Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obtained C.T. (certified teacher), B.Ed. and M.Ed. degree in Science education from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently he completed M.Phil./MS degree in biochemistry from HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi. He completed his M.Phil. thesis on the "Molecular assessment and validation of the selected enterococcal strains as probiotics". Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in the probiogenomics analysis of probiotic. So far his contribution in the field is the indication of bright future as he published articles in probiotics and delivered lecture and participating in conferences to explore the field of probiotics.
He is also a professional speaker and delivered numerous lectures on different topics. Attending seminars, conferences, and participation in scientific events are the marking agents of his enthusiasm. He is also writing blogs on both scientific and social or religious perspectives. He has more than 100 participation certificate, delivered more than a dozen lectures and present his views in different conferences.
His research skills are also shaping his personality. He has strong research skills and is able to work in a team and independently. He also trained many internships students in his laboratory and also guide multiple students across the country for their scientific writing.
In short, Mr. Hussain is a man of rule, has keen interest for science, have excellent research, writing, and presentation skills. He fell more than happy to helps other students and guide them in their careers.

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obta... Show more

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open knowledge.

She is the founder of Women In Tech Collectives, India, a community initiative focused on supporting and educating women from marginalised backgrounds, and Co-Founder of EmergeAbility, an initiative that supports neurodivergent communities in accessing education and career opportunities while mapping support ecosystems globally.

Bhuvana is an active advocate for open-source and open-knowledge practices and has spoken at academic institutions and technology conferences. She has volunteered with global communities including Wikimedia and Mozilla, representing and connecting Indian communities with international projects and initiatives.

One of her ongoing initiatives, WikiForAll, focuses on bridging academia with real-world technical and open-knowledge practices through Wikimedia projects. The initiative creates opportunities for students to develop technical, research and collaborative skills while contributing to the Wikimedia ecosystem, with a particular focus on accessibility, inclusion and participation from underrepresented communities. She has also contributed towards a Wikimedia community research titled, "Bridging the Gender gap: A report on Indian Language Wikimedia Communities".

Her work has been recognised with the Best Poster Presentation Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology at the India International Science Festival 2016 and the Dr. Kalam Young Achiever’s Award from the World Youth Federation in 2016.

Alongside her professional and community work, Bhuvana is also a trained performing artist in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, with merit certifications from Annamalai University and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.

To connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvana-meenakshi-koteeswaran-a67b58103/

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open kno... Show more

Lindsay Ellis Lee, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist, researcher, educator, and consultant specializing in gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and educational technology. She serves as a faculty member at Elmbridge University and is the Founder and Director of Advanced Learning Research & Consulting, LLC. Dr. Lee's work explores the intersection of gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and human-centered technology integration, with a focus on expanding access, opportunity, and talent development through strengths-based learning design. She has published research in leading gifted education and creativity journals, serves as Chair-Elect of the National Association for Gifted Children's Research & Evaluation Network, and collaborates with schools, universities, and educational organizations on research, program evaluation, and professional learning initiatives.

Lindsay Ellis Lee, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist, researcher, educator, and consultant specializing in gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and educational technology. She serves as a faculty member at Elmbridge University and is the... Show more

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active research and writing across AI security, cyber security, and socio-technical risk.

He co-leads the OWASP Machine Learning Security Top 10, serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, and is a member of the Australian Computer Society Professional Standards Board. His research has peer-reviewed publications spanning AI security, cyber security, human-computer interaction, Brookings, and Oxford Intersections: AI in Society. His public work also includes open technical projects on GitHub and Hugging Face, where he publishes under the name Zen0.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke has been recognised publicly with the 2025 Charles Sturt University Alumni Award for Professional Excellence, and his public writing emphasises practical AI security, governance, and Pacific perspectives on AI safety. He speaks and writes regularly on how real-world AI systems fail, how agentic security workflows are changing offensive and defensive practice, and what organisations need to do to secure the next generation of AI-enabled systems.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active re... Show more

Dan Desmarques is a visionary author and transformational thought leader whose work has inspired millions worldwide to break free from limitations and awaken to their fullest potential. With over 100 published books—including 34 Amazon bestsellers and eight that reached the #1 spot in their categories—his writings have become essential guides for those seeking meaningful personal and spiritual growth.

Blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology and esoteric knowledge, Desmarques offers profound yet practical insights into mastering the subconscious mind, navigating karma, and creating lasting personal transformation. His distinctive voice is direct, honest, and deeply conversational—reading his books often feels like receiving candid, life-changing advice from a wise friend.

