying software programs, as well as complex network infrastructures. I provide cybersecurity consulting, lead projects, and offer technical solutions from design to implementation.

As a cybersecurity leader, excel in multiple facets, including risk assessment and assurance, technology audits, and ensuring ongoing cybersecurity effectiveness. I also serve as a pivotal point of contact for cyber advice and engagement.

My passion for ICT pushes me to learn new things every day. I always encourage the participation of women in the ICT sector, and I like to invest my energy to inspire and motivate others to reach their career goals.

Passionate and solution-oriented IT professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in developing and deploying software programs, as well as complex network infrastructures. I provide cybersecurity consulting, lead projects, and offer techni... Show more

Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educational institutions. She also specializes in designing and teaching social-emotional curricula. The heart of her work is in communities of color. Kathryn has served throughout California and in New York City. She has extensive experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, young adults, and parents in K-12 and college settings.

Kathryn earned a B.A. in Social Work from Cal State LA and an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Generalist Practice & Programming. Her focuses included school-based social services and the integration of mental health practitioners in educational leadership. As a current doctoral student, Kathryn researches the social-emotional intelligence and well-being of educational administrators, the motivation and retention of educators, and what it takes to lead school communities of color effectively. Through opportunities in political advocacy at California’s capital, several media appearances, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and various committee leadership roles, Kathryn is driven to make a difference in the future of education.

Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educatio... Show more

Jared Arms, partners with over 50 companies across the nation that help pursue the goal of reducing gun violence and promote STEM skills in the African American community.

After losing more than ten close friends due to gun violence, Jared motivated himself to learn to program in order to build an application which centralizes the obituaries of those who died due to gun violence. Jared used the experience to create Kylar.io, an Onchain NFT Marketing Platform.

Kylar.io has helped hundreds of students within St. Louis, MO to learn how to build websites and mobile apps while also pursuing its core mission to decrease gun violence by increasing STEM awareness.

Jared Arms, partners with over 50 companies across the nation that help pursue the goal of reducing gun violence and promote STEM skills in the African American community. After losing more than ten close friends due to gun violence, Jared motivat... Show more

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

Meet Lauren Hope, a dynamic entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and military spouse. With ventures like Hope Design Ltd. and the #ShopMilitary campaign, she's not just building businesses but fostering change. As the force behind the Lauren Hope Collective and Military Spouse Mafia, Lauren empowers others while earning recognition like the 'Mighty 25' award. She's instrumental in shaping opportunities for military spouses through advisory roles with the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network and the Military Family Advisory Network. But where she truly shines is on stage, captivating audiences at events like the Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Military Influencer Conference. Lauren's journey embodies resilience, courage, and unwavering hope, inspiring all to embrace their potential and rewrite their stories.

Meet Lauren Hope, a dynamic entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and military spouse. With ventures like Hope Design Ltd. and the #ShopMilitary campaign, she's not just building businesses but fostering change. As the force behind the Lauren Hope Coll... Show more

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

Culture Changer. Peace pacer.

Culture Changer. Peace pacer. Show more

He wears many different hats. In universities, he is an assistant professor. In enterprises, he is an AI-enabled service consultant. In elementary school, he is a STEM teacher. In public, he is a cloud advocate, especially for Azure.

He wears many different hats. In universities, he is an assistant professor. In enterprises, he is an AI-enabled service consultant. In elementary school, he is a STEM teacher. In public, he is a cloud advocate, especially for Azure. Show more

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to research and develop Soft Robots for medical and aerospace applications. His Startup (Infinostech Pvt Ltd) is into a Sustainable, Smart, Eco-friendly Container for Agri ​/Food/ Bio/Pharma Product Delivery with remote app-based Dual Temperature Control. One of his research products is an Assistive Wearable Exoskeleton Robot for walking or human ​body movement for the elderly, physically challenged populations and the army.
He is the Indian Chapter Chair of Space Renaissance International to grow awareness about ​STEM/Space. He mentored NASA SpaceApps Challenge in Italy and participated in various ​international projects. He was an Evaluator for Smart India Hackathon 22. He was a Product consultant for Vaave and other startups. He worked as Guest Faculty for The ​Oxford College of Engineering and an Advisor for IEEE Events & Programs, Sustainable India, ​Lifeboat Foundation USA, Space Career & Leadership Germany, etc. Also, he is a Mentor for ​SGAC-UN, Keystone International School, BYST, Atal Innovation Mission-NITI Ayog, etc. He is a ​co-author and illustrator of a book - Blow the Winds Southerly.

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to res... Show more