Humanities & Social Sciences

Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development

Francesco Simone

Francesco Simone

He received the B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering and the M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial and management engineering at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy. He is also a former Contract Researcher at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. His current research interests include systems theory applications on complex systems’ resilience and reliability through the use of simulation tools and AI techniques.

He received the B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering and the M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial and management engineering at University of ... Show more

Mathias Lynders

Mathias Lynders

Axel A.O. Wenke

Axel A.O. Wenke

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since 01/2024.

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since... Show more

Solvejg Wastvedt

Solvejg Wastvedt

Biostatistics PhD working in statistics, data science, and data visualization across a range of topics.

Biostatistics PhD working in statistics, data science, and data visualization across a range of topics. Show more

Gaspare Antonino Trapani

Gaspare Antonino Trapani

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo
Ricercatore

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo Ricercatore Show more

Holly Gerzina

Holly Gerzina

Dr. Gerzina is the Sr. Executive Director, Wasson Center for Clinical Skills Training, Assessment, and Scholarship and Interprofessional Education Services (IPES) at NEOMED. Dr. Gerzina earned an MEd in Evaluation and Measurement and a PhD in Health Education and Promotion with a focus on mental health promotion and resilience in health and human service professionals from Kent State University. She began her medical education career as a site trainer for the NBME Step 2 Clinical Skills test in the early 1990’s, completed simulation training at Harvard’s Center for Medical Simulation in 2004, earned her AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate at the University of Miami 2008, earned her TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer certificate in 2014, and has been a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) since 2018.
At NEOMED, Dr. Gerzina also serves as an Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Associate Professor of Psychiatry. She has over 25 years of experience with medical and health professions curriculum including application of standardized/simulated patient/participant (SP) methodology as well as formative, summative, and high-stakes performance-based assessment. In addition to her extensive experience building and operating education and training centers for UGME, GME, and Interprofessional Education, she formerly served as the Executive Director, Office of Continuing Professional Education. She has collaborated on numerous grants to design curriculum and assessment via SP Methodology to train health care and human service teams individually and for collaborative care, especially as this relates to integrated primary care and mental health.
Nationally, she has served on the executive board of the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) and most recently served as the Vice President, Operations. Having served as the Chair, Standards of Practice, ASPE, Dr. Gerzina represented ASPE at monthly collaborative workshops with INACSL and SSH on Standards, Core Competencies and Best Practices in Healthcare Simulation. She has authored multiple publications in her areas of expertise as well as chapters related to safe work environments and application of ASPE SOBP. She has also worked with an interprofessional case development group for the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare (GNSH) to improve patient safety & enhance health systems.

Dr. Gerzina is the Sr. Executive Director, Wasson Center for Clinical Skills Training, Assessment, and Scholarship and Interprofessional Education Services (IPES) at NEOMED. Dr. Gerzina earned an MEd in Evaluation and Measurement and a PhD in Health... Show more

Beatrice Bottini

Beatrice Bottini

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

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

Sydney Evans

Sydney Evans

Sydney N. Evans is a dedicated community navigator and health advocate with the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project (CAAPP) at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a strong background in community outreach and public health, Sydney is committed to advancing prostate cancer awareness and connecting underserved communities to vital health services. Her work centers on reducing health disparities and empowering African American men to engage in preventive health practices around prostate cancer screening. Sydney’s leadership and expertise drive culturally sensitive, community-focused interventions aimed at fostering education, equity, and empowerment across Cleveland’s neighborhoods.

Sydney N. Evans is a dedicated community navigator and health advocate with the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project (CAAPP) at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a strong background in community outreach and public health, Sydn... Show more

Kathleen Janz

Kathleen Janz

How to destroy Happiness at work
In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. The effects are brutal. In the best case, more sales and more profit are just as much a part of it as lower fluctuation and fewer bugs. On the negative side, you can expect quality defects, low employee engagement, inner resignation and social disadvantages.
To explain this, we first talk about what happiness actually means. What does a lack of ‘Happiness at Work’ do to employee motivation and what consequences does it have for a company? What role does ‘Happiness at Work’ play in software development and in the topics of this conference? What can I do as a developer to achieve an improvement?

