Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Pavel Fedotov

Pavel Fedotov

Pavel Fedotov is a seasoned Full Stack Blockchain Developer with over 4 years of experience in engineering decentralized applications using a diverse tech stack that includes Rust, Solidity, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. He successfully completed the Filecoin grant related to decentralized identity and secured a RetroPGF grant from the Optimism foundation with 25 ballots for his project, Pin Save.

Pavel holds a BA in Business Studies and Economics from the University of Manchester, where he published a popular academic article on the electric vehicle industry, amassing over 50,000 downloads. Notably, he has received approximately $40 million in delegated ARB tokens during pivotal committee elections on Arbitrum.

An active contributor to the Web3 community, Pavel has presented at significant conferences, including ETH Belgrade 2024 and IPFS Camp 2024. His data science achievements in Web3 include a comprehensive analysis report on Gitcoin Grants data and innovative ideas for Ethereum security data collection.

Pavel Fedotov is a seasoned Full Stack Blockchain Developer with over 4 years of experience in engineering decentralized applications using a diverse tech stack that includes Rust, Solidity, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. He succ... 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

Joanna Yeh

Joanna Yeh

Joanna Yeh is a senior undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Political Science, with a passion for Asian American Studies. Outside of the classroom, she is pursuing conversations and academic discourse around Asian American studies which she hopes to bring to the campus. Most recently, Joanna’s work with the UNC Students for Asian American Studies has included teaching a university-level class, organizing a statewide students conference, and exploring community organizing on UNC’s campus. Additionally, as a student executive member of the UNC Asian American Center (AAC), she is working within and beyond the university to explore her research and advocacy prowess.

Joanna Yeh is a senior undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Political Science, with a passion for Asian American Studies. Outside of the classroom, she is pursui... Show more

Guilherme Diaz-Berrio

Guilherme Diaz-Berrio

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketing analytics at Kindred Group and authored “Data Analytics for Marketing” by Packt Publishing.

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketin... Show more

Kaleolani Laymon

Kaleolani Laymon

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate Assistant in Housing and Residence Life. She is deeply passionate about student transitions, and is specifically drawn to improving the Leave of Absence process for both students and universities.

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate... Show more

Dr. Laura Borland

Dr. Laura Borland

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all parents. In a society where fathers are often unseen or undervalued in the parenting equation, Dr. Borland aims to spark a conversation about the importance of recognizing and supporting fathers in their parenting roles. Host of Gladverse TV, she is also a published author and writer, where she has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and print.

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and sup... Show more

Bérénice Lecocq

Bérénice Lecocq

I’ve been working with Drupal for over 10 years and have always carried a large-scale project idea since my teenage years. It’s too big to tackle alone, so I’ve split it into smaller, more manageable projects. My first focus is automating the development process to improve to improve their creation efficiency.

With the freelance Drupal market being challenging this year, I decided to take my ideas seriously, sharing them publicly to gauge their relevance before diving into development.

I’ve been working with Drupal for over 10 years and have always carried a large-scale project idea since my teenage years. It’s too big to tackle alone, so I’ve split it into smaller, more manageable projects. My first focus is automating the develop... Show more

Nathakhun Wiroonsri

Nathakhun Wiroonsri

Nathakhun Wiroonsri earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University, Master of Financial Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern California in 2010, 2013, and 2018, respectively. His research pursuits encompass various areas such as probability theory, mathematical statistics, distributional approximation using Stein’s method, and statistical and machine learning.

Nathakhun Wiroonsri earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University, Master of Financial Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern Californ... 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

Eduardo Telaya

Eduardo Telaya

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, Eduardo was an integral member of the Lullabot team that launched Drupal 8 projects for Bravo and Oxygen. His career has also included launching DevsTec and heydru! both a Lima-based Drupal company, and working on Drupal projects for Lullabot, Myplanet, Phase2, and Anexus.

