Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

Dr. Fernandez is currently the Student Support Services Director for the Lakeside Union School District and a Lecturer in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University. She is a former public school administrator and classroom teacher.

She maintains an active professional life overseeing her school's district school safety, student well-being, connectedness, attendance and overall student support programs. She is the foster youth and McKinney-Vento liaison for her district, working closely with the department of child and family wellbeing and the county office of education. She is liaison to students whose parent or guardian offers active duty service to any military branch.

Her passion in service of children and youth to improve systems of support, remove potential barriers and help anyone who is experiencing barriers to school success stems from her desire to improve educational outcomes for all. Being an educator contributes to both her personal and professional growth. She finds volunteering time in the county of San Diego gratifying and gives one hundred percent to any task she undertakes. She builds upon the connections she makes through community engagement, developing and maintaining key relationships in the community with civic leaders, community partners and professionals looking for opportunities to bring educational resources to her school district in support of students, staff and families.

Patricia is a native Angeleno with deep roots in the Mexican-American community. She grew up on the east side of Los Angeles. After graduating Roosevelt High School, she attended San Diego State University where as a first-generation graduate she received a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Multicultural Education, a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her doctoral work is in the area of dual language immersion equity, access and K-12 leadership.

Dr. Fernandez is passionate about collaborating with educational partners to ensure youth have access to school supports and transition to high school with an achievable plan for success in college or trade school, military service, or direct entry to the world of work. During her tenure as director, Lakeside Union School District continues to gradually increase positive student attendance districtwide; she oversees the implementation of school safety initiatives including safety meetings that engage key community leaders and site administrators; health education programming, including youth mental health. as well as systems that maintain and promote campus safety.

Dr. Fernandez was appointed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to a advisory board member role to the San Diego County Child & Family Strengthening Unit. Also she is a non-profit volunteer member of MANA de San Diego where she is leads on the Tías Leadership Committee and co-leads a summer college success institute for first-generation San Diego County Latina college students. She currently is a member of ACSA Region 18 and CALSA Region 6, supporting legislative advocacy efforts at the regional and state level on behalf of the students and educators in San Diego and Imperial Counties. She is a past City of Chula Vista Commissioner.

Dr. Fernandez is currently the Student Support Services Director for the Lakeside Union School District and a Lecturer in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education at San Diego State University. She is a former public school admin... Show more

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist.
She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the path from intention to delivery and learn to design for themselves.
She is a ‘design magpie’, sharing insights across sectors and pushing the boundaries of design by learning from other disciplines.

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist. She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the pat... Show more

I work as a Software Engineer in the R&D team of a company called BBD in Johannesburg, South Africa. I have experience in building and maintaining enterprise banking software with varying tech-stacks; all the way from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud technologies.

Some of my biggest interests are education and activism. To feed these passions, I am currently also a lecturer at Wits University's Digital Arts department, a Board member of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, and a national coordinator for the DSAC Social Cohesion Advocates board.

I work as a Software Engineer in the R&D team of a company called BBD in Johannesburg, South Africa. I have experience in building and maintaining enterprise banking software with varying tech-stacks; all the way from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud te... Show more

I am Simon Agbo, a seasoned Community Lead and Co-founder of WAGMI DAO, where I utilize my deep experience in community building, product marketing, and venture capital to cultivate dynamic digital communities within the Web3 ecosystem. At Dinari and Magpie Protocol, I have successfully built vibrant online spaces that resonate with thousands, fostering growth through strategic partnerships and innovative engagement strategies. My expertise extends to leading expansions of Twitter communities, spearheading fundraising initiatives, and orchestrating strategic alliances that enhance our digital presence. My passion for connecting people with technology drives my vision to shape the future of digital interactions. Join me as I share my insights on building successful communities and pioneering the evolution of digital engagement.

I am Simon Agbo, a seasoned Community Lead and Co-founder of WAGMI DAO, where I utilize my deep experience in community building, product marketing, and venture capital to cultivate dynamic digital communities within the Web3 ecosystem. At Dinari and... Show more

I am an AI/ML engineer and edtech entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology for positive change. As the co-founder of Notes, I deliver tailored learning resources to students across Africa and the Caribbean. At just 18, I was honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for my contributions to the Excel community, where I shared knowledge through in-depth blog posts and open-source projects.