How to destroy Happiness at work In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. T... Show more

Alonso Pareja

Alonso Pareja

I became part of a team aimed to streamline business processes through the Power Platform. Since then, I have become a fan of this automation center and all the ecosystem generated around it.

I became part of a team aimed to streamline business processes through the Power Platform. Since then, I have become a fan of this automation center and all the ecosystem generated around it. Show more

Ty Wenglar

Ty Wenglar

Ty Wenglar is a purpose-driven leadership expert, award-winning author, and founder of Lucentra Advisors, based in Austin, Texas. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a diverse background spanning business consulting, nonprofit collaboration, and military service, Ty is passionate about helping leaders align their purpose with impactful action.

Drawing from years of experience working with corporate teams, nonprofits, and diverse communities, Ty specializes in fostering alignment between organizational goals and community needs. His work empowers leaders to create sustainable, collaborative solutions that drive meaningful change.

Ty’s engaging speaking style combines actionable insights with compelling storytelling, inspiring audiences to embrace purpose-driven leadership and amplify their impact. As a proud Austin professional, he is committed to uplifting the AAPI community and fostering connections that strengthen its presence and legacy.

www.tywenglar.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-h-wenglar/
http://www.amazon.com/author/ty-wenglar
https://youtu.be/mqowIg98H_Y - Ty Intro
https://youtu.be/7J6BGqT-e-4 - Author Speaking
https://youtu.be/oQe4WEfpVts - Leadership Promo
https://youtu.be/PUXXL81Lik4 - TEDx Application
https://usbusinessnews.com/leading-with-purpose-how-dr-ty-h-wenglar-is-redefining-leadership-for-a-changing-world/
https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/golden-principles-of-leadership-best-leadership-development-program-of-2024

Ty Wenglar is a purpose-driven leadership expert, award-winning author, and founder of Lucentra Advisors, based in Austin, Texas. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a diverse background spanning business consulting, nonprofit collaboration... Show more

Don Gannon-Jones

Don Gannon-Jones

Don founded PowerShell Summit in 2013, and is one of the bestselling authors of PowerShell books—and now of sci-fi and fantasy novels as well.

Don founded PowerShell Summit in 2013, and is one of the bestselling authors of PowerShell books—and now of sci-fi and fantasy novels as well. Show more

Rebecca Tyler

Rebecca Tyler

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD).
Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-year college setting. I additionally have professional instructional design experience and have served as the Coordinator for the Teaching and Learning Center at Great Falls College.

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD). Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-y... Show more

Sandra Descourtis

Sandra Descourtis

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French language as well as a pedagogy seminar for graduate teaching assistants.
Her work focuses on French language variations (especially argot and verlan), raciolinguistics and teaching practices. More broadly, her research interests include sociolinguistics, language ideologies and the use of new technologies in language classroom.

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French lan... Show more

Alexis Lieblich

Alexis Lieblich

Biographie Alexis Lieblich :

Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en-dehors de mon activité professionnelle.
Je suis egalement en cours de certification à l'Institut Gregory Bateson, en approche systémique stratégique interactionnelle de Palo-Alto.

Après 20 ans dans des cabinets de conseil ou en tant qu'indépendant, j'ai rejoint Allianz France en juin 2020, en tant que coach de transformations agiles, et responsable organisation et innovation. Je suis notamment en charge des projets d’innovation (innovathon, démarches design thinking), de mises en oeuvre de nouvelles pratiques managériales et agile (autonomie, délégation), d’accompagnement sur les grands programmes d’agilité à l’échelle ou de transformation culturelle et de leadership.

Dans mes accompagnements, il n'est pas rare que fasse des passerelles entre agilité, serious games, théâtre, musique et coaching professionnel (PNL, systémie).

