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

Andreas Wennmann

Andreas Wennmann

Theologian, Coach and public speaker

Theologian, Coach and public speaker Show more

Ximena Cruz

Ximena Cruz

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

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

Alex Podchaski

Alex Podchaski

Alex Podchaski started as Chief Technology Officer for Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park in July 2022. Previously, he served as the Director of Educational & Information Technology at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida, where he was responsible for coordinating all STEAM based initiatives (FIRST, MATE, Cybersecurity, Esports, & Drones) as well as the technology infrastructure of the school. He was the first independent school leader to obtain the Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) certification from CoSN, He has taught at both the high school and college level, was an instructor for CoSN on CETL fundamentals, and served as a mentor in ATLIS’s Leadership Institute. Alex has experience in research computing, instructional support, technology integration, network operations and project management over his career in K12 and Higher Education technology organizations. He has presented at national conferences (NBOA, CoSN, ATLIS, FETC, NSBA), organized regional school conferences (NJAIS, FCIS) and edcamps. He is an Apple Learning Coach, graduate of the FPF Student Privacy program, serves on the Education Steering Team of the Open Voice Network, and has been involved with the New Horizon and CoSN K12 Innovation Advisory Board. Alex is also the co-founder and moderator of #edtechchat, a long running professional development discussion on twitter for the global edtech community.

Alex Podchaski started as Chief Technology Officer for Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park in July 2022. Previously, he served as the Director of Educational & Information Technology at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida... Show more

Sara Kop

Sara Kop

Hi, I'm Sarah Kop, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with extensive experience in managing and implementing cybersecurity strategies across various sectors, including Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and critical infrastructure. In my role, I collaborate with global organizations to develop practical cybersecurity plans that align with international standards and regulatory requirements.

I am passionate about making the field of cybersecurity accessible to diverse communities. To this end, I founded XDoSec, a nonprofit organization that provides guidance and support to individuals from various backgrounds transitioning into the cybersecurity field. Through this initiative, I mentor professionals in building successful careers in cybersecurity.

I believe that collaboration and the human element are essential to success in the field of security. As such, I actively participate in conferences, workshops, and events focused on strengthening organizational resilience against emerging cyber threats.

Hi, I'm Sarah Kop, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with extensive experience in managing and implementing cybersecurity strategies across various sectors, including Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and critical infr... Show more

Anand Kumar

Anand Kumar

Anand's a technology executive with over 23 years of experience transforming businesses through innovative IT solutions.

Anand's a technology executive with over 23 years of experience transforming businesses through innovative IT solutions. Show more

Dheeraj Madhukar

Dheeraj Madhukar

Director at TechnoLegends| Trainer at CDAC Under The Ministry of Electronics (ACTs & Applied AI Department) and Information | Corporate Trainer at Indian Air Force Under the Ministry of Defense

Director at TechnoLegends| Trainer at CDAC Under The Ministry of Electronics (ACTs & Applied AI Department) and Information | Corporate Trainer at Indian Air Force Under the Ministry of Defense Show more

Kevin Cunningham

Kevin Cunningham

Kevin Cunningham is a seasoned software consultant and enthusiastic educator, known for boosting teams' development skills and leading smooth transitions to new technology stacks. With a particular talent for maximising the potential of Node.js in various environments, Kevin transforms tech hurdles into stepping stones for growth.

Drawing from his rich background in classroom teaching, Kevin transforms complex concepts into engaging and accessible learning experiences. Whether it's an online tutorial or an in-person workshop, he knows just how to ignite those "Eureka!" moments.

Off-duty, Kevin trades tech talk for the great outdoors. He's likely to be found embarking on an adventure with his family, proving that even in a world of code, there's always room for a bit of fun!

Kevin Cunningham is a seasoned software consultant and enthusiastic educator, known for boosting teams' development skills and leading smooth transitions to new technology stacks. With a particular talent for maximising the potential of Node.js in va... Show more

Joshua Fleuriot

Joshua Fleuriot

Joshua Fleuriot is a Brooklyn native, U.S. Army veteran, and first-generation American of Haitian descent. As the founder of PerfectlySuited, a dating app designed to foster meaningful connections for diverse professionals, Joshua combines a strong technical background with a passion for equity and inclusion.

Joshua Fleuriot is a Brooklyn native, U.S. Army veteran, and first-generation American of Haitian descent. As the founder of PerfectlySuited, a dating app designed to foster meaningful connections for diverse professionals, Joshua combines a strong t... Show more

Laura Evans

Laura Evans

Marketing professional and community engagement enthusiast

Marketing professional and community engagement enthusiast Show more

Raul Barth

Raul Barth

Raul is a SAFe Practice Consultant and trainer at Gladwell.

