I am a Professional Scrum Trainer from Scrum.org , and Agile Coach and a Scrum Master, with more than 10+ years of experience in various business fields, such as: engineering, aviation, banking, gambling, MLM.

My main focus is the quality of Product and responding to the needs of clients. I love to facilitate Scrum trainings, as it is my way of showing its worth. I do it with easiness and humor, including multiple real-life stories, to help students understand the empiricism behind Scrum.

Privately a TV-series nerd, with over 310 show watched, with currently 70 in production. Proud mom of one and passionate fantasy and sci-fi reader.

I am a Professional Scrum Trainer from Scrum.org , and Agile Coach and a Scrum Master, with more than 10+ years of experience in various business fields, such as: engineering, aviation, banking, gambling, MLM. My main focus is the quality of Produ... Show more

Jan-Ole Hesselberg is a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and TV host known from the TV successes "Folkeopplysningen" and "Typisk deg". He is the Chief Program Officer at the Foundation Dam, granting nearly 500 million NOK annually to health projects and research. In connection with this work, he is doing decision-making research at the University of Oslo. He is a member of the National Research Ethics Committee for Medicine and Health Sciences (NEM), and since 2017, his courses have been a part of the training of Norwegian judges. In 2022, he published the popular science book "Better Decisions".

Jan-Ole Hesselberg is a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and TV host known from the TV successes "Folkeopplysningen" and "Typisk deg". He is the Chief Program Officer at the Foundation Dam, granting nearly 500 million NOK annually to health project... Show more

My name is Ujjwal Puri. I'm a Computer Science Undergrad at Tribhuvan University. My area of expertise lies in Web Development as I've been working as a Full Stack for about a year now. I've also built up an unhealthy fascination with LLMs and how they perform in different benchmarks.

I particularly enjoy making new things and studying new things whether they are tech related or not. I love watching and playing football. I'm an avid Manchester United fan. Besides that, I love hiking and hanging out with my friends.

My name is Ujjwal Puri. I'm a Computer Science Undergrad at Tribhuvan University. My area of expertise lies in Web Development as I've been working as a Full Stack for about a year now. I've also built up an unhealthy fascination with LLMs and how th... Show more

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

Jodie leads the Foundation’s scholarship program, competitive grantmaking, and other community engagement initiatives. Jodie has spent her career creating impactful connections and engaging stakeholders around complex community issues at the local, national, and international levels. She brings a deep understanding of our community and a passion to help ensure all who live here have access to what they need to thrive. Jodie enjoys all that our community has to offer with her husband and two kids.

Jodie leads the Foundation’s scholarship program, competitive grantmaking, and other community engagement initiatives. Jodie has spent her career creating impactful connections and engaging stakeholders around complex community issues at the local, n... Show more

Sandra Georges El Hadi is a PhD candidate in Human Development, Learning, and Teaching at Harvard University, where she has also completed her master’s in International Education Policy and a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her interests lie primarily in developmental psychology, language acquisition, and early childhood care and education. She uses both quantitative and qualitative methods in her research, and she aims to better understand the role caregivers play in the cognitive and language development of their children. Her professional experience has been mainly in international development, having worked with UNHCR, UNESCO IIEP, the World Bank, as well as ministries of education in various countries. She is also passionate about teaching, and has taught more than 15 courses as an instructor and teaching fellow at Harvard University and the American University of Beirut (AUB). Sandra also holds a master’s in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology from Oxford University, and she completed her undergraduate studies in Political Studies and English at AUB.

Sandra Georges El Hadi is a PhD candidate in Human Development, Learning, and Teaching at Harvard University, where she has also completed her master’s in International Education Policy and a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her interests lie ... Show more

Part furry, part otaku, part nerd, part jock, and part gamer! A fellow who enjoys playing arcade games for the thrill of winning prizes and then doesn't know what to do with them!

Part furry, part otaku, part nerd, part jock, and part gamer! A fellow who enjoys playing arcade games for the thrill of winning prizes and then doesn't know what to do with them! Show more

Aydin Quach is an Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California. Their research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife.

EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy in American Studies and Ethnicity
The University of Southern California, USA
Supervisor: Amelia Jones
Expected 2029

Master of Arts in History
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. John Roosa
2024

B.A Bachelor of Arts in Honours History with High Distinction
In International Relations, Chinese Language and Culture
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. John Roosa
2022

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
● Sex, Gender, the Body, Race, and Sexuality
● Modern East/Southeast Asia
● Asian American Studies (Queer Asian America)
● Performance Studies
● Queer Studies

PUBLISHED WORK AND PROJECTS:
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
Quach, Aydin Man Chun, “Where You Are: Community
And Making Through Shuffle Circles at EDM Events”,
Journal of Festive Studies, Vol. 5 No. 2023.

WORKS IN PROGRESS:
Ill Lit by Moonlight: Chinese “Male” Sex Workers and their
European Male Patrons in Colonial Singapore
In Progress

PRESENTATIONS:
2024:
“Asian America in Music/Music in Asian America: Consuming Transpacific Asian
American "Gaysian" Culture in Electronic Dance Music in the 2020s.” Paper Presentation. Ritsumeikan University/UBC Year End Graduate Conference. April 16th. Zoom.

“Emotional Dance Music and the Sounds That Soothe Us: Asiatic Affect as Quandry.”
Paper Presentation. Sound Check! A Festival of Asian American Music, Sound, and Scholarship. April 28th. Seattle, Washington, USA.

“Outlining Gaysia and Its Limits: Queer Asian Rave Culture and Transpacific Practices of Queer Raving, Knowledge Making and Joy.” Panel Presentation and Chair. Association of Asian American Studies Annual Conference 2024. April 26th. Seattle, Washington, USA.

“Oh, See, Yes!: Singaporean Officer Cadet School (OCS) Singlets and Fetish as
Archival Method.” Paper Presentation. March 3rd. UBC Asian Studies Graduate
Conference. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

2023:
“You Make Me Feel Good, I Like It”: North American Queer Asian Rave Culture,
Gaysian Identity, and Finding Utopia.” Paper Presentation. DanceCult 23: After
the Pandemic Conference. October 14th. University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

“Untangling History Through Holding On To Intimacy: Thinking Beyond The
‘Post-Colonial Hangover’” Paper Presentation. Southeast Asian Graduate Student
Association (SEASGRAD) Conference. October 7th. University of California
Riverside, USA.

“Making Queer Archives, Writing History, Doing Epistemological Justice.” Roundtable
Discussion. Junior Scholars Queer Symposium. August 19th. Singapore.

“Touching Intimacy: Feeling Masculinities and Intimate Labour in Colonial Singapore.”
Paper Presentation. Hong Kong University History Symposium. May 5th. Zoom.

“From Chinese Men to Chinese ‘Boys’: Unearthing Masculinities and Intimate Labour
in Colonial Singapore.” Paper Presentation. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of
Pacific and Asian Studies (SPAS) Graduate Student Conference. April 23rd. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA.

Aydin Quach is an Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California. Their research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. EDUCATION:... Show more

Hana Abuhamda an Egyptian Palestinian American majoring in Psychology and minoring in Peace and Justice Studies at Pace University

Hana Abuhamda an Egyptian Palestinian American majoring in Psychology and minoring in Peace and Justice Studies at Pace University Show more

Olesya is a leadership and performance coach with a foundation in psychology. She has a graduate degree in psychology from Harvard University and extensive experience guiding leaders and organizations to achieve their full potential. Her background includes the Institute of Coaching at Harvard, where she developed a deep understanding of the psychological and coaching principles that drive effective leadership and performance.

Over the years, Olesya has worked with hundreds of leaders across various industries, helping them overcome common challenges such as overthinking, anxiety, and indecisiveness. These obstacles can significantly hinder career advancement and leadership effectiveness.

Olesya's expertise lies in providing tailored coaching strategies that enable leaders to navigate these challenges with clarity and calm, transforming them into impactful and resilient leaders.

