Kareem Mcquilkin served the students and teachers of NYC for 12 years. Throughout the initial phase of his career spanning 7 years, he took on multiple roles, including that of social studies and special education teacher, as well as a Junior Varsity basketball and football coach. As the final 5 years unfolded, Kareem took on the position of a teacher leadership coach, effectively guiding and inspiring more than 50 NYC Public Schools. Presently, Kareem is an Education Manager for We Do It For The Culture™, focusing on developing meaningful SEL learning experiences for students and adults.

Kareem Mcquilkin served the students and teachers of NYC for 12 years. Throughout the initial phase of his career spanning 7 years, he took on multiple roles, including that of social studies and special education teacher, as well as a Junior Varsity... Show more

Annelise is a senior policy and program specialist, with more than ten years of professional experience in advancing quality education for all children. She is passionate about the intersection of education, health, and leadership development. In her day job with the National Education Association, the largest labor union in the country representing over 3 million employees, who work at every level of education, Annelise is driven to ensure that all educators, students, and union leaders have the social and emotional support needed to thrive. She has worked with diverse groups and organizations internationally and domestically on issues spanning food insecurity, violence against women, immigration, and disability rights. She received her M.A. in International Training and Education from American University and her B.A. from Scripps College. She stays busy chasing around her two-year-old in Hyattsville, Maryland, and is certified as a children's yoga and mindfulness teacher.

Annelise is a senior policy and program specialist, with more than ten years of professional experience in advancing quality education for all children. She is passionate about the intersection of education, health, and leadership development. In her... Show more

I'm a professional wrangler and organizer with a passion for helping a community come together for the greater good and succeed.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I really enjoy traveling to other lands to learn about their cultures and spaces.

I'm a professional wrangler and organizer with a passion for helping a community come together for the greater good and succeed. Beyond my professional endeavors, I really enjoy traveling to other lands to learn about their cultures and spaces. Show more

Joseph Edelin joined the National Equity Project/Black Teacher Project in July of 2021, after 19 years working as a public school educator in the Houston and Atlanta areas. Mr. Edelin has a passion for African centered pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and educational practices that lead to the liberation of oppressed people.

Joseph was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, and in 1998 moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Morehouse College. After graduating from Morehouse in 2002 with a degree in history and African American studies, he joined Teach for America and moved to Houston, Texas to embark on his journey as a classroom educator teaching 6th grade social studies. While in Houston, Joseph earned his Master’s in Education from the University of St. Thomas with a concentration in Instructional Planning and Design.

In 2005, Joseph moved back to Atlanta to work for the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) as a 7th grade social studies teacher where he designed and implemented a culturally responsive curriculum for his school to address the learning needs of his students. In 2011, Joseph left the classroom to help found the first KIPP high school in Atlanta as its Assistant Principal.

After returning to the classroom in 2015 to continue teaching middle school social studies, Joseph founded Project Ujima, an educational consulting company whose mission is to provide culturally responsive workshops and resources to districts, schools, and teachers in order for their students to live a life of freedom and self-determination.

Joseph is also the author of two books: Through Our Own Eyes: A Journey Into African American History; and Through Our Own Eyes: A Celebration of Black Women in History. Both are workbooks aimed at helping educators incorporate the contributions and accomplishments of people of African descent to global history in their classroom curricula.

Joseph has dedicated his career to ensuring that black students are given the tools they need to secure their own freedom, through instruction that allows them to see themselves, their history, and their future in their education.

Joseph Edelin joined the National Equity Project/Black Teacher Project in July of 2021, after 19 years working as a public school educator in the Houston and Atlanta areas. Mr. Edelin has a passion for African centered pedagogy, culturally responsive... Show more

Dr. Evelyn Johnson leads the development of SEL assessments, strategies, and other tools in her role as Vice President of Research and Development at Aperture Education. Prior to joining Aperture in 2021, she was a Professor of Early and Special Education at Boise State University for 15 years, and the CEO of Lee Pesky Learning Center for 11 years. Her research has focused on special education teacher observation, and evaluation; MTSS; early literacy; self-regulated learning for students with learning and attention challenges; and social emotional learning. Evelyn's research has been funded by IES, OSEP, NIH, the Kellogg Foundation, and a host of private foundations. She has shared her research through over 70 peer reviewed publications, 3 books, and several book chapters, as well as numerous national, state, and local conference presentations. She lives in Boise, where she serves on Idaho's Human Rights Commission, and volunteers for the International Rescue Committee.