Readers frequently describe encountering his work at critical turning points in their lives. Many credit his teachings with helping them dissolve limiting beliefs, reclaim their inner power, and step into greater abundance, courage, and clarity. His message is both empowering and urgent: question everything, trust yourself completely, and dare to live authentically.

A lifelong world traveler and polymath fluent in several languages, Desmarques draws from a rich mosaic of global experiences and cross-cultural perspectives. His books, now translated into seven languages and available in over 240,000 stores and libraries worldwide, speak to a diverse audience—from entrepreneurs and leaders to spiritual seekers exploring life’s deeper mysteries.

As a personal coach and influential voice in personal development, Dan Desmarques continues to shape the conversation around human potential—bridging timeless philosophical truths with practical, modern tools for a new era of conscious living.

Dan Desmarques is a visionary author and transformational thought leader whose work has inspired millions worldwide to break free from limitations and awaken to their fullest potential. With over 100 published books—including 34 Amazon bestsellers an... Show more

With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, network and systems administration, and risk management, combined with a background in sociology and behavioral science, Jesse brings a unique blend of technical expertise and human insight to his speaking.

With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, network and systems administration, and risk management, combined with a background in sociology and behavioral science, Jesse brings a unique blend of technical expertise and human insight to his... Show more

Michelle is a multipassionate portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she explores how people live, work, and thrive, translating complex insights into meaningful everyday practices and solutions. Her work as a Vision-to-Experience Curator connects ideas to real-world impact, helping individuals and organizations bring purposeful concepts to life.

She has led workshops, trainings, and sessions focused on leveraging creativity and technology to drive innovative thinking, collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Committed to building bridges between different perspectives, she thrives on turning bold ideas into actionable strategies that yield meaningful, sustainable impact in both the short and long term. Her aim is always to bring people together in ways that spark self-discovery, creative expression, and personal liberation—ultimately empowering every individual to step fully into their potential.

Alongside these roles, Michelle is an author, artist, and podcaster, using storytelling and creative expression to explore themes of purpose, resilience, and modern innovative work. Her multidisciplinary path reflects a commitment to curiosity, integrity, and designing a life that aligns with her values, vision of success, and purpose.

With experience across multiple sectors and creative fields, Michelle brings a grounded, integrated perspective to conversations about wellness, innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering insights shaped by both lived experience and intentional design.

Michelle is a multipassionate portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she e... Show more

Kerry is a Data Visualisation Consultant and Business Intelligence Manager hailing from Adelaide, South Australia.

With a background in psychology and the social sciences and over fifteen years reporting experience across a range of industries, Kerry brings a considered and creative edge to BI and data visualization design.

Kerry is a Data Visualisation Consultant and Business Intelligence Manager hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. With a background in psychology and the social sciences and over fifteen years reporting experience across a range of industries, Ke... Show more

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with two startups, trying to find a good compost system, and still drinking too much coffee.

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with two startups, trying... Show more

I’m an AI and intelligent automation specialist with more than 12 years of experience designing, supporting and leading technology across complex enterprise environments.
My work brings together artificial intelligence, computer science, psychology, automation and human behaviour. I’m particularly interested in responsible AI, human–AI interaction, trust calibration and meaningful human oversight.
I hold an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Queen’s University Belfast, where my research explored transformer model behaviour, interpretability, controlled evaluation, attention analysis and failure-mode testing. I’m also a NeurIPS 2026 ethics reviewer and write publicly about AI governance, accountability and the human impact of emerging technology.
I’m especially interested in what happens when AI moves beyond theory and meets real organisations, real incentives and real people. I care about making complex ideas accessible, helping teams evaluate systems responsibly, and connecting technical capability with genuine human need ✨

I’m an AI and intelligent automation specialist with more than 12 years of experience designing, supporting and leading technology across complex enterprise environments. My work brings together artificial intelligence, computer science, psychology,... Show more

The World’s Leading Love & Emotional Healing Coach as named by Business Insider. Trained therapist bringing the best of therapy and the best of coaching for the past 25+ years. Creator of The Practice of Emotional Healing. Author of Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap to Healing from Pain to Create the Life You Want. #1 NY Radio Host for 15 Years. Member of the Board of Directors for Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

The World’s Leading Love & Emotional Healing Coach as named by Business Insider. Trained therapist bringing the best of therapy and the best of coaching for the past 25+ years. Creator of The Practice of Emotional Healing. Author of Coming Back to Li... Show more

Lawrence I. Morris, author of the 'Unified Theory of Belief' postulate, is a best-selling & award-winning writer, engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur whose background in data analytics, product development, AI and theology intersect in a search for deeper human understanding. With academic roots in NYU Stern School of Business and Columbia Engineering, Morris explores belief, truth, and structure in both the spiritual and scientific domains. He lives in Brooklyn, NY and continues to examine how revision as well as interpretation - both intellectually and spiritually - shapes the way we live and believe.