A graduate of the ALX AiCE program, I gained a comprehensive understanding of AI/ML, focusing on ethical applications. My projects include developing personalized learning recommendation systems and AI-powered drone weapon detection systems.

Active in the tech education sector, I volunteer as an instructor at Tech Optimum and serve as a judge for international youth competitions like Wevoi, Owlypia and technovation. I am committed to continuous learning, community engagement, and mentoring the next generation of technologists.

I am an AI/ML engineer and edtech entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology for positive change. As the co-founder of Notes, I deliver tailored learning resources to students across Africa and the Caribbean. At just 18, I was honored as a M... Show more

I always prefer to fix complex product challenges and fixing UI/UX dilemmas. Since 2016, I have been focusing on simple, modern, and elegant & user-friendly product ideation, design, and analytics. Coming with a demonstrated history of working in the ed-tech industry. Skilled in User Research, Product Design & Development, Prototyping, and Stakeholder Communication.

Through my brief journey so far, I've mentored 100+ students and working professionals.

I always prefer to fix complex product challenges and fixing UI/UX dilemmas. Since 2016, I have been focusing on simple, modern, and elegant & user-friendly product ideation, design, and analytics. Coming with a demonstrated history of working in the... Show more

After a start in law and arts, then in video game testing, I made a reconversion in dev. After a few years loving quality and testing, I became Scrum Master, then little by little Agile Coach, Professional Coach and finally Digital Lead. I daily feed my path with trainings, MOOCs and researches on sustainable development, responsible digital and psychology, as well as volunteering for causes that are close to my heart (La Fresque du Climat, Time For The Planet, education and emancipation of women from underprivileged backgrounds), the path is made by walking, and taking into account the issues of the climate crisis by our society and our companies, through the social justice, has become the heart of what drives me, years after years :)

After a start in law and arts, then in video game testing, I made a reconversion in dev. After a few years loving quality and testing, I became Scrum Master, then little by little Agile Coach, Professional Coach and finally Digital Lead. I daily feed... Show more

Benyovszky Máté az Integritás Hatóság IT Fejlesztési és AI részlegének vezetője, ahol a legmodernebb technológiák alkalmazásával támogatja a hatóság munkáját. Több mint 15 éves tapasztalattal rendelkezik az IT szektorban, korábban az EURO ONE Számítástechnikai Zrt.-nél projektmenedzserként, üzleti elemzőként és presales szakemberként tevékenykedett a fejlesztési területen.
Máté szenvedélye az innovatív megoldások keresése, legyen szó jövőbeli stratégiákról, hatékony folyamatokról vagy alkalmazásokról. Munkája során mindig törekszik a problémák megoldására és az emberek támogatására. Emellett lelkes tech rajongó, aki szereti a jövőt és a zöld technológiákat, folyamatosan keresi a lehetőségeket a fejlődésre.
Tanulmányait a Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetemen végezte, ahol villamosmérnöki MSc diplomát szerzett, majd posztgraduális képzéseken vett részt elektronikus üzleti informatika és bionikus számítástechnika szakirányokon. Emellett a Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetemen kognitív tudományi PhD tanulmányokat is folytatott.
Máté aktívan követi a legfrissebb trendeket és fejlesztéseket PMP minősítéssel rendelkező projektmenedzser és több Microsoft technológia szakértője.
Előadásaiban és cikkeiben az AI gyakorlati alkalmazási lehetőségeit mutatja be, különös tekintettel az üzleti folyamatok optimalizálására és a hatékonyság növelésére. Munkájával hozzájárul ahhoz, hogy a mesterséges intelligencia minél szélesebb körben, értékteremtő módon kerüljön felhasználásra.

Benyovszky Máté az Integritás Hatóság IT Fejlesztési és AI részlegének vezetője, ahol a legmodernebb technológiák alkalmazásával támogatja a hatóság munkáját. Több mint 15 éves tapasztalattal rendelkezik az IT szektorban, korábban az EURO ONE Számítá... Show more

A native of Boston, Rob is a seasoned sales executive of over four decades who embodiesa servant leadership mindset. He led his teams with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his best-selling book “Surrender to Your Adversity” which shows others how to build resilience and thrive, not only in business but in their personal lives as well.

