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
Emiel stands for the open source philosophy. He relies on 'Power of Many' and 'Public Money Public Code' to contribute to a better world. He works at SUSE as an Open Source Ambassador. Here he draws as much attention as possible to the Open Source p... Show more
Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more
As a dynamic Product Designer and Product Owner, I’ve led the end-to-end design and strategy of transformative digital products across Africa, US and in the UK. I previously served as a Product Designer at Torus Mara, where I crafted inclusive fintec... Show more
Kristian is an accomplished Senior CRM Consultant with a passion for technology and a solution-oriented approach. He is a visionary, always on the lookout for new opportunities and dedicated to sharing his valuable insights with others. His extensiv... Show more
Dr. Thorsten Braun is a sociologist and higher education developer for teaching and learning at the University of Stuttgart, Centre for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning. His activities focus on teacher training, instructional design and coachin... Show more

Chelsea Kaihoi
Virginia Department of Education - Associate Director of Early Childhood Policy and Innovation
Chelsea Kaihoi joined the VDOE in 2024 as Associate Director of Early Childhood Policy and Innovation. Building upon 15 years of research in education and public policy, Dr. Kaihoi's work supports fiscal and programmatic analysis and special project ... Show more
Social em ação (socialização). User de redes sociais corporativas no time da HCL Latam. Professor e facilitador em instituições de ensino: Sociesc, Anhanguera e Positivo. Tecnólogo em processamento de dados e pós-graduado na FAE. Entusiasta de método... Show more

Olakunle Soji-Oke
Program & Partnerships Manager | Youth Empowerment Advocate | Driving Career & Leadership Development at The Afara Initiative
Olakunle Soji-Oke is a dynamic program, operations, and partnerships manager with over five years of experience in driving impactful initiatives across sectors like FMCG, EdTech, and social impact. Currently a key leader at The Afara Initiative, he d... Show more
Comunicadora social y periodista de la Universidad del Quindío. Magíster en Educación de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Bogotá y magíster en Asuntos Internacionales de la Universidad Externado de Colombia. Cuenta con más de 14 años de exper... 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 educatio... Show more
Education Researcher & Lecturer 👨🏫 @HSGStGallen 🇨🇭 | Researching #educationaltheory #educationalmyths #educationalmedia | Enjoying #highered #sustainability #openscience 🧠#PKM Nerd using #ObsidianMD #Hochschuldidaktik #Hochschullehre #Na... Show more
Dedicated to identifying and optimizing the value of teams, individuals, and organizations, Johanna is a lead consultant at Impact Makers with expertise in change management, agile transformation, process improvement, and coaching. Show more
I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade. Show more
My name is Alex. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with high-risk youth for approximately 10 years. I am a single father to two amazing children, one 3 and the other 11. Over the years I’ve navigated through the various cha... Show more
Dr. Christelle Scharff is a Professor of Computer Science and Associate Dean at Pace University in NY. She has a Ph.D. in Symbolic Artificial Intelligence (Theorem Proving and Automated Deduction) from INRIA, the French National Institute for Researc... Show more
Jeren Hicks is a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast and a software developer turned program manager. With experience spanning nearly every role in a software company over the past 20 years, Jeren has found his true passion in helping teams thrive and achie... Show more

Nathan Riel-Elness
Associate Director of Student Activities & New Student Orientation, Carleton College
Nathan has worked in a variety of positions in higher education including student activities, diversity, student conduct/Title IX, & orientation. He has experience at both mid-size public universities and currently works at a small, private instituti... Show more

Allison Peterson
Training and Development Manager, Student Life & Engagement, Michigan State University
Allison currently works as the Training and Development Manager at Michigan State University, designing division-wide onboarding programs, leading training initiatives, and supporting HR learning needs. She has been working in the corporate training ... Show more
Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a rich blend of technical expertise and a versatile skill set. His career spans various roles such as Public Accounting, Accounting Controller, Human Resources Manager, Devel... Show more
Chloé is from Toronto, and made the move to beautiful BC in 2017. A lifelong learner, Chloé holds a diploma in veterinary technology from Seneca College, a certificate in canine rehabilitation from University of Tennessee, as well as a Bachelor of Sc... Show more
Maria Ashby is a developer educator and engineer who is passionate democratizing advanced technical skills for women and minorities in tech. She is currently building the 3percentclub, a non-profit organization dedicated to this mission. Maria creat... Show more
Formateur, Coach et Facilitateur, j’interviens depuis 30 ans avec agilité et enthousiasme auprès des individus et des équipes, pour les accompagner vers plus de travail collaboratif. Mes outils au quotidien ? La ludo-pédagogie, le coaching d’équipe e... Show more
Dr. Roy Orosco isn’t just a researcher or school administrator—he’s a hands-on champion for equity, shaping a brighter future for students and teachers every single day! Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Dr. Orosco first served our nati... Show more
Caracas, Venezuela (1984) I'm an instructional designer, specializing in the design of massive and hybrid learning solutions. My work focuses on creating scalable teacher training programs and leading a technopedagogical team to implement innovative... 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. ... Show more
Evelyn Rivas is a dedicated leader with a passion for fostering community engagement, education, and sustainability. With extensive experience in facilitation and strategic planning, Evelyn plays a pivotal role in higher education by driving key init... Show more
JaiEvonte Dickerson is a dynamic keynote speaker and mentor dedicated to inspiring personal growth, fostering resilience, and creating impactful connections. As a leader in a thriving men’s Christian community, JaiEvonte is committed to empowering me... Show more
Interessata alla ricerca e all’innovazione di approcci e metodi per lo sviluppo delle persone e delle organizzazioni, dopo diversi anni di esperienza gestionale nell’ambito del marketing e del project management ha deciso di dedicarsi al Coaching ind... 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 Coll... Show more
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