Celina Del Turco is a software developer and educator from Argentina working at the intersection of technology, education, and human-centered design.

She develops educational technology and software systems focused on making technology more accessible, understandable, and resilient in real-world environments. Her current work includes Utopía, an offline-first educational technology project exploring adaptive learning, accessibility-aware interaction, local AI, and architectures that remain useful when connectivity and computational resources are limited.

Alongside software development, Celina teaches programming and technology through hands-on workshops, working with learners who often begin with little or no technical background. This experience has shaped her approach to engineering: systems should not force people to adapt to technology when technology can be designed to adapt to people.

Her interests include AI engineering, adaptive systems, offline-first architectures, accessibility, educational technology, and the practical challenges of building technology under real-world constraints.

Celina Del Turco is a software developer and educator from Argentina working at the intersection of technology, education, and human-centered design. She develops educational technology and software systems focused on making technology more access... Show more

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology.

He is leading the development of SELF OS, an AI-native operating environment designed to bring intelligent agents, decentralized applications, digital identity, and user-controlled computing into a unified ecosystem. He is also developing ESSENCE, a blockchain-based utility and economic layer intended to reward verified participation and contributions within the SELF network.

Through SELF Labs, Milan works across artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, robotics, real estate technology, digital economies, and next-generation human-computer interaction.

His broader mission is to build technology that gives individuals greater ownership of their data, intelligence, devices, and economic value—helping move society from centralized digital platforms toward more personalized and user-owned technological systems.

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology. He is leading the development of SELF OS... Show more

I've been working in entrepreneurship, innovation, and gender equality, with a particular interest in creating better opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in these fields.

I have been involved in innovation and intrapreneurship programs in big technology organizations such as Turkish Aerospace, TürkTraktör and HAVELSAN for the last 14 years. My work is about entrepreneurial learning, facilitation, mentoring, startup collaboration and ecosystem building to support people and organizations in turning ideas into action.

Outside of my corporate role I am passionate about women in STEM and entrepreneurship. I launched TechWomenClub, a women in tech initiative sponsored by the British Embassy, delivered workshops as a certified #IamRemarkable trainer and contributed to research and international discussions on gender equality in entrepreneurship. I co-created and co-hosted a video-podcast series on gender equality for 1.5 years.

I am a Chevening Scholar and hold an MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship (Distinction) from UCL. My academic and professional interests include inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation programmes, experiential learning, and women's participation in technology and entrepreneurship. I love creating spaces for honest conversations and learning through speaking, workshops, podcasts, and community initiatives.

I've been working in entrepreneurship, innovation, and gender equality, with a particular interest in creating better opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in these fields. I have been involved in innovation and intrapreneurship prog... Show more

Daniel Camilo Ramírez Martínez es Ingeniero de Sistemas con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando tecnología en el sector público, la salud y la cooperación internacional en Colombia. Fue Jefe de la Oficina TIC y Transformación Digital (CIO) y Oficial de Seguridad de la Información (CISO) de la Alcaldía de Fusagasugá, Director TIC de Cafesalud EPS, Líder TIC del Centro Agroecológico y Empresarial del SENA y Coordinador TIC de la Clínica Nogales y el Policlínico del Olaya. Ha trabajado con la ADRES, la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz, el Ministerio del Trabajo, la Corte Constitucional, la Cooperación Alemana (GIZ) y la Agencia Presidencial de Cooperación Internacional (APC-Colombia) en infraestructura, nube, seguridad de la información, recuperación ante desastres y desarrollo de software.

Es Especialista en Gestión de Sistemas de Información Gerencial, Especialista en Análisis de Datos y Especialista en Psicopedagogía y Docencia, Especialista en Gestión y Seguridad de Bases de Datos, Tecnólogo en Formulación de Proyectos y candidato a Magíster en Transformación de Conflictos y Construcción de Paz. Cuenta con la certificación ISO/IEC 27001:2022 y la acreditación Cybersecurity Certified Expert. Es docente universitario de Seguridad Informática, Ciencia de Datos e Ingeniería de Software en la Universidad de Cundinamarca y la Universidad INCCA de Colombia, y organiza el FLISOL Fusagasugá desde 2020.