Lawrence I. Morris, author of the 'Unified Theory of Belief' postulate, is a best-selling & award-winning writer, engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur whose background in data analytics, product development, AI and theology intersect in a search ... Show more

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations

Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate change, and unlock their potential.

After more than 30 years in senior leadership roles within multinational organizations, Hani became a licensed psychologist in his 50s and recently completed a doctoral dissertation examining the determinants of psychological resilience in business leaders during times of adversity and major change. This unique combination of executive leadership experience, psychological expertise, and doctoral-level research enables him to bridge the gap between leadership theory and the realities leaders face every day.

Over the course of his career, Hani has coached hundreds of leaders—from frontline supervisors to senior executives—across sectors including telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and paper products. His clients include Bell Canada, Ericsson, Ford of Canada, Cascades, TELUS Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharma, Merck Canada, Otsuka Pharma, Genome Québec, BDC Capital, and Kronos Canada.

A passionate advocate for lifelong growth and reinvention, Hani's message is grounded not only in research and professional experience, but also in lived experience. He has run several marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and produced a documentary about the experience that was nominated at several independent film festivals, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon and a Spartan obstacle race, built a second career as a psychologist, and completed a doctoral dissertation in his 60s.

A contributor to the Montreal Gazette and industry publications, and a television guest on the topics of mindfulness and wellbeing, Hani is known for his dynamic presence, compelling storytelling, and ability to translate complex ideas into practical action.

Through his presentations, audiences gain evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, adapt successfully to change, enhance wellbeing, and lead with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

His message is simple:

Become What You Must.
 

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate cha... Show more

Dr. Stephanie Nash, PhD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist, intuitive practitioner, and the founder of Paradigm Expansions, where she helps high-achieving empaths, women, and especially those who have spent a lifetime over-functioning for others find their way back to themselves. Her work sits at a rare intersection: clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation science meet chakra-based and intuitive frameworks, giving the analytical mind permission to step aside so the soul can be heard.
Dr. Steph speaks on the science and spirituality of intuition, what it really means to choose yourself without being selfish, and why we need an expanded paradigm of who we are as both spiritual and human beings. Drawing on her own journey from self-abandonment to self-reclamation, chronicled in her forthcoming book The D Word, she brings audiences a rare combination of clinical credibility and lived experience.
Her talks leave audiences with both a framework and a felt sense of permission, whether she's speaking to a room of women rebuilding after loss, empaths learning to set boundaries, or teenagers beginning to ask who they are beneath who they were told to be.

Dr. Stephanie Nash, PhD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist, intuitive practitioner, and the founder of Paradigm Expansions, where she helps high-achieving empaths, women, and especially those who have spent a lifetime over-functioning for others fi... Show more

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training.

Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in theatre, she creates transformational experiences that take individuals from shy and uncertain to confident and impactful speakers.

Her unique 4-personality framework has helped hundreds of professionals find their speaking zone of genius—whether they’re natural storytellers or data-driven thinkers. She has worked with global companies like Upwork and P&G, and specializes in training teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more

Master Coach Profeaional, AACOP - FICOP
3 décadas en Transformación Humana.
26 años en el coaching profesional.
Formador de Coaches Profesionales.
Consultor & Disertante Internacional.
Comisión Directiva AACOP (2006 - 2014).
Facilitador en Negociación Ontológica.
Coach Municipalidad Maipú, Mendoza.
Autor de: “Coaching Ontológico, humanizando la educación” y “Coaching Integral del Siendo”.
Pionero en América en Coaching Deportivo.
Coach Selección Argentina de Softbol Sub20, Bicampeona mundial 2012 - 2014.
Coach Ministerio de Salud, Desarrollo Social y Deportes de Mendoza.
Coach Tesorería General, San Juan.
Coach en decenas de Empresas Fortune 500.
Coach en Vistage, ADEN, UIE, USFQ, GTRH, GM Advisors.
Más de 250.000 personas han participado de mis cursos de capacitación y programas de formación en las últimas 3 décadas en Iberoamérica.

