Tovah Denaro (she/her) is the founder and lead consultant of IBC. She began this work in 2011, through her own experience in the classroom as a Special Education teacher for youth impacted with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. Through her years in the classroom, she began to strategically focus her work on supporting youth who are historically marginalized. Specifically, BIPOC youth, youth in Special Education, youth who are or have been incarcerated, and youth that identify within the LGTBQIA+ community. Tovah founded IBC, is to ensure that any adult who is working with youth within a historically marginalized group, has the skill and the understanding of what it means to build sustaining relationships with youth and to recognize the power that an adult/student relationship has on keeping youth engaged and in school.

Innovative Behavioral Consulting collaborates with school districts and communities to focus on the mental health and wellbeing of youth, families, and staff. IBC works with communities to understand brain development, unpack the data of school districts to determine areas of need, and learn about historically marginalized youth within the school system. We work alongside gender expansive youth and families to help navigate the multiple systems they are involved in to ensure rights and responsibilities are understood and being followed. This is all through a Trauma-Sensitive lens to ensure the best outcome, safety, and sense of belonging for youth and families.

IBC understands that supporting and working with youth cannot be done without adults understanding the historical trauma, present day trauma, and our youth’s personal experiences within the framework of the school. IBC also acknowledges the need for adults within a school building to understand their own mental health need and recognize the importance of wellness inside and outside of the school building.

At IBC, we call our guiding values our core values, because they truly make up the core of who we are. Our values are to build authentic relationships with youth, families, communities, and schools, challenge injustice, and to acknowledge the unique strengths and challenges of our youth. These values lead the work and the mission of IBC forward. These values help IBC support school districts and their communities to develop purposeful partnerships in support of improved outcomes for youth through a Culturally Responsive and Trauma Sensitive lens. The values drive this through a comprehensive Trauma Informed Multi-Tiered System of Support, based on the individual needs of each school and district. The future of IBC is about spreading Trauma Sensitive and Culturally Responsive Mental Health practices to school districts across the state of Washington, emphasizing social emotional learning and wellness systems for all.

www.innovativebehaviors.org

Tovah Denaro (she/her) is the founder and lead consultant of IBC. She began this work in 2011, through her own experience in the classroom as a Special Education teacher for youth impacted with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. Through her years... Show more

Procuradora da Fazenda Nacional desde 2007 e mestre em Administração Pública pela EBAPE/FGV. Coordenou o projeto de transformação digital da Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional (PGFN) de 2017 a 2020. Foi P.O. (product owner) do portal digital de serviços da PGFN, o REGULARIZE, e P.O. do chatbot do REGULARIZE, a IZE. Facilita oficinas de inovação, design thinking, design de serviços e transformação digital em organizações públicas e privadas.

Procuradora da Fazenda Nacional desde 2007 e mestre em Administração Pública pela EBAPE/FGV. Coordenou o projeto de transformação digital da Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional (PGFN) de 2017 a 2020. Foi P.O. (product owner) do portal digital de s... Show more

Jason Jones is a full-time disruptor, activist, educator, and software engineer. Jason leads TLM’s conversations with existing and potential partners for TLM’s future with a focus on creating mutually beneficial partnerships that impact TLM’s learners on a high scale. On September 25, 2018, Jason was released after 13 ½ years incarcerated, during which time he graduated from The Last Mile’s inaugural coding class. Three weeks before his release, Jason became the first person from his cohort to sign a work agreement with a tech company as a software engineer. Jason was also the first justice-involved person to be accepted into the Lightspeed fellowship with a team from Stanford. Jason has gone on to graduate from the Koch Associate Program. Jason currently sits on the board of Rosecrans Ventures an organization that focuses on mentoring opportunity youth from marginalized communities. He is passionate about creating more opportunities for representation in tech and mentoring youth, which inspired him to continue to tutor and teach opportunity youth computer coding. Outside of his work with TLM he runs his own tech consulting company called Disrupt 2 innov8 LLC (D2i) where he consults companies on integrating MBM and technology to amplify their impact. #createChange #Disrupt2innov8

Jason Jones is a full-time disruptor, activist, educator, and software engineer. Jason leads TLM’s conversations with existing and potential partners for TLM’s future with a focus on creating mutually beneficial partnerships that impact TLM’s learner... Show more

Mike Altieri hat Mathematik studiert und in der Mathematikdidaktik/Pädagogik promoviert. Während seiner Professur für Angewandte Mathematik und Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften/Mathematik an der Hochschule Ruhr West hat er sich auf Digitalisierung in der Lehre in Theorie und Praxis spezialisiert. Heute ist er Professor für Mediendidaktik an der OTH Amberg-Weiden, leitet dort den Studiengang Educational Technology sowie das Kompetenzzenzentrum Digitale Lehre und bekleidet das Amt des Vizepräsidenten für Lehre, Didaktik und Digitalisierung. Er hat in verschiedenen Bildungsunternehmen gearbeitet und ist Prokurist einer Sprachschule.