During his four-decade career, Rob has generated massive value for many of the Fortune 500 including; Home Depot, Bank of America, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Equifax, CSX, Fidelity Information Systems and most recently as Group Vice President of The United Kingdom and Ireland for Splunk. Rob retired from Corporate America in January 2024 and is now focused on giving back to the next generation.

Being known as a global mental health disruptor, Rob has been seen on Fox News, ExtraTV, MSN, CBS, NewsNation, NY Post and CW to name a few. He has appeared on many podcasts both in the US and abroad. Rob is a certified life coach and has mentored and coached executives all over the world, passing on his lessons learned, giving them skills, they need to be successful in their personal and business life.

A native of Boston, Rob is a seasoned sales executive of over four decades who embodiesa servant leadership mindset. He led his teams with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his best-selling book “Surrender to Your Adversity” which shows ot... Show more

Formador de Formadores por Babson College
Director de #MurciaTIP y el proyecto #PowerUS
ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa
Consultor Informático en NEORIS
Prince2 & Scrum Master
Colegio Mayor Azarbe

Formador de Formadores por Babson College Director de #MurciaTIP y el proyecto #PowerUS ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa Consultor Informático en NEORIS Prince2 & Scrum Master Colegio Mayor Azarbe Show more

Passionate Architect!!! Tracy (Trac) Bannon is a Sr. Principal with MITRE. She is an accomplished software architect, engineer, and researcher specializing in applying AI/ML and Generative AI to the software development lifecycle. Trac's work is at the intersection of pioneering software practices and transformative leadership in technology.

She’s passionate about community building and knowledge sharing. Trac is a long-time advocate for diversity in technology, helping to narrow the gaps as a mentor, sponsor, volunteer, and friend.

Ms. Bannon is a featured industry speaker, blogger, author, and accomplished podcaster including 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀. She is a senior member of the IEEE.

Passionate Architect!!! Tracy (Trac) Bannon is a Sr. Principal with MITRE. She is an accomplished software architect, engineer, and researcher specializing in applying AI/ML and Generative AI to the software development lifecycle. Trac's work is at... Show more

I'm a Dubai-based Hungarian Google Developer Expert for Flutter & Dart, working as a Staff Mobile Software Engineer leading the Flutter migration at talabat, the largest food delivery app in the Middle East.

Additionally, I co-organize the Flutter Abu Dhabi and Dubai community. 💙🇦🇪

I enjoy sharing my knowledge by mentoring developers, speaking at conferences and meetups, and teaching students in Hungary's first Flutter University class. 🎓

I'm a Dubai-based Hungarian Google Developer Expert for Flutter & Dart, working as a Staff Mobile Software Engineer leading the Flutter migration at talabat, the largest food delivery app in the Middle East. Additionally, I co-organize the Flutter... Show more

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY?
Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sector. With a remarkable career in the nonprofit sector, she has gained extensive expertise in various areas, including organizational development and change, executive transition consultancy, strategic planning, leadership development, and board governance.

Academically, Benson holds an MBA in organizational change and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. She has obtained certifications in BoardSource and Group Facilitation to support nonprofit board of directors.

Notably, Benson's thought-provoking TEDx talk, titled "A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh," has catapulted her into the spotlight as a highly sought-after keynote speaker. Benson's passion for sharing wisdom extends to her writing as well. She is the author of two books that focus on mindfulness and happiness. Her publications, "Cultivate Your Happiness: Mama-to-Be" and "Cultivating Calmness in Children," provide practical strategies and insights making happiness obtainable daily. Through her books and keynote presentations, Benson aims to empower individuals and teams to cultivate wellbeing in their lives.

WHY IS SHE SO HAPPY? Elle Benson is a keynote speaker, author, and renowned national consultant who specializes in helping organizations transition to greater impact and build capacity. She founded Nonprofit Leadership LLC to support the social sect... Show more

For 20+ years, Mike conducted human factors research on sleep, fatigue, and culture change at the U.S. Department of Transportation. His rigorous evaluations resulted in dramatic performance improvements at pilot demonstration sites, policy change at the highest levels in government and industry, and industry-wide improvements in safety culture. His accomplishments were recognized by the American Evaluation Association, awarding Mike the 2009 Gunnar Myrdal Government Award and the 2012 Outstanding Evaluation Award. He holds a RYS 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from LifePower Yoga, a certification for Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training from Dharma Moon and The Tibet House, and is a Certified Mindfulness Workplace Facilitator from The Mindful Leader. He holds an M.A. in Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Nebraska with 2 years of post-Master’s work in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

For 20+ years, Mike conducted human factors research on sleep, fatigue, and culture change at the U.S. Department of Transportation. His rigorous evaluations resulted in dramatic performance improvements at pilot demonstration sites, policy change at... Show more

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia.