Raul Barth is a seasoned Agile Coach, trainer and SAFe SPCT Candidate with a deep understanding of Lean and Agile values and principles. With a Green Belt in Lean and certifications as a Professional Scrum Master I & II (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Raul brings a wealth of expertise to his work.
Over the past 13 years, Raul has gained extensive international experience in Agile, software development, IT, R&D, team management and leadership, having worked in diverse locations such as Brazil, France, and the UK. Throughout his career, he has dedicated more than 8 years to Lean and Agile.

Raul's technical proficiency is rooted in his academic background, holding Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Engineering, as well as a Master's degree in Big Data. His practical experience in Agile spans across various roles, including team member, Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach and Consultant. For the past 5 years, he has been actively engaged in guiding organizations through Agile transformations.

Passionate about Agile and Lean, Raul firmly believes that successful Lean-Agile transformations depend on mindset and people. He views frameworks, methods, and processes as tools to achieve goals such as faster time-to-market, quality, motivated teams, and customer satisfaction.

Currently, Raul serves as a consultant and trainer, leveraging his expertise in English, Portuguese, and French. He is dedicated to supporting Gladwell's partners in their pursuit of success through Agile and digital transformations.

Raul is a SAFe Practice Consultant and trainer at Gladwell. Raul Barth is a seasoned Agile Coach, trainer and SAFe SPCT Candidate with a deep understanding of Lean and Agile values and principles. With a Green Belt in Lean and certifications as a... Show more

Jennifer Mason

Jennifer Mason

Jennifer Ann Mason is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation and Learning at Planet Technologies, where she leads the Evolve 365 team as they help transform organizations and agencies through user adoption and various learning activities, including customized adoption playbooks, training videos designed for internal business processes, ongoing learning campaigns and personalized Champions Programs. Helping organizations adjust how they approach learning as they move forward with digital transformation and change the way they work.

Jennifer has been awarded the Microsoft MVP over 10 consecutive years and is a nationally known speaker at worldwide conferences. She is the author of over 6 SharePoint Technical Books and helps lead and coordinate the local user’s group in her hometown. The Microsoft Community is a big part of Jennifer’s interest and you can often find her at local events, community forums or working behind the scenes to coordinate various Diversity & Inclusion conference tracks.

Jennifer has been with Planet Technologies over 5 years and is looking forward to the future of the government workplace. The changes of the cloud are being felt more and more every day and the journey of adoption for many agencies is just beginning! Being able to help various agencies do more and do things differently is just a small thing that gets her excited! From helping them transition from paper or excel forms to PowerApps and Power BI or to Teams and SharePoint from email – all changes big or small that help people work more efficiently are foundations worth celebrating in Jennifer’s mind!

In her spare time, you can often find Jennifer traveling all over the US with her husband Corey and her pup Bowser. From the beaches to the mountains to the vineyards, you just never know where they might end up for a few days!

Jennifer Ann Mason is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation and Learning at Planet Technologies, where she leads the Evolve 365 team as they help transform organizations and agencies through user adoption and various learning activities, inc... Show more

Vincent Loiseau

Vincent Loiseau

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach.

I am always looking for real challenges aiming at performance and work well done, based above all on human relations and team building.

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Maste... Show more

Saurav Roy

Saurav Roy

I have a background in economics and social entrepreneurship. I began my career working with a grassroots organisation in Calcutta, India, where I surveyed climate migration patterns and assessed the electrification needs of urban slum settlements. Previously, I held roles at organisations such as the Carbon Tracker Initiative (a London-based climate think tank), Agami (a non-profit based in India supporting innovation in law and justice ), and Ashoka Innovators for the Public (global philanthropy supporting social entrepreneurs around the world), where I focused on addressing systemic inequality, promoting social innovation, and shaping climate policy in South Asia.

My interest in critical minerals began during my Master’s studies in Ecological Economics, where I explored the just transition aspects of the Green New Deal.

I have a background in economics and social entrepreneurship. I began my career working with a grassroots organisation in Calcutta, India, where I surveyed climate migration patterns and assessed the electrification needs of urban slum settlements. P... Show more

Emeka Boris Ama

Emeka Boris Ama

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai Show more

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis

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

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

Anastasiia Abyzova

Anastasiia Abyzova

Inspired, self-motivated, and IT-driven manager.
For the past 5 years was responsible for software development, team management, and building trustworthy relationships with clients in E-learning.
Specializing in complex and huge projects. In my portfolio - are huge Universities, Government projects especially in Ukraine and Africa (with UNESCO, UNICEF etc).

