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

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many prestigious oganisations and institutions like AICTE, Niser, IISER, NIT and IITs, ISI and most of the Tier 1 Colleges. Eshan is also a Research Scholar in the field of Android, ML/AI. Institutions tagged with him are like IIT, Kharagpur and The Institution of Engineers (India). Some of the Prestigious Clients he made contributions are Google, Microsoft, Wipro Tech, Capgemini, Coca-Cola, United Health, Optum, Shaadi.com, MagicBricks, Fittr etc.
He done his graduation in Computer Science Engineering and Legal background at Corporate Laws. He has given talk in prestigious organisations like IIT/IIM, IISER, NISER, ATAL, AICTE divisional, Hackathon, ISI, Atomic Research, Law Societies and GDG etc
He has been awarded and recognized from Govt of India and CID, WB

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many p... Show more

Eric Burden

Eric Burden

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensure timely delivery and development of an effective child welfare information system. Prior to this, Eric worked with the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) on their Driving the Dream Initiative, aimed at deploying a shared client referral and database platform to break down service silos in the Memphis social service sector. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Data Reporting for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services. Eric combines his technical expertise with his education in social work (MSW from Jackson State University) to engage process improvement from people to systems. On a personal note, Eric and his wife have two children (a son and a daughter) and a very spoiled dog. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing in creeks, finding bugs, and gardening.

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensur... Show more

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan Amcalar

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Jen Kramer

Jen Kramer

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year on front-end web development. She's also a prolific video author, creating over 40 training courses for LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com, Frontend Masters, O'Reilly Media, and others. She earned her MS in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College.

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year o... Show more

Mike Oanes

Mike Oanes

As a Business Analyst for Olmsted County, Mike has successfully worked as a resource for the Project Management Office and both elicited requirements for projects but also provided Project Management for department specific projects.
Mike has entered the world as a hobby beekeeper and would like to share how this important insect and its successful colony of 30,000 worker bees, one queen, and many drones could benefit our work lives.
Mike has an MBA from the University of St Thomas, in St Paul, MN and grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota.

As a Business Analyst for Olmsted County, Mike has successfully worked as a resource for the Project Management Office and both elicited requirements for projects but also provided Project Management for department specific projects. Mike has ente... Show more

Marieke Prien

Marieke Prien

Marieke arbeitete in mehreren Projekten an der Hochschule Osnabrück zu den Themen KI im Gesundheitswesen sowie digitale und KI-gestützte Hochschullehre. Seit Oktober 2025 koordiniert sie das Projekt "Innovative Lehr-/Lern-Tools entdecken, testen, bereitstellen" innerhalb des Digitale Lehre Hub Niedersachsen.

Marieke arbeitete in mehreren Projekten an der Hochschule Osnabrück zu den Themen KI im Gesundheitswesen sowie digitale und KI-gestützte Hochschullehre. Seit Oktober 2025 koordiniert sie das Projekt "Innovative Lehr-/Lern-Tools entdecken, testen, ber... Show more

Carlos Andres Montoya Acosta

Carlos Andres Montoya Acosta

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), translating complex climate science into actionable insights for global audiences. He is also the founder of an international NGO that has operated across 20 countries and actively develops AI-driven initiatives to expand access to education, skills, and employment opportunities for young people.

What I bring to conferences:
- Practical frameworks for communicating climate risk and science
- Real-world lessons from international development and multilateral systems
- Case studies from building and scaling a 20-country NGO
- Strategies for engaging non-technical audiences in complex topics

Speaking Topics:

Climate & Sustainability
- Turning Climate Science into Action: How to Communicate Risk Across Cultures
- From Data to Decisions: Bridging Climate Research and Policy

International Development:
- Using AI to Connect Young People with Education, Training, and Employment
- Inclusive Trade in Practice: Lessons from Rural Colombia to Global Markets
- Designing Institutions That Work for Everyone (Not Just Donors)
- What Multilateral Systems Get Wrong About the Global South

