Christina Hupy is a Senior Education Program Manager at GitLab where her focus is to facilitate the adoption of GitLab and DevOps at educational institutions around the world. Christina is passionate about innovation in teaching and learning and bridging the gap between industry and higher education. Christina spent a decade as a professor teaching geospatial technology in Wisconsin (Ph.D. in Geography) before joining the tech industry as a training and education leader.

Christina Hupy is a Senior Education Program Manager at GitLab where her focus is to facilitate the adoption of GitLab and DevOps at educational institutions around the world. Christina is passionate about innovation in teaching and learning and brid... Show more

Dr. Lisa Marie Blaschke is program director of the Management of Technology Enhanced Learning (MTEL) master program at the Center for Lifelong Learning at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in Oldenburg Germany, as well as a senior researcher at the Duale-Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW) in Heilbronn. She is a former executive committee member of the European Distance Education and E-Learning Network (EDEN) and is a Senior EDEN Fellow and Chair of the Board of the EDEN Fellows Council. She is also a former adjunct associate professor at the University of Maryland University College, where she received the Stanley J. Drazek Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016. Lisa has a BS in Technical Communication, and two master’s degrees (MDE, MBA), and a PhD. Prior to academia, Lisa worked for SAP for over a decade in Walldorf, Germany, leading and implementing enterprise-wide knowledge management and training processes and solutions. Lisa’s research interests are in the areas of self-determined learning (heutagogy), online collaborative learning, pedagogical application of web 2.0 technology and social media, and user interface design.

Dr. Lisa Marie Blaschke is program director of the Management of Technology Enhanced Learning (MTEL) master program at the Center for Lifelong Learning at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in Oldenburg Germany, as well as a senior resear... Show more

Agile Coach e mestrando em educação, sou professor há quase 12 anos para cursos técnicos, de graduação e pós graduação. Sou especializado em produtividade e metodologias ativas de ensino, e cofundador da Escola InspiraSer, de desenvolvimento humano através de soft skills...

Agile Coach e mestrando em educação, sou professor há quase 12 anos para cursos técnicos, de graduação e pós graduação. Sou especializado em produtividade e metodologias ativas de ensino, e cofundador da Escola InspiraSer, de desenvolvimento humano a... Show more

Ms. Chikatla, a senior project and policy strategist with the Department of the Navy, leads engineering support and modernization efforts for large-scale defense IT portfolios - overseeing strategic planning, risk liaison, and executive briefings. She previously directed critical infrastructure transitions for Naval Enterprise Networks and served as a public health advisor at HHS, where she supported the National Biodefense Strategy and other national security initiatives.

Ms. Chikatla, a senior project and policy strategist with the Department of the Navy, leads engineering support and modernization efforts for large-scale defense IT portfolios - overseeing strategic planning, risk liaison, and executive briefings. Sh... Show more

Dominica holds an MSc. in AI and Data Science from Hochschule Lucerne, Switzerland, and has a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Ghana.

As a way of giving back to society, she is a Distinguished Arm Ambassador and is dedicated to improving STEM education, especially in females across Africa through an initiative with her friends, called YCEM.

She enjoys her career, teaching, traveling, playing games and the piano, classical music, swimming, and reading.

Dominica holds an MSc. in AI and Data Science from Hochschule Lucerne, Switzerland, and has a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Ghana. As a way of giving back to society, she is a Distinguished Arm Ambassador and is dedica... Show more

Shezad Habib, the driving force behind the Founder and President of the Inc. 5000-recognized firm Manhattan Strategy Group, an Inc. 5000 company, where he guides the government agencies on high-value projects, especially in the area of national human capital strategy.

Shezad Habib, the driving force behind the Founder and President of the Inc. 5000-recognized firm Manhattan Strategy Group, an Inc. 5000 company, where he guides the government agencies on high-value projects, especially in the area of national human... Show more

Hejer is an Azure MVP and Cloud Solution Expert - Manager at Insomea Computer Solutions focusing on Cloud Computing, Office 365 and Azure DevOps. She helps companies and startups get the best experience possible when building their apps and moving them to the cloud. Other than consulting and writing code for a living, Hejer advocates for bringing more women and minorities into tech, thus her involvement with Women Who Code and different tech communities. Hejer participated in serval international competitions and programs where she had the chance to mentor people on how they can transform their ideas to real solutions and how they can start an IT Project. Hejer trained diverse communities from different age groups and using different languages in IT and Soft Skills