Inspired, self-motivated, and IT-driven manager. For the past 5 years was responsible for software development, team management, and building trustworthy relationships with clients in E-learning. Specializing in complex and huge projects. In my po... Show more

Zeyu Yao

Zeyu Yao

Hey! I'm Peter! I built a website that tracks 1.8k+ taxis in Singapore, a stock price predictor, and an AI-assisted aircraft taxiing system. I also founded the SAIS Hack Club, where I lead workshops on computer science topics at my school.

In my free time, you can find me immersed in (or ranting about) a good book, vibing to my favorite music, engaging in my swim team, or simply socializing with friends. I plan to pursue further my passion for computer science to contribute to my community.

Hey! I'm Peter! I built a website that tracks 1.8k+ taxis in Singapore, a stock price predictor, and an AI-assisted aircraft taxiing system. I also founded the SAIS Hack Club, where I lead workshops on computer science topics at my school. In my f... Show more

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more

Wendi Brown

Wendi Brown

Wendi O. Brown, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, has a distinguished career as a Chief Strategist, advising senior U.S. and NATO on strategic planning, risk management, and crisis management. She has been instrumental in managing multinational cyber operations and executing critical logistics missions across Europe and Africa, ensuring readiness for U.S. forces. Her experience spans key roles at U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European Command, where she oversaw complex military operations. Wendi holds two advanced degrees in Cybersecurity and has earned multiple military awards, including the Bronze Star Medal for her exemplary service. For fun, Wendi enjoys the Mediterranean beaches in Greece, and traveling to Italy and Spain.

Wendi O. Brown, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, has a distinguished career as a Chief Strategist, advising senior U.S. and NATO on strategic planning, risk management, and crisis management. She has been instrumental in managing multinational cybe... Show more

Karo Ladino

Karo Ladino

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

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

Tia Murry

Tia Murry

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transformative F.L.I. method (Forgive. Let Go. Initiate.) inspires women to lead balanced, purpose-driven lives. Dr. Tia has a proven record in driving strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and developing sustainable growth strategies.

A sought-after International Speaker, Dr. Tia has delivered keynotes for universities, nonprofits, and conferences, including the renowned SpeakerCon stage with figures like Les Brown. Her bestselling book, F.L.I. Forgive. Let Go. Initiate., quickly became an Amazon Best Self-Help Short Read, chronicling her journey through personal challenges with courage and resilience.

Recognized with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Tia has received numerous honors, such as the Women of Distinction by the United Nations Global Women Foundation, Women In Management Africa, Champion Leadership Award U.K., and the Lifetime Commitment to Community Service Award.

Dr. Tia's true joy lies in empowering women, advocating for economic advancement, and inspiring audiences through her talks on leadership, faith, and personal growth. Outside of her professional sphere, she is a devoted mother to Derrick, Tamia, and Jazmyn, and a proud grandmother to Amaiah. Her passion for inspiring transformation makes her an invaluable presence at events where she combines authenticity with actionable insights.

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transfor... Show more

Natalie Contreras

Natalie Contreras

Program Manager of Digital Academy @Adobe
| Social Impact | Diversity & Inclusion | Creativity | Education | Multi-media Art | Indigenous Innovation |
Through her work with the Adobe Digital Academy as well as other local organizations, Natalie’s efforts to make the technology ecosystem more diverse and inclusive are informed from her own experience and understanding of the complexities as a Bay Area born resident breaking into tech. With her experience in education and non-profit curriculum development, she is bringing an innovative approach to creating access and bridging different communities in the innovation space. As a former alum, Natalie is excited to share her insights now in a supporting role as Program Manager for the Adobe Digital Academy.

Natalie Isabel Contreras [Papasquialii Tepehuan, P'urhépecha, Coca] is a leader in the diversity, equity and inclusion space, born in occupied Yelamu Ohlone Territory also known as San Francisco, CA. Natalie has experience as an educator, multidisciplinary creative and program manager and has served different Bay Area organizations & initiatives. As a leader in the Social Impact space, she is passionate about strengthening connections + increasing access to opportunities between innovation, art and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) culture & community. Natalie began by participating in local non-profit organizations geared towards people of color to increase access and representation in the local tech economy such as TechSF, Hack the Hood, Impact Hub & the Kapor Center. After participating in programming, events, attending panel discussions and hackathons she knew that she had a responsibility to voice the need for increased visibility, access and advocacy for people in her community. With both technical and creative skills, she has applied her skills to many areas in web development, product management, education, film making, photography and mural design, and has worked with organizations such as the Golden Gates National Parks Conservancy and the Native American Health Center. Currently Natalie is the program manager for the Adobe Digital Academy which is a an accelerated pathway into tech and design careers. She is proud of her multi-lineage ancestry, and continues to dream up ways to better serve the many cultural communities she is connected to. She is exploring how BIPOC people can lead innovative solutions specific to communities by leveraging the use of technology for empowerment.

