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

Kateryna Ogar

Kateryna Ogar

With over 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master and Product Manager, Kateryna has worked with global clients like NASDAQ, Ericsson, and Volvo, delivering impactful projects. Certified in PSM1 and SAFe 5.1 Agilist, she drives both business value and customer satisfaction through her leadership.

As a mentor in the Women in Tech global program, Kateryna helps empower the next generation of female tech leaders. She is also ranked in the Top 1% of Product Management mentors on ADPList, sharing expertise to support professional growth.

With over 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master and Product Manager, Kateryna has worked with global clients like NASDAQ, Ericsson, and Volvo, delivering impactful projects. Certified in PSM1 and SAFe 5.1 Agilist, she drives both business value and... Show more

Diedre Downing

Diedre Downing

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible and relatable to all. Diedre’s expertise allows her to call upon a deep knowledge of communicating data and data-driven strategy to senior leaders and key stakeholders across industries and verticals.

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique abi... Show more

Frank Zeyda

Frank Zeyda

Frank Zeyda (Dipl.-Inform. BSc PhD PgCLTHE) feels at home in both the world of academia and industry. He has made sustained contributions to academic research in the field of Formal Methods (FM), Semantic Foundations of Programming, and Automated Theorem Proving on EPSRC/EC/DARPA-funded projects while also working for several years in industry to apply formal techniques to real-world verification and testing of safety-critical avionic systems, under stringent certification standards such as DO-178C. Currently, he works as an independent consultant for Galois, Inc. and Free & Fair, PBC. In Guadalajara, he moreover organizes meetups of the Embedded Systems Geeks (ESG) group.

Frank Zeyda (Dipl.-Inform. BSc PhD PgCLTHE) feels at home in both the world of academia and industry. He has made sustained contributions to academic research in the field of Formal Methods (FM), Semantic Foundations of Programming, and Automated The... Show more

Mary Mbaoma

Mary Mbaoma

Mbaoma is a DevOps engineer with a profound passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. She is a co-founder of Arete, a pioneering NGO focused on empowering underprivileged children and youth through tech education.
Oma's commitment to technology is fueled by a vision to bridge the educational divide and create a world where everyone has access to the learning resources they need to succeed in the digital age.
Beyond her technical expertise, Oma is an avid writer, and through her writing, she demystifies complex technical concepts, making them accessible and comprehensible to a diverse audience.
In her downtime, Oma is an enthusiastic anime fangirl and an avid reader, exploring worlds and ideas beyond the confines of reality.

Mbaoma is a DevOps engineer with a profound passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. She is a co-founder of Arete, a pioneering NGO focused on empowering underprivileged children and youth through tech education. Oma's commitm... Show more

Daniel Ikem

Daniel Ikem

As a dynamic leader with extensive experience in global business strategy and technology program management, I've excelled in cultivating strategic partnerships and driving technological innovations. My tenure as Global Partner Development Manager at Microsoft showcased my ability to maximize market growth and foster key relationships.
With over a decade of experience spanning retail, consumer goods, and biotechnology, I've consistently led successful projects and initiatives. My roles as Global Product Manager at USPS and Project Consultant at Boston Scientific further demonstrate my versatility and impact across industries.

My core strengths include strategic leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement. I excel at developing and executing comprehensive business plans, optimizing operations, and leveraging technology to drive growth and efficiency.

Beyond my professional achievements, I'm deeply committed to social justice and equity, as evidenced by my leadership roles in Blacks at Microsoft and the DMV Social Justice & Equity initiative. I'm passionate about the intersection of technology, healthcare, and policy, and aim to drive meaningful change in these sectors.

As a dynamic leader with extensive experience in global business strategy and technology program management, I've excelled in cultivating strategic partnerships and driving technological innovations. My tenure as Global Partner Development Manager at... Show more

Luís Guilherme Izycki

Luís Guilherme Izycki

Formado em engenharia elétrica pela UTFPR, com MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 pela PUCRS e mestrando em Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento no IPEA, atuei por 6 anos na Central de Compras do Ministério da Economia na criação e implantação de modelos de compras centralizadas e atualmente Assessor Técnico na Diretoria de Integridade do Ministério da Saúde. Fui vencedor do 22º Concurso de Inovação no Setor Público da ENAP pela criação do TáxiGov, serviço de transporte de servidores com uso de aplicativo. Fui parte da banca julgadora de diversos concursos de inovação na administração pública. Sou facilitador do curso "Como Inovar em Compras Públicas" na ENAP, redator voluntário no Centro de Lideranças Públicas (CLP) onde falo sobre inovação e compras públicas, atuo como mentor voluntário para trainees em gestão pública na Vetor Brasil. Coautor do livro "Terceirização na Administração Pública", realizo estudos acadêmicos sobre inovação e modernização do Estado.