Social Entrepreneurship & Leadership:
- Building an International NGO at 19: What I Got Wrong (and Right)
- Youth Leadership in Global Institutions: Beyond Token Participation
- Scaling Social Impact Across 20 Countries Without Losing Focus

Communications & Strategy
- Translating Climate Science for Non-Technical Decision Makers
- Science Communication That Actually Changes Behavior
- Building Global Audiences Around Complex Missions

Signature Talks:
"Turning Climate Science into Action"
"Building Impact at Scale: Lessons from 20 Countries"
"Science Communication That Drives Policy Change"
"Building Pathways, Not Barriers: AI, Volunteering, and Youth Empowerment"

Languages
- English · Spanish - Fluent
- French - B2

Based in: Geneva, Switzerland

Available for: Keynotes, panels, workshops, and webinars

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization ... Show more

Postdoc Appreciation Week

Postdoc Appreciation Week

Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the incredible work of postdocs. By bringing together researchers, research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators from across Germany, the PAW Coordination Team helps to create a special program of events and a social media campaign each year to celebrate the contribution of postdocs to research and academic life, and to provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences. Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany aims to recognise and empower postdocs to excel in their careers, drive scientific progress, make meaningful contributions to their fields, and ultimately shape a better future for science and society.

Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to cele... Show more

Kimberly MacKinney, Ed.D.

Kimberly MacKinney, Ed.D.

Experienced educator with a demonstrated history of advocating for equity and creating safe spaces for all learners including students of color, multi-lingual learners, and at-promise youth. Skilled in professional development, student leadership, relationship building, lesson planning, instructional technology, assessment, and student engagement. Graduated from University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education. Active volunteer with American Legion Auxiliary Girls State leadership program, various leadership networks, Pancreatic Cancer Network, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity, and the City of Riverside.

Experienced educator with a demonstrated history of advocating for equity and creating safe spaces for all learners including students of color, multi-lingual learners, and at-promise youth. Skilled in professional development, student leadership, r... Show more

Angelica Pacheco

Angelica Pacheco

Angelica Pacheco is an independent grassroots conservative leader, registered nurse, and dedicated mother of five who was born and raised in the heart of Hialeah, Florida. Her journey is defined by overcoming significant adversity from a young age, fueling a lifelong commitment to faith, family, and community service. Demonstrating relentless perseverance, she ran for public office unsuccessfully three times before decisively winning her seat on the Hialeah City Council on her fourth attempt, building her network with zero establishment money. Following her electoral triumph, she faced a highly complex, multi-million dollar federal legal challenge in mid-2024. Demonstrating the deep trust of her community, she was decisively elected as a Republican Executive Committeewoman just two months after the onset of the highly public case. Her commitment to transparency and administrative clarity ultimately resulted in the government completely dismissing all core fraud charges, resolving the matter under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 with a probation-only determination. Fully respecting the finality of the judicial process, Angelica continues to channel her energy into local civic advancement, nursing advocacy, and community outreach. As an independent leader, she is a firm believer in the Constitution and remains fiercely dedicated to her mission of protecting our liberties and freedom. As a speaker, she delivers an inspiring blueprint for grassroots candidates and entrepreneurs on how to break through political barriers, manage public crises, and build unbreakable personal resilience.

Angelica Pacheco is an independent grassroots conservative leader, registered nurse, and dedicated mother of five who was born and raised in the heart of Hialeah, Florida. Her journey is defined by overcoming significant adversity from a young age, f... Show more

Erica Fells

Erica Fells

Erica is a learning strategist, facilitator, and speaker with experience across higher education, technology, healthcare, and luxury retail. She designs people centered learning experiences that help organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and create environments where people can thrive. Erica has led enterprise learning initiatives and enablement strategies supporting organizations including Stanford University, Cisco, and Cartier. Her work combines storytelling, behavioral insight, facilitation, and human connection to turn complex challenges into meaningful experiences that move people to action.