Daniel Camilo Ramírez Martínez es Ingeniero de Sistemas con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando tecnología en el sector público, la salud y la cooperación internacional en Colombia. Fue Jefe de la Oficina TIC y Transformación Digital (CIO) y Ofic... Show more

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and human-centered design, her work explores how people learn, make decisions, and interact with technology.

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitiv... Show more

Kashif Khan is a co-chair of CNCF TAG Infrastructure, CNCF ambassador and maintainer of the CNCF project Metal3.io for 7 years. He works as an Principal open source Architect for Ericsson Software Technology, Finland. He holds a PhD in Computer Science. Kashif is a research and open source enthusiast and his current area of interest is kubernetes deployments on baremetal systems in distributed cloud scenarios.

Kashif Khan is a co-chair of CNCF TAG Infrastructure, CNCF ambassador and maintainer of the CNCF project Metal3.io for 7 years. He works as an Principal open source Architect for Ericsson Software Technology, Finland. He holds a PhD in Computer Scien... Show more

Brittney is a proud first-generation college graduate and serves as the Associate Director for Academic Connections at the University of Michigan. She holds two Master's degrees: Cultural Studies from Dartmouth College & Higher Education Administration from Tiffin University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Spanish Education from Malone University. With over a decade of experience in Student Affairs and K-12 Education, Brittney has a proven track record of fostering student success. She has effectively managed various residential communities and developed innovative living-learning programs that enhance the student experience. Passionate about inclusivity and student development, Brittney is dedicated to empowering students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and utilizes authentic storytelling to create a sense of belonging within the campus community.

Brittney is a proud first-generation college graduate and serves as the Associate Director for Academic Connections at the University of Michigan. She holds two Master's degrees: Cultural Studies from Dartmouth College & Higher Education Administrati... Show more

Anna Welland, MBA, CPM, is a fractional HR and business operations leader and founder of Welland & Co. With more than 25 years of experience across human resources, operations, project and program management, healthcare, life sciences, startups, and nonprofit organizations, Anna helps growing organizations build the people, processes, communications, and systems they need to operate effectively and scale sustainably.

She is the creator of the CLEAR Transformation Framework™, a practical approach for helping leaders clarify roles, diagnose organizational friction, strengthen manager effectiveness, and turn people and process challenges into actionable priorities.

Throughout her career, Anna has helped organizations navigate rapid growth, organizational change, HR infrastructure development, compliance, performance management, and manager development. Her approach emphasizes practical, right-sized solutions that improve accountability and execution without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Anna Welland, MBA, CPM, is a fractional HR and business operations leader and founder of Welland & Co. With more than 25 years of experience across human resources, operations, project and program management, healthcare, life sciences, startups, and ... Show more

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance

Technologist | Cloud Operations | AI Enablement & Governance Show more

Kourtney Bonzo began her career in marketing with Texas Roadhouse before transitioning into volunteer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. She successfully increased volunteer engagement by 50%, helping her organization earn recognition as Northern Utah’s best place to volunteer. In 2021, she joined the City of Baytown, where she launched Baytown Serves, a citywide initiative featuring 30 days of volunteer opportunities. Kourtney now manages volunteer and docent programs at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum, continuing to grow community engagement through service and education.

Kourtney Bonzo began her career in marketing with Texas Roadhouse before transitioning into volunteer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. She successfully increased volunteer engagement by 50%, helping her organization earn recognition as Northe... Show more

Developing since the early 2000s, my passion for networking has led me to manage work teams, projects and training courses. Geek to the core, I am constantly on the lookout for tech news.

Developing since the early 2000s, my passion for networking has led me to manage work teams, projects and training courses. Geek to the core, I am constantly on the lookout for tech news. Show more

Michelle Courtney Berry — The Workplace Doc™ — is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies at Louisiana State University Shreveport, where her original mixed-methods research (N=186) on toxic workplace environments and employee coping behavior has been accepted twice by the International Leadership Association Global Conference and at other esteemed venues and conferences.