Dr. Evelyn Johnson leads the development of SEL assessments, strategies, and other tools in her role as Vice President of Research and Development at Aperture Education. Prior to joining Aperture in 2021, she was a Professor of Early and Special Educ... Show more

Tara Bartlett, PhD is a Senior Research Analyst at Arizona State University's Participatory Governance Initiative. Tara’s research focuses on student-centered participatory governance within school communities and is driven by 14 years of teaching experience in Title I schools and a passion for integrating opportunities for youth and families to participate in school decision-making processes and policy creation and adoption. These experiences, alongside the outcomes of civic action and student voice, prompted Tara to assess how schools can better equip youth with the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices to become political and civic changemakers within their own communities. Tara has also worked on small and large-scale civic education projects, including serving as Co-Director of the Arizona Civic Coalition, working on the Educating for American Democracy project and the Project Citizen Research Program, and facilitating cross-cultural learning opportunities for the U.S. State Department.

Tara Bartlett, PhD is a Senior Research Analyst at Arizona State University's Participatory Governance Initiative. Tara’s research focuses on student-centered participatory governance within school communities and is driven by 14 years of teaching ex... Show more

Kavindya was a dean’s fellow at the Stanford School of Education with a background in Learning Experience Design and Anthropology. At Stanford, she designed and co-founded Tilli; a game-based, social-emotional learning tool for early learners. Tilli was a global finalist at The Future of Play Design Challenge by Playful Minds & Lego Ventures and chases the ambitious dream of designing inclusive and measurable SEL experiences for every child, everywhere irrespective of their ability to pay.

Kavindya obtained her MSc. in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford University and her BA in Anthropology from Wellesley College, MA. She was the first in her family to complete college. Prior to Tilli, she worked for companies like Meta, 2U, MIT Media Lab, and Coursera, researching and building high-impact learning tools that have reached over a billion learners

Kavindya was a dean’s fellow at the Stanford School of Education with a background in Learning Experience Design and Anthropology. At Stanford, she designed and co-founded Tilli; a game-based, social-emotional learning tool for early learners. Tilli ... Show more

Business Process Outsourcing Expert, PH National Career Service Exam (Professional Level) Eligible, Gaming Guild Co-Founder with 15 years accumulated experience in customer service, administrative support to the corporate business community and blockchain startups in line with sales, marketing, branding, recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development.

Business Process Outsourcing Expert, PH National Career Service Exam (Professional Level) Eligible, Gaming Guild Co-Founder with 15 years accumulated experience in customer service, administrative support to the corporate business community and block... Show more

Dr. Darya Yegorina is a top global thought leader and entrepreneur who influences Digital Transformation in the Education system. She inspires new generation from early childhood to develop necessary skills to help them survive the digital era through a strategic use of EdTech, thus shaping a sustainable future society and influencing future economic growth. Darya believes that the major global issues (climate problems, poverty, fear of innovation and tech) are coming from lack of their understanding, i.e. support from the side of education. Education is the key creative force to deal with the problems that humanity faces. Darya believes that development of digital skills for the kids today is the fundament is investment in the future of global workforce.

Darya is known for her deep passion for the education and technology. She believes that the quality and modern education can make a massive impact on global economy and society development. As visionary leader, Darya takes active steps in changing the world of education at European and global level. She actively takes part in European initiative on edtech - ARETE Project supported by HORIZON 2020 for promoting integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in K-12 education (over 4K students in 8 countries); drives AR in STEM innovation via Erasmus projects in Europe (over 1K students in 23 countries), promotes inclusive education by supporting Down Syndrome association with technology for STEM education for kids with special needs.

Darya is pro-actively cooperating with tech universities for collaborative workshops in K-12 to promote technology at the local/community level (each workshops day cover 500 K1 to K6 students). Darya is actively participating in European Leaders debates on the topics of education, climate education, inclusive and tech-focused curricula. Furthermore, Darya is pro-actively supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs and startups who aim to change the world to be a better place.