Having participated in over 100 hackathons, Eduardo’s Bomba App, a “life-saving” mobile application that allows firefighters to more immediately locate emergencies via the popular traffic app Waze, took first place at AngelHack’s Hackcelerator 2017. Eduardo also helped create Code Heroes, a gaming app that teaches kids how to code.

Eduardo’s love of development has also inspired him to give back by serving as a professor at the Autonomous University of Peru, organizing hackathons and mentoring participants as the AngelHack Ambassador, speaking at international conferences, and contributing to Drupal innovation. He has also been a contributor to #UnaSolaFuerza, a project that creates awareness of areas affected by the floods in Peru through citizen-generated reports.

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, E... Show more

Sarah Reichert

Sarah Reichert

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Association.

Her work has been featured in The Fort Collins Coloradoan, Haunted Waters Press, “Sunrise Summits: A Poetry Anthology”, “Rise: An Anthology of Change”, Poetry Ireland Review, and “We Are The West: A Colorado Anthology” among other journals across the country. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios, and she has two other books out through 5 Prince Publishing with another set to release in 2025.

She maintains a blog about writing on her website (sarahreichertauthor.com) about fostering a creative and balanced life which aims to help new writers get their start. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, loves being outdoors, and is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate JuJitsu.

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Associa... Show more

Dennis Nerush

Dennis Nerush

Dennis is an AI Director at Elementor with over 15 years of experience as a developer, director, and consultant. He’s a seasoned leader, writer, public speaker, and mentor with a passion for technological challenges, culture, and people growth. He constantly looks for ways to improve team performance and personal skills and uses his vast experience to help leaders boost their leadership skills.

Dennis is an AI Director at Elementor with over 15 years of experience as a developer, director, and consultant. He’s a seasoned leader, writer, public speaker, and mentor with a passion for technological challenges, culture, and people growth. He c... Show more

Oscar Cariceo

Oscar Cariceo

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. Actualmente se despeña como Manager de UX Research en Scotiabank.

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

Meet Bhorania

Meet Bhorania

Meet Bhorania is a final-year Computer Science student at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and a Google Developer Group (GDG) Academy Ambassador. Passionate about the intersection of AI and technology. As a speaker at DevFest, I will be delivering an insightful talk on the growing role of Generative AI in transforming industries. With a deep interest in AI, especially in how it can shape the future, it aim to inspire others to explore the endless possibilities of this technology.

Meet Bhorania is a final-year Computer Science student at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and a Google Developer Group (GDG) Academy Ambassador. Passionate about the intersection of AI and technology. As a speaker at DevFest, I will be deliverin... Show more

Chris Honda

Chris Honda

Professional Goober-in-Training | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security for Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios

Professional Goober-in-Training | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security for Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios Show more

Aquayemi - Claude Garnett Akinsanya (Claude)

Aquayemi - Claude Garnett Akinsanya (Claude)

My name is Aquayemi-Claude from London, Richmond Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom. I am 24 year old who has created a Campaign back 2020 and also a in the year of 2015 to then create a brand line for my Campaign. Which was created into the fashion line of awareness for, The Claudes SEN Law Campaign in 2020. My noneprofit Clothing Brand grow to gain awareness, in result of my years of discrimination in Britain.

Who has also created a number of innovations for example the Instagram Live Interview Opportunity which get's uploaded to my podcast. Where you able to #ShareYourStories which will give you awareness which you are looking for, including the Artist Tuesday and Track Of The Week which takes place on my other Instagram Musician page: @Garnett_2000 which gives unsigned unheard fellow musician the awareness and exposure which they or the individual deserve.

Which was created back in 2015 and has grown overtime. #SaveTheArts The Instagram Live and Podcast Interview opportunity was created back in 2021 and has also equally grown overtime. 

When I am a British black male neurodiverse who has managed epilepsy. Who is born and brought up in Britain all my life. I also have published four books at the age of 23 while being denied an education from 2017, because of my hidden disabilities, and also the colour of my skin as a young black male individual who is changing the narrative for Inclusive and diverse world, with equal opportunities.