A Cornell MPS alumna and two-time TEDx and encore SXSW speaker, Michelle has delivered more than 5,000 talks, trainings, and facilitated experiences across four continents — for Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, healthcare systems, hospitality organizations, and nonprofits. She is the creator of the Working Well, One Day at a Time® method and the founder and CEO of Courtney Consulting Enterprises, LLC.

An internationally-trained Usui Reiki Master Teacher and Karuna Master Teacher, Michelle is also an internationally-certified group conflict negotiator, a humorist, and the international bestselling author of Keeping Calm in Chaos: How to Work Well, Live Well, and Love Abundantly No Matter What.

Her work has appeared on Good Morning America and PBS, and she has shared stages with Dr. Maya Angelou, Howard Zinn, The Dalai Lama, Mos Def, and Amiri Baraka. She is a Cave Canem Poetry Fellow and former Second Poet Laureate of Tompkins County, NY.

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Michelle Courtney Berry — The Workplace Doc™ — is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies at Louisiana State University Shreveport, where her original mixed-methods research (N=186) o... Show more

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls, and teaches C-suite teams and business owners how to install the decision-making instincts that grow revenue, reduce turnover, and prepare organizations for the next era of leadership.

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and H... Show more

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Business Central engineering team, working on Microsoft's core business solution for SMBs, where his mandate is to rethink Finance through the lens of AI.

💡 With a distinguished standing in the community, Søren is celebrated not only for his technical acumen but also for his unwavering commitment to openness and continuous learning, always bringing in the human factor into technology.

👩🏼‍💻 Søren's is a strategist at heart, and his leadership is characterized by his ability to bridge the gap between complex technological concepts and practical, human-centered applications.

🦸🏼 As a lifelong learner, Søren continuously seeks new knowledge and perspectives, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability within his professional circles. He shares the broadly held view that technology can and should improve human lives through increased productivity, though he thinks a lot about what we will do with the productivity gain long term, and how we ensure AI in particular is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Busi... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect who has been designing and building production systems since 2000. Across that time he has delivered solutions in office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and industrial and logistics automation, working primarily on the .NET platform and with a strong commitment to clean, object-oriented design.

Since 2016 his work has centered on cloud computing and cloud-native architecture. More recently his main focus has become AI engineering: integrating large language models into real .NET applications through function calling and tool use, building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and combining vector search with graph databases such as ArangoDB and NebulaGraph for semantic discovery and reasoning. He also applies these techniques to production problems such as AI-driven root-cause analysis in observability systems.

He writes and speaks about .NET, Azure, practical LLM integration, function calling, vector and semantic search, and graph databases, sharing much of this hands-on work at dotnet-talk.com.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect who has been designing and building production systems since 2000. Across that time he has delivered solutions in office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and industrial and logistics au... Show more

Ben Greenberg is the Developer Relations Lead at Arbitrum and has been recognized as an Agentic AI Foundation Ambassador and a Docker Captain. He previously served on the board of Ruby Central and is deeply involved in the open-source community. Before moving into software development, Ben spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management. He writes regularly about the intersection of technology, ethics, and community, and is the author of numerous technical articles and publications, including his latest book, Vector Search with JavaScript.

Ben Greenberg is the Developer Relations Lead at Arbitrum and has been recognized as an Agentic AI Foundation Ambassador and a Docker Captain. He previously served on the board of Ruby Central and is deeply involved in the open-source community. Befo... Show more

Abtin Aghagolian is the Co-Founder and CTO of Pikd (pikd.app), a London based geospatial AR platform that turns the real world into an interactive, privacy first interface for brands and consumers. Pikd has worked with Red Bull, Burger King and the London Design Biennale.

He has been building consumer technology at scale for close to a decade. Before Pikd he founded a venture studio where he grew a team of over 100 people and shipped eleven platforms, including a video on demand service with more than a million users, alongside psychometric ad engines and fan engagement systems. That background is why he argues about privacy from the advertising side of the table rather than against it.

His current work is privacy preserving AI. He holds a UK patent pending invention for context aware augmented reality built on zero knowledge proofs and psychometric context modelling, and is leading a consortium bid into Innovate UK and the Eureka clusters on privacy first smart city infrastructure.