Mike Altieri hat Mathematik studiert und in der Mathematikdidaktik/Pädagogik promoviert. Während seiner Professur für Angewandte Mathematik und Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften/Mathematik an der Hochschule Ruhr West hat er sich auf Digitalisierung in... Show more

Lily Scheuerpflug has an education background in International Relations, Globalization and Development Studies. She has been working as a project and partnerships manager in the field of access to entrepreneurship and education for the last five years and has been with Kiron since 2017. Kiron is a non-profit organization providing access to quality education opportunities specifically to refugees via its online learning platform Kiron Campus. Lily is responsible for building partnerships within Kiron's 'Collective Impact Campus' initiative that offers partners the opportunity to digitalize their learning programs to continue reaching their learners and scaling their impact in times of COVID-19 and beyond.

Lily Scheuerpflug has an education background in International Relations, Globalization and Development Studies. She has been working as a project and partnerships manager in the field of access to entrepreneurship and education for the last five yea... Show more

Ms. Olazabal, Managing Director at The Rockefeller Foundation, is an award-winning data and evaluation expert with a professional portfolio ranging more than 15 years, four continents and numerous global agencies including philanthropy the MasterCard Foundation, social venture Nuru International, and non-profit The Food Bank For New York City. In addition to serving on a number of funding and advisory committees, Ms. Olazabal serves on the Board of the World Benchmarking Alliance and was recently elected as President-elect of the American Evaluation Association (AEA).

She is also privileged to be the recipient of several industry awards and fellowships including the Alva and Gunnar Myrdal Evaluation Practice Award presented by AEA for exemplifying outstanding practice and contributing substantially to the field of evaluation in 2014. Ms. Olazabal is an alumni of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where she completed a bachelor's degree in Communications and masters in Urban Policy and Planning. She also completed a masters in Socio-cultural Anthropology at Columbia University where she has recently become an Adjunct Professor for their School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

Ms. Olazabal, Managing Director at The Rockefeller Foundation, is an award-winning data and evaluation expert with a professional portfolio ranging more than 15 years, four continents and numerous global agencies including philanthropy the MasterCard... Show more

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

Shavone Riggins is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, marketing executive, and community impact leader whose work sits at the intersection of business, wellness, and civic engagement. She is the Co-Founder of SR², a creative venture focused on developing community-driven concepts, curated experiences, and cultural initiatives that bring people together in meaningful ways.

Shavone is also the Founder of a nationally recognized textured hair brand, which she built from the ground up into a seven-figure company serving 100,000+ customers nationwide and cultivating a thriving digital community. Through innovative product development, brand strategy, and digital marketing, the brand became a recognized name within the textured hair and beauty industry.

A longtime advocate for wellness and plant-based living, Shavone also contributes to community impact efforts across Atlanta, collaborating with local partners and organizations to connect residents to critical resources and support systems while helping expand initiatives that serve thousands of individuals and families each year.

Shavone Riggins is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, marketing executive, and community impact leader whose work sits at the intersection of business, wellness, and civic engagement. She is the Co-Founder of SR², a creative venture focused on developing... Show more

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

I work in ITS but people are my passion. I am a Change Manager on the ITS-Project Portfolio and Change Management Team at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to this role, I was the Senior Training and Documentation Analyst on the Enterprise Applications Change Management Team at UNC-Chapel Hill. I am a Prosci-certified Change Practitioner, a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), a North Carolina Certified Training Specialist and hold a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.

I work in ITS but people are my passion. I am a Change Manager on the ITS-Project Portfolio and Change Management Team at UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to this role, I was the Senior Training and Documentation Analyst on the Enterprise Applications Change M... Show more

Tim Moore’s career traversed institutions including the University of Louisville, Southern Methodist University, Dartmouth College, the University of Nebraska, Idaho State University, and Southwest Minnesota State University. Retiring from full-time roles in April 2023 after 42 years in student affairs, campus activities, and union administration, Tim has left an indelible mark on the profession. He has been honored with the Lifetime Membership Award from NACA and the Emeritus Award from ACUI. Tim remains active, presenting at professional association conferences and serving on project committees including the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), and the Association of College Unions-International (ACUI). Additionally, he provides consultation for institutions, coaches professionals, and publishes articles. His current intellectual pursuits focus on campus expression, design thinking, innovation, brand development, service, experience creation, event management, organizational development, and the future of work.