Más de 250.000 personas han participado de mis cursos de capacitación y programas de formación en las últimas 3 décadas en Iberoamérica.

Master Coach Profeaional, AACOP - FICOP 3 décadas en Transformación Humana. 26 años en el coaching profesional. Formador de Coaches Profesionales. Consultor & Disertante Internacional. Comisión Directiva AACOP (2006 - 2014). Facilitador en Neg... Show more

Dr. Calynn Lawrence is a Chicago-based CEO, Founder, Social Scientist, and Trauma Specialist who advances equitable change by integrating trauma-informed, holistic wellness principles with corporate and civic leadership strategy. Across organizations and community systems, she helps leaders move from reactive culture to proactive, human-centered practices that support resilience, belonging, and long-term wellbeing.

In her work, Dr. Lawrence translates social science insight into actionable, values-driven leadership frameworks that strengthen decision-making, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness. She partners with executives, public sector leaders, and mission-driven teams to design programs and policies that reduce harm, improve relational trust, and create measurable pathways toward a more progressive, equitable world.

Dr. Calynn Lawrence is a Chicago-based CEO, Founder, Social Scientist, and Trauma Specialist who advances equitable change by integrating trauma-informed, holistic wellness principles with corporate and civic leadership strategy. Across organizations... Show more

Akihiko Morita was a keynote speaker at the EMCC Global Annual Conference 2026, presenting “If AI Can Ask the Questions, What Is the Human Practitioner For?”, and a presenter at ICF Converge 2025 with “Beyond the Human Coach: AI, Wisdom Traditions, and the Future of Coaching.” He has also published two articles in the European Business Review.

He explores the impact of AI on how we work, live, and think, drawing on both Eastern and Western philosophies to provide thought-provoking insights and help leaders navigate an age of civilizational transformation.

As an ICF-certified Professional Coach (PCC), he has delivered over 3,000 coaching sessions in Japanese and English, supporting leaders and changemakers across global organizations.

As a former Board Director of the ICF Thought Leadership Institute (TLI) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he contributed to international conversations on coaching, generative AI, leadership, and the future of humanity.

With a Ph.D. in Social Thought and professional experience as a diplomat, UN official, NGO director, and executive coach, he brings an interdisciplinary and global perspective to the challenges of human transformation in a rapidly changing world.

Akihiko Morita was a keynote speaker at the EMCC Global Annual Conference 2026, presenting “If AI Can Ask the Questions, What Is the Human Practitioner For?”, and a presenter at ICF Converge 2025 with “Beyond the Human Coach: AI, Wisdom Traditions, a... Show more

Helen Millar is a speaker, emotional intelligence consultant and transformation coach helping leaders, founders and organisations build the inner capacity to thrive in the age of AI.

With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning acting career and a profound personal healing journey, Helen brings rare depth to conversations about leadership, change, resilience and human potential. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional fitness, conscious leadership, communication, psychology, money, faith and strategy.

Helen is a regular speaker at Oxford, Cambridge and London Business Schools, has been featured on the Discovery Channel across three continents, and is the founder of Helen Millar, Hearty.Company and Heart Healer®. Through Hearty, her consultancy brand, she works with organisations and executive teams on emotional intelligence, leadership presence and the human skills AI cannot replace.

Her signature keynote, Emotional Fitness is the Leadership Edge in the Age of AI, explores why the future will not belong to the most intelligent machines alone, but to the most emotionally intelligent leaders. As technology accelerates, leaders need more than strategy, systems and skills. They need nervous system capacity, discernment, authenticity, relational intelligence and the ability to meet uncertainty without collapse or control.

Helen also speaks powerfully on healing your relationship with money, self-worth and change, particularly for female founders, creatives and high-achieving professionals whose external success has outpaced their internal stability. Having transformed her own life from self-sabotage, ill health and financial scarcity into a thriving portfolio of meaningful work, property, investment and global impact, Helen does not speak about transformation as theory. She has lived it.

Her approach combines emotional intelligence, psychological insight, spiritual wisdom and grounded business acumen through her Head to Heart Living and Head to Heart Leadership frameworks. The result is work that is intelligent, human, practical and deeply transformational.

Helen’s talks are ideal for organisations, leadership events, women’s leadership programmes, founder communities, wellbeing conferences and future-of-work conversations seeking a speaker who can bring emotional depth, commercial relevance and a powerful human perspective to the age of AI.

