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

Jesus Gil

Jesus Gil

Jesus Gil es un especialista el área de datos e Inteligencia Artificial, actualmente se desempeña como Arquitecto de Soluciones de Nube (CSA) en Microsoft
Por 12 años consecutivo fue nombrado MVP de SQL Server
Es coautor de 2 guías oficiales de Migración escritas para Microsoft Corporation y del libro Power BI MVP Book
Es ingeniero en sistemas, pero su pasión por la Educación lo llevó a obtener una maestría y un Doctorado en Ciencias de la Educación
Cuenta con +25 años de experiencia en la industria, desde el año 2007 ha dado entrenamientos tanto en México, USA, LATAM y Europa
Desde el año 2008 es un speaker habitual en eventos de tecnología dando charla en México, USA, LATAM y Europa

Jesus Gil es un especialista el área de datos e Inteligencia Artificial, actualmente se desempeña como Arquitecto de Soluciones de Nube (CSA) en Microsoft Por 12 años consecutivo fue nombrado MVP de SQL Server Es coautor de 2 guías oficiales de Mig... Show more

Dr. Frank Olmos

Dr. Frank Olmos

Dr. Frank Olmos helps public agencies, HR teams, and organizations put AI to work responsibly. He is President of DFO HR Consulting, an adjunct professor of statistics at Cal State LA, and a California merit system HR leader with more than 20 years of experience in classification, selection, testing, and workforce strategy.

Frank created the CHATPROMPT prompt engineering framework and has trained HR professionals, analysts, managers, and executives for cities, courts, school districts, special districts, and professional associations, including CPS HR Consulting, WRIPAC, PSHRA, CSDA, NCPERS, and NEOGOV Ignite. His sessions are practical and hands-on: attendees leave with prompts, policies, and workflows they can use the next day.

He is the author of Smells Like A.I. Spirit, Appetite for Differentiation, and Square Peg in a Round Hole, and received the 2024 Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award. He holds an Ed.D. from UC Irvine and Cal State LA and presents in English and Spanish.

Dr. Frank Olmos helps public agencies, HR teams, and organizations put AI to work responsibly. He is President of DFO HR Consulting, an adjunct professor of statistics at Cal State LA, and a California merit system HR leader with more than 20 years o... Show more

Brock Satter

Brock Satter

Brock Satter is Director of Infosoul Laboratories in Salem, Massachusetts, which builds AI systems for libraries, unions, congregations and nonprofits on their own machines, with their own data, under their own control. He has spent thirty years in front of rooms as a community organizer and political candidate. At the University of Minnesota he was a BA student in science, technology and culture, in a major he designed, focusing on information technology, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. He is the author of the forthcoming book The AI Age, For the Layman, a primer for readers who are not engineers, and gives the public talk of the same name and hands-on workshops on running AI locally. He is not selling anything from the stage.

Brock Satter is Director of Infosoul Laboratories in Salem, Massachusetts, which builds AI systems for libraries, unions, congregations and nonprofits on their own machines, with their own data, under their own control. He has spent thirty years in f... Show more

Al Smith

Al Smith

I'm a Principal Architect at Microsoft specializing in the Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Copilot, and agentic AI solutions for U.S. State and Local Government.

Throughout my career, I've been driven by a simple belief: the people who understand a business problem best should have a meaningful voice in building the solution. That's why I'm so passionate about Microsoft's low-code and no-code platform. I love helping organizations empower business users to work alongside professional developers to create applications, automations, and AI experiences that solve real problems and deliver measurable value.

For more than two decades, I've worked with government organizations to modernize business processes, improve citizen services, and accelerate digital transformation. I've partnered with agencies of every size to design solutions that combine enterprise architecture, modern application development, automation, data, and artificial intelligence into practical outcomes that users can embrace.

My favorite conversations are the ones where technology becomes accessible. Whether I'm presenting on Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Copilot Studio, or the latest advancements in agentic AI, my goal is always the same: to make complex technology approachable, demonstrate what's possible, and give people the confidence to build solutions they didn't think they could create themselves.

I believe the future of software development isn't about replacing professional developers—it's about expanding who gets to participate in creating great software. When analysts, subject matter experts, makers, architects, and developers collaborate using the Microsoft Power Platform, organizations build better solutions, faster. That's the future I'm excited to help shape.

