Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Andy Chan

Andy Chan

Andy Chan serves as the inaugural program manager for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Center at the University of San Francisco. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the AAPI Center and collaboratively supports the implementation of activities funded by the Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) grant at USF. Andy holds a bachelor's degree in Critical Diversity Studies from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

Andy Chan serves as the inaugural program manager for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Center at the University of San Francisco. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the AAPI Center and collaboratively supports the implementation of ac... Show more

Japheth Obala

Japheth Obala

Japheth is passionate about developer tools and making developers more productive and has worked on tooling at Microsoft and Netlify. He also has an unhealthy obsession with philosophy and a growing interest in Aesthetics.

Japheth is passionate about developer tools and making developers more productive and has worked on tooling at Microsoft and Netlify. He also has an unhealthy obsession with philosophy and a growing interest in Aesthetics. Show more

Jussi Hölttä

Jussi Hölttä

Jussi is a coach, facilitator, engineer, mindfulness teacher and learning designer. Sometimes all at the same time.

His first career was as a software engineer in contexts with wildly varying degrees of agility. Today he focuses on enabling and improving continuous learning in individuals and organizations. His personal side quest is learning Everything.

Jussi is a coach, facilitator, engineer, mindfulness teacher and learning designer. Sometimes all at the same time. His first career was as a software engineer in contexts with wildly varying degrees of agility. Today he focuses on enabling and i... Show more

Tilde Thurium

Tilde Thurium

Tilde Thurium is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissants.

Tilde Thurium is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissants. Show more

Maria Pina Di Cataldo

Maria Pina Di Cataldo

I am a curious person and live the present as a journey. Life is an adventure and I love trying new things, whether it's a new food, a new hobby, or a new way of thinking!

I believe in the power of relationships and collaboration, and I enjoy creating meaningful connections between people. A non-linear professional path has led me from a purely technical background into the stimulating world of communities, event organization, and communication.

I am a curious person and live the present as a journey. Life is an adventure and I love trying new things, whether it's a new food, a new hobby, or a new way of thinking! I believe in the power of relationships and collaboration, and I enjoy crea... Show more

Demetrius Ball

Demetrius Ball

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key ... Show more

Heather Fransen

Heather Fransen

Heather is an experienced professional specializing in the management and optimization of cloud and managed services for a broad range of over 600 global clients. Her extensive experience spans multiple industries, where she has excelled in enhancing client service and achieving operational excellence.

With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Heather remains dedicated to honing her skills in team building and uplifting her colleagues. Her background in state and local government, hospitality, and retail services has equipped her with the understanding that effective management and leadership require a tailored approach.

Heather is an experienced professional specializing in the management and optimization of cloud and managed services for a broad range of over 600 global clients. Her extensive experience spans multiple industries, where she has excelled in enhancing... Show more

Sam Cranford

Sam Cranford

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US Show more

Dominik Fuchß

Dominik Fuchß

Dominik Fuchß has been a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since 2020. In his research, he deals with the use of informal models such as sketches, diagrams and natural language in software development. One focus here is the use of LLMs for Traceability Link Recovery.

Dominik Fuchß has been a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since 2020. In his research, he deals with the use of informal models such as sketches, diagrams and natural language in software development. One focus here is the use of L... Show more

Stephanie de Beer

Stephanie de Beer

I'm a UX lead at a dutch Scale-up in the travel industry, perfectly aligned with my love to travel and working from cafe's, people watching. I love my latte a day, and swear it tastes better when you pay for it! I'm also co-founder to a digital card company called CardCahoots. My yoga teacher abilities brings me a steadiness and calm.

I'm a UX lead at a dutch Scale-up in the travel industry, perfectly aligned with my love to travel and working from cafe's, people watching. I love my latte a day, and swear it tastes better when you pay for it! I'm also co-founder to a digital card ... Show more

Radoslav Ganev

Radoslav Ganev

Radoslav Ganev ist Politikwissenschaftler und widmet sich den Schwerpunkten Repräsentation ethnischer Minderheiten und politische Partizipation von benachteiligten Gruppen. Er begleitet das Amt des Beauftragten für Migration und Integration in München (Sendling/Westpark) und ist Vorstand der Lichterkette e.V.
Aktuell forscht er im Auftrag der Antidiskriminierungsstelle des Bundes an der Universität Vechta zu Diskriminierungserfahrungen von Studierenden. Er ist Gründer des Vereins Romanity e.V.

Radoslav Ganev ist Politikwissenschaftler und widmet sich den Schwerpunkten Repräsentation ethnischer Minderheiten und politische Partizipation von benachteiligten Gruppen. Er begleitet das Amt des Beauftragten für Migration und Integration in Münche... Show more

Mariia Bakhtina

Mariia Bakhtina

Mariia is a junior research fellow at the University of Tartu (UT), Estonia. Her research interests include the influence of technologies and digital products on organisations, particularly how intelligent systems should be managed in terms of information security and privacy. Mariia received an MA degree in Innovation and technology management from UT in 2021. Currently, Mariia is pursuing a PhD degree in computer science.