Formado em engenharia elétrica pela UTFPR, com MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 pela PUCRS e mestrando em Políticas Públicas e Desenvolvimento no IPEA, atuei por 6 anos na Central de Compras do Ministério da Economia na criação e implantação d... Show more

Miguel Bernal Marin

Miguel Bernal Marin

Estudió la licenciatura en matemáticas en la Universidad de Guadalajara, después ingresó a la maestría en ciencias de la computación en el Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV) unidad Guadalajara, en donde también realizó su doctorado en ciencias con especialidad en robótica y visión computacional.

Actualmente esta trabajando en la empresa Intel en la habilitación de características de procesadores Intel en diferentes distribuciones de Linux. También es docente del Instituto Tecnológico de Jalisco unidad académica de Zapopan.

Por su afición a Linux sus compañeros lo conocen como miguelinux.

Estudió la licenciatura en matemáticas en la Universidad de Guadalajara, después ingresó a la maestría en ciencias de la computación en el Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV) unidad Guadalajara, en donde también realiz... Show more

Dodeye Ebri

Dodeye Ebri

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human
rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops, and fostered community-driven solutions. Dodeye is a fellow of the Nigeria School on Internet Governance and holds a track record in advancing inclusive policies and digital literacy across Africa.

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops,... Show more

Joe Peluso

Joe Peluso

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all.

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all. Show more

Evelyn Rivas

Evelyn Rivas

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 initiatives forward and overseeing process improvements. In her role, she focuses on enhancing service to students and the community, building a strong organizational culture, and streamlining processes to improve institutional effectiveness.

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

Ayra Macedo

Ayra Macedo

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota.
I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career.
I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and people.

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota. I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career. I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and p... Show more

Anja Lorenz

Anja Lorenz

Anja Lorenz ist Instructional Designerin am Institut für Interaktive Systeme an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Nach ihrem Studium der Medieninformatik an der Technischen Universität Dresden setzte sie ihre wissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkte in den Bereichen E-Learning, Social Media und Open Education. Seit 2013 entwickelt und erforscht sie MOOCs in unterschiedlichen Formaten und engagiert sich für OER und Open Access. Sie hofft, dass die Internetkompetenz im Wissenschaftsbetrieb bald dafür sorgt, dass sie keine Vitas mehr schreiben muss.

Anja Lorenz ist Instructional Designerin am Institut für Interaktive Systeme an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Nach ihrem Studium der Medieninformatik an der Technischen Universität Dresden setzte sie ihre wissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkte in den B... Show more

Julie Szala

Julie Szala

I am a special educator with a penchant for storytelling.

I am a special educator with a penchant for storytelling. Show more

Gabriel Resende

Gabriel Resende

Mestre em Desenvolvimento e Governança pela ENAP, Especialista em Gestão pela FGV. Servidor Público da Carreira de Ciência e Tecnologia e líder na Diretoria de TI da CAPES desde 2014. Entusiasta da Agilidade!

Mestre em Desenvolvimento e Governança pela ENAP, Especialista em Gestão pela FGV. Servidor Público da Carreira de Ciência e Tecnologia e líder na Diretoria de TI da CAPES desde 2014. Entusiasta da Agilidade! Show more