I'm a Principal Architect at Microsoft specializing in the Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Copilot, and agentic AI solutions for U.S. State and Local Government. Throughout my career, I've been driven by a simple belief: the peop... Show more

Kaomi Joy Taylor

Kaomi Joy Taylor

Kaomi Joy Taylor, MPA is the founder of the Museum of Names and creator of Name Fluency™, a practical framework for understanding how names shape trust, belonging, connection, and the customer experience. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard Kennedy School and a Certificate in Adaptive Leadership and speaks on names, trust, belonging, and personalization in business. She is the former Executive Director of two nonprofit organizations, most recently the Governor's Institutes of Vermont, and served as a gubernatorial appointee on the Vermont Workforce Development Council. She has also been an adjunct professor of business ethics and strategy, musician, and freelance writer, and continues to consult and provide professional leadership training through the University of Vermont.

Kaomi Joy Taylor, MPA is the founder of the Museum of Names and creator of Name Fluency™, a practical framework for understanding how names shape trust, belonging, connection, and the customer experience. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard Kenn... Show more

Salma AlKetbi

Salma AlKetbi

## Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi

**Emirati Educator & Researcher | Arabic Language Curriculum Specialist | Educational Leader & Innovator**

Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi is a distinguished Emirati educator and researcher specializing in **Arabic language curriculum, educational innovation, and teacher development**. Currently serving as a **Vice Principal**, she has made significant contributions to advancing teaching practices, empowering educators, and enhancing student learning experiences in the United Arab Emirates.

Her outstanding educational achievements have earned her prestigious recognition, including the **Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher** and the title of **Best Teacher in the Arab World**. She also became the **first Emirati teacher to enter the Guinness World Records** through a pioneering innovation in creative writing—an achievement that reflects her passion for transforming ideas into meaningful educational impact.

Throughout her career, Salma has led and contributed to several influential educational initiatives, including the **International Teachers’ Knowledge Fund Platform** and the **Tokkatsu Project**, focusing on teacher development, student character building, and innovative learning practices. She has also supported national programs promoting reading, writing, and student readiness for educational assessments.

As an active researcher and educational contributor, Salma has participated in research projects, conferences, and professional forums at both national and international levels, sharing innovative practices and contributing to curriculum development and educational advancement.

Salma believes that **education is more than the transfer of knowledge—it is a powerful force for shaping people, communities, and the future**. Her mission is to empower educators, inspire students, and cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to make a meaningful contribution to society.

### Areas of Expertise

**Educational Innovation | Arabic Language Curriculum | Educational Leadership | Creative Writing | Teacher Development & Empowerment | Reading & Writing Strategies | Educational Research | Student Character Development | Educational Initiative Design & Implementation**

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**“From the Classroom to Guinness World Records: An Emirati Journey of Innovation, Creativity, and Educational Impact.”**

## Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi **Emirati Educator & Researcher | Arabic Language Curriculum Specialist | Educational Leader & Innovator** Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi is a distinguished Emirati educator and researcher specializing in **Arabic ... Show more

Kerri Lynn Majors

Kerri Lynn Majors

Kerri Lynn Majors is an educator, published author, life coach, advocate, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping people overcome adversity, discover purpose, and transform their lives through knowledge, hope, and personal growth.

She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and a BA in Criminology, with professional experience spanning public education, counseling, social work, including work in substance abuse and correctional rehabilitation.

As founder and CEO of Beauty in Human Growth, LLC, Kerri integrates a spiritual, biological, psychological, and social perspective to understand the whole person and inspire lasting change. Her personal journey, marked by profound challenges, perseverance, and a deep commitment to truth and dignity shapes her powerful message, that no one should be defined solely by mistakes, limitations, or circumstances. Whether speaking to educators, students, faith-based or professional audiences, Kerri bridges education, human behavior, and lived experience to deliver a message that is both challenging and deeply hopeful. Her mission is simple: "Know Hope when you feel no Hope, because your story isn't over.

Kerri Lynn Majors is an educator, published author, life coach, advocate, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping people overcome adversity, discover purpose, and transform their lives through knowledge, hope, and personal growth. She hold... Show more

Mary Foster

Mary Foster

Mary Foster is the Heritage and Cultural Arts Program Manager for the City of Allen, Texas, where she oversees programming and interpretation at Allen Heritage Village and supports preservation and interpretation efforts at the historic Allen Cemetery. Her work brings together historic preservation, public programming, community engagement, and parks and recreation to connect residents with the history of their community.

Foster holds a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Texas at Tyler and previously served as a museum curator at the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum, where she curated exhibits and developed educational programs. She also served as Campaign Director for United Way of Smith County, supporting fundraising efforts for 26 local nonprofit organizations.