Erica is a learning strategist, facilitator, and speaker with experience across higher education, technology, healthcare, and luxury retail. She designs people centered learning experiences that help organizations navigate change, strengthen leadersh... Show more

Dr Neeti Tripathi

Dr Neeti Tripathi

Dr Neeti Tripathi is Principal of CIDER International School in Bangladesh, where she leads a large Cambridge and national-curriculum school with a strong focus on innovation, wellbeing, and professional learning.

With nearly two decades of experience across Indian, Cambridge, IB and international contexts, she works at the intersection of AI, pedagogy, and school leadership.

Neeti is a Cambridge Programme Leader and a British Council Action Research Mentor and awardee, guiding educators across South Asia to design evidence-informed, technology-enabled classroom practices. She has designed a gamified open educational resource on teacher professional development, used by educators to build AI-ready, student-centred pedagogy through practical “missions” rather than one-off workshops.

Her current work focuses on moving schools from scattered AI experiments to coherent, mission-aligned strategies that span teaching and learning, assessment, operations, and governance.

As an international speaker, she brings a Global South perspective—showing how schools can use AI responsibly and creatively even in resource-constrained contexts, without losing the human heart of education.

Dr Neeti Tripathi is Principal of CIDER International School in Bangladesh, where she leads a large Cambridge and national-curriculum school with a strong focus on innovation, wellbeing, and professional learning. With nearly two decades of exper... Show more

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in West Africa.
She currently serves as a Data Expert under a Global Partnership for Education Programme, embedded within the Planning and Policy Directorate of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education — where she works directly on data systems, policy design, and evidence-based planning at the heart of government.
As a software engineer, Tiangay is passionate about building applications that solve real, everyday problems for Sierra Leoneans — grounded in the belief that technology should be felt in people’s lives, not just debated in policy rooms. She is a passionate advocate for harnessing artificial intelligence to transform Sierra Leone and the broader West African region from reactive societies into predictive ones — using data and intelligent systems to anticipate challenges, allocate resources smarter, and get ahead of crises before they arrive.

Tiangay’s academic formation is both unusually broad and deliberately interconnected. She holds a Master’s in Global Public Policy with Distinction from SOAS University of London, where her research interrogated how donor-driven implementation shapes policy practice in Sierra Leone’s education sector. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of York — extending her expertise to the technical frontier of AI. She further holds a Postgraduate qualification in Education from University College London, and a Postgraduate qualification in Poverty and Development from the University of Sussex — giving her a rigorous grounding in the human development conditions that technology must ultimately serve.

Her work spans AI readiness, data governance frameworks, and the institutional conditions that determine whether technology serves public good or bypasses it. She is a vocal advocate for rethinking AI priorities in African public institutions — arguing that governance infrastructure must be built alongside, not after, AI deployment.
Tiangay is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and brings to every platform the rare combination of technical knowledge, policy fluency, hands-on engineering experience, and the lived perspective of a practitioner working inside a West African government institution.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in We... Show more

Rachael Orumor Anorue

Rachael Orumor Anorue

Rachael Orumor Anorue, a leading figure in African tech, brings invaluable expertise to AI and Cloud Technologies. As a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of tech companies, she champions inclusive and ethical AI development.
Rachael's engagement with international organisations demonstrates her multifaceted approach to development. She not only builds local capacity through her direct programs but also leverages global platforms and partnerships to drive systemic change, ensuring that African voices and perspectives are central to the ongoing dialogue about technology, entrepreneurship, and gender equality in technology.

She is an AI and Cloud Consultant with over 10 years of experience in software development and digital innovation.
Specializes in AI adoption, cloud-first strategies, and inclusive tech education

With Rachael’s guidance, AI and cloud training sessions will provide a truly transformative experience, equipping African leaders with the knowledge and frameworks necessary to leverage AI and cloud technologies as a force for positive and sustainable development across the continent.