Helen Millar is a speaker, emotional intelligence consultant and transformation coach helping leaders, founders and organisations build the inner capacity to thrive in the age of AI. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an... Show more

Stephanie Keldani is a Keynote Speaker, Identity Architect, and the founder of the 180° Academy. She helps leaders, visionaries, and high-capacity creators navigate profound disruption, unlock deep inner authority, and turn intense friction into their ultimate competitive advantage.

Stephanie’s expertise was forged in the extremes. After escaping a high-control cult as a child—where she experienced severe suppression and systematic trauma—she was forced to rebuild her internal architecture from the ground up. What began as a personal necessity for survival evolved into a rigorously tested, high-performance recalibration process for global leaders ready to stop leading from past obstacles and start leading from truth.

Going far beyond typical mindset work, Stephanie’s keynotes deliver a potent blend of nervous-system level transformation, intuitive intelligence, and practical adaptability frameworks. Whether she is guiding audiences to decouple their self-worth from automation in the age of AI, dissolve deeply rooted patterns of self-sabotage, or lead with absolute conviction from their own core, she empowers people to step into sovereign command of their vision.

Through engaging storytelling, radical transparency, and actionable insights, Stephanie moves audiences from survival mode to profound breakthrough—leaving them regulated, rewired, and ready to lead the future with unwavering clarity.

Stephanie Keldani is a Keynote Speaker, Identity Architect, and the founder of the 180° Academy. She helps leaders, visionaries, and high-capacity creators navigate profound disruption, unlock deep inner authority, and turn intense friction into thei... Show more

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Dr. Noémi Nagy is an Assistant Professor of Career & Technical/Workforce Education at the University of South Florida and Affiliate Faculty at the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on workforce development, and the psychology of sustainable careers in rapidly changing industries such as technology and cybersecurity. Her research is international and cross-disciplinary and she works with researchers from Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, UK, the U.S. and Australia.
She’s the author of the internationally recognized Career Resources Model, featured in the London School of Economics Business Review, which breaks down the 13 trainable factors that make or break a successful career. Her research goes way beyond theory: it covers how people actually find jobs (job search behavior, published in PNAS), how they shape their roles to fit their strengths (job crafting), and how they can take charge of their careers instead of waiting for luck or management to do it for them.
Altogether, Dr. Nagy’s research has been cited over 800 times around the world and has earned multiple international awards for its real-world impact. She takes what works in Switzerland’s high-trust, precision-driven innovation scene and brings it to Tampa Bay’s fast-growing tech and cybersecurity community, helping professionals and teams build the mindset, motivation, and structure to grow stronger, stay relevant, and perform at their best.
Dr. Nagy is also an active contributor to the local tech community: she won first place at the Tampa Bay Developers Hackathon in 2022 (Best Architecture & Best Visual Design) and hosted the Tampa Devs Career Forum at USF’s College of Education in 2023, where she teaches her model to students, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Dr. Noémi Nagy is an Assistant Professor of Career & Technical/Workforce Education at the University of South Florida and Affiliate Faculty at the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on workforce development, and the psychology of... Show more

For more than fifteen years, William has worked at the intersection of human behaviour, technology and social change. He has founded an award-winning research and design studio and a social-cohesion nonprofit, advised Australian governments and global organisations, built technology products, led major research programs and served in governance roles.

His work has taken him from the World Economic Forum in Davos to the Obama Democracy Forum in Chicago, and from national public-policy projects to research into online hate, digital culture, and the future of human connection.

Today he works selectively as a strategic advisor and board leader while writing, speaking and making films about technology, culture and what it means to be human.

For more than fifteen years, William has worked at the intersection of human behaviour, technology and social change. He has founded an award-winning research and design studio and a social-cohesion nonprofit, advised Australian governments and globa... Show more

Janah Esplana attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she earned both a B.A in English with a minor in Asian and Asian American Studies and her M.A in English Literature. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Teaching Secondary Education at UNLV. Outside of academia, Janah teaches secondary English Language Learners (ELL) how to empower themselves through the English language.

Her scholarship investigates the ways Filipinx/a/o-American literature and drama intersect as a means of survival, resistance, and reimagination within the racialized 20th- and 21st-century American landscape. She is specifically interested in the ways immigrant-driven narratives in musical theatre conform to stereotypes and challenge the formation of American identity.

Janah believes that every story deserves to be told, and these stories are at the root of who we are. She aspires to draw on her expertise in arts, culture, and leadership to further develop scholarship as well as advocate for the AAPI community.

