Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health education and MS in health administration), and epidemiology (DrPH). The transition was a natural step, and she has since gained over a decade of valuable experience in higher education, corporate training development, and management consulting. In 2020, Ebony obtained her CPTD and, despite her non-traditional entry into the field, she’s leaned on her diverse background and skills to build her brand.

Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health educa... Show more

Marianna Lyulchenko is interested in identifying the key factors associated with school readiness and long-term school success from early childhood through elementary and beyond. Lyulchenko is regularly engaged in research that collects surveys, direct assessments, standardized test scores, and observational data linked to children and classrooms along with qualitative data from sources such as interviews, focus groups, and extant document reviews.

Marianna Lyulchenko is interested in identifying the key factors associated with school readiness and long-term school success from early childhood through elementary and beyond. Lyulchenko is regularly engaged in research that collects surveys, dire... Show more

Teacher in the Software Design and Development program at TECSUP.

Teacher in the Software Design and Development program at TECSUP. Show more

Dr. Rob Stagni has directed the Arkansas Union at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville for more than nine years. Rob is actively involved in ACUI and has held multiple volunteer and leadership roles over the past decade.

Dr. Rob Stagni has directed the Arkansas Union at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville for more than nine years. Rob is actively involved in ACUI and has held multiple volunteer and leadership roles over the past decade. Show more

I’m an English teacher interested in technology and a researcher for ten years. Looking for new ways to improve digital literacy with my students and create innovative content too. About me online. https://about.me/santosleonor

I’m an English teacher interested in technology and a researcher for ten years. Looking for new ways to improve digital literacy with my students and create innovative content too. About me online. https://about.me/santosleonor Show more

Stephan Kaps leitet die Softwareentwicklung im Bundesamt für Soziale Sicherung und ist Gründer der Java User Group Bonn. Als Software-Architekt und Entwickler hat er seit 2002 mit Java zu tun. Weitere Schwerpunkte liegen in der Konzipierung und Optimierung von Software-Entwicklungsprozessen, DevOps & OpenSource Werkzeugen. Darüber hinaus ist er als Speaker und Autor aktiv.

Stephan Kaps leitet die Softwareentwicklung im Bundesamt für Soziale Sicherung und ist Gründer der Java User Group Bonn. Als Software-Architekt und Entwickler hat er seit 2002 mit Java zu tun. Weitere Schwerpunkte liegen in der Konzipierung und Optim... Show more

Elizabeth is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California. Her long-term goal as an educational practitioner is to address complex problems within education by being an inclusive and transformative leader and begin to break down the barriers that make it difficult for marginalized children to access quality and equitable education. Elizabeth’s experience, background, and values will allow her to develop an educational experience that models the real world, one of which reflects diversity and inclusion of all. Her experience of teaching at both the public and private school levels has allowed her to develop the perspective that our children deserve schools that value them in every aspect of their being. Using a social justice lens, she will lead change with evidence-based practices to improve the outcomes for all students within these challenging learning environments.

Elizabeth is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California. Her long-term goal as an educational practitioner is to address complex problems within education by being an inclusive and transformative... Show more

I'm an Information Architect focused on Civic Technology and an advocate for open source and open data. While working in High Energy Physics, I gained a love for data principles that led me from Software Development to DB Administration and now System Architecture. I currently work in Public Sector IT and love participating in the PASS Community.

I'm an Information Architect focused on Civic Technology and an advocate for open source and open data. While working in High Energy Physics, I gained a love for data principles that led me from Software Development to DB Administration and now Syste... Show more

Dr. Yvette Motley brings over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, both in the private and public-school sectors. She has a diverse background that includes roles as a teacher, instructional specialist, administrator, and central office content specialist. Dr. Motley's expertise covers several key areas within education, including social-emotional learning, formative assessment, restorative practices, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). Her knowledge and leadership in these areas play a crucial role in transforming school culture and creating supportive learning environments. As a certified Restorative Practices Trainer through the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), Dr. Motley passionately supports educational leaders in integrating restorative practices and social-emotional learning into school culture and instructional programming. Her mission is to empower educational communities to embrace the importance of cultivating a culture of collaboration and reflective practices that foster a sense of belonging and success for students and adults.

One essential part of being an educator is her value of self-care and making it a priority. Dr. Motley loves to travel and engage in recreational activities with family while also taking in the quiet with a good book.

Dr. Yvette Motley brings over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, both in the private and public-school sectors. She has a diverse background that includes roles as a teacher, instructional specialist, administrator, and central office content ... Show more

Philliph is Senior Tech Design Researcher at Superbloom Design, an organization that leverages design as a transformative practice and promotes equity through collaborative design. Philliph has 10+ years of experience as a Creative Technologist / System Admin with a focus on digital security, operations, and product/service design working primarily with non-profits and startups.