Tim's extensive career centered on creative endeavors and impactful contributions, leading more than 175 educational sessions. The consistently high ratings in participant evaluations serve as a testament to the exceptional quality and profound impact of these sessions. Comments from participants have included:
Tim Moore's delivery is outstanding.
Fun, high-energy, great visuals
Excellent presentation that covered the why's how's and how-to's.
Mr. Moore's content was relevant, timely, and very up-to-date (within just a few days! Impressive!)
Great presenter who was engaging for the entire 2 hours.
Really liked the way Tim engaged with the audience and was very informative. 10/10!
Loved listening, very unique way of presenting and made learning fun.
Fantastic presenter. Engaging and obviously passionate about the work.
A professional at his craft, the material provided so much knowledge and insight into the strength of a brand.
It was a perfect kick off to the topic.

Feel free to follow Tim as he posts daily at https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpmoore/.

Tim Moore’s career traversed institutions including the University of Louisville, Southern Methodist University, Dartmouth College, the University of Nebraska, Idaho State University, and Southwest Minnesota State University. Retiring from full-time ... Show more

Kaleb has over 15 years of experience in educational technology and IT, supporting learning environments in higher education and K-12. Currently a Senior Educational Technologist at MIT, he oversees the Residential Open edX platform, providing training, managing system upgrades, and improving teaching and learning outcomes for MIT students and faculty.

Kaleb has over 15 years of experience in educational technology and IT, supporting learning environments in higher education and K-12. Currently a Senior Educational Technologist at MIT, he oversees the Residential Open edX platform, providing traini... Show more

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

Sergej Gil is currently an Expert for LXD Facilitation and Research-Related Teaching and Learning at the University of Cologne. There, he is part of the Innovation Platform for Future-Relevant Competencies. Prior to that, he was E-Learning Manager at the Kolping University of Applied Sciences for Health and Social Affairs.

Sergej Gil is currently an Expert for LXD Facilitation and Research-Related Teaching and Learning at the University of Cologne. There, he is part of the Innovation Platform for Future-Relevant Competencies. Prior to that, he was E-Learning Manager at... Show more

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

Hello, I am Alesia Kunts - the Founder of Qizify Learning. I have 11+ years of experience in IT Project Management and Product Ownership, and a couple of semesters I have been working as a lecturer for Software Development related topics. My team and I are building a platform for German and European universities and schools where students are empowered to learn by creating and solving quizzes related to their study program while tracking performance. Please feel free to get in touch with me to exchange on topics of Educational Technology.

Hello, I am Alesia Kunts - the Founder of Qizify Learning. I have 11+ years of experience in IT Project Management and Product Ownership, and a couple of semesters I have been working as a lecturer for Software Development related topics. My team and... Show more

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授．博士（理工学）．
大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後，2013年から研究職に移り，2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム（〜2022）などの開発を経て，現在はシステム開発手法，プログラミング教育の研究に従事。
2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。

公立千歳科学技術大学 情報システム工学科 准教授．博士（理工学）． 大学の技師として学習支援システムの企画・設計・開発・運用・保守を担当した後，2013年から研究職に移り，2024年より現職。千歳市バスロケーションシステム（〜2022）などの開発を経て，現在はシステム開発手法，プログラミング教育の研究に従事。 2015年からJavaユーザーグループ北海道を立ち上げ、スタッフとともに年4回のイベント開催に取り組む。 Show more

Kyler Chin is a computer science student at University of California, Irvine and researches public transport computer science at Catenary Transit Initatives.

Kyler Chin is a computer science student at University of California, Irvine and researches public transport computer science at Catenary Transit Initatives. Show more

Especialista em Gestão de Pessoas, Liderança e Carreiras | Analista comportamental PI®️ | Professional OKR Coach e OKR Master | Palestrante e Escritora | Criadora de conteúdo | Host do NovoCast podcast| Meia maratonista | Esposa e mãe de 3 | Servidora publica há 16 anos e atualmente como Diretora de Planejamento e Gestão

Especialista em Gestão de Pessoas, Liderança e Carreiras | Analista comportamental PI®️ | Professional OKR Coach e OKR Master | Palestrante e Escritora | Criadora de conteúdo | Host do NovoCast podcast| Meia maratonista | Esposa e mãe de 3 | Servidor... 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

Ronald Henderson is a faith-based speaker, author, and leadership trainer who helps individuals break free from stress, distraction, and destructive patterns so they can live with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, personal transformation, and leadership development, Ronald speaks honestly about resilience, spiritual discipline, and whole-person growth—mind, body, and spirit.

Known for his transparency and compassion, Ronald creates space for real change without shame or condemnation. His messages encourage personal responsibility, renewed faith, and practical steps toward lasting freedom. Audiences leave encouraged, challenged, and equipped to pursue healthier habits, stronger leadership, and a deeper walk with God.