Olesya is a leadership and performance coach with a foundation in psychology. She has a graduate degree in psychology from Harvard University and extensive experience guiding leaders and organizations to achieve their full potential. Her background i... Show more

I'm Ijeoma Jennifer, Chief of Staff at Tunjio Labs LLC. I lead operations, talent management, and serve as the Lead Investor Relations Officer. Additionally, I offer strategic support to drive organizational success.

I'm Ijeoma Jennifer, Chief of Staff at Tunjio Labs LLC. I lead operations, talent management, and serve as the Lead Investor Relations Officer. Additionally, I offer strategic support to drive organizational success. Show more

Rosemary Candelario is an artist-scholar with research interests in Asian American and Asian diasporic dance, butoh, ecology, site-related performance, and representations of sex and reproduction in performance and popular culture. She was awarded the 2018 Oscar G. Brockett Book Prize for Dance Research for Flowers Cracking Concrete: Eiko & Koma's Asian/American Choreographies (Wesleyan University Press 2016) and the 2024 Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award for Dance Research Methodologies: Ethics, Orientations, and Practices (Routledge 2023, co-edited with Matthew Henley). She received the 2022 Mid-Career Award from the Dance Studies Association. Rosemary has published articles in journals such as Choreographic Practices, Dance Research Journal, Post45: Contemporaries, and The Scholar & Feminist Online, among others, and is the co-editor with Bruce Baird of The Routledge Companion to Butoh Performance (2018). Recent choreographic premieres include aqueous (site version 2021), aqueous (stage version 2019), and 100 Ways to Kiss the Trees (2018). Rosemary is Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin, with affiliations in the Center for Asian American Studies, the Center for East Asian Studies, and the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She serves as the President of the Dance Studies Association and holds a PhD in Culture and Performance from UCLA. www,rosemarycandelario.net

Rosemary Candelario is an artist-scholar with research interests in Asian American and Asian diasporic dance, butoh, ecology, site-related performance, and representations of sex and reproduction in performance and popular culture. She was awarded th... Show more

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his background in electronics and robotics to create static and kinetic sculptures that convey information fetched over the internet through sound, light, and motion. These sculptures sometimes take on an anthropomorphic form thereby leading the viewer to attach personalities and emotions to them.

Mohit holds a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. He spent his time there as a research assistant at the ModLab helping build the next generation of modular robotics. Prior to this, he worked at a startup in Mumbai, India, developing robotic kits and conducting STEM focused workshops for high school and university students all across the country.

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his bac... Show more

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

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operations processes, enabling them to scale more efficiently and innovate rapidly. With a passion for automation, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies, fREDRICK has led teams through complex technical transformations and is committed to sharing his expertise to help others succeed.

As a thought leader in the African DevOps community, Fred regularly speaks at industry conferences, mentors young engineers, and contributes to open-source projects that enhance operational efficiency in resource-constrained environments. His deep understanding of both the technical and business challenges facing African tech companies allows him to provide invaluable insights on building resilient, scalable systems that thrive in the continent's unique environment.

Fred is a seasoned DevOps engineer and technology enthusiast with over 4 years of experience working in the African tech ecosystem. He has been instrumental in helping startups and established companies alike to optimize their development and operati... Show more

A passionate Data Scientist with a love for using R to extract insights from complex datasets and equally fascinated by the cosmic mysteries of Astronomy and the strategic intricacies of Cricket Analytics.

A passionate Data Scientist with a love for using R to extract insights from complex datasets and equally fascinated by the cosmic mysteries of Astronomy and the strategic intricacies of Cricket Analytics. Show more

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. Dr. Giardina has consulted on child welfare issues at the national, state, and local levels. She led the implementation of multiple innovative initiatives in CWS including the Title IV-E Waiver and San Diego’s practice framework, Safety Enhanced Together. She has also participated on multiple Agency wide initiatives including the development of the Future Generations Council, the Trauma Informed Systems Integration Team, and the Strong Families, Thriving Communities coalition that focused on reducing disproportionality and disparities for children/youth involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. During her four years as the Child Welfare Director, Dr. Giardina has lead major systems change efforts with the completion of the 88 Working Group recommendations that were adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Giardina is leading the transformation of the child welfare system in San Diego into a child and family well-being system with the vision of improving coordination, communication and partnership between family serving organizations in San Diego to help strengthen families and communities so that fewer children experience abuse and neglect. Her passion is to improve policy and practice issues within the child welfare system so that it works best for the children and families it serves.