Rachael Orumor Anorue, a leading figure in African tech, brings invaluable expertise to AI and Cloud Technologies. As a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of tech companies, she champions inclusive and ethical AI development. Rach... Show more

Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian J. Fitzpatrick, SHRM-SCP, founded Seriema Consulting, an advisory firm helping institutions
achieve organizational transformation through change management, people analytics, and
strategic planning. He provides C-suite executives with consulting support in aligning talent management objectives and processes to value-accretive outcomes.

Specific to inclusion work, Brian designed and launched a DE&I function at one employer that encompassed ERGs, mentorship, and community outreach. His expertise in this area extends internationally, where he has operated in business development and internal consulting roles across 20 countries.

Brian earned his BA from New York University and his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School
of Management. In addition, he holds Prosci and PMP certifications. He resides in St Petersburg, Florida, where he serves as VP of Membership for SHRM’s affiliate chapter in Pinellas County.

Brian J. Fitzpatrick, SHRM-SCP, founded Seriema Consulting, an advisory firm helping institutions achieve organizational transformation through change management, people analytics, and strategic planning. He provides C-suite executives with consult... Show more

Michelle Risinger

Michelle Risinger


Michelle Risinger is an award-winning entrepreneur, behavioral designer, international public speaker, and certified professional life coach. She is currently the owner and principal strategist at Rising Solutions, a global innovation strategy firm for social impact that works with clients such as the United Nations, the Rainforest Alliance, the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and AstraZeneca. She is also the founder and CEO of Restore, a technology company that revolutionizes productivity and scheduling with chronobiology, and co-founder of Moonwake Retreats, a luxury travel company.

Michelle is the national recipient of the 2019 End-User Transformation Award by Design Thinking USA and was formerly the founding member and Director of Innovation at global nonprofit, Pact where her work was featured in Forbes Asia and funded by Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Gates Foundation, USAID, US Dept of State, SIDA, Trafigura Foundation and Pan African Energy. She has a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and began her career as an Assistant Station Manager for the American Red Cross, serving multiple assignments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She was the recipient of the American Red Cross 2008 National Employee Spirit of Excellence Award. She has previously guest lectured at Georgetown University, American University, the School for Visual Arts and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Michelle is a certified professional life coach, a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and coaches executives on transformational change management. She holds a certificate from Cornell University in the Psychology of Leadership and is certified as a Wellness Coach by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Her research focus is on innovation culture and psychological safety in the workplace, unpacking invisible barriers to innovation (workplace design, status quo bias, creativity bias, burnout and anxiety), bringing more creativity neuroscience and chronobiology to the future of work and documenting how rest leads to breakthrough innovations. She is a certified fitness and yoga instructor, as well as a certified mindfulness practitioner. A former member of the Scottish National Water Polo team, she is an avid lover of travel, exploring new countries through open water swimming.

Michelle Risinger is an award-winning entrepreneur, behavioral designer, international public speaker, and certified professional life coach. She is currently the owner and principal strategist at Rising Solutions, a global innovation strategy fir... Show more

Amina Sambo-Magaji

Amina Sambo-Magaji

Dr. Amina Sambo-Magaji is a researcher, innovation advocate, and ecosystem leader committed to inclusive technology growth across Africa. Her work focuses on AI capacity building, entrepreneurship development, women in technology, and creating pathways for underserved communities to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. She supports founders, learners, and institutions in translating ideas into scalable impact. She is also a co-author of an accepted paper at IndabaX Nigeria 2026.

Dr. Amina Sambo-Magaji is a researcher, innovation advocate, and ecosystem leader committed to inclusive technology growth across Africa. Her work focuses on AI capacity building, entrepreneurship development, women in technology, and creating pathwa... Show more

Muyideen Dele Adewale

Muyideen Dele Adewale

Dr. Muyideen Dele Adewale is an AI researcher, technology strategist, and practitioner working across academia, government, and innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and focuses on responsible AI, digital transformation, and scalable AI adoption in resource-constrained environments. His work spans public sector technology, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. He is also a co-author of an accepted paper at IndabaX Nigeria 2026.