He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. He mainly works on Microsoft technologies, which includes Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Stack, SQL Server, SharePoint, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, C#.Net etc. He is an avid Business Intelligence & Data Analytics enthusiast, speaker & blogger. He shares his knowledge, experience & expertise via this blog (http://www.bigator.com) to everyone.

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia. He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. H... Show more

Don Torrez has worked with more than 350 local governments to better understand web accessibility and how to best comply with law and guidelines.  Don has worked through accessibility issues with the Department of Justice, the Office of Civil Rights, the Department of Homeland Security, and various lawsuits.

Don is a Certified Accessibility Coordinator with the ADA and has written training curriculum on Web Accessibility and speaks out for greater awareness in electronic disability issues.  His vision is to remove the fear and confusion from this issue.

Don Torrez has worked with more than 350 local governments to better understand web accessibility and how to best comply with law and guidelines.  Don has worked through accessibility issues with the Department of Justice, the Office of Civil Rights,... Show more

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Forest Service. She is the Vice President of the Utah Native Plant Society and served as the Vice President for Education and Outreach for the Society for Conservation Biology. Her broad expertise covers environmental genetics, native plants, pollinators, and active transportation. Dr. Grant was a Fulbright Scholar to New Zealand in 2023, where she learned about seed preservation from an Indigenous (Māori) perspective. She now directs Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, which is the official Friends Group of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management age... Show more

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capital Development Fund. She also served as the Digital Finance Regional Technical Specialist from 2015-2019, responsible for the creation & implementation of the UNCDF Digital Economy Strategy in Zambia and Malawi. She also helped to author the Inclusive Digital Economies and Gender Equality Playbook, launched in 2021. In these roles, she worked with more 20 FinTechs, Banks, Telcos and e-commerce companies to successfully increase their women customers and partner MSME businesses, and increase their financial return on investment.

She was a founding member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Digital Development Division. Prior to working for the Digital Development team, Nandini worked as an Investment Officer for the USAID Development Credit Authority Office, and a Presidential Management Fellow at the US Department of Transportation as well as the Urban Transport Division of the World Bank.

She is the author of numerous publications on the intersection of finance, technology and international development. Nandini has an MBA and a Masters in International Trade and Investment Policy from the George Washington University. She also holds a BS in Psychology and a BA in Political Science from the University of California at San Diego.

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capit... Show more

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞
Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spearheading multimillion-dollar initiatives, Jasmine brings a wealth of specialized experience. Her competencies span critical domains such as AI, cybersecurity, and adjacent kinetic and non-kinetic fields, enabling her to drive value in mission-critical and mission-essential project and product delivery and implementation across sectors and interdisciplinary teams. Jasmine executes strategies with agility and consistently produces measurable results attributable to a combination of training and real-world acumen. Her ability to communicate complex concepts with precision and foster alignment among various stakeholders underscores her capacity to lead and implement transformative initiatives, programs, and projects with positive impact and resonance.

𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Jasmine is a dynamic force in STEM mentorship and advocacy, delivering impactful speeches and initiatives worldwide. From the Grace Hopper Celebration to STEM events across four continents, Jasmine passionately champions cyber resilience, innovation, and the safe adoption of critical and emerging technologies, including AI. She also dedicates herself to increasing digital literacy and inspiring underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue rewarding careers in STEM. Her tireless efforts empower thousands annually, fostering equality and community harmony. Through her advocacy, Jasmine sparks direct, effective actions, inspiring individuals to realize their inner brilliance and excel in any setting.