Program Manager of Digital Academy @Adobe | Social Impact | Diversity & Inclusion | Creativity | Education | Multi-media Art | Indigenous Innovation | Through her work with the Adobe Digital Academy as well as other local organizations, Natalie’s e... Show more

Ara Arzumanian, Ed.D.

Ara Arzumanian, Ed.D.

Dr. Arzumanian is the long-time Director of the USC College Advising Corps for the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) at the USC Rossier School of Education. For twenty years he has been a youth worker in the areas of mentoring, college access, after school, juvenile justice and street outreach. At USC, he has overseen the growth of the program to directly serve over 10,000 students annually in multiple school districts across Los Angeles county. In its ten years of existence, USC CAC has directly assisted over 70,000 students to enroll in college. During that time Ara earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the Rossier School of Education, earned the staff recognition award “for creating a culture of community,” was a fellow of the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Young Men of Color 2019, and was awarded USC’s Order of Arete medal for excellence in leadership and community service.

Prior to joining CERPP, Ara oversaw three youth programs and the development of a new mentoring program in Boyle Heights. Previous to that experience, he was the Vice President of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles overseeing several programs and managing mentoring for over 1,500 matches. He developed a new corporate partnership model with Union Bank winning the National Rising Star Award. Before joining Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ara had been tapped by the international non-profit, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), to direct the Generation Next Mentorship Program (GenNext). As the director of GenNext, Ara assembled the team that grew the program five times in size and increased its services to students with the award of a prestigious US Department of Education Grant. During his tenure at GenNext, Ara served as the chair of the Glendale Healthy Start Collaborative and sat on Glendale Unified School District’s Student Attendance Review Board and the violence prevention committees of five schools. It was his experience as a youth outreach worker with the City of Glendale’s Youth Outreach Program that brought Ara to AGBU’s attention. He was a member of the three-person team that developed it from the ground up, providing intensive case management to students facing high risk factors. Specializing in violence intervention/prevention, direct street outreach, runaway recovery and cross-cultural peace-making, Ara and the team worked with over 1,800 students in five years. Due to his experience and expertise in the field of youth development, he has been invited to guest lecture at USC, UCLA, CSUN and CSULA on youth development and challenges facing America’s youth.

Dr. Arzumanian is the long-time Director of the USC College Advising Corps for the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) at the USC Rossier School of Education. For twenty years he has been a youth worker in the areas of mentori... Show more

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has disrupted multiple industries and earned a reputation for thinking and acting differently. In addition to being an award-winning entrepreneur, he is an investor, personal coach, and keynote speaker. He is an expert on innovation, human potential, and personal fulfillment.

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has di... Show more

Chris Lawrence

Chris Lawrence

Chris is an experienced nonprofit professional who has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated educator, network builder, and advocate for non-profit organizations. Chris is currently the Head of Programs at the Interledger Foundation. He oversees all aspects of the programatic activity of the foundation.

Chris is an experienced nonprofit professional who has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated educator, network builder, and advocate for non-profit organizations. Chris is currently the Head of Programs at the Interledger Foundation. He oversees all... 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

Dr. Patricia Espinoza Fernandez

Dr. Patricia Espinoza Fernandez

Dr. Fernandez is currently the Student Support Services Director for the Lakeside Union School District and a Lecturer in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University. She is a former public school administrator and classroom teacher.

She maintains an active professional life overseeing her school's district school safety, student well-being, connectedness, attendance and overall student support programs. She is the foster youth and McKinney-Vento liaison for her district, working closely with the department of child and family wellbeing and the county office of education. She is liaison to students whose parent or guardian offers active duty service to any military branch.

Her passion in service of children and youth to improve systems of support, remove potential barriers and help anyone who is experiencing barriers to school success stems from her desire to improve educational outcomes for all. Being an educator contributes to both her personal and professional growth. She finds volunteering time in the county of San Diego gratifying and gives one hundred percent to any task she undertakes. She builds upon the connections she makes through community engagement, developing and maintaining key relationships in the community with civic leaders, community partners and professionals looking for opportunities to bring educational resources to her school district in support of students, staff and families.