Darya is the winner of Digital Female Leaders Award in the category of Entrepreneurship in 2018, named as Innovator by Irish Times in 2018, awarded Young Irish Entrepreneur in 2016, Women in IT 2019, Young European Leader (#EYL40) and Lucerne Millenials dialogue, Top Thought Leader in B2B, AR/VR by Thinkers 360 (2019-2023) featured in Inc.com, Forbes and other global media as a promoter and facilitator of education technology for the best future of the kids in the world.

Darya is the supporter of diversity and inclusion. She is actively mentoring EIC female founders (startups and scale ups) and leading Women Empowerment ERG group globally with 13K members.

Dr. Darya Yegorina is a top global thought leader and entrepreneur who influences Digital Transformation in the Education system. She inspires new generation from early childhood to develop necessary skills to help them survive the digital era throug... Show more

Upasna is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with two decades of global brand strategy expertise. She leads the nonprofit Peerbagh, overseeing global certification initiatives on inclusive storytelling for leaders. Her experiences range from stints at the University of Michigan, McKinsey to being a small business owner. She was recognized as one of the top 42 women in tech while her blog ranked among the top 20 global branding blogs. She is a published author and blogger.

Upasna is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with two decades of global brand strategy expertise. She leads the nonprofit Peerbagh, overseeing global certification initiatives on inclusive storytelling for leaders. Her experiences range f... Show more

Bio : Pronouns (El/He/Him/His)

Adnoris “Bo” Torres is an educator with a passion for the Latina/e/o/x Community. During his professional career he has served as an experienced program coordinator, manager, and executive director with a demonstrated history of working to remove existing barriers for all historically marginalized persons. Working in the city of Detroit for 15 year he honed his skills and developed a keen sense for working towards the greater good. Skilled in Community Organizing, Student Development, Policy Analysis, Comparative Politics, and Organizational Development, Bo utilizes his Political Science background and Chicano/Boricua studies focus to affect the issues of importance to the Latinx community.

Bo co-created the Padres Fuertes Initiative portion of the Strong Fathers/Padres Fuertes Program, a project within the National Healthy Start Program Strong Beginnings, which aims to affect the lives of Latinos Fathers /Father figures in Kent County. He has served as the Executive Director of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, forging an understanding of the importance of the organization in the community and impacting those in most need during the most crucial stages of the cov-19 pandemic.

Focusing on social determinants of health as a foundation, Bo has developed outreach and educational opportunities for the Latinx community of Western Michigan to engage with their community in new and dynamic ways.

For Bo equity is not just a concept, an idea, or some trend; it is a way of living life. Creating spaces for those in society to thrive and grow in a way that truly represents who they are, that removes barriers and amplifies the voices of those who have for too long not been allowed to be heard. As a member of the Latinx community he sees a profound duty to be of service to those who in his community do not share his privilege. An objective in this work for him is to be a voice from the chorus of Latinx peoples whose true representation is inaccurate, whose lives are not fully valued, and who are otherized to a caricature or a bowl of food. He envisions the opportunity to develop ideas and actively engage not only his racial ethnic community but all communities whose equity lenses are focused on systemic change.

Bio : Pronouns (El/He/Him/His) Adnoris “Bo” Torres is an educator with a passion for the Latina/e/o/x Community. During his professional career he has served as an experienced program coordinator, manager, and executive director with a demonstrate... Show more

My name is Melia Brown, and I am currently an educational leadership doctoral student at The Pennsylvania State University. I received my BA in Biology (2019) and MAT (2020) from Xavier University of Louisiana. Previously, I have taught high school chemistry and been lead chemistry teacher. In addition to teaching, I have worked to develop and write chemistry curriculum at my high school. Currently, I work with Dr. Deborah Schussler as a graduate research assistant. Our research focuses on social emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness school-based programs and their implementation. My research interests also include the influence of education policy on urban and rural districts. Leisurely, I enjoy creative writing, calligraphy, and spending quality time with friends and family.