Mariia is a junior research fellow at the University of Tartu (UT), Estonia. Her research interests include the influence of technologies and digital products on organisations, particularly how intelligent systems should be managed in terms of inform... Show more

Isaac Touza

Isaac Touza

I am a PhD student in computer, Machine learning researcher, Grand Nord Developers Community Leader,GDG Maroua co-organizer, google developer, computer science teacher

I am a PhD student in computer, Machine learning researcher, Grand Nord Developers Community Leader,GDG Maroua co-organizer, google developer, computer science teacher Show more

Eraina Ferguson

Eraina Ferguson

Eraina Ferguson is a special needs advocate, journalist, and TEDx event curator, and TEDx speaker. Her company, My Good Life, enables families of children with special needs to live their best life despite their circumstances. Her recent monologue, Listen to Her, was read by actress Marla Gibbs and featured at the WACO Theatre’s 50in50 event. Her writing has been featured on NBC Universal, Red Tricycle, LA Parents Magazine, and the LA Times. Eraina lives in California with her husband and children.

Eraina Ferguson is a special needs advocate, journalist, and TEDx event curator, and TEDx speaker. Her company, My Good Life, enables families of children with special needs to live their best life despite their circumstances. Her recent monologue, L... Show more

Diane Schnoor

Diane Schnoor

Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor earned her M.T. and PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia. She founded a preschool built on the idea that all children were natural scientists and explorers (and that picture books could connect all of the thematic units). While working in the museum education field, she developed and provided in-person and virtual hands-on STEAM programs that inspired curiosity and wonder in children of all ages. She currently works with teachers across the country, focusing on connecting multicultural literature with engaging and meaningful STEAM challenges. She currently collaborates with Chris Kesler Science on early elementary curriculum design and worked closely with Steve Spangler Inc. on the production and release of a Beyond Ever After on demand video course. She is an adjunct professor for the University of Virginia and Shenandoah University, and hosts an Adventures in Learning podcast that explores connections between diverse picture books and STEM/STEAM learning.

Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor earned her M.T. and PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia. She founded a preschool built on the idea that all children were natural scientists and explorers (and that picture books could connect all of ... Show more

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier is a founding- and board member of the student group LiLiGoesMental at Bielefeld University. Through her commitment, she aims to destigmatise mental health issues and to establish structures at university that enable a low-threshold exchange about mental health and illness. Her work with LiLiGoesMental includes participating in task forces and university committees; organising exchange platforms, workshops, and information events; and sharing personal experiences and resources on the LiLiGoesMental website and on Instagram. In October 2023, the article “Von Student*innen für Student:innen: Engagement für Mentale Gesundheit am Beispiel der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGoesMental“ by Lea Hildermeier and Lena Rosenfeld was published in the „Zeitschrift für Beratung und Studium" (UVW).

Lea Hildermeier is a founding- and board member of the student group LiLiGoesMental at Bielefeld University. Through her commitment, she aims to destigmatise mental health issues and to establish structures at university that enable a low-threshold e... Show more

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to drive transformative change. As a corporate and international speaker, Schultz's dynamic presentations have resonated worldwide, inspiring leaders and teams alike. Over a decade, Schultz has delivered impactful messages to more than 800 factory leaders, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and workforce morale.

Schultz's expertise is also highlighted by a highly acclaimed TEDx talk and the authorship of an Amazon best-selling book. This blend of practical experience and thought leadership has cemented Schultz's reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the manufacturing sector.

Dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals, A.W. Schultz continues to influence the industry with insightful, engaging, and motivational keynote addresses that make a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully p... Show more

Rami Ruhayel

Rami Ruhayel

I love mathematics, coffee, software and talking long walks off short piers.

I love mathematics, coffee, software and talking long walks off short piers. Show more

David Gómez-Rodríguez

David Gómez-Rodríguez

Consultor de Desarrollo Organizacional.
Executive MBA y Diploma de Extensión Universitaria en Procesos y Calidad.
Certificado como Green Belt en Lean-Six Sigma, PSM I, ITIL Support & Delivery, Analista Conductual DISC , Master Practitioner en DBM, Consultor de Desarrollo de Liderazgo, Kanban Management Professional (LKU), Spiral Dynamics y Prosci.

Consultor de Desarrollo Organizacional. Executive MBA y Diploma de Extensión Universitaria en Procesos y Calidad. Certificado como Green Belt en Lean-Six Sigma, PSM I, ITIL Support & Delivery, Analista Conductual DISC , Master Practitioner en DBM, ... Show more

Stéphane Delbecque

Stéphane Delbecque

Après 23 d'informatique, voilà 11 ans que je préfère développer les humains que les machines... sans en faire des machines!