Hejer is an Azure MVP and Cloud Solution Expert - Manager at Insomea Computer Solutions focusing on Cloud Computing, Office 365 and Azure DevOps. She helps companies and startups get the best experience possible when building their apps and moving th... Show more

Social em ação (socialização). User de redes sociais corporativas no time da HCL Latam. Professor e facilitador em instituições de ensino: Sociesc, Anhanguera e Positivo. Tecnólogo em processamento de dados e pós-graduado na FAE. Entusiasta de métodos e processos para abordar problemas e torna-los mais fáceis de serem solucionados. Collab, NodeJS, Storytelling e Design Thinking são as que me dedico neste momento.

Social em ação (socialização). User de redes sociais corporativas no time da HCL Latam. Professor e facilitador em instituições de ensino: Sociesc, Anhanguera e Positivo. Tecnólogo em processamento de dados e pós-graduado na FAE. Entusiasta de método... Show more

Jennifer is a PhD candidate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Bristol. She is dedicated to understanding the factors that contribute to the success of women in technology entrepreneurship, with the ultimate goal of shaping better policies and practices for the transformation of developing economies.

Jennifer is a PhD candidate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Bristol. She is dedicated to understanding the factors that contribute to the success of women in technology entrepreneurship, with the ultimate goal of shaping bette... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

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Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educational institutions. She also specializes in designing and teaching social-emotional curricula. The heart of her work is in communities of color. Kathryn has served throughout California and in New York City. She has extensive experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, young adults, and parents in K-12 and college settings.

Kathryn earned a B.A. in Social Work from Cal State LA and an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Generalist Practice & Programming. Her focuses included school-based social services and the integration of mental health practitioners in educational leadership. As a current doctoral student, Kathryn researches the social-emotional intelligence and well-being of educational administrators, the motivation and retention of educators, and what it takes to lead school communities of color effectively. Through opportunities in political advocacy at California’s capital, several media appearances, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and various committee leadership roles, Kathryn is driven to make a difference in the future of education.

Kathryn Lige, LCSW (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist and certificated school social worker. Her responsibilities include providing oversight of a school-based mental health program, providing psychotherapy, and consulting with staff in educatio... Show more

Strengthening relationships between strategic technology vendors and Acuity, Inc. to serve critical federal missions.

Strengthening relationships between strategic technology vendors and Acuity, Inc. to serve critical federal missions. Show more

Dedicated to identifying and optimizing the value of teams, individuals, and organizations, Johanna is a lead consultant at Impact Makers with expertise in change management, agile transformation, process improvement, and coaching.

Dedicated to identifying and optimizing the value of teams, individuals, and organizations, Johanna is a lead consultant at Impact Makers with expertise in change management, agile transformation, process improvement, and coaching. Show more

Tasriqul Islam is a renowned writer and researcher, specializing in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy. With a focus on technology regulation and the ethical implications of business practices, he brings a unique perspective on how innovation can align with societal values. Tasriqul holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering, along with a master’s degree in International Relations, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the technical, political, and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies.

Tasriqul offers deep insights into the future of technology policy, making complex issues accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. His thought leadership has made a significant impact in shaping discussions around responsible technology and its role in fostering sustainable business practices. With his extensive academic background and practical expertise, Tasriqul is well-equipped to lead conversations that bridge the gap between technological innovation and effective governance.

Tasriqul Islam is a renowned writer and researcher, specializing in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy. With a focus on technology regulation and the ethical implications of business practices, he brings a unique perspectiv... Show more

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade.

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade. Show more

Amateur astronomer, physics, mathematics and chemistry teacher (secondary), BEd, MSc.

Amateur astronomer, physics, mathematics and chemistry teacher (secondary), BEd, MSc. Show more

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwear on One Tree Hill or co-starring in commercials with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon or the Roaming Gnome. Improv comedy is my passion and I can be seen making audiences, my scene partners, and myself laugh regularly at some of the best and worst improv shows in New York City.

As an educator, I have taught Acting, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Communication Studies at too many colleges to mention. I also teach and coach acting, improv, and applied improv for theatres, private groups, and individuals, and in the corporate space.