Ronald Henderson is a faith-based speaker, author, and leadership trainer who helps individuals break free from stress, distraction, and destructive patterns so they can live with clarity, purpose, and integrity. Drawing from decades of ministry expe... Show more

Blake Haygood started teaching high school math in 2007 and later moved into gifted education. As GT Coordinator for Austin ISD, he focuses on: advocacy for gifted learners, curriculum, family/community outreach, and program development and accountability. Blake volunteers extensively with both the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and the Profoundly Gifted Retreat—presenting at conferences, supporting committees, and serving on their respective boards. Blake was a 2018 ELP and Advocate for the Gifted in 2022.

Blake Haygood started teaching high school math in 2007 and later moved into gifted education. As GT Coordinator for Austin ISD, he focuses on: advocacy for gifted learners, curriculum, family/community outreach, and program development and accountab... Show more

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all.

Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring young learners through various virtual and in-person programs, including creating tech courses and overseeing teams of mentors. To further support educators, I established the Young Teachers Community to foster empowerment and collaboration.

My advocacy for accessible learning technologies has led me to speak at platforms, where I share insights into the tech industry and inspire others to pursue careers in STEM. I truly believe in the transformative power of education and love helping young learners discover their passions.

Sessions : Devoxx Morocco, Devoxx Belgium, Devfest Bari, Devfest Cairo, PyConFr…

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all. Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring yo... Show more

Dr. White is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, with secondary appointments in Psychology, Public Health Sciences, and Community Health and Prevention at the University of Rochester (UR). In her university faculty roles, she leads change initiatives to deepen community engagement and public health approaches to health promotion as well as child development via service, education and research. From 2004-19, she also directed the Office of Mental Health Promotion (OMHP), prior to leading a nonprofit for five years beginning in 2019. OMHP oversaw community, consumer and diversity affairs for Psychiatry faculty and staff. Dr. White directs collaborative and participatory research. She promotes mental health supporting behaviors, services utilization, injury prevention as well as child and family development strategies within community-based settings. Her research applies system and data science methods in community engaged research, mental health promotion, and injury prevention systems. Her years of research and administrative experiences in developmental psychology emphasize the role of community settings such as childcare, arts centers and after-school programs in child development.

Upon completion of her doctorate in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard's Graduate School of Education, she was an AAAS/SRCD fellow in the U.S. Senate and the National Institutes of Health. She was a visiting scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017 to foster the implementation of systems science approaches to state suicide prevention.

Dr. White is currently an elected member and chair of UR’s Research Policy Committee, and currently co-chair of the Faculty Senate. She has been a member of Faculty Senate since 2019. Her interests include promoting community engagement in all mission areas and promoting a campus climate centered on inclusion, equity, well-being, and families.

Dr. White is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, with secondary appointments in Psychology, Public Health Sciences, and Community Health and Prevention at the University of Rochester (UR). In her university faculty roles, she leads change initiati... Show more

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

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

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

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and developing for XR technologies and immersive spaces, with a concentration on embodiment, interaction philosophy, and game UX. Jackson spends his spare time reading, cooking, and wondering why people keep walking away when he starts talking about design systems.

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and d... Show more

Andrea currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO where she works as an Agile Coach for a data analytics company. She lives with her two spry but sweet dogs who often lend a paw with inspiration for her artwork, and occasionally interrupts virtual meetings. She completed her Master's Degree in Public Administration in 2013, which has driven her commitment to participate in non-profit and charitable projects using her artistic talents philanthropically.

Professionally, she has spent the last 8 years growing her knowledge in both computer science and Agile methodologies and frameworks. At the heart of it, she is a leader who serves; a coach and facilitator, and impediment remover, always driving relentless improvement while delivering value. She thrives on building people and teams up, learning and collaborating, and challenging existing behaviors with new mindsets and experiments.

Andrea currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO where she works as an Agile Coach for a data analytics company. She lives with her two spry but sweet dogs who often lend a paw with inspiration for her artwork, and occasionally interrupts virtual mee... Show more

Xavier Cardona is a highly experienced trainer on fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, and men and trauma, and a facilitator of Nurturing fathers’ groups and support groups for fathers. He has participated in over 50 training events for child welfare staff in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Texas, Kansas, and Florida. He also has provided specialized training on fatherhood and domestic violence for child welfare staff (Department of Children & Families—DCF) in Massachusetts.

Xavier Cardona is a highly experienced trainer on fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, and men and trauma, and a facilitator of Nurturing fathers’ groups and support groups for fathers. He has participated in over 50 training events for child w... Show more