Katrina Johnson

Katrina Johnson

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Outreach

Ms. Johnson is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that she founded in February 2010. Horizon Outreach’s mission is “Giving Everyone A New Start”. Various programs are offered that provide employment, workforce development, re-entry services, housing assistance as well as fatherhood and parenting education.
Ms. Johnson is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a 2008 Executive MBA graduate of Auburn University who is passionate about serving the community! She has over 15 years’ experience overseeing a high-quality Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Program and 17 years of corporate finance experience managing over $320 million dollars in oil and gas projects. She is a sought after keynote speaker for college commencement ceremonies in her local area; always delivering inspirational messages to students.
Under Ms. Johnson’s leadership, Horizon Outreach has secured over $14 Million Dollars in federal and private funding to improve the lives of families through responsible fatherhood programming and services to reduce homelessness among military and non-military families. In total 11,500 families and individuals have been serviced; this number includes 8,000 fathers and 3,500 military veterans.
The Horizon Eagle Fatherhood Program provides fathers in the Houston and Greenspoint area with A NEW START by providing fatherhood education, workforce development training and industry-recognized credentials in Forklift, Flagger, Commercial Truck Driving and the Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC) thus enabling fathers to sustain their families.
Additionally, Horizon Outreach has been recognized for its tremendous impact on the Houston Community in: reducing recidivism for re-entry fathers and homelessness among veteran families and increasing access to permanent and affordable housing to vulnerable populations. Accolades received include: Congressional Certificate of Recognition, City of Houston designations for Horizon Eagle Day & Horizon Outreach Day and Mayoral Recognition for reducing homelessness among the veteran community.
On a national level, The Horizon Eagle Fatherhood Program won the “Earkle Award” for Elevated Session Attendance from the Office of Family Assistance for the Horizon Eagle Program.
As a community leader, she faithfully served as A Team Captain for the Annual Homeless Count conducted by the Houston Homeless Coalition where she supervised over 500 volunteers who canvased the streets of Houston to identify and increase access to housing for homeless veterans, families and children.
Ms. Johnson enjoys serving others, traveling and spending time with her family.

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA Founder & Chief Executive Officer Horizon Outreach Ms. Johnson is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that she founded in February 2010. Horizon Outreach’s mission ... Show more

Khadijah El-Usman

Khadijah El-Usman

Khadijah El-Usman is a digital rights advocate, legal practitioner, researcher, and policy expert leading Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) Anglophone West Africa programs. As Senior Programmes Officer, she drives policy advocacy, strategic litigation, and capacity-building to advance internet freedom, digital rights, across the region.
With expertise in data governance, artificial intelligence, elections, and women’s rights online, Khadijah has successfully led coalition responses to legislation, policy dialogues, and digital security training for civil society, journalists, and the judiciary. She is also a first responder on PIN’s Ripoti platform, supporting victims of digital rights violations.

Khadijah El-Usman is a digital rights advocate, legal practitioner, researcher, and policy expert leading Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN) Anglophone West Africa programs. As Senior Programmes Officer, she drives policy advocacy, strategic litigation, and... Show more

Roberto Slomka

Roberto Slomka

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis.

Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudioso da heutagogia (auto-aprendizagem), do e-learning e do desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, com foco em soft skills necessárias à cultura ágil desde 2015. Concluindo especialização em Projetos Sociais e Políticas Públicas.

No Serpro desde 2006. Trabalhou com Garantia da Qualidade, melhoria contínua de processos, sendo professor convidado da pós-graduação em Qualidade de Software da Unisinos de 2011 a 2015.

Atua desde 2019 com cultura organizacional, inicialmente no time Cultura Dides, cuja missão é apoiar a propagação e engajamento na cultura ágil no âmbito da Diretoria de Desenvolvimento de Soluções (DIDES) do Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (Serpro), a partir de maio de 2024 integrando o Departamento de Cultura Organizacional. da Superintendência de Educação, Pessoas e Talentos, na Diretoria de Pessoas, com o desafio de modelar a segmentação dos processos de Cultura Organizacional tanto em termos regionais como nas diversas diretorias.

Autor, ator, cantor (em vias de se tornar produtor musical), e facilitador de debates e painéis. Pai de quatro filhos. Metódico e bem-humorado. Às vezes não. Cri-cri-cri, sempre: crítico, criterioso e criativo. Não cabe em caixa, recomenda-se nem tentar.

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis. Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudios... Show more

Tina Carkhuff

Tina Carkhuff

Tina Carkhuff is an Industry Expert Advisor with Splunk and brings over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, working in healthcare, higher education, and government. Before joining Splunk, she worked as a Vice President leading Gartner’s Executive Programs for Education and Healthcare.

Tina is a doctoral candidate, graduating in May 2025, studying for her Ph.D. in Organization and Management at Liberty University in Virginia. Her studies focus on using data analytics to inform decisions within an organization. Tina’s dissertation topic is “The Role of Data Analytics in Detecting Unemployment Insurance Fraud: A Case Study of State Governments in the United States.”

Tina is passionate about helping IT executives transform their organizations through the effective use of data. She has led and consulted on digital transformations for many organizations. She has served as the CIO for the City of Houston, served in the US Army, and is a retired law enforcement officer.

Tina lives in Houston with her husband of 25 years and two boys, ages 19 and 22, and has two dogs. Her older son is an entrepreneur and her younger son is a non-verbal autistic boy. Tina and her family donate time to their school district to help special education teachers learn how to use augmentative and alternative communications technology with families to help find after-school care for families with special needs kids.