Après 23 d'informatique, voilà 11 ans que je préfère développer les humains que les machines... sans en faire des machines! Show more

Alexis Thomason

Alexis Thomason

Alexis dedicated her career to advancing equity in education, supporting teachers, assisting families, and ensuring students receive the best possible education. Her commitment to serving others and advocating for children is evident in her roles held such as Executive Director, Deputy Chief of Programs, and School Principal, focusing on enhancing education and community engagement. In addition, Alexis has taught as an adjunct professor and provided training for educators and staff. Alexis holds a degree in Management from Baruch College and a master's degree in Ed Psych. from NYU, specializing in the Psychology of Parenthood. Additionally, she is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, dedicated to promoting emotional wellness and mindfulness in underrepresented communities. Known for her emphasis on fostering strong community relationships and creating supportive work environments, Alexis's motto is, "Our kids and families will not get this year back; we have to do better!"

Alexis dedicated her career to advancing equity in education, supporting teachers, assisting families, and ensuring students receive the best possible education. Her commitment to serving others and advocating for children is evident in her roles hel... Show more

Yanina Costero

Yanina Costero

Soy Yani, Licenciada en Recursos Humanos. Cuento con mas de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en diferentes roles dentro del área de HR.
Hace 3 años me sumé a Rootstrap y formo parte del equipo de Talent Acquisition donde mi enfoque principal es identificar, atraer y seleccionar a los mejores profesionales en IT. También colaboro en procesos cross como onboarding, mentorías, analytics, comunidades, entre otros.
Me apasiona el trabajo con personas, y la combinación con el mundo IT.

Soy Yani, Licenciada en Recursos Humanos. Cuento con mas de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en diferentes roles dentro del área de HR. Hace 3 años me sumé a Rootstrap y formo parte del equipo de Talent Acquisition donde mi enfoque principal es ide... Show more

Zheng Yu Chen

Zheng Yu Chen

Chen Zheng Yu (ConradJam), Apache Flink Chinese community volunteer, has been engaged in data development in the game industry for a long time. At present, he is responsible for the design and construction of Flink public multi-cloud data solution, data synchronization and big data operation pipeline platform from 0 to 1 in the game company.

Chen Zheng Yu (ConradJam), Apache Flink Chinese community volunteer, has been engaged in data development in the game industry for a long time. At present, he is responsible for the design and construction of Flink public multi-cloud data solution, d... Show more

Katie Karppala

Katie Karppala

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, and somatic coaching. Creator of the Resiliency Design Index, Katie is widely recognized for her mastery in resilience, emotional intelligence, creativity, and leadership development. Her insights and methodologies are highly sought after by leaders and organizations alike. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, universities, and media personalities. Katie holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Kennesaw State University and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Brenau University. Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, she is certified in various coaching methodologies and in Pilates, the breathing class and paddle board yoga.

Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, is a distinguished executive leadership coach, facilitator, and organizational consultant who is the founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting, LLC. She integrates leadership, health, wellness, business, mindfulness, ... Show more

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley.

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley. Show more

Humberto Hinestrosa

Humberto Hinestrosa

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Florence Glouche

Florence Glouche

Ostéopathe des organisations, ma mission est d'aligner les composantes de l'organisation, notamment lors des transformations.
Et notamment de vous aider à déployer vos talents et rayonner !

Depuis 2008, j'ai accompagné plus de 4000 personnes à plus de résultats, plus d'alignement, plus de qualité. J'interviens via les diagnostics, les formations, les coachings et le conseil... sur l'axe qui fait la différence : l'humain.
J’ai également fondé TEDxPointeAPitre.
En résumé, je suis une slasheuse des softskills.

Ostéopathe des organisations, ma mission est d'aligner les composantes de l'organisation, notamment lors des transformations. Et notamment de vous aider à déployer vos talents et rayonner ! Depuis 2008, j'ai accompagné plus de 4000 personnes à ... Show more

Freddy Jackson

Freddy Jackson

Freddy is an inspirational and transformational lecturer and speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation.

Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as the foundation for success, strengthening the motivation needed for change, igniting intuitions, identifying and removing egotistical behaviors, minimizing stress and conflict, and facilitating value and purposeful action that enables participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures despite their chosen industry.

Domestically, as well as internationally, Freddy has delivered powerful, engaging, and relevant presentations, mentored, consulted, and conducted workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations, improving insight, sustainability, and resiliency.

Freddy is an inspirational and transformational lecturer and speaker, social-emotional learning (SEL) mentor, health and wellness trainer, educator, author, and founder of The Love No Ego Foundation. Freddy's Love...No Ego philosophy serves as th... Show more

Steven Reuter

Steven Reuter

Steve is an inspiring speaker who empowers individuals to create meaningful change in their lives by embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and building deeper connections with those around them.

His message of bridging divides and building stronger relationships inspires audiences to find hope where a chance for progress seems all but lost. Steve's contagious enthusiasm and unwavering optimism inspire audiences to believe in themselves and their ability to create a better future. His message is one of hope and inspiration, leaving audiences feeling inspired and uplifted.

Steve is an inspiring speaker who empowers individuals to create meaningful change in their lives by embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and building deeper connections with those around them. His message of bridging divides and building stronger ... Show more

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