In the 21st century Britain which is stuck in a time capsule, who also created the Safe Space Tuesday Afternoon Tea Event.

Which is in aid of mental health awareness for individuals. Who require a safe space to talk while drinking tea online weather that's Twitter Space or Zoom. Who believes in: "Inclusive equal world for Neurodivers, people with hidden, visable disabilities and the awareness of the  #TheClaudesSENLaw

Occupation: Student, Author,  Campaigner,  Youth Delegate,  Entrepreneur, Influencer, Keynote Public Speaker, Philanthropist, Activist in reducing Inequality + Quality Education, CEO, Fashion Designer, Singer Songwriter also the creator of "The Claudes SEN Law Campaign. Which is National & International  Campaign & Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range non-profit organisation. This news issue would be important to me because I personally believe in the  awareness of The Claudes SEN Law Campaign ~ Mission is to deliver and execute "Inclusive equal world for Neurodivers, people with hidden, visable disabilities and the awareness of the  #TheClaudesSENLaw 

Society judges a individual by its appearance and abilities. Let's change the narrative. In up rooting the current system for inclusive, diverse world with equal opportunities in addressing low efficiency of representation in government and society. The noneprofit Clothing brand, "Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range," which is "For the Eccentric, Fashionable people which  are in the World.  For their Voice to be out there Heard among the Crowd." #signatureuniqueness

My name is Aquayemi-Claude from London, Richmond Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom. I am 24 year old who has created a Campaign back 2020 and also a in the year of 2015 to then create a brand line for my Campaign. Which was created into the fashio... Show more

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

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

Sharon Murugi

Sharon Murugi

Sharon brings extensive experience in community building and strategic communications to her role of working with developers.

Sharon brings extensive experience in community building and strategic communications to her role of working with developers. Show more

Rebecca Grier

Rebecca Grier

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to be more customer obsessed. Previously she moved Ford to consider people with disabilities in the design of their autonomous vehicles and the US DoD to include user experience in testing of systems. She currently lives in Dublin with her husband and son.

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to ... Show more

Irene Nooren

Irene Nooren

As a system biologist, I provide consultancy and architecture for organisation and information systems based on natural principles

As a system biologist, I provide consultancy and architecture for organisation and information systems based on natural principles Show more

Predrag Šuka

Predrag Šuka

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završava diplomskim sveučilišnim studijem grafičke tehnologije, smjer Dizajn grafičkih proizvoda, a tijekom studija započinje karijeru educiranja unutar područja 3D tehnologije i primjenjene umjetnosti. Zadržavajući svoj profesionalni rad i aktivnosti usavršavanja, fokusira se prema multimediji i integraciji medija. Uz nastavni rad, on je autor, recezent, urednik, javni govornik, gost predavač i doktorand. Nositelj je preko 25 međunarodnih certifikata na profesionalnoj razini iz područja primjene tehnologije i alata u profesionalnih okruženjima, te preko deset međunarodnih certifikata iz područja metodologije podučavanja i prijenosa znanja. Objavljeni radovi su dominantno u sferi novih medija, ali i dizajna. Sudjelovao je u mnogobrojnim EU projektima, pa čak i u istraživanju svemira. Član je i nekoliko edukacijskih vijeća te savjetodavnih i uredničkih odbora.

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završ... Show more

Porntip Israsena Twishime

Porntip Israsena Twishime

Porntip Israsena Twishime is an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. She researches stories and storytelling as a mode of performance.

Porntip Israsena Twishime is an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Theatre & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University. She researches stories and storytelling as a mode of performance. Show more

Amit Nambiar

Amit Nambiar

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Bri Williams

Bri Williams

Bri Williams helps leaders speak confidently.

She ensures your voice is heard, your contributions are known, and your value is undeniable within your organization through public speaking and leadership development.

An international speaker, she has delivered talks worldwide to culturally diverse audiences in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.

She brings 20 years of experience in talent, learning, and development within financial services and IT industries, from graduate programs to leadership development.