Philliph is Senior Tech Design Researcher at Superbloom Design, an organization that leverages design as a transformative practice and promotes equity through collaborative design. Philliph has 10+ years of experience as a Creative Technologist / Sys... Show more

An educator and a life-long learner, Nicola is driven by her passion for diversity and equity in schools, workplace wellbeing, and unlocking potential in the people around her. She’s bringing her vision for healthier, happier school communities to life with edwell. Nicola began her career as a Kindergarten teacher, was a founding teacher at The New School of San Francisco, and has five years of experience coaching educators. She deeply believes that emotions matter and drive our behaviors at work and as learners. Nicola holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BA in Education History & Policy from Brown University.

An educator and a life-long learner, Nicola is driven by her passion for diversity and equity in schools, workplace wellbeing, and unlocking potential in the people around her. She’s bringing her vision for healthier, happier school communities to li... Show more

Annmarie McMahill is a Senior Research Scholar for the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University and the principal investigator for ParentingMontana.org. Annmarie’s leads efforts to foster innovation to address complex social challenges around health and safety. She holds a M.S. in Prevention Science and has over 25 years of experience working in the public sector. She began her professional career teaching science. After several years in the classroom, she chose to focus her energies on the at-risk youth population and developed a transitional living program for youth aging out of the foster care and juvenile justice systems in Wyoming. Seeing the need to strengthen the social ecology around youth she was serving directed her to the prevention field where she led community efforts addressing substance use, tobacco-free environments, child wellness, and chronic disease. Annmarie’s areas of interest continue to be focused on youth, as well as substance use prevention and comprehensive community development.

Annmarie McMahill is a Senior Research Scholar for the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University and the principal investigator for ParentingMontana.org. Annmarie’s leads efforts to foster innovation to address complex social c... Show more

Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in education as a social worker. She completed her doctorate in social work at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work focusing on social work practice in charter schools. She is presently a Schools Ambassador Fellow with the US Department of Education conducting research with New Visions for Public Schools on 21st Century Skills Advisory Program in Transfer Schools. Prior, she she was the director of a youth development department in an alternative transfer high school overseeing social emotional learning, post-secondary planning, and mental health services. In addition, she has experience as a school social worker for grades K to 12 in a middle and elementary school century skills. Her interests include SEL programming, community partnerships, 21st century skills, school social work practice, and policy & advocacy.

Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in education as a social worker. She completed her doctorate in social work at New York Unive... Show more

Dr. S. Renee Mitchell, educator, entrepreneur, and a Pulitzer Prize-nominated former journalist, is the visionary founder of a nationally award-winning and transformative, youth leadership-development initiative called: I Am M.O.R.E. (Making Ourselves Resilient Everyday). This organization offers an upstream prescription and culturally relevant social-emotional learning (SEL) approach to the low achievement and self-esteem of Black who are internally suffering from being spirit-murdered in classrooms, society and within families. Dr. Renee’s youth-development organization has a trifecta seal of approval: Research-, evidence- and theory-based. Motivated by intention and heart, Renee’s deepest desire is to help others use their creativity to let go, gather up and move on in order to find their voice, inner sources of healing and joy , and their own unique place in the world

Dr. S. Renee Mitchell, educator, entrepreneur, and a Pulitzer Prize-nominated former journalist, is the visionary founder of a nationally award-winning and transformative, youth leadership-development initiative called: I Am M.O.R.E. (Making Ourselve... Show more

Courtney Donohoe has over a decade of experience serving in K-12 educational settings—as a teacher, administrator, literacy consultant, and a school improvement coach. Her most recent work has led her to school districts around the country in service of improving district-wide systems and structures to support effective teaching and learning and increased student performance. Prior to this, Courtney served as an instructional assistant principal in a turnaround school district, focused on reviving stagnant achievement and increasing positive school culture. As the Director of Professional Learning with bettertogether³, she believes deeply in the power of connection and collaboration as a means to improve the wellness and psychological safety of students and adults and that there’s no better time than now to get started on this crucial work.

Courtney Donohoe has over a decade of experience serving in K-12 educational settings—as a teacher, administrator, literacy consultant, and a school improvement coach. Her most recent work has led her to school districts around the country in service... Show more

Susann Schulz (M.Sc.) ist akademische Mitarbeiterin in der Hochschuldidaktik im Bereich "Service Lernen und Lehren" an der Technischen Hochschule Wildau. Sie ist dort in strategische Prozesse, wie die Leitbildentwicklung, involviert und schult Dozenten zu digitaler Lehre.