Tina Carkhuff is an Industry Expert Advisor with Splunk and brings over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, working in healthcare, higher education, and government. Before joining Splunk, she worked as a Vice President leading Gartner’s... Show more

Omorogieva Sylvester Ihonwa

Omorogieva Sylvester Ihonwa

"Omorogieva Sylvester Ihonwa is a Lagos-based author and social entrepreneur passionate about building thriving communities. As founder of the Creationsbase Education Foundation, he empowers underserved youth through engaging STEM and literacy programs, believing that education unlocks potential. With a background blending on-the-ground advocacy and strategic leadership—honed as a YALI Fellow and at Lagos Business School—Sylvester tackles challenges from multiple angles. He’s also a Coding for Employment Digital Ambassador (African Development Bank/Microsoft), equipping young Africans with the tech skills they need to shape their futures. Driven by a desire to make complex topics accessible, Omorogieva explores the intersections of innovation and social change. He brings this passion to his work as a Perplexity AI Business Fellow ({2025}) and as a WIPO Academy-trained expert in intellectual property. Through his writing—'Naija Impact From Concept to Reality: A Beginner's Guide to Starting an NGO in Nigeria'—he seeks to spark conversations, amplify marginalized voices, and contribute to a more equitable and understanding world. Sylvester is keen to share his perspectives on platforms like Technorama, bridging lived experience with evidence-based insights."

"Omorogieva Sylvester Ihonwa is a Lagos-based author and social entrepreneur passionate about building thriving communities. As founder of the Creationsbase Education Foundation, he empowers underserved youth through engaging STEM and literacy progra... Show more

Imani Barton

Imani Barton

Imani Barton is the Head of Strategic Partnerships for the Chief Innovation Office for Northrop Grumman, a leader in aerospace & defense technology. She leads the strategy and execution of emerging technology partnerships as well as validating innovative solutions enterprise wide.

Imani has held a number of positions since joining the company in 2017. As the Strategic Partnerships PM she is responsible for identifying emerging technology companies that serve the needs of Northrop Grumman world wide. She’s holds pride in developing the technical scouting process that advances the Innovation Ecosystem of the enterprise and positions NG as a cutting edge technology company.
Before her role in the CIO, Imani served as the Global Supply Chain Process Excellence Manager for the Strategic Space Systems Division; the largest space business in the world at that time. She was responsible for integrating compliance, process improvement, and digital transformation training efforts to establish a more efficient, end-to-end experience for Global Supply Chain Operations.
Prior to this, she served as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the Australia region for the Mission Systems Sector. Her efforts of advising strategically for business development led Northrop Grumman to improve their global ranking to ‘The Top 5 Most Successful Companies' in a global contract.
Imani’s initial introduction to Northrop Grumman was through the Mission Systems Pathways Program where she rotated in various supply chain roles and ultimately exited to an international program as a Supply Chain Planning lead in the then Aerospace Sector.
Imani has also served as the Chairman of the African American Task Group in South Bay where she oversaw the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, workforce development, and leadership development to build a culture of belonging at Northrop. Her work assisted Northrop Grumman in earning ‘Top 50 Company for Diversity” throughout aerospace and defense.
Imani is a proud HBCU graduate, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and leadership from Oakwood University. She has also completed a program in Entrepreneurial Studies at Cornell University and a host of leadership-development programs. She holds certifications as a Scaled Agile Consultant and Practitioner.
Imani is a passionate Thought Leader looking to drive innovation, cultivate partnerships, and champion diversity one strategic move at a time.

Imani Barton is the Head of Strategic Partnerships for the Chief Innovation Office for Northrop Grumman, a leader in aerospace & defense technology. She leads the strategy and execution of emerging technology partnerships as well as validating innova... Show more

Siobhan de Graaf

Siobhan de Graaf

Leading claims transformation at the WSIB

Leading claims transformation at the WSIB Show more

Gül Akcaova

Gül Akcaova

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

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

Chiamaka AGU

Chiamaka AGU

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-development and explore the world of tech.

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-... Show more

Alexander Hutson

Alexander Hutson

Alexander Hutson was his campus' Residence Hall Association President for 3 years during his undergraduate education at Mizzou and as a conference chair for the 2021 MACURH Regional Business Conference. He has since fallen in love with the profession and worked for two years at the University of Missouri -- Science and Technology as a Residence Hall Coordinator. He has attended two UMR-ACUHO Conferences and been awarded a Top 5 Presenter designation at the 2024 Conference for his presentation on Power Automate -- a brief tutorial and its applications for the profession. He intends to continue working in the profession with an eye towards developing living learning communities and building partnerships that bridge residential life cocurricular efforts with faculty.