With nearly a decade of experience working across museums, history, parks and recreation, and nonprofit organizations, Foster is particularly interested in local and recent history, historic cemeteries, urban archaeology, and finding creative ways to make history meaningful and accessible to the communities where it happened.

Mary Foster is the Heritage and Cultural Arts Program Manager for the City of Allen, Texas, where she oversees programming and interpretation at Allen Heritage Village and supports preservation and interpretation efforts at the historic Allen Cemeter... Show more

Alawia Ali

Alawia Ali

I am an Academic Content Specialist, EdTech strategist, and teacher trainer based in Saudi Arabia. My career is dedicated to bridging rigorous pedagogical standards with modern digital learning solutions, driving instructional transformation across diverse educational environments.

With extensive experience working with IB, IGCSE, British, and HMH curricula, I specialize in curriculum design and strategic content localization. I align complex international frameworks with local educational needs to ensure learning materials are academically sound, culturally relevant, and engaging.

At the intersection of pedagogy and technology, I focus on driving EdTech integration and platform adoption. Rather than simply introducing new tools, I embed digital solutions into instructional models to elevate student engagement, support personalized learning pathways, and streamline assessment.

As an active educator trainer and speaker, I design and facilitate high-impact professional development grounded in cognitive science and active learning. Through targeted mentorship, I empower teachers and leaders to modernize their classroom practices and improve learning outcomes.

I am an Academic Content Specialist, EdTech strategist, and teacher trainer based in Saudi Arabia. My career is dedicated to bridging rigorous pedagogical standards with modern digital learning solutions, driving instructional transformation across d... 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

Catherine Wynne

Catherine Wynne

Catherine Wynne is a speaker and neurodiversity advocate exploring how we can create workplaces and learning environments where different brains can genuinely thrive.

Drawing on both lived experience of neurodivergence and her professional experience working across higher education and technology, Catherine speaks candidly about the realities of navigating systems, cultures and expectations that are often built around a narrow idea of how people should think, communicate, focus and work.

In her role at Adobe, Catherine works with universities across the UK and Europe, developing programmes that support creativity, digital confidence, student engagement and emerging skills. This gives her a unique perspective on neurodiversity across both education and the workplace, particularly as technology and AI continue to reshape how we learn and work.

Her talks focus on moving beyond awareness and towards practical inclusion: creating psychologically safer environments, challenging one-size-fits-all approaches, recognising the strengths of different thinking styles, and making small changes that can have a meaningful impact on neurodivergent people.

Catherine also explores the intersections between neurodiversity, creativity, AI, future skills and career development — always with a focus on making complex conversations practical, human and accessible.

Catherine Wynne is a speaker and neurodiversity advocate exploring how we can create workplaces and learning environments where different brains can genuinely thrive. Drawing on both lived experience of neurodivergence and her professional experie... Show more

Marie Jarry

Marie Jarry

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au fil du temps D’un naturel pragmatique et ayant besoin d’être dans l’action, j’accompagne mes enfants, tous deux ayant des troubles DYS, avec mes pratiques agile depuis maintenant 10 ans Eux me permettent également d’enrichir mes méthodes de mise en place de la méthode Agile en entreprise.

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au f... Show more

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant.

After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind conversations, knowledge, and tools with individuals and organisations to foster growth. Susi loves to collaborate to find better answers to old questions and create spaces where everyone's needs are recognised and met.

As a coach, she helps people embrace their authentic, curious selves. She's qualified in Knowledge-Based Coaching & ADHD Coaching and often works with adults with ADHD, entry- to mid-level managers, career changers, and leaders of volunteer organisations.
She also offers training, facilitation, and consulting to organisations and teams.

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant. After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind convers... Show more

James Lesly Christophe

James Lesly Christophe

James Lesly didn't find yoga in a studio. He found it stretching on a cell floor, copying poses out of library books before he knew what they were called.

Four years inside, 46 days in solitary, and a body that never got the memo when the danger was over. When he got out, he put a 200-hour yoga teacher training on an old credit card. Then came a 200-hour trauma-informed training through the Prison Yoga Project, where he's now an Ambassador.

Since then he's taught corporate teams (Innergy Corporate Yoga), YMCA Montreal members, Club Med guests, older adults with Parkinson's and post-stroke clients, and yoga teachers in Bella Prāna Collective's 300-hour Advanced Studies training.