Dr. Muyideen Dele Adewale is an AI researcher, technology strategist, and practitioner working across academia, government, and innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and focuses on responsible AI, digital transformation, an... Show more

Ty Hob

Ty Hob

Ty, formerly Brian Mesick, brings 25 years of experience from a wide variety or engineering projects and a passion for delivering reliable, usable data at any scale to Axim Collaborative and the Open edX community. He was previously principal engineer at edX for 6 years and lives on a little homestead in central New York state with a rotating cast of animals and his partner.

Ty, formerly Brian Mesick, brings 25 years of experience from a wide variety or engineering projects and a passion for delivering reliable, usable data at any scale to Axim Collaborative and the Open edX community. He was previously principal enginee... Show more

Alin Zamfiroiu

Alin Zamfiroiu

Alin ZAMFIROIU finished his PhD in Economic Informatics in 2014 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is currently an Associate Professor at Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics in Bucharest University of Economic Studies and a Senior Researcher at “National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics, Bucharest”. In 2025 he served as a Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity at Utah Tech University.

Alin ZAMFIROIU finished his PhD in Economic Informatics in 2014 at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is currently an Associate Professor at Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics in Bucharest University of Economi... Show more

Sanchi Bhardwaj

Sanchi Bhardwaj

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working across the Global South and APAC, advising governments, international development agencies, and multilateral organisations on embedding human-centered design into policy, programs, and institutional thinking. A postgraduate in Strategic Design Management from NID, Sanchi brings a rare combination of design research, systems thinking, and strategic communication to some of the most complex development challenges of our time.
Her work spans behaviour change, sustainability, and social impact — often in contexts where design has never had a seat at the table. She has worked in senior advisory and leadership capacities with organisations such as GIZ, British Council, and Adobe, shaping how design thinking is applied to governance and development at scale. Known for translating complex, multi-stakeholder realities into clear strategic frameworks, she works closely with policy makers, educators, and community leaders to ensure that interventions are not just well-designed but genuinely inclusive. A committed advocate for design-led governance, Sanchi continues to push for design to move from the margins of public systems to the center of decision-making across India and beyond.

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working acr... Show more

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuation and Alternative Education High School Principal, and Special Education Administrator across Orange, Santa Barbara, and San Mateo Counties. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Executive Coach, she combines behavioral science with practical leadership experience, including navigating community-wide crises in educational settings. Known for her calm, focused approach during high-stress situations, Lauren helps leaders transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes the interconnected nature of school communities, enabling administrators to build sustainable success while supporting all stakeholders. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lauren works with California educational leaders and supports high-functioning leaders across sectors nationwide, helping them develop the tools and confidence to lead effectively through complex situations.

Lauren Berlin brings extensive educational leadership expertise and professional coaching acumen to her work with high-functioning leaders. A credentialed School Psychologist, she has served as a traditional High School Assistant Principal, Continuat... Show more

Lister Potter

Lister Potter

Lister Potter is a CTO, consultant, and elected Mayor focused on designing systems that scale — in software and in governance.

He leads the architecture of a next-generation multi-tenant platform built around a repository-centric workflow where documentation, architecture decisions, backlog, and code live together. His work explores what it means to build AI-native development environments where clarity and structure are designed in from the start.

Across technology leadership and civic governance, Lister applies the same principle: tools don’t solve systemic problems — well-forged systems do.

Lister Potter is a CTO, consultant, and elected Mayor focused on designing systems that scale — in software and in governance. He leads the architecture of a next-generation multi-tenant platform built around a repository-centric workflow where do... Show more

Dara Melnyk

Dara Melnyk

Dara Melnyk specializes in innovative university models and change management. She writes the "Global Innovators", a regular column for University World News, co-hosts the "Innovative Universities" webinar, and is working on a book about innovative higher education.

Previously, Dara served as Head of the Research Group at the Skolkovo Education Development Centre (SEDeC), Moscow School of Management Skolovo. After leaving Russia in 2022, Dara worked as an independent advisor in Central Asia. There, she ran executive programs for university leaders and strategy sessions for universities and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan.