Biographie Alexis Lieblich : Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en... Show more

Catherine Pamphile

Catherine Pamphile

Les problématiques de transformation et de changement organisationnel ont rythmé le parcours de Catherine depuis 20 ans. L’agilité a été une rencontre évidente dans un parcours de missions de changement organisationnel dans diverses industries, en Amérique du nord, en France,
Catherine est aussi passionnée d’anthropologie, de sciences cognitives, de sciences du leadership.
Considérant la difficulté des organisations à réussir comme organisations
Parce que les transformations achoppent pour l'essentiel sur la culture en place, Catherine accompagne la transformation managériale en paralèlle pour permettre l'adoption organisationnelle de l'agilité.

Les problématiques de transformation et de changement organisationnel ont rythmé le parcours de Catherine depuis 20 ans. L’agilité a été une rencontre évidente dans un parcours de missions de changement organisationnel dans diverses industries, en Am... Show more

Jerry Gamblin

Jerry Gamblin

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler.

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler. Show more

Alvaro Rodriguez

Alvaro Rodriguez

Alvaro Rodriguez is a dynamic leader in real estate development, architecture, and interior design. As Creative Director of Rodco Architects and founder of The Rodriguez Company, Alvaro leverages over 12 years of industry expertise to craft spaces that enrich lives and inspire communities. His work is driven by a human-centered design philosophy, ensuring every project he undertakes enhances the quality of life for its inhabitants.

Alvaro’s experience spans single-family homes, missing middle housing, and multi-family developments across South Florida and the Caribbean. His unique approach blends functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability to deliver innovative, high-quality living environments. From concept to completion, Alvaro’s visionary leadership ensures that each project meets the highest standards of design and development.

Passionate about interior design and its role in creating meaningful experiences, Alvaro combines creative intuition with a deep understanding of human needs to shape spaces that are both beautiful and purposeful. His ability to integrate architecture, design, and real estate strategy has made him a sought-after expert in creating developments that not only meet market demands but also foster connection and well-being.

Through strategic collaborations, including his partnership with The Keyes Company, Alvaro continually expands his impact, utilizing cutting-edge resources and industry insights to push boundaries in design and development. His dedication to innovation, community engagement, and design excellence positions him as a thought leader in real estate and architecture.

Whether speaking on topics like sustainable housing, interior design trends, or the power of human-centered design, Alvaro Rodriguez brings energy, expertise, and actionable insights to his audiences. Prepare to be inspired by his vision for creating transformative spaces that elevate the everyday.

Alvaro Rodriguez is a dynamic leader in real estate development, architecture, and interior design. As Creative Director of Rodco Architects and founder of The Rodriguez Company, Alvaro leverages over 12 years of industry expertise to craft spaces th... Show more

Raúl M. Zamora, Ed.D.

Raúl M. Zamora, Ed.D.

Support all students, staff, and parents for continued positive growth and self-realization.

Support all students, staff, and parents for continued positive growth and self-realization. Show more

Aimee Hannaford, MBA, PMP

Aimee Hannaford, MBA, PMP

Thought leader. Force multiplier. Driver of innovation and delivery.

For over 25 years, I have been technical and business leader in complex, enterprise-scale technical environments delivering digital transformation through Enterprise Content Management Systems, technology integrations, and their underlying infrastructure.

My applied expertise in business processes, governance, content management systems, accessible web technologies, multilingual websites, cloud computing, technology infrastructure, and process automation help design and implement systems that allow complex things run well together, regardless of culture, industry, or technology.

As a manager, coach, and mentor, I've facilitated the professional development of many transitioning into technology roles and created bespoke growth plans for their skills. Many are now leading contributors to the Drupal project and other open source software communities. Being a "force multiplier" for developer contribution efforts has been an honor.