He founded Not Your Average Yogi, a Black-led Montreal nonprofit bringing trauma-informed yoga and breathwork to Black men, men coming home from prison and at-risk youth, and built Black Man. Breathe., a 10-week peer-led breathwork program. His memoir, Not Your Average Yogi: From Violence to Service, came out in 2026.

Every session is part story, part live practice. People leave with breathing tools they can use in their next meeting, shift or hard conversation.

In person across Canada (based in Montreal) · Virtual worldwide.

James Lesly didn't find yoga in a studio. He found it stretching on a cell floor, copying poses out of library books before he knew what they were called. Four years inside, 46 days in solitary, and a body that never got the memo when the danger w... Show more

Débora Wolosky

Débora Wolosky

Débora Wolosky es speaker vivencial, Licenciada en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Públicas, y fundadora y directora de TIK RRHH. Hace más de 20 años trabaja con organizaciones, líderes y equipos de Latinoamérica, diseñando experiencias de aprendizaje, cultura y transformación. Sus conferencias combinan historias y casos reales, participación, humor y herramientas aplicables. Es creadora de Jutzpá Organizacional, el Modelo Centauro —(IA + IH) × AC— y Aprendizaje en la era de la IA. Su eje es qué capacidades humanas y culturales necesitamos para aprender, conservar el criterio y hacer que las cosas sucedan.

Trabajó con organizaciones como Mercedes-Benz, Natura, EY, Cencosud, Swiss Medical, Santander, Ford y Scania. Es docente en UCEMA y Burō Business School, y ha participado como columnista e invitada en Infobae, Clarín, iProfesional, CNN Radio, Revista Fortuna y Santander Post.

Débora Wolosky es speaker vivencial, Licenciada en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Públicas, y fundadora y directora de TIK RRHH. Hace más de 20 años trabaja con organizaciones, líderes y equipos de Latinoamérica, diseñando experiencias de aprendizaje,... Show more

Dr. Jonathan McRoy

Dr. Jonathan McRoy

Dr. Jonathan A. McRoy, DBA, LSSBB, is an executive leader, organizational development strategist, and keynote speaker who helps organizations and individuals lead with purpose, navigate change, and build cultures where people perform at their best.

His career spans more than two decades across the military, government, nonprofit, private, and higher education sectors. A retired U.S. Air Force Senior Leader, he has led transformative efforts that align people strategies with business needs, including leadership development programs, change management initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and organizational redesigns. He currently serves as a Vice President of Administration, an adjunct Professor of Practice, and the founder of Elevate Strategies, LLC, a veteran-owned consulting firm.

Dr. McRoy speaks on leadership, management, change, inclusive culture, career transition, and service. He delivers conference keynotes, workshops, commencement addresses, and Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration, completed the Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford, and is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Audiences leave his talks with clear, actionable strategies delivered with the credibility of a leader who has served in uniform and in the boardroom.

Dr. Jonathan A. McRoy, DBA, LSSBB, is an executive leader, organizational development strategist, and keynote speaker who helps organizations and individuals lead with purpose, navigate change, and build cultures where people perform at their best. ... Show more

Frances Sun

Frances Sun

Frances Sun is a Taiwanese UX/UI designer with almost 15 years of experience in UI/UX at some of the world’s biggest and most respected names in technology and entertainment.

In her current role at The Walt Disney Company, she leads the Ad Platforms team, overseeing UX for the flagship sales product used across Disney’s linear channels like ABC and ESPN.

Frances began her teaching career in 2020 at Austin Community College, where she taught UX/UI design, visual design, and portfolio design.

Frances Sun is a Taiwanese UX/UI designer with almost 15 years of experience in UI/UX at some of the world’s biggest and most respected names in technology and entertainment. In her current role at The Walt Disney Company, she leads the Ad Platfor... Show more

Larissa Barth

Larissa Barth

Larissa Barth ist Künstlerin, Fotografin und Lernenthusiastin. An der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar gestaltet sie in der Universitätsentwicklung Unterstützungsformate rund um Lehren und Lernen, studentische Partizipation, künstliche Intelligenz und wissenschaftliches Schreiben.

Larissa Barth ist Künstlerin, Fotografin und Lernenthusiastin. An der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar gestaltet sie in der Universitätsentwicklung Unterstützungsformate rund um Lehren und Lernen, studentische Partizipation, künstliche Intelligenz und wiss... Show more

Christopher Burpee

Christopher Burpee

Christopher Burpee is the Director of Student Centers at University of Chicago. Chris previously worked at both Northwestern University and Northeastern Illinois University. Chris served on the Conference Program Team for the 2022 Annual Conference in Chicago. He has a Masters in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University, and a BFA from DePaul University.