He has spoken at Digital Almaty, Global Tech Wave and Red Bull Basement, where he gave "Don't Build the Future Wrong: Ethics by Design in the Age of Immersive AI". He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Management from the University of St Andrews and a DBA from the University of Tehran.

Abtin Aghagolian is the Co-Founder and CTO of Pikd (pikd.app), a London based geospatial AR platform that turns the real world into an interactive, privacy first interface for brands and consumers. Pikd has worked with Red Bull, Burger King and the L... Show more

Mala Mahadevan is a senior database professional with over 20 years of experience working with data, primarily in SQL Server and related technologies. She has been volunteering with SQL Server community for the past 15 years and is also a recipient of the PASSion award for being an outstanding volunteer. She is a featured blogger on sqlservercentral.com and also blogs infrequently at curiousaboutdata.com.

Mala Mahadevan is a senior database professional with over 20 years of experience working with data, primarily in SQL Server and related technologies. She has been volunteering with SQL Server community for the past 15 years and is also a recipient o... Show more

Shavana Peynado is a multi-award winning Software Engineer, public speaker, DEI advocate. Coming from an Finance and Modern Languages background, learning to program during the pandemic, Shav is dedicated to giving back to the community, fostering psychologically safe spaces for women in tech and is actively involved in mentoring.

Shavana Peynado is a multi-award winning Software Engineer, public speaker, DEI advocate. Coming from an Finance and Modern Languages background, learning to program during the pandemic, Shav is dedicated to giving back to the community, fostering ps... Show more

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos con los sistemas computacionales.

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos... Show more

Ted Johnson is a software architect, entrepreneur, and researcher exploring the future of human-computer interaction in the age of AI. Over the past 25 years, he has built enterprise software and collaboration systems across multiple industries, with a focus on turning complex technology into practical tools that people actually use.

He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on human-computer interaction (HCI), intelligent systems, and how people collaborate with technology. Long before the current AI boom, his academic work explored many of the questions that are now re-emerging around usability, intelligence, and human-machine collaboration.

Ted is currently co-founder of JoinIn.ai, where he is researching conversational AI, multi-party interaction, turn-taking, interruption handling, theory of mind, and what it would mean for AI systems to participate naturally in human conversations rather than simply respond to prompts. His work sits at the intersection of HCI, cognitive science, conversation research, and modern AI.

He believes the next major breakthrough in AI may not be smarter models, but more human-compatible interfaces.

Ted Johnson is a software architect, entrepreneur, and researcher exploring the future of human-computer interaction in the age of AI. Over the past 25 years, he has built enterprise software and collaboration systems across multiple industries, with... Show more

Barno is a consultant and researcher specializing in AI security, data engineering, and machine learning security. She works at the intersection of offensive and defensive AI security & developing methodologies to protect AI systems from adversarial threats across the full stack, from data pipelines and ML models to LLM-powered applications and autonomous agents. Additionally in her role as an AI security trainer Barno has designed and delivered hands-on training programs covering AI red teaming, prompt injection, adversarial ML, RAG and vector database security, and the OWASP Top 10 for LLM and Agentic AI. Her training approach is practitioner-first: participants attack and defend real-world AI systems, leaving with techniques they can apply immediately. She is actively involved in AI governance and evaluation efforts at the national level and regularly contributes to the AI security community through speaking engagements, publications, and conference submissions. She bridges the gap between rapid AI adoption and the critical need for robust, field-tested defenses in an evolving threat landscape.

Barno is a consultant and researcher specializing in AI security, data engineering, and machine learning security. She works at the intersection of offensive and defensive AI security & developing methodologies to protect AI systems from adversarial ... Show more

Ómu Obilor is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, and transformational trainer who helps leaders and organisations strengthen the human capabilities required to lead effectively in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

She is the Principal Consultant at Ómu Consulting Ltd and Managing Partner of AfriLeap Labs, working across leadership development, executive coaching, founder development, and organisational capability.