Ihr Know-How zum Thema Partizipation aus ihrer Tätigkeit an der Hochschule wird ergänzt durch Erfahrungen aus ihrem kommunalpolitischen Engagement sowie ihrer nebenberuflichen Tätigkeit als Koordinatorin für digitale Teilhabe bei dem AWO Regionalverband Brandenburg Süd e. V.

Ihre Herzensthemen sind New Learning, Barrierefreiheit, Chancengerechtigkeit und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt. Sie ist in der Corporate Learning Community aktiv und betreibt einen Podcast, der sich mit den Chancen digitaler Räume befasst.

Susann Schulz (M.Sc.) ist akademische Mitarbeiterin in der Hochschuldidaktik im Bereich "Service Lernen und Lehren" an der Technischen Hochschule Wildau. Sie ist dort in strategische Prozesse, wie die Leitbildentwicklung, involviert und schult Dozent... Show more

Jeff Garrett is a seasoned Technical Product Manager, recognized for his expertise and experience spanning over a decade. His dedication to modernization has left an impact on government agencies and private businesses alike. What initially ignited Jeff's passion was the realm of Cloud/DevOps. Today, he is a leader of Platform Engineering, directing his energy toward removing barriers, enhancing developer experiences, and driving unparalleled value through technology.

Jeff Garrett is a seasoned Technical Product Manager, recognized for his expertise and experience spanning over a decade. His dedication to modernization has left an impact on government agencies and private businesses alike. What initially ignited J... Show more

I’m an Author, Publisher, Conference Speaker and a Leadership Consultant.
I’m a young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellow and I have been an adjunct lecturer on the program since 2018, where I teach Leadership. In 2018 and 2019 respectively, I was nominated and recognized as Young Influential Author in Ghana and my books were nominated and recognized in the category of non-fiction, motivational books in Ghana.
I’m the founder of Macbryt Publications and Dream Africa Network, a publishing firm and an NGO.

I’m an Author, Publisher, Conference Speaker and a Leadership Consultant. I’m a young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellow and I have been an adjunct lecturer on the program since 2018, where I teach Leadership. In 2018 and 2019 respectively, I... Show more

In a military career of over 29 years, Col Surender Kumar Rohilla has served across a wide spectrum of operational areas and has tenanted a host of important Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, including the United Nations as a Military Observer in Peace Keeping operations.

Qualified on Disaster Management, Cyber Law, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security and AI. He is Masters in Mil Technology, Masters in Artificial Intelligence and MPhil in Cyber Warfare.
A technology enthusiast,

In a military career of over 29 years, Col Surender Kumar Rohilla has served across a wide spectrum of operational areas and has tenanted a host of important Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, including the United Nations as a Military Ob... Show more

Kara Ieva (she/her/ella) holds many identities. In addition to being a wife, mom, advocate, and co-conspirator in working to dismantle oppressive educational practices, policies, and systems, she is a Professor in the Counseling in Educational Settings program at Rowan University. Her educational career spans over 25 years as a former Spanish teacher, administrator, school counselor, and counselor educator. Kara uses her research for advocacy by using asset-based approaches to empower student agency while promoting equity and wellness (academic and mental health). Her specific interests include social emotional development (with students, in classrooms, embedded in content, educator SEL, and systemic tiered interventions centered on promoting healthy identities. She consults and delivers professional development nationally to PK-12 counselors, teachers, and administrators on strategies for cultivating a safe, equitable, and inclusive mental health and neurodiverse cultures in schools.

Kara Ieva (she/her/ella) holds many identities. In addition to being a wife, mom, advocate, and co-conspirator in working to dismantle oppressive educational practices, policies, and systems, she is a Professor in the Counseling in Educational Settin... Show more

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), secretary of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

20 years of graphic design, 10 years of product design, and experience with inclusion, accessibility, and design community.

Soren designs inclusive and accessible systems, communities, and products. They most recently have been spending their time consulting big brands on inclusive design decisions, mitigating financial Inequality, and championing accessibility. They also guest speak, educate, consult, and write about inclusive design, employee equity in tech, and accessibility. Otherwise, you can find them eating large amounts of plants and collecting enamel pins in the NYC metro.