Primary Research Interest: SEL, Mindfulness, & Education Policy

My name is Melia Brown, and I am currently an educational leadership doctoral student at The Pennsylvania State University. I received my BA in Biology (2019) and MAT (2020) from Xavier University of Louisiana. Previously, I have taught high school c... Show more

Dr. Tara Madden-Dent, specializes in systemic SEAD development and lives to improve quality of life for all through personalized educational and professional development experiences. Grounded in high quality research and evidence-based transformative and culturally responsive implementation strategies, Dr. Madden-Dent collaborates with diverse stakeholder teams using a multi-tiered system of supports framework and CASEL-approved best practices to help create more coherent and equity-focused team cultures that reinforce trusting relationships, adult/student SEL capacity, and inclusive environments leveraging diverse perspectives, knowledge, and skills. Her decade of research, international presentations, and double-blind peer-reviewed publications contribute towards the ESSA-evidence based SEL literature and can be found at https://taramaddendentphd.academia.edu/

Dr. Tara Madden-Dent, specializes in systemic SEAD development and lives to improve quality of life for all through personalized educational and professional development experiences. Grounded in high quality research and evidence-based transformative... Show more

As the Director of Next Tech Girls, Emily's ambition is to inspire young girls - especially those from ethnic minority and/or lower income backgrounds - to pursue a career in the tech industry.

Over the last 10+ years Emily has experienced a variety of roles in tech, including front end software development, social media management, user research, training as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach.

She's spent most of her career so far in government, primarily the Ministry of Justice, coaching teams and programmes to deliver accessible online services. She also led their Digital directorate’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, increasing representation of all minoritised groups between 2017 and 2018 and winning a Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion award for Employee Excellence Network.

As the Director of Next Tech Girls, Emily's ambition is to inspire young girls - especially those from ethnic minority and/or lower income backgrounds - to pursue a career in the tech industry. Over the last 10+ years Emily has experienced a varie... Show more

Biography: A Briefing About Elijah Moses
Full Stack Digital Marketer | Business Developer | Creative Start-up Strategist & Founder | Strategic Partnership Lead

Elijah Moses is a versatile professional with a remarkable career as a Full Stack Digital Marketer, Business Developer, Strategic Partnership Lead, and Creative Start-up Strategist. His visionary approach, combined with a deep understanding of effective managerial concepts and innovative frameworks, has consistently propelled ideas into successful enterprises.

With a passion for transforming concepts into thriving businesses, Elijah's journey began with a fervent interest in the intersection of technology and marketing. Leveraging his expertise in digital marketing, he adeptly navigated the rapidly evolving landscape of online promotion, creating impactful campaigns that garnered attention and drove substantial growth for numerous clients.

1) Partnership: Head Of Partnership RLabs Nigeria (A Multinational organization: https://www.rlabs.org) 2023,

2) Guest Speaker: MindShift Conference/ October 2021/ Harnessing The Powers Of The Mind,

3) Trainer: NEXT Community/Startup development/Webinar/ October 2021,

4) Conference Host: Global health resuscitation/Virtual/ August 2021,

5) Live Program Host: Live IG Conversation/ Corporate Relationship/ October 2021,

6) Radio Guest: Chat And Spin radio/International airing across Europe/ Social Capitalization: How To Strategically Get Funds For Any Business/ October 2021. (https://chatandspinradio.com/).

7) Awards Recipient: World Literacy Foundation Ambassadorial Award 2020, UNICEF (Covid) ideation and prototyping certification in design thinking, Gymnasium (Information Architecture) Certificate of Excellence, CASE 2022 Pandora Business Dev Certification, HSE (1,2, 3 & 4) Supervisor Manager (2022).

8) Keynote Speaker and Business Development Trainer (Global Empowerment Submit, 2021),

9) Furthermore, he's an honored and accepted candidate for the Global Silicon Valley (7) Weeks Business Accelerator/Incubation Cohort with direct access to the best minds on earth,

10) Global Stanford Business Innovation Alumni (2022),

11) Full Stack Digital Marketing Officer/Strategist (Bincom, 2022),

12) Founder Of AGROVERSE (AgroTech Enterprise, 2020),

13) Founder Of EMI (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Intelligence, 2019),

14) Founder Of Harv-Ed (An Ed-Tech Company),

15) Founder Zander Solution: A Startup Venture Focused On Intelligent Digital Brand Positioning (With $50,000 access to Startup Funds/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/07/14/markhack-2-0-aremu-ozi-zander-emerge-winners-as-top-5-finalists-to-get-50000-seed-capital)

In addition, Elijah Moses is also a fellow of the YIL (Young Innovators Leaders), one of the leading innovation firms in Africa; also, he's also the leading course coordinator for YILx (https://www.younginnovationleaders.org/).