Christopher Burpee is the Director of Student Centers at University of Chicago. Chris previously worked at both Northwestern University and Northeastern Illinois University. Chris served on the Conference Program Team for the 2022 Annual Conference... Show more

Mister Brown

Mister Brown

Mister Brown helps students make better choices so they can live better lives — and equips parents and educators to intentionally build cultures where respect, responsibility, and connection flourish.
With over 30 years of experience in schools and youth development, he teaches that culture is not created by rules alone, but by relationships, consistency, and daily choices. His message challenges communities to move beyond managing behavior and toward building environments where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
His impact has reached millions of elementary, junior high, and high school students — as well as the adults who support them — through school partnerships, classroom video curriculum, and widely viewed YouTube content for students, parents, and educators around the world. In addition, Mister Brown has developed practical resources and professional development experiences that help teachers strengthen classroom culture, help parents reinforce positive habits at home, and help entire school communities grow more connected and aligned.

Mister Brown helps students make better choices so they can live better lives — and equips parents and educators to intentionally build cultures where respect, responsibility, and connection flourish. With over 30 years of experience in schools and ... Show more

Lilia Gargouri

Lilia Gargouri

Lilia Gargouri stands for sustainable, scalable, and efficient quality assurance in complex eGovernment projects. She is committed to accessibility, trains career changers, and passionately advocates for greater visibility and equal opportunities for women in IT. As the inventor of a model-based, low-code test automation tool, she has significantly simplified and accelerated quality assurance in critical eGovernment projects. As ISTQB® Glossary Chair and member of the German Testing Board, she actively drives the development of industry quality standards.

Lilia Gargouri stands for sustainable, scalable, and efficient quality assurance in complex eGovernment projects. She is committed to accessibility, trains career changers, and passionately advocates for greater visibility and equal opportunities for... Show more

Dr. June Hall

Dr. June Hall

Dr. June Hall, affectionately known as Dr. June, has been an educator and presenter for over 20 years. She is a TEDx speaker, media personality, author, and speaker. When faced with trials that negatively impacted her life, her faith in God taught her to APT which is to Accentuate Positive Thinking. She then founded Time to APT, facilitating programs to help others personally and professionally. As a speaker she spreads this message of positivity, effective communication, and making lemon pound cake when life gives you lemons. She has been the keynote speaker for the Mental Health Association of Broward, CARE Foundation, Girl Scouts of America, AABE, colleges, churches and more. As a media personality, she is the expert panelist on shows such as NBC Bloom, CBS Great Day Tampa Bay, podcasts and more. She has received the EPIC (Exceptional People Impacting the Community) Award.
With her masters in Mental Health Counseling and her doctorate in Educational Leadership, she bridges her experiences in the corporate/academic world with her background in counseling to strengthen communication skills, reduce stress, and increase retention in schools and at work. Dr. June teaches and implements emotional wellness as she posits "As long as you still have life, each day offers you an opportunity to do something towards your goal. It's Time to APT; It's Time to take ACTION."

Dr. June Hall, affectionately known as Dr. June, has been an educator and presenter for over 20 years. She is a TEDx speaker, media personality, author, and speaker. When faced with trials that negatively impacted her life, her faith in God taught he... Show more

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After 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.

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

Tanmay Dikshit

Tanmay Dikshit

Tanmay S Dikshit
Founder – Cyber Sanskar
is a highly energetic keynote speaker, master trainer, and cyber-intelligence thought leader with over 25+ years of international-level experience in advanced technologies and digital innovation ecosystems. He regularly delivers mission-critical training to military personnel, intelligence units, detectives, and security forces, and is a trusted spokesperson on Cyber Industry & Digital Transformation at leading organizations, universities, and institutions. He actively contributes to academia as a Board of Studies Member and Member of the Departmental Advisory Board, shaping industry-aligned curricula. He has received prestigious Hall of Fame recognition as an Information Security Researcher for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities across 50+ internal systems of reputed international organizations. His expert insights are regularly featured on reputed radio stations, newspapers, print media, and national TV news channels, and today many of students trained under his guidance are successfully working across the global cyber and technology ecosystem, building impactful careers and strong professional reputations worldwide.