20 years of graphic design, 10 years of product design, and experience with inclusion, accessibility, and design community. Soren designs inclusive and accessible systems, communities, and products. They most recently have been spending their time... Show more

Iana is a Director of Engineering at Turnitin. She has worked with geographically distributed engineering teams from Europe, Ukraine, and the Americas for 13 years. Her teams work on ten different products across Turnitin's portfolio now.
Iana founded a technology company in the e-commerce domain. Among her other activities, Iana is a judge and a mentor at international competitions for developers and hackathons. As a volunteer, she judges the Mathematical Olympiads.
Iana co-founded 10 per—an educational organization with a mission to bring the Ukrainian IT community to the world stage.

Iana is a Director of Engineering at Turnitin. She has worked with geographically distributed engineering teams from Europe, Ukraine, and the Americas for 13 years. Her teams work on ten different products across Turnitin's portfolio now. Iana fou... Show more

I deal with participatory processes, group facilitation and community activation practices. I am tutor for the Master's in Migration Law and Policies. I write for Abitare la Terra. I collaborate with CSV Trentino.

I deal with participatory processes, group facilitation and community activation practices. I am tutor for the Master's in Migration Law and Policies. I write for Abitare la Terra. I collaborate with CSV Trentino. Show more

Loves building products that make learning easier for students

Loves building products that make learning easier for students Show more

Paul Fjelrad is the Chief Architect for Zuhlke UK. He has a vast breadth of knowledge and experience across the different architecture domains as well as across different industry sectors, particularly government, finance and energy. His skills and wealth of experience have led to him playing pivotal roles in nationally important programmes, including the Smart-meter Implementation Programme, the ONS Data-Access programme, and most recently contributing to establishing the Modernising Energy Data programme. Paul is the author of “The Struggle Continues” (Troubador, 2020), a contributor to several publications with his “Living With PTSD” articles, and a Mental Health First Aider.

Paul Fjelrad is the Chief Architect for Zuhlke UK. He has a vast breadth of knowledge and experience across the different architecture domains as well as across different industry sectors, particularly government, finance and energy. His skills and w... Show more

Carolin Goethel is a facilitator, community weaver and Germany activation lead at The Week. She offers transformative educational experiences for nourishing regenerative cultures and building a life-enhancing future. Inspired by her anthropology studies, her work in leadership education and her passion for deep ecology, she has developed a diverse toolbox for deep culture change.

Carolin Goethel is a facilitator, community weaver and Germany activation lead at The Week. She offers transformative educational experiences for nourishing regenerative cultures and building a life-enhancing future. Inspired by her anthropology stud... Show more

I am the Executive Director for Growth at Metronome. I have over a decade of experience in digital and organizational transformation within the federal/ defense, corporate, and non-profit sectors. I love that these efforts and each new engagement is an opportunity to learn more about how different people and organizations are approaching their challenges to improve how technology is integrated to their ways-of-working and outcomes.

I am the Executive Director for Growth at Metronome. I have over a decade of experience in digital and organizational transformation within the federal/ defense, corporate, and non-profit sectors. I love that these efforts and each new engagement is... Show more

Speaker, coach y y consultora de Liderazgo, Tecnología y equidad, soy Humanista Digital y Co CEO de Geek Girls LatAm.

Speaker, coach y y consultora de Liderazgo, Tecnología y equidad, soy Humanista Digital y Co CEO de Geek Girls LatAm. Show more

A civilian with no ties to Defense, knee-deep in the NYC startup ecosystem on both sides of the table, crawled out of this innovation culture to a more meaningful one that serves the public good and national interest. This is defense entrepreneurship.

Professionally Timothy Wahba serves as President of the Columbia Angels, where alumni of Columbia University invest in the startup and venture ecosystem together. Timmy Wahba was previously chief Executive of Beast Enterprises, a New York City-based venture studio, and corporate strategy advisory firm.

After a year-long critical illness in 2022, Timmy Wahba pivoted toward Defense Tech & National Security Innovation. Deeply interested in finding novel solutions to solve the valley of death from a realist and pragmatic perspective. He is a current National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Foundry 2023 cohort member. He is also a member and an organizer of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. He is also building strengthen.us, a community of deep-tech researchers, defense innovators, and investors.

Timmy Wahba is a Columbia MBA, specializing in entrepreneurial finance and private equity with an undergraduate Bachelor's in Political Science from
New York University.

Outside of Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - while under the age of 18, Timmy Wahba was a curious digital native hacking dark parts of the internet for fun. That interest necessitated a transition to a lifelong interest and specialization in white-hat Cyber Intelligence Threat Analysis, Open Source Intelligence, Heavy Metal & Fishing (naturally.)

A civilian with no ties to Defense, knee-deep in the NYC startup ecosystem on both sides of the table, crawled out of this innovation culture to a more meaningful one that serves the public good and national interest. This is defense entrepreneurship... Show more