Janah Esplana attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she earned both a B.A in English with a minor in Asian and Asian American Studies and her M.A in English Literature. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Teaching Secondary Edu... Show more

Aydin Quach (he/they) is a scholar and artist specializing in Asian North American Studies, Performance Studies, Sound Studies, and Nightlife Studies. Their research is concerned with intra-Asian desire in queer nightlife, which has often been derogatorily called “sticky rice” by white gay men who are rejected by Asian North Americans. He examines how “sticky” relationships between Asian Americans reveal about race, sexuality, and Asian American identity when whiteness is no longer the primary point of reference. Aydin’s writing and thoughts have been published in the Journal of Festive Studies, Critical Ethnic Studies, as well as in other op-ed venues such as Huffington Post.

Aydin Quach (he/they) is a scholar and artist specializing in Asian North American Studies, Performance Studies, Sound Studies, and Nightlife Studies. Their research is concerned with intra-Asian desire in queer nightlife, which has often been deroga... Show more

Osasere Omorodion, known as HealingwithOsas, is a founder, writer, and teacher who helps people rebuild their lives from the inside out. She grew up in Benin City, Nigeria, surrounded by faith, family, and tradition, and now lives in metro Atlanta. She founded The God Study, a live platform for studying sacred texts across traditions, and built it without a traditional tech background. She also founded Worldwise United, a nonprofit focused on healing and community. Her sessions are practical and nonclinical, and every story she tells ends in a practice people can use the next day.

Osasere Omorodion, known as HealingwithOsas, is a founder, writer, and teacher who helps people rebuild their lives from the inside out. She grew up in Benin City, Nigeria, surrounded by faith, family, and tradition, and now lives in metro Atlanta. S... Show more

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she earned her doctorate in the Philosophy of Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Tran Nguyen’s monograph in progress, Playing With Myself: Repetition as Self Determination reexamines the tools of media-making as diasporic technologies, asserting that the advances and techne of storytelling are recuperated by Asian artists from weapons of subjectification to mediums of liberation. She wrote and co-directed two films: ERIE COUNTY SMILE (2021) available for public access via PBS and THE MOTHERLOAD (2024) which premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival with support from the Vilcek Foundation’s New American Perspectives. THE MOTHERLOAD is available to watch on Apple TV, Prime TV, and Tubi.

In the fall of 2021, she was appointed the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance and Technology Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is an alumni of the Early Career Fellowship at the UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice (2024-2025). In the fall of 2024, she joined the Department of Performing Arts at Georgetown University as the Assistant Professor of Performance and Film & Media Studies.

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she e... Show more

Youngbin's research explores how race, gender, migration, and space intersect to shape belonging, exclusion, and everyday experiences of inequality across transnational contexts. She is broadly interested in the racialization of Asian communities, public-space violence, and the shifting meanings of national identity and hospitality in a global era. Drawing on feminist theory, intersectionality, and critical race studies, her work seeks to illuminate the often invisible dynamics that structure social hierarchies and to imagine more just and relational futures for migrant and marginalized communities.

Youngbin's research explores how race, gender, migration, and space intersect to shape belonging, exclusion, and everyday experiences of inequality across transnational contexts. She is broadly interested in the racialization of Asian communities, pu... Show more

Prof. Dr. Esma Dumanlı Kadızade is a Mersin University scholar specializing in Turkish language education, modern literature, and children's fiction. Her research encompasses literary theory, education, gender, mythology, fantasy, and cultural transmission. She has pioneered theoretical approaches in her field, focusing on Diversity, Magical Realism, and Fantasy Fiction Analysis. Additionally, she is the founder and publisher of CHEDAR, Turkey's first scientific children's literature journal, established in 2017.

Prof. Dr. Esma Dumanlı Kadızade is a Mersin University scholar specializing in Turkish language education, modern literature, and children's fiction. Her research encompasses literary theory, education, gender, mythology, fantasy, and cultural transm... Show more

Suzanne C. Persard is Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies in the Department of Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies at American University, Faculty Affiliate of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center and a faculty member of the Ethnographies of Empire research cluster. As an interdisciplinary scholar, writer and curator, her research, teaching and curatorial practice center histories of gender and sexuality within indentured Indian archives; queer and feminist visual cultures; and theories of decoloniality.

Suzanne C. Persard is Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies in the Department of Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies at American University, Faculty Affiliate of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center and a faculty mem... Show more