A Founding Member of the John Maxwell Team, Ómu is a Certified AI Master Trainer and holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Intelligent Leadership, Brain Health, Neuroencoding, and DEI. Her work increasingly sits at the intersection of leadership, technology, and human potential, exploring how leaders can build trust, exercise sound judgement, communicate effectively, and lead people responsibly as AI reshapes the workplace.

She has trained and facilitated for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across corporate organisations, government, healthcare, and professional associations, bringing an engaging, practical, and highly participatory approach to every room she leads.

Ómu is also the creator of The Authentic Presence Blueprint™, a leadership framework designed to help leaders strengthen executive presence, communicate strategically, increase their influence, and lead with authenticity.

Her insights on leadership and the future of work have been featured in international media, and she is a Senior Level Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, where she writes on leadership, human capability, and leading effectively in an AI-driven world.

Her philosophy is simple: technology will continue to evolve, but trust, courage, emotional intelligence, judgement, and authentic human leadership will remain essential.

Lead Bold. Stand Tall. Own The Room.

Ómu Obilor is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, and transformational trainer who helps leaders and organisations strengthen the human capabilities required to lead effectively in an increasingly co... Show more

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedictorian of my cohort. Michaela has worked in government agencies and private organisations advising on privacy, data governance, and corporate responsibility. In 2026, her policy paper on international security and technology governance was published by the Australian National University in Voices of the Future Volume 2. She has participated in the She Codes Plus and Cyber5050 programs. In 2024, Michaela was selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) Australia.

Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedi... Show more

Plus de 20 ans d'expérience sur le terrain des organisations complexes et des dynamiques humaines :

- Concepteur de La Ruche® : Créateur de la démarche basée sur les Forces et de notre référentiel éprouvé de 86 situations concrètes de travail, pour mesurer objectivement la maturité de vos collectifs et accélérer leur alignement stratégique.

- Accompagnement de Dirigeants & de Groupes dans des contextes variés : Interventions en environnements Agiles comme en organisations traditionnelles (secteur de la santé, industrie, fonctions support) : coaching de CODIR, DSI et groupes métiers vers un fonctionnement coopératif, fondé sur la confiance et l'efficacité durable.

- Transmission & Référence Académique : Intervenant en MBA Management de Projets & Innovation (IPAG Business School) et plus de 800 professionnels formés aux pratiques de coopération et de transformation.

- Créateur d'expériences en ateliers de Form'Action (Approche TBR) : À l'opposé des formations traditionnelles passives et descendantes, nous concevons de véritables expériences d'action collective. Grâce à une ingénierie issue du Training from the Back of the Room, chaque groupe construit et teste directement ses propres solutions en situation réelle.

Plus de 20 ans d'expérience sur le terrain des organisations complexes et des dynamiques humaines : - Concepteur de La Ruche® : Créateur de la démarche basée sur les Forces et de notre référentiel éprouvé de 86 situations concrètes de travail, pou... Show more

Annika Hedberg is a former physician and independent AI researcher studying how large language models behave under different conditions. Her clinical background taught her to pay close attention to how cognition changes with context, constraints and interaction. For the past year, she has applied that lens systematically across multiple LLM architectures. Her studies challenge common assumptions about prompt engineering, hallucinations, reasoning and AI agents.

Annika Hedberg is a former physician and independent AI researcher studying how large language models behave under different conditions. Her clinical background taught her to pay close attention to how cognition changes with context, constraints and ... Show more

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial services industry.

As Founder and Principal of The Real Wealth Coterie, a financial planning and wealth management firm, and Lazetta & Associates, a speaking and business consulting firm, Lazetta equips individuals and leaders to align their finances with their vision and values and achieve sustainable wealth. She is passionate about amplifying culture, talent, life, and money, and extends her expertise through public speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching.

Lazetta was named one of Crain's New York Business Notable Black Leaders and Executives and one of the top 10 of Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors for three consecutive years. Lazetta's national media presence includes TV appearances on NBC, CNBC, and CheddarNews and mentions in the WSJ, NY Times, LA Times, and Black Enterprise.