Furthermore, between 2017-2021, he tried the impossible by learning and refining proficiently over 12 skills which cut across areas such as Tech, Business Development, Marketing, and Corporate Management. He has several certifications in Life-related issues, Business Management, and Cross-Cultural Leadership. Also, he is a fellow of the YALINETWORK, UNV, Ambassadorial honors by WLF, and much more.

There is so much to know about him nevertheless he counts everything he has ever acquired within himself for the development of Lives present and those yet unborn.

Biography: A Briefing About Elijah Moses Full Stack Digital Marketer | Business Developer | Creative Start-up Strategist & Founder | Strategic Partnership Lead Elijah Moses is a versatile professional with a remarkable career as a Full Stack Digi... Show more

Tegan Glasheen is a content designer for the County of San Diego and works to make government services more accessible through plain language. He previously held communications positions at the County, produced local TV news, and taught English as a second language.

Tegan Glasheen is a content designer for the County of San Diego and works to make government services more accessible through plain language. He previously held communications positions at the County, produced local TV news, and taught English as a ... Show more

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

Heather joined the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) team as the Policy and Outreach Director in December 2018. She previously worked for the Expanded Learning Division at the California Department of Education where she oversaw the development and implementation of strategic plan efforts that reshaped the Division to focus on providing high-quality expanded learning opportunities for California’s youth. She currently oversees CAN’s work around advocacy and policy,
data and research, communications and events, and other outreach efforts. Heather has over 14 years of publicly policy experience starting with her participation in the California Executive Fellowship program, and specifically over 10 years supporting afterschool/expanded learning programs. Heather received her BA in Political Science from CSU Fullerton and was part of the 8th cohort of White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows.

Heather joined the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) team as the Policy and Outreach Director in December 2018. She previously worked for the Expanded Learning Division at the California Department of Education where she oversaw the development an... Show more

Known as “Queen Dr. Mommy” to many - I am an entrepreneur, a youth advocate and educator by nature and a mother to my little queen, Isla Rose - my biggest blessing. I believe that without God, I am nothing. I have dedicated my life to youth empowerment and diversity education. My mission is to uplift urban communities mentally and emotionally by cultivating safe spaces of empowerment through education, self- awareness and leadership.

Education has been a huge outlet in my life. I obtained a B.S. in Management from Lincoln University (PA), an M.B.A in International Business from the American College of Dublin (Ireland) and more recently, I've obtained a Doctorate in Education from Cabrini University. Through learning, I have discovered both who I am and an understanding of those around me. I was labeled "first generation" and “low income” but was always rich and pure at heart ! I was open to learn, and I continue to do just that.

Known as “Queen Dr. Mommy” to many - I am an entrepreneur, a youth advocate and educator by nature and a mother to my little queen, Isla Rose - my biggest blessing. I believe that without God, I am nothing. I have dedicated my life to youth empower... Show more

Ajah Hales (she/her) is a writer, speaker and social thinker, from East Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. When her mother asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, Ajah replied: "a dictator." You can find Ajah on Twitter @Ajahswrite.

Ajah Hales (she/her) is a writer, speaker and social thinker, from East Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. When her mother asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, Ajah replied: "a dictator." You can find Ajah on Twitter @Ajahswrite. Show more

Angela Ng is a Computing Science and Music graduate. In the realm of technology, she is most interested in tech for social good, and in music, making the learning and performance of the arts accessible to the general public. Angela is recipient of multiple scholarships and awards for her endeavors, such as the Prize of Best Individual Assessed Work. She has also had her interdisciplinary research in Improving Deep-Learning-based Optical Music Recognition for Camera-based Inputs presented in the prestigious IEEE AICAS conference 2022, and was also part of the Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Piano Performance Evaluation research team at SNU. Outside of her academic endeavours and her job in the public service, she loves to volunteer, do sports, and meet up with friends over a nice cup of coffee.