🌏𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 100k+ individuals reached annually, spanning 4 continents in 3 years
🌟𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: SANS Difference Maker Awards: Rising Star Committee Winner, SANS Institute; One In Tech Scholar, ISACA; Community and Diversity Advocate Scholar, Colorado State University

● 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Delivers compelling keynote speeches independently and on behalf of private and public organizations. These signature presentations and engaging sessions at prestigious global events across four continents reach over 100,000 individuals annually. Jasmine's informative talks resonate with diverse audiences, showcasing her expertise in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

● 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: Acknowledged as a thought leader in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, she is regularly invited to speak at renowned conferences including the Grace Hopper Celebration, Seramount, Lesbians Who Tech, Blacks in Government, and Black Girls in Cyber Refresh. Demonstrates deep knowledge and influence in these fields.

● 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: Addresses topics such as employing human-centered design and cutting-edge technology to enhance security and drive progress in the socio-technical aspects of cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies. Discusses STEM workforce lifecycle development and community harmonization initiatives. Provides insights that inspire innovation and advance understanding in these areas.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spea... Show more

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 compliance. He is a Fed 100 and RisingStar Award winner for his contributions to helping government agencies modernize using secure cloud systems and is a published author on topics associated with safe and secure AI systems.

Gaurav “GP” Pal, CEO and Founder, has over 20 years of IT consulting experience with large US Government, Defense, and Commercial Organizations driving cloud adoption and implementing NIST security standards for FedRAMP, FISMA, and DFARS/CMMC 2.0 com... Show more

I am public speaker , a writer and an advocate for Education. I speak in areas of finance, entrepreneur and social justice .

I am public speaker , a writer and an advocate for Education. I speak in areas of finance, entrepreneur and social justice . Show more

Charisma De Los Reyes, MSW, is the Program Coordinator for the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program with the San Diego County Office of Education. Before her work with SDCOE, Charisma was a community organizer and activist with 20+ years of experience engaging in social justice and advocacy work. This activism influenced over 15 years of social services experience at national and local levels. Charisma has spearheaded multiple county-wide initiatives and is recognized for her advocacy and dedication to children, in addition to her efforts to develop cross-system procedures for collaboration & coordination among child-serving systems. And for these efforts, she received the California Senator Pro Tempore Toni Atkins’ Woman of the Year award.

Charisma De Los Reyes, MSW, is the Program Coordinator for the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program with the San Diego County Office of Education. Before her work with SDCOE, Charisma was a community organizer and activist with 20+ years of exp... Show more

Malte Kneifel hat European Studies und Romanistik an den Universitäten Passau und Köln studiert und wurde an der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz promoviert (Publikation ausstehend). Nach drei Jahren in der Hochschullehre ist er nun im Kernteam des Prorektorats für Lehre und Studium an der Universität zu Köln tätig. Dort entwirft er projekt- und themenbezogene digitale Learning Experiences und wirkt in Strategieprozessen zu den Themen Learning Experience Design und Micro-Credentials mit.

Malte Kneifel hat European Studies und Romanistik an den Universitäten Passau und Köln studiert und wurde an der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz promoviert (Publikation ausstehend). Nach drei Jahren in der Hochschullehre ist er nun im Kernteam d... Show more

Pós-graduado em Sistemas de Informações, com 23 anos de experiência em projetos de Tecnologia da Informação, trabalhando diretamente com Órgãos Públicos gerenciando diferentes áreas como Suporte, Help Desk, Infraestrura e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas, sendo pioneiro na utilização de metodologias ágeis dentro de Órgãos Públicos. Também atua como trainer, coach, palestrante e consultor. Atua hoje como Agile Expert e agente de mudança, conduzindo transformações organizacionais em empresas públicas e privadas, ajudando na melhoria do processos e fluxos de desenvolvimento de produtos, ensinando e capacitando sobre como construir e entregar produtos da melhor forma. Facilitador oficial de Management 3.0, AKT (Accredited Kanban Trainer) pela Lean Kanban University e tradutor oficial do Guia de Gestão Baseada em Evidências (EBM) da Scrum.org.

Pós-graduado em Sistemas de Informações, com 23 anos de experiência em projetos de Tecnologia da Informação, trabalhando diretamente com Órgãos Públicos gerenciando diferentes áreas como Suporte, Help Desk, Infraestrura e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas,... Show more

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and entrepreneurship.

Manuel studied economics, philosophy and cultural studies at Germany’s oldest private University in Witten/Herdecke. As a student, he joined the executive board of the StudierendenGesellschaft, a non-profit organization offering an income-adjusted tuition model that promotes equal opportunities in education.