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial servic... Show more

Dorottya (Dorka) Nagy-Jozsa leads assessment design for a competency program covering several thousand IT specialists at a European telecom group. She is not a developer. She studies how people work around the tools and processes they are given, and she presents the research together with its limits so engineers can judge it for themselves. She is CEO of Y2Y Ltd., an organizational development firm in Budapest.

Dorottya (Dorka) Nagy-Jozsa leads assessment design for a competency program covering several thousand IT specialists at a European telecom group. She is not a developer. She studies how people work around the tools and processes they are given, and ... Show more

When Pastor Joshua Robinson founded the Back 2 School Giveaway in 2009, he wanted families to arrive as guests, not as recipients of charity. He structured the event as a community fair, offering clothing, food, school supplies, and on-site services to families getting ready for the school year. The giveaway grew to serve more than 5,000 people and depended on extensive fundraising, volunteer recruitment, large-scale logistics, and partnerships among churches, schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The City of Pocatello, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the NAACP each recognized his leadership of the event. In 2021, as he prepared to step into the lead role at his church, Grace Lutheran Church agreed to partner with him and continue the work.

That event is one part of a longer record of service. Joshua Robinson has been on staff at Gate City Christian Church in Pocatello, Idaho, since 1998, first as youth pastor, then as associate pastor from 2008 to 2024, and now as Lead Teaching Pastor and Director of Discipleship. In youth ministry he grew a group of four students into more than 75 meeting midweek, and that group became active in service projects and outreach to teenagers across Pocatello.

His sense of service began abroad. He spent his senior year of high school on a mission assignment in Mexico, teaching English and math at a native school, and the need he witnessed there led him away from a planned career in law and toward ministry. He returned to Mexico for a two-month assignment in 2000.

Uganda became a long-term commitment. He led mission teams there in 2008, 2010, and 2012, and medical mission teams in 2009, 2011, and 2013. As director of Hands 4 Uganda, a nongovernmental organization serving Ugandan families, he recruited U.S. sponsors for individual children, worked with the team in Uganda to fund projects and expand the school facility, and traveled there each year to evaluate progress and build relationships with other ministries. That work helped the organization expand medical care for students, establish a farm for families to work, and develop an education system running from primary school through high school. The connection is personal as well: one of his three daughters was adopted from Uganda. In 2026 he took part in a mission trip to Spain.

For those who know Joshua Robinson, Pocatello is where that commitment has taken root. He and his wife, Jen, give together as a team, supporting their church and other charities, and they have volunteered extensively with local churches, food pantries, and the Salvation Army.

Service also shapes his counseling work. He counsels church members and people from the wider community facing addiction, trauma, grief, and family difficulty, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-informed care. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling, Human Services, with an emphasis in Executive Leadership from Hope International University, a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology from Pacific Christian College, and an Associate of Science in Biblical Studies from Boise Bible College, where he graduated as valedictorian.

Pastor Joshua Robinson grew up in southeast Idaho with a love of the outdoors, which later led to work as a National Outdoor Leadership School instructor and Wilderness EMT. He is a certified fitness trainer. Jen is a physician assistant who treats cancer patients, and together they are raising their three daughters in Pocatello.

When Pastor Joshua Robinson founded the Back 2 School Giveaway in 2009, he wanted families to arrive as guests, not as recipients of charity. He structured the event as a community fair, offering clothing, food, school supplies, and on-site services ... Show more

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure.

As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that never stops moving. He helps leaders cut through noise, make better decisions, and lead with clarity during moments that actually matter.

What sets David apart?
He brings the mindset of a professional basketball referee to the boardroom. From officiating college, high school, and professional games, including Ice Cube’s Big3 League, David knows what it means to make fast, high-stakes decisions with no replays, no excuses, and all eyes on you. That experience fuels his powerful leadership framework built on accountability, communication, consistency, and trust.

David’s energy, authenticity, and real-world approach have landed him on the TEDx stage and made him a go-to voice for conferences, podcasts, and leadership events nationwide. His talks don’t inspire for a moment, they create action, momentum, and lasting change.

If your audience wants motivation and practical takeaways they can use Monday morning, David Posner delivers, every time.

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure. As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that ne... Show more