Dara holds a PhD from Maastricht University, with her doctoral thesis titled "Success Factors of Innovative Universities".

Dara Melnyk specializes in innovative university models and change management. She writes the "Global Innovators", a regular column for University World News, co-hosts the "Innovative Universities" webinar, and is working on a book about innovative h... Show more

Ahniyah Perry

Ahniyah Perry

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as a leader.

In 2017, she launched an online retail company, achieving remarkable success with a threefold increase in profits. Her entrepreneurial zeal led her to establish numerous startups, further solidifying her reputation for creative business ventures. Ahniyah's philanthropic spirit shone through with the founding of Santa's Helpers, a seasonal initiative offering free, gift-wrapping services to local community members. She currently works as an Aide for the District 6 office of Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, while also pursuing a dual master's degree in Organizational Leader and Business Administration. Her outstanding achievements earned her statewide recognition, highlighting her exceptional entrepreneurial and servant leadership qualities.

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as ... 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

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

Bernard James Remollino

Bernard James Remollino

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular culture, labor, and migration in California during the early twentieth century. Bernard writes on Filipinx American histories, Asian American popular cultures, and transpacific cultural imaginaries in the Philippine diaspora. Bernard is a 1.5-generation undocumented immigrant from Makati, Philippines. Their family first settled in Stockton and still resides in the San Joaquin Valley.

Bernard collaborates with several Filipinx American organizations across California in amplifying the histories of struggle and community building that make Filipinx experiences part of the larger fabric of U.S. history. They are a National Trustee for the Filipino American National Historical Society representing the Mid-California FANHS chapters of Stockton, Central Valley, California Central Coast, Fresno, and Delano. They currently live on occupied, unceded Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco), where they are conducting research for an upcoming book project.

Dr. Bernard James Remollino (He/They/Siya) is an Associate Professor of U.S. and Asian American & Pacific American History at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Their doctoral work focused on the history of Filipinx American popular c... Show more

Teri Rouse

Teri Rouse

Dr. Teri Rouse is an internationally recognized Early & Behavior Interventionist, Autism & Reading Specialist, Educational Coach & Consultant, and International Multiple Best-Selling Author with 30 years of experience transforming families, empowering parents, and inspiring educators worldwide.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Teri has commanded stages across the globe — including NASDAQ, the New York Times, the Women Changing the World Conference in London, and the Tennessee Department of Child Services Conference — and has shared the stage with renowned thought leaders Lisa Nichols and Jack Canfield. She is also a passionate motivational keynote speaker for teachers and school staff, delivering powerful messages that reignite purpose, restore energy, and remind educators why they answered the call.
As the creator of the REAL Peaceful Parenting Framework, the Braver Than You Believe Blueprint, and the Snuggle Bunny Book Club, Dr. Teri equips parents with proven strategies to improve communication, resolve conflict, and restore lasting peace in their homes. Her consulting work has helped school districts and educational organizations across the country implement effective positive behavior intervention programs — making her uniquely qualified to speak to both families and the educators who serve them.
Driven by her own life experiences and an unwavering passion for helping families and educators thrive, Dr. Teri's message resonates deeply with every audience: peace in your home — and in your classroom — is not just possible. It's within reach.

Dr. Teri Rouse is an internationally recognized Early & Behavior Interventionist, Autism & Reading Specialist, Educational Coach & Consultant, and International Multiple Best-Selling Author with 30 years of experience transforming families, empowerin... Show more

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz é Analista Judiciário no Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 23ª Região, em Cuiabá-MT, onde atua desde 2012. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação e Coordenador do Grupo de Secretários de TIC da Justiça do Trabalho. É pós graduado em Informática Voltada à Negócios, possui MBA em Gestão Empresarial, MBA em Marketing e MBA em Finanças e Auditoria, além de ser autor de sete livros.

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz é Analista Judiciário no Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 23ª Região, em Cuiabá-MT, onde atua desde 2012. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação e Coordenador do Grupo de Secretários... Show more

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