Angela Ng is a Computing Science and Music graduate. In the realm of technology, she is most interested in tech for social good, and in music, making the learning and performance of the arts accessible to the general public. Angela is recipient of mu... Show more

Andy Clemenko has been putting out virtual and real fires for years. Andy has been a System Administrator/Engineer for over 20 years and a volunteer firefighter for over 15 years. He has enjoyed building solutions from the ground up. Building everything from bare metal to virtual machines to big data, and now containers. Lately he has been working with hundreds of customers and agencies engineering secure supply chains. And when not being a firefighter/engineer he is an avid cyclist and dad to two awesome little kids.

Andy Clemenko has been putting out virtual and real fires for years. Andy has been a System Administrator/Engineer for over 20 years and a volunteer firefighter for over 15 years. He has enjoyed building solutions from the ground up. Building everyth... Show more

Heather Bahorich, a Senior Manager of Talent Development at Centric Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri, possesses over 15 years of dedicated expertise in talent management, organizational development, and learning & development. Known for cultivating learning cultures and driving talent programs, Heather forges strategies that foster business growth and amplify individual potential.

Beyond her professional achievements, Heather finds joy in embarking on family adventures, often to enchanting Disney destinations. Her passion for sharing cherished spaces and experiences that bring joy to her family's life across St. Louis mirrors her commitment to creating empowering environments, making her a captivating speaker who embodies the synergy of personal and professional growth.

Heather Bahorich, a Senior Manager of Talent Development at Centric Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri, possesses over 15 years of dedicated expertise in talent management, organizational development, and learning & development. Known for cultivating ... Show more

Mr Torgeir Waterhouse has represented both Norwegian consumers and the IT industry and established himself with a central role in the Norwegian IT and technology politics where he has frequently taken part in the public debate for 2 decades. His work has been with all levels of government and different governmental sectors, working both as an advisor to companies and organisations and on their behalf in their interactions with government.

He is a sought after public speaker and writer. He has worked both with the Consumer Council and with the IT industry on the IT and IT-policy issues. He has worked closely with both multinational and national companies on complex policy and regulatory issues at the core of their business models and technology.

Waterhouse covers policy topics such as internet access, technology shifts and regulation, infrastructure, security, surveillance and law enforcement, copyright, privacy, digitalisation, games and, internet of things, internet governance, digital literacy, education and more.

In addition to his roles as consumer and industry representative he has also been called upon to take positions in government committees on topics such as digital value creation, copyright, lawful interception, online gambling, etc. He frequently takes board and advisory board positions for organisations and companies in the Internet and technology sphere.

He is also one of the founders of the Norwegian movement Teach Kids Code with the goal of teaching kids in Norway to code in schools and private code clubs and making substantial inroads into the Norwegian school system.

Recently Waterhouse has co-founded his own consultancy and advisory company, Otte as. Otte assists clients with policy, public relations, understanding how technology affects them, strategy, privacy and security.

Mr Torgeir Waterhouse has represented both Norwegian consumers and the IT industry and established himself with a central role in the Norwegian IT and technology politics where he has frequently taken part in the public debate for 2 decades. His work... Show more

Aaron Lippold is a Principal Cyber Security Engineer at The MITRE Corporation and the inventor and Chief Engineer of the MITRE Security Automation Framework (https://saf.mitre.org). Mr. Lippold is also one of the Capability Engagement Leads for DevOps and DevSecOps at MITRE.

As a leader in the Open Source community, Mr. Lippold has supported and shaped multiple security and automation projects including: InSpec, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, NIST OSCAL and SCAP, Docker, Bastille Linux. Mr. Lippold was one of the team-leads and contributors for the development of the NIST SP-800-190 Application Container Security Guide and continues to support the NIST OSCAL project as a consultant and peer-review. He has helped define the concepts of DevOps and CI/CD patterns and contributed to the Agile and Extreme Programming communities.

Mr. Lippold has supported the shape, direction and technology of DevSecOps initiatives for a growing corporative of government agencies, including the US Military, Intelligence Community and Federal Government.