Tanmay S Dikshit Founder – Cyber Sanskar is a highly energetic keynote speaker, master trainer, and cyber-intelligence thought leader with over 25+ years of international-level experience in advanced technologies and digital innovation ecosystems. ... Show more

Matthew Brubaker

Matthew Brubaker

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently, Matt is serving as the SUNY Cortland Chief Sustainability Officer adding more reporting to his current roles and supporting SUNY Cortland’s Energy Master Plan efforts with a goal of 85% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. In Matt's spare time, he is trying to grow something to eat, or climb with his family in Central New York.

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently,... Show more

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed systems, cloud and edge architectures, and Kubernetes-based platforms, Jeremy specializes in translating ambitious technical goals into operational reality.

His work spans data-driven systems in healthcare, public sector, and higher education, including large-scale analytics initiatives and mission-critical platforms operating under strict security and compliance constraints. Known for navigating high-stakes technical challenges, Jeremy brings a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to architecture, delivery, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond the technology, Jeremy is deeply committed to the human side of engineering. As a leadership speaker and mental health advocate, he focuses on empathy, resilience, and communication during moments of stress, loss, and organizational change. He believes strong systems are built by healthy teams—and that leadership matters most when things don’t go as planned.

Outside of client work and speaking engagements, Jeremy practices yoga and continues exploring the intersection of mental health, leadership, and sustainable engineering culture.

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed... Show more

Christian K. Karl

Christian K. Karl

Christian K. Karl is a creative visionary who is committed to shaping education in the digital age. As a researcher and lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen, he combines academic expertise with innovative approaches to rethink education and digitalization.

With his extensive experience in research and practice, he has designed numerous projects, publications, and interactive workshops that present complex topics such as digital transformation in an accessible and practical way. His combination of academia, practice, and creativity inspires others to actively transform education.

Christian K. Karl is a creative visionary who is committed to shaping education in the digital age. As a researcher and lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen, he combines academic expertise with innovative approaches to rethink education and d... Show more

Shari Spangrud

Shari Spangrud

Shari is an Educational Diagnostician, doctoral student, and parent of a child with a learning disability. Her professional and personal experiences shape her commitment to improving IEP quality and student progress. Her doctoral research focuses on strengthening IEP development, alignment, progress monitoring, and the systems that support meaningful instruction for students with disabilities.

Shari is an Educational Diagnostician, doctoral student, and parent of a child with a learning disability. Her professional and personal experiences shape her commitment to improving IEP quality and student progress. Her doctoral research focuses on ... Show more

Antonia Wunderlich

Antonia Wunderlich

Studium: Kunstgeschichte und Philosophie in Köln, Bonn und Witten/Herdecke. Systemische Beraterin, Facilitator, ECHA-Coach Specialist in Coaching Gifted. Schwerpunkte: Kompetenzorientiert Lehren und Prüfen, Moderation von Teamprozessen, Programmentwicklung.

Studium: Kunstgeschichte und Philosophie in Köln, Bonn und Witten/Herdecke. Systemische Beraterin, Facilitator, ECHA-Coach Specialist in Coaching Gifted. Schwerpunkte: Kompetenzorientiert Lehren und Prüfen, Moderation von Teamprozessen, Programmentwi... Show more

Marcelle Lee

Marcelle Lee

Marcelle is security practitioner but also an educator at heart, and has delivered numerous talks and workshops on a variety of topics. Marcelle brings over twelve years of experience in cybersecurity, and her journey has taken her through some of the most elite teams in the field, including Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) and the Equinix Threat Analysis Center (ETAC). She's a security consultant, threat researcher, educator, and intel analyst with deep expertise in cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, intrusion analysis, security operations, and technical writing.

She has contributed to both government and private sector initiatives, bringing a well-rounded perspective to cyber defense and threat research. Before transitioning into cybersecurity, Marcelle led operations and managed complex projects across various industries.

She is an active leader in the cyber community, serving on boards and working groups such as the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu. She is also an enthusiast of cyber competitions, both as a builder and participant.
Marcelle holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GPEN, GISF, GSEC, GCCC, C|HFI, C|EH, PenTest+, CASP+, Security+, and Network+. She has earned four academic degrees, including a Master’s in cybersecurity. Her contributions have been recognized with honors such as the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council Women in Tech (WIT) Award and the Volunteer of the Year award from the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu.

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Marcelle is security practitioner but also an educator at heart, and has delivered numerous talks and workshops on a variety of topics. Marcelle brings over twelve years of experience in cybersecurity, and her journey has taken her through some of th... Show more

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