Patricia is a native Angeleno with deep roots in the Mexican-American community. She grew up on the east side of Los Angeles. After graduating Roosevelt High School, she attended San Diego State University where as a first-generation graduate she received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Multicultural Education, a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her doctoral work is in the area of dual language immersion equity, access and K-12 leadership.

Dr. Fernandez is passionate about collaborating with educational partners to ensure youth have access to school supports and transition to high school with an achievable plan for success in college or trade school, military service, or direct entry to the world of work. During her tenure as director, Lakeside Union School District continues to gradually increase positive student attendance districtwide; she oversees the implementation of school safety initiatives including safety meetings that engage key community leaders and site administrators; health education programming, including youth mental health. as well as systems that maintain and promote campus safety.

Dr. Fernandez was appointed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to a advisory board member role to the San Diego County Child & Family Strengthening Unit. Also she is a non-profit volunteer member of MANA de San Diego where she is leads on the Tías Leadership Committee and co-leads a summer college success institute for first-generation San Diego County Latina college students. She currently is a member of ACSA Region 18 and CALSA Region 6, supporting legislative advocacy efforts at the regional and state level on behalf of the students and educators in San Diego and Imperial Counties. She is a past City of Chula Vista Commissioner.

Dr. Fernandez is currently the Student Support Services Director for the Lakeside Union School District and a Lecturer in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University. She is a former public school admin... Show more

Tatyana Slavova

Tatyana Slavova

Tatyana Slavova: A Woman of Courage, Determination, and Inspiration.

Propelled by her life philosophy, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts," Tatyana fearlessly relocated on her own from Ukraine to the USA, facing the challenges of war.
As a keynote speaker, she empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves and pursue lives worth living.
Beyond the stage, Tatyana wears multiple hats, excelling as both a Venture Capitalist and Life & Business Coach.

Tatyana Slavova: A Woman of Courage, Determination, and Inspiration. Propelled by her life philosophy, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts," Tatyana fearlessly relocated on her own from Ukraine to... Show more

Dragana Babić

Dragana Babić

I am a highly accomplished Android developer, boasting over 4 years of professional experience and a profound understanding of mobile application development. I have consistently demonstrated my expertise in this field throughout my career, delivering exceptional results for various projects. Motivation is a driving force in my work. I approach every project with enthusiasm and a determination to surpass expectations. This zeal translates into innovative solutions and a constant drive for improvement. My creative mindset enables me to think outside the box, bringing fresh ideas and unique perspectives to the development process.

*Established and currently leading a groundbreaking international project in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina) dedicated to providing advanced IT education for children aged 6-14.
Created strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations, and technology companies to deliver high-quality education programs.
Implemented a unique pedagogical approach that emphasizes hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and critical thinking, engaging children through gamification and adaptive learning techniques.
Managed a diverse team of educators, managers, and technology experts to ensure program excellence and scalability.

*As a passionate advocate for gender equality in the tech industry, I am honored to serve as a Google's Women Techmakers Ambassador. I'm dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for women in the world of technology.

*My mission is to encourage women to break the glass ceiling and create change in the tech sector. I'm also currently a Country Leader BIH for WomanTech Network. I contributed by uniting 150K women from 181 countries to join the network, get inspired, discover their purpose, and make a positive impact.

A firm believer that it is never too late at any stage of life to turn things around! There is something everyone can do/contribute at work/life with a unique skill set. With /around/through technology we can amplify the impact even more and at speed! This is not just my story, this is my mission! I am driven by a deep desire to use my skills and experience to make a lasting impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina and on the world, one step at a time.

I am a highly accomplished Android developer, boasting over 4 years of professional experience and a profound understanding of mobile application development. I have consistently demonstrated my expertise in this field throughout my career, deliverin... Show more

Diane Schnoor

Diane Schnoor

Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor earned her M.T. and PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia. She founded a preschool built on the idea that all children were natural scientists and explorers (and that picture books could connect all of the thematic units). While working in the museum education field, she developed and provided in-person and virtual hands-on STEAM programs that inspired curiosity and wonder in children of all ages. She currently works with teachers across the country, focusing on connecting multicultural literature with engaging and meaningful STEAM challenges. She currently collaborates with Chris Kesler Science on early elementary curriculum design and worked closely with Steve Spangler Inc. on the production and release of a Beyond Ever After on demand video course. She is an adjunct professor for the University of Virginia and Shenandoah University, and hosts an Adventures in Learning podcast that explores connections between diverse picture books and STEM/STEAM learning.

Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor earned her M.T. and PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia. She founded a preschool built on the idea that all children were natural scientists and explorers (and that picture books could connect all of ... Show more

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