I’m known at Collegiate Empowerment for connecting with participants from the toughest mandatory audiences to passionate student leaders to coaching participants through my comedy, passion, high energy, and enthusiasm. Within CE, I’m known for focusing on what students want and need, being a kickass teammate and making weird faces during team meetings.

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwe... Show more

Jeren Hicks is a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast and a software developer turned program manager. With experience spanning nearly every role in a software company over the past 20 years, Jeren has found his true passion in helping teams thrive and achieve success. His mission is to empower individuals and foster collaboration—oh, and to share his boundless love of dinosaurs. Seriously, he really loves dinosaurs.

Jeren Hicks is a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast and a software developer turned program manager. With experience spanning nearly every role in a software company over the past 20 years, Jeren has found his true passion in helping teams thrive and achie... Show more

Nathan has worked in a variety of positions in higher education including student activities, diversity, student conduct/Title IX, & orientation. He has experience at both mid-size public universities and currently works at a small, private institution.

Nathan has worked in a variety of positions in higher education including student activities, diversity, student conduct/Title IX, & orientation. He has experience at both mid-size public universities and currently works at a small, private instituti... Show more

Kayla Schaefer is an Agile practitioner with over a decade of experience in organizational transformations. As an Agile Coach at Collins Aerospace, she has trained many individuals in Agile practices, leading multiple transformations from standalone teams to fully integrated scale programs. Prior roles as a team contributor, scrum master, and release train engineer showcase her adeptness in driving Agile methodologies, improving sprint success rates, and championing Agile practices. Kayla takes a unique approach to Agile transformations, including embedding with teams and focusing largely on change management practices. Her commitment to transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement has earned her respect and admiration, making her a trusted figure in Agile transformations. Outside of her career, Kayla resides in Iowa and enjoys gardening, bike riding and anything to beat the wild Midwest weather.

Kayla Schaefer is an Agile practitioner with over a decade of experience in organizational transformations. As an Agile Coach at Collins Aerospace, she has trained many individuals in Agile practices, leading multiple transformations from standalone ... Show more

Margaret Dettloff is the Program Manager for the Bold Scholars Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). In this role, Margaret is dedicated to fostering the personal, academic, and career success of her students. The Bold Scholars Program is a comprehensive four-year initiative designed to provide support, resources, and a vibrant community to help student engage early in their university experience, build their networks, and participate in career-focused experiential learning. In her role, Margaret oversees the delivery of a wide range of services aimed at helping student navigate university life and achieve their goals. Margaret holds a Bachelor's in Business Management and a Master's in Business Administration. Margaret has been in higher education for over 16 years. Fun Facts: I love to go horseback riding, woodworking, reading, working on family ancestry information, and spending time with my family and friends.

Margaret Dettloff is the Program Manager for the Bold Scholars Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). In this role, Margaret is dedicated to fostering the personal, academic, and career success of her students. The Bold Scholars... Show more

Dr. Wanda Curlee oversees works with university students and oversees the mentoring program at the Project Management Institute. Her business career spans over many industries, including IT, Government, Insurance, Telecommunications and Consulting. Dr. Curlee researches the practical aspects with Artificial Intelligence especially in Project Management. Dr. Curlee has published three books; two delve into complexity theory and one is about virtual PMOs. She has earned four PMI credentials: PfMP, PgMP, PMP and PMI-RMP. Dr. Curlee is a Professor at American Public University in the School of Business.

She is proud to be the mother of three children who have served or currently serve in the US Military. She met her husband, Steve, while both were serving in the US Navy.

Dr. Wanda Curlee oversees works with university students and oversees the mentoring program at the Project Management Institute. Her business career spans over many industries, including IT, Government, Insurance, Telecommunications and Consulting. D... Show more

Interessata alla ricerca e all’innovazione di approcci e metodi per lo sviluppo delle persone e delle organizzazioni, dopo diversi anni di esperienza gestionale nell’ambito del marketing e del project management ha deciso di dedicarsi al Coaching individuale, di team e organizzazioni. Grazie alla sua conoscenza diretta dei meccanismi di funzionamento delle organizzazioni, Beatrice lavora con professionisti aiutandoli a rafforzare la loro consapevolezza organizzativa, a sviluppare sinergie tra bisogni e obiettivi organizzativi e personali. Nei suoi interventi adotta approcci sperimentali per lo sviluppo delle competenze relazionali e della leadership, utilizza strumenti di facilitazione esperta, serious play, training frontale ed esperienziale.