Dr. Kimberly Giardina is the director for the Child and Family Well-Being department with the Health and Human Services Agency. She has been in the field of child welfare for 23 years and has a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern Ca... Show more

Alexandra Pehlken is an excellent raw materials engineer and sustainability expert with a focus on critical raw materials and sustainable production. At OFFIS, she leads the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems research group and the Sustainability and Digitalization competence cluster. From 2014 to 2019, she successfully led the “Cascade Use” research group at the University of Oldenburg. She was awarded the German Raw Materials Efficiency Prize 2018 by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for its IT development RAUPE - “Sustainable IT-supported return decisions using the example of used car parts”.

Alexandra Pehlken is an excellent raw materials engineer and sustainability expert with a focus on critical raw materials and sustainable production. At OFFIS, she leads the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems research group and the Sustainability and ... Show more

I am an Associate Professional Counselor. I believe everyone is different and has a different “normal”. Finding your “normal” and learning to accept it can be a rewarding experience. This experience starts with learning to love yourself and accepting who you are. Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I provide my clients with tools to change their thinking and behaviors and navigate their individual stories.

I work with clients who experience domestic violence, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. My goal is to help my clients lead productive lives and achieve self-love. Seeing my clients thrive and making positive changes in their lives is the reason I chose Counseling as a profession! Encouraging people to live their best lives is what brings me joy.

I am an Associate Professional Counselor. I believe everyone is different and has a different “normal”. Finding your “normal” and learning to accept it can be a rewarding experience. This experience starts with learning to love yourself and accepting... Show more

Graduated in geography from the UFSJ and a postgraduate student at the same university (CAPES scholarship). She was the leader, and is now a member of the UAIGeo (Youthmappers network) and was the 2021 Young Explorer at the National Geographic Society.

Graduated in geography from the UFSJ and a postgraduate student at the same university (CAPES scholarship). She was the leader, and is now a member of the UAIGeo (Youthmappers network) and was the 2021 Young Explorer at the National Geographic Societ... Show more

Juan es un apasionado ingeniero de Colombia. Centrado en la creación de soluciones para las poblaciones rurales y la defensa de la educación STEM y la igualdad de género.

Juan es un apasionado ingeniero de Colombia. Centrado en la creación de soluciones para las poblaciones rurales y la defensa de la educación STEM y la igualdad de género. Show more

Yang has 8 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Coder Dojo at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 8 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied j... Show more

Qualified customer service representative with a positive attitude and friendly approach.
I have extensive experience in customer engagement, customer transactions, and catering to customer inquiries with the help of my creative problem-solving skills, multi-
tasking, and strong interpersonal skills. I have also received a number of peerrecognition awards and positive customer reviews for handling customer complaints.
Teaching school students for more than 8 years for different ages. Subjects: Literature, Verbal and Written Comprehension, Social Communications, and Academic Writing.
Owing to my student-friendly teaching methodology, I have received several positive feedback over all these years. I have attended various workshops to upgrade my teaching and student management skills and frame an effective teaching approach forstudents.

Qualified customer service representative with a positive attitude and friendly approach. I have extensive experience in customer engagement, customer transactions, and catering to customer inquiries with the help of my creative problem-solving skil... Show more

Chris writes things. That...feels ambiguous. You see, that used to say "Chris writes apps" because Chris is a web developer. But as of May 2018, Chris has also written a book. So...now it says 'things.' See? It's a pun on the word 'writes'. Haha!

Ahem. Let me start over.

Chris writes things. Most of the time, he's writing code at his 9-5 working for the amazing WillowTree, Inc (no, not the statuette company). But occasionally, late at night, once all the women in his life