I hold a STEM MBA from the University of California Davis, with emphases in Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, and Organizational Behavior. I am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Product Owner and Master (CSPO/CSM), and hold a certificate of Advanced Project Management from Stanford University. And a bunch of other technical certs over the years. :)

In life before Spatial Path... as CEO and co-founder of Hook 42 I transformed a small organization into a leading global Drupal contributor - placing Hook 42 among the top global agency contributors for three consecutive years. Hook 42 was founded in 2012 and was closed due to complications from COVID-19 in 2021.

Thought leader. Force multiplier. Driver of innovation and delivery. For over 25 years, I have been technical and business leader in complex, enterprise-scale technical environments delivering digital transformation through Enterprise Content Mana... Show more

Joi Garrett

Joi Garrett

A Community Engagement Specialist with experience designing and implementing community centered programs. Promoting accountability and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion, skillfully developing culturally responsible learning experiences and leading organizational change.

A Community Engagement Specialist with experience designing and implementing community centered programs. Promoting accountability and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion, skillfully developing culturally responsible learning experience... Show more

Louis Jourdain

Louis Jourdain

NLP addict

NLP addict Show more

Player1Taco .eth

Player1Taco .eth

I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z.

I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/web3 start-ups.

I work to help this space grow as an advisor, consultant and just over all Degen who loves meeting people new to blockchain and helping them learn where to learn. Best thing about what I do, I get to talk to and talk about the creators, builders and people in this space.

I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z. I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/we... Show more

César Domingos

César Domingos

Head of Gamification at Cidadania4u and Becivis. We'll take businesses to the next level using game-like experiences.

Head of Gamification at Cidadania4u and Becivis. We'll take businesses to the next level using game-like experiences. Show more

Ken Boyd

Ken Boyd

I work on digital media literacy and constructive discussion programs at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that creates experiential learning resources for teachers and other educators all across the country.

I work on digital media literacy and constructive discussion programs at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that creates experiential learning resources for teachers and other educators all across the country. Show more

Madison Côté

Madison Côté

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

John Gill

John Gill

I grew up in the same small Yorkshire town as Fred Hoyle, the astronomer who coined the term Big Bang.

Later I studied mathematics at Warwick University, with Professor Colin Rourke as my personal tutor.

It was over 20 years ago, working in Dublin that I discovered python, and soon after matplotlib.

I contributed a table module to matplotlib, and a version of this now resides in blume, which is intended to explore tables more generally. My idea was to create a few examples as I explored data sets that interested me and use that to shape the table module.

Seven years ago Rourke published, "A New Paradigm for the Universe". It outlines a complete model for the universe, without the need for dark matter or dark energy.

When the second edition was published, under the new title, The Geometry of the Universe, I started the gotu project, to help me explore the ideas in the book and test the theories in the book with the incredible data available from space based missions.

Rourke's theory suggests that Fred Hoyle was correct after all and the Big Bang did not happen. With JWST showing fully formed galaxies soon after the Big Bang, it is a theory that deserves investigation.

My goal with the gotu project is to raise awareness of Rourke's work and enable others to explore his ideas with python software and matplotlib visualisations.

I grew up in the same small Yorkshire town as Fred Hoyle, the astronomer who coined the term Big Bang. Later I studied mathematics at Warwick University, with Professor Colin Rourke as my personal tutor. It was over 20 years ago, working in Dub... Show more

Jonathan Fowler

Jonathan Fowler

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity.

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity. Show more

Madi Simcock-Brown

Madi Simcock-Brown

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding.

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding. Show more

Juan Manuel Gómez Ramos

Juan Manuel Gómez Ramos

Soy una persona de naturaleza curiosa. Mi formación como ingeniero me ayuda a ser metódico y analítico, mientras que mi formación creativa y de humanidades a pensar de manera diferente. En el equilibrio de ambas perspectivas encuentro mi punto dulce. Soy más de buscar los complementos que fomentar las exclusiones.

Soy una persona de naturaleza curiosa. Mi formación como ingeniero me ayuda a ser metódico y analítico, mientras que mi formación creativa y de humanidades a pensar de manera diferente. En el equilibrio de ambas perspectivas encuentro mi punto dulce.... Show more

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