Aaron Lippold is a Principal Cyber Security Engineer at The MITRE Corporation and the inventor and Chief Engineer of the MITRE Security Automation Framework (https://saf.mitre.org). Mr. Lippold is also one of the Capability Engagement Leads for DevOp... Show more

GIS and data processing professional, entered educational sector as a software development tutor with a focus on C# and Python programming languages. Currently I am the lead tutor for FIT software Development apprenticeship program. I develop, design and deliver Python Programming courses for individuals who want to successfully pass the Python Institutes PCEP, PCAP and PCPP1 certification. Recently I have designed and developed an AI and Machine learning with Python course. I would like the opportunity to share the fundamentals of this course with PyCon 2023 attendees in a presentation to “unravel AI and Machine Learning with Python” showcasing the educational pathways towards gaining an understanding and experience in AI with Python.

GIS and data processing professional, entered educational sector as a software development tutor with a focus on C# and Python programming languages. Currently I am the lead tutor for FIT software Development apprenticeship program. I develop, design... Show more

Josh is responsible for engaging and understanding the global marketplaces' sustainable rating systems, codes, purchasing policies, and standards for WAP Sustainability. In this role he helps develop and track the environmental programs that are being utilized throughout the world. As a LEED AP+ BD&C, Josh has served on over 40 sustainably focused committees, including but not limited to ASHRAE 189.1, LEED Steering Committee, USGBC’s Pilot Credit Committee, and served on the water/IEQ work group that developed the first public draft of the IgCC. He is a recurring guest lecturer at multiple universities and has spoken on sustainable building practices and purchasing on 5 continents. He works with organizations investor relations and sustainability teams to help them understand sustainable financial reporting tools such as SASB, GRI, and TCFD. Josh served as Chairman of the US Mirror Committee for ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement, the 2015 NAHB Material/IEQ Working Group, Chair for USGBC’s Pilot Credit Committee, and Chair of the LEED Steering Committee Chair and currently serves as Vice Chair of ASHRAE 189.1.

Josh is responsible for engaging and understanding the global marketplaces' sustainable rating systems, codes, purchasing policies, and standards for WAP Sustainability. In this role he helps develop and track the environmental programs that are bein... Show more

Nate is a qualified teacher and currently leads the Learning and Development provision at Waterstons - A Business and IT Consultancy based in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Having worked in education since 2016, Nate is passionate about making learning engaging, active and accessible to all. With experience across a wide variety of education settings, Nate made the transition to the private sector in 2021 and has since worked in Learning and Development across a range of industries.

Nate now spends his time designing and implementing training to a wide range of business and IT professionals, aiming to create impact, provoke action and promote inclusivity for all. Examples of recent sessions include a programme based off of Maister's Trusted Advisor, "Writing Engaging Talks" and promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion through the lens of Public Toilets.

Nate is a qualified teacher and currently leads the Learning and Development provision at Waterstons - A Business and IT Consultancy based in the United Kingdom and Australia. Having worked in education since 2016, Nate is passionate about making... Show more

Douglas Francis is a Principal Engineer and Azure SME in the Coalfire Cloud Center of Excellence. Douglas focuses on designing, implementing, and improving Azure workloads in highly regulated and secure environments.

Douglas Francis is a Principal Engineer and Azure SME in the Coalfire Cloud Center of Excellence. Douglas focuses on designing, implementing, and improving Azure workloads in highly regulated and secure environments. Show more

Tashia Martin is the Managing Director of Program Integration at BRICK Education Network where she develops and oversees the implementation of BRICK's Ubuntu SEL, culture and restorative justice programming, and coaches administrators and social workers. For almost 20 years, Tashia has served children, parents, and educators in NJ, NY, and PA as a clinician, culture and climate strategist, consultant and district administrator.

Ms. Martin is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work Non Profit and Public Management, holds a Certificate in DEI, and is a Restorative Practices Trainer. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Tashia recognizes the importance of supporting young people and adults to disrupt negative self-concepts with redefined and affirmed power and esteem. Her life’s purpose is to help individuals and communities break cycles and restore legacy by leveraging a culture of collectivism and the power of “I Am”.

Tashia Martin is the Managing Director of Program Integration at BRICK Education Network where she develops and oversees the implementation of BRICK's Ubuntu SEL, culture and restorative justice programming, and coaches administrators and social work... Show more