Alexander Hutson was his campus' Residence Hall Association President for 3 years during his undergraduate education at Mizzou and as a conference chair for the 2021 MACURH Regional Business Conference. He has since fallen in love with the profession... Show more

Trudi Boatwright

Trudi Boatwright

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of learning and development, the arts, and practical application to each of her presentations. She helps people develop a playful mindset to nurture the most required skills of the future.

Five reasons to book Trudi today
• Relevant: we can all be playful
• Experienced: 20+ years’ experience in organisational play
• High energy: the perfect post-lunch keynote
• Entertaining: laughter is the key to active learning
• Timely: the ability to apply playfulness to business is one of the most valuable skills for the future (Deloitte, 2024)

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of... Show more

Hannah Lutz-Vock

Hannah Lutz-Vock

Hannah Lutz-Vock ist Soziologin mit Schwerpunkt Hochschuldidaktik und Erwachsenenbildung. Nach dem Bachelor- und Masterstudium in Soziologie und Ethnologie an der JGU-Mainz und der LMU-München promoviert sie seit 2022 in Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Hamburg. Beruflich ist sie seit 2019 als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences tätig. Schwerpunkt ihrer Arbeit ist die Förderung von Schlüsselkompetenzen in der Hochschullehre, insbesondere im Kontext digitaler Transformation.

Hannah Lutz-Vock ist Soziologin mit Schwerpunkt Hochschuldidaktik und Erwachsenenbildung. Nach dem Bachelor- und Masterstudium in Soziologie und Ethnologie an der JGU-Mainz und der LMU-München promoviert sie seit 2022 in Erziehungswissenschaften an d... Show more

Mélanie Briand

Mélanie Briand

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je mobilise mon énergie pour des enjeux de transition, en mettant l'intérêt général au premier plan avec un esprit pragmatique guidé par l'impact.

Véritable couteau suisse de l'innovation, je suis capable de concevoir des stratégies de transformation, d'animer des équipes et de piloter le déploiement opérationnel des solutions. Curieuse et défricheuse dans l’âme, je fais preuve d’une grande ouverture d’esprit et d’adaptation au contexte et aux besoins de mes interlocuteurs.
Je crois que les transformations sont possibles grâce à la confiance et la reconnaissance des talents. C'est pourquoi j'allie écoute et pédagogie pour développer et autonomiser les équipes que j'accompagne.

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je mobilise mon énergie pour des enjeux de transition, en mettant l'intérêt général au premier plan avec un esprit pragmatique guidé par l'impact. Véritable couteau suisse de l'innovation, je suis capable de concevoir des st... Show more

Edwin McDonough

Edwin McDonough

City of Chicago Department of Public Health Project Manager Continuous Improvement Team

City of Chicago Department of Public Health Project Manager Continuous Improvement Team Show more

Alexander Schwarz

Alexander Schwarz

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 challenges of fatherhood and found connection through community is the link to a more improved relationship. I have created an organization called Fathers Alliance to build and improve our fatherhood communities.

Fathers Alliance is a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering fathers in fostering enduring and fulfilling relationships with their children. Through education, advocacy, and community support, Fathers Alliance equips fathers with the tools and resources necessary to build sustainable and enriching bonds with their offspring. By raising awareness and providing guidance, the organization strives to strengthen families and promote the well-being of children by emphasizing the pivotal role fathers play in their lives.

At the heart of Fathers Alliance’s mission is the belief that every father has the potential to positively impact their children’s lives. By fostering open communication, offering mentorship, and facilitating support networks, the organization empowers fathers to navigate the challenges of parenthood and cultivate nurturing environments where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Through its initiatives and partnerships, Fathers Alliance is committed to creating a future where every child has the love, guidance, and support they need to reach their full potential.

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

Christelle Scharff

Christelle Scharff

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 Research in Digital Science and Technology. She published more than 30 papers in artificial intelligence, mobile for social change and global software engineering. She was awarded grants from NSF, IBM, Microsoft, and Google. She taught in France, Senegal, Benin, Cambodia and Vietnam. She was a US Fulbright scholar in Senegal in 2012 and 2019. Parallelly, Christelle is serial entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of the mJangale coding school (https://mjangale.com) that focuses on introducing youths to coding in Senegal.

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

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