Her talks help emerging leaders develop unshakeable speaking confidence and skills for:
🟢 Internal and external meetings
🟢 Presentations and Training
🟢 Media
🟢 Events

Her clients are regularly featured in the media, including CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg, COP26, and Macy's, at top industry events or making waves internally with their teams and stakeholders.

Bri has been featured on Thrive Global, International Women's Day and is the in-house communication expert for the wellness app LiveMore.

✔️ 94% of hosts book Bri to speak again.
✔️ 93% of her audience rates her talks as Actionable, Engaging, Inspiring, and Relevant.

Australian-born 🇦🇺 and after a decade of living in London 🇬🇧 Bri is now based in the South of France 🇫🇷 (…if you can't pick the accent!) and loves living between the mountains and the sea, but is always happy to speak at your in-person event or deliver virtually.

Bri Williams helps leaders speak confidently. She ensures your voice is heard, your contributions are known, and your value is undeniable within your organization through public speaking and leadership development. An international speaker, sh... Show more

Dread One

Dread One

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Rolando Masís-Obando

Rolando Masís-Obando

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape the way we think and remember our day-to-day experiences. His academic journey spans from his Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University to his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at Princeton. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Shuflix, the largest activity search engine (at the time), to help people interact with their environment in a playful way while helping small businesses get more exposure. Beyond academia, he channels his creativity through his YouTube channel where he shares programming tutorials on generative AI, AR/VR development, and CGI for sci-fi films. Additionally, he directs mini-documentaries exploring the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Recently, he co-founded one of the first, if not the first, hybrid academic/industry conference on the future of reality (Neuroethics & the Future of Reality; https://futurerealities.org/NFR2023/). Rolando and his brothers have an upcoming book titled “DIY AI” slated for release Fall of 2024 with the practical know-how for coding and running your own AI models from home. Rolando also provides consulting for small businesses and start-ups in neuroscience, AI and XR.

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape th... Show more

Matti Kiviluoto

Matti Kiviluoto

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
13 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

Chris Radvansky

Chris Radvansky

Chris Rad is a dynamic individual that loves to bring value to his audience with content ranging from the latest in Artificial Intelligence to applying philosophy to the workplace. A father of 2 daughters and established Analytics Executive, Chris is no stranger to the stage having presented at company and industry conference for the last several years.

Chris Rad is a dynamic individual that loves to bring value to his audience with content ranging from the latest in Artificial Intelligence to applying philosophy to the workplace. A father of 2 daughters and established Analytics Executive, Chris is... Show more

Güldeniz Bektaş

Güldeniz Bektaş

Güldeniz is graduated in Astronomy and Space Sciences but works as a Data Scientist for 1.5 years. She also loves to contribute to community. She organizes workshops, events and give talks and workshops herself in her country.

Güldeniz is graduated in Astronomy and Space Sciences but works as a Data Scientist for 1.5 years. She also loves to contribute to community. She organizes workshops, events and give talks and workshops herself in her country. Show more

Amanda Austin

Amanda Austin

Amanda has worked in training and leadership development for the past 15 years. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand. With over 100 clients to date, Amanda has extensive experience speaking to groups as small as10 and as large as 10,000. Some of her previous clients include Hilton, Accenture, Capital One, Deloitte, PWC, Hitachi Consulting, Infor, Paraveda, SalesForce, McDonald's, US Army, and Southwest Airlines.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. She will compete her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. Amanda served as an Adjunct Professor as the Designer in Residence for the SMU Masters of Design and Innovation Program for the Fall 2021 Semester. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020.

Amanda is a 2020 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow. She's the recipient of the 2020 Arts and Culture Award from the Asian Chamber of Texas and was previously awarded the Dallas Business Journal's Women in Business Award and Best Theater Director by the Dallas Observer. Amanda served as the Marketing Chair of the Executive Committee for the AT&T Performing Arts Center Auxiliary Board, a Board Member of the Deep Ellum Foundation as well as an inaugural Board Member for Fearless Dallas.

Amanda has worked in training and leadership development for the past 15 years. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the ... Show more

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