Interessata alla ricerca e all’innovazione di approcci e metodi per lo sviluppo delle persone e delle organizzazioni, dopo diversi anni di esperienza gestionale nell’ambito del marketing e del project management ha deciso di dedicarsi al Coaching ind... Show more

Meet Lauren Hope, a dynamic entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and military spouse. With ventures like Hope Design Ltd. and the #ShopMilitary campaign, she's not just building businesses but fostering change. As the force behind the Lauren Hope Collective and Military Spouse Mafia, Lauren empowers others while earning recognition like the 'Mighty 25' award. She's instrumental in shaping opportunities for military spouses through advisory roles with the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network and the Military Family Advisory Network. But where she truly shines is on stage, captivating audiences at events like the Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Military Influencer Conference. Lauren's journey embodies resilience, courage, and unwavering hope, inspiring all to embrace their potential and rewrite their stories.

Meet Lauren Hope, a dynamic entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and military spouse. With ventures like Hope Design Ltd. and the #ShopMilitary campaign, she's not just building businesses but fostering change. As the force behind the Lauren Hope Coll... Show more

Darrel is currently the Orion Flight Software System Manager at NASA, Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He has over 40 years experience in Commercial, Department of Defense, and NASA aircraft/spacecraft software. He has worked on software for the F-16, OV-1, AHIP, Space Station, Space Shuttle, and the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion). He has worked with embedded software control systems his whole career.

Darrel is currently the Orion Flight Software System Manager at NASA, Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He has over 40 years experience in Commercial, Department of Defense, and NASA aircraft/spacecraft software. He has worked on software for t... Show more

Jeff joined VDOE in May 2021 shortly before the oversight of childcare transferred from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) to the VDOE. Jeff has 20+ years of childcare experience as a regulator, policy developer, provider and consumer. He worked in a licensed childcare program and ran a religious exempt childcare program before becoming a Licensing Inspector with VDSS, working his way up the organization. In 2011, he left VDSS to work for another state agency in the field of regulation but returned to VDSS in 2019 as a Project Manager for the Division of Family Services for VDSS. Jeff is the proud father and grandfather of 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. His personal and professional experiences help him understand the struggles that providers face and the importance of the OCCHS collaborating with providers to keep children healthy and safe.

Jeff joined VDOE in May 2021 shortly before the oversight of childcare transferred from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) to the VDOE. Jeff has 20+ years of childcare experience as a regulator, policy developer, provider and consumer.... Show more

Passionate about bring positive change to the world through interdependence and systems thinking.

Passionate about bring positive change to the world through interdependence and systems thinking. Show more

Bjorn has worked in web technology in both technical and leadership role. He has experience with various aspects of technology, including development, visual and interaction design, marketing, content strategy, and web analytics.

With a Master’s in Education from UBC and 7 years of experience teaching in post-secondary institutions, Bjorn has been teaching, researching, and applying technology within higher education for over 15 years.

Bjorn has worked in web technology in both technical and leadership role. He has experience with various aspects of technology, including development, visual and interaction design, marketing, content strategy, and web analytics. With a Master’s i... Show more

Robin is a seasoned Agile Team Lead and Senior Consultant with extensive experience in driving strategic transformation, optimisation, and agile product management across the education, data, and public sectors. With a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, Robin has played a key role in guiding Agile and Product Ownership functions, overseeing diverse teams of Agile Coaches, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to deliver impactful digital transformations.

Throughout their career, Robin has worked on large, medium and small projects, process optimisations, and digital innovations, consistently aligning complex projects with organisational goals to maximise value. Their leadership has enabled seamless change management and agile delivery in both public and private sector environments, including high-stakes governmental projects and data-intensive initiatives. Known for a collaborative, results-focused approach, Robin excels in cross-functional stakeholder management, fostering team alignment, and driving efficiency at every stage of the product lifecycle.

With a unique ability to navigate complex business needs and build agile capabilities within organisations, Robin is dedicated to empowering teams and stakeholders to achieve sustainable transformation and continuous improvement.

Robin is a seasoned Agile Team Lead and Senior Consultant with extensive experience in driving strategic transformation, optimisation, and agile product management across the education, data, and public sectors. With a proven track record in leading ... Show more