After founding two applied research institutes with projects focussing on healthcare, education, and digitalization he joined Klett Group in 2012, one of Europe’s leading education-dedicated enterprises, where he became co-founder and managing director of praxisHochschule, a private university of applied sciences that has since become part of EUFH.

In 2016 he joined forces with Thomas Bachem and Jonathan Rüth to found CODE – a new kind of university for the digital pioneers of tomorrow.

As an international advisor, keynote speaker and evangelist for curiosity-driven education, Manuel is dedicated to supporting innovative learning concepts around the world.

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and ... Show more

Sara Shunkwiler is an instructional designer at Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering where she works with over 45 instructors in the Space Systems Engineering Program. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at JHU School of Education where teaches chemistry and physics content and methods to educators with a focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a social justice tool. She is a passionate advocate for STEM equity and effective engineering education and frequent speaker on why accessibility matters to all of us.

A disabled engineer, K-12 and Higher Ed STEM educator, Sara seeks to raise awareness of disability as a valued form of diversity and the challenges of disability disclosure. She is a 2024 Teach Access Fellow and frequent presenter on equitable access in STEM, math accessibility, and inclusive teaching. Challenged by another engineering faculty to own her disability story, she seeks to be a role model empowering STEM colleagues and students as advocates and allies in disability inclusion. An inclusive mindset in STEM and Medicine begins with an inclusive education! Grounded in research - equitable by design.

Sara Shunkwiler is an instructional designer at Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering where she works with over 45 instructors in the Space Systems Engineering Program. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at JHU School of Education where ... Show more

Sarah Withee is a polyglot software engineer, international public speaker, teacher, mentor, and hardware and robot tinkerer located in Pittsburgh, PA. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and people. Presently she is the head of backend development for CODE PA, a new government office located within Pennsylvania to help improve the digital services of the state. She was formerly at 18F, a federal office doing digital transformation work around the federal government, and many private industry jobs before that.

As a polyglot (multiple-language) developer, she has worked in a wide range of tech stacks and has built desktop, mobile, web, and backend applications. She is also one of the organizers of Code & Supply, Pittsburgh's largest technology community. She is currently a lead mentor for Girls of Steel Robotics, an all-girls high school robotics team, which just got back from the world championships. She has been mentoring and judging FIRST competition teams since 2011.

Sarah has given over 70 software engineering conference talks, been a guest on nearly two dozen podcasts, has been interviewed for Teen Vogue and Reinvented Magazine, and even appeared on a Google Year in Search video! She was on the "RealLIST Engineers 2022: These 16 tech leaders are changing Pittsburgh’s code" and has won the NCWIT Western PA 2024 Educator Award.

Sarah Withee is a polyglot software engineer, international public speaker, teacher, mentor, and hardware and robot tinkerer located in Pittsburgh, PA. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and people. Presently she is the head of ba... Show more

Dipl. Polikwissenschaftlerin und Betriebswirtin. 2007 Einstieg ins Zentrum für Schlüsselqualifikationen der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Lehre für Entrepreneurship als Schlüsselkompetenz. 2015 Veröffentlichung des Buches „Schlüsselkompetenzen im Hochschulstudium" zusammen mit weiteren Autor*innen. 2015 Übernahme der Geschäftsführung und Leitung ZfS-Schlüsselkompetenzen.
2017 LehrehochN-Fellow, 2022 Sprecherin des Fachausschusses Future Skills in der Gesellschaft für Schlüsselkompetenzen, 2022 Civic-Innovation Award des BMAS für die Entwicklung des „Kompetenzboosters", gemeinsam mit dem Kieler Start-Up DayOff. Beirätin der Future Skills Journey des Stifterverbands, der SAGSAGA und des Zentrums für Lehren und Lernen der HS RheinMain.

Dipl. Polikwissenschaftlerin und Betriebswirtin. 2007 Einstieg ins Zentrum für Schlüsselqualifikationen der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Lehre für Entrepreneurship als Schlüsselkompetenz. 2015 Veröffentlichung des Buches „Schlüsselkompete... Show more

Professur für Informatik

Senior-Fellowship der DATEV-Stiftung Zukunft

Professur für Informatik Senior-Fellowship der DATEV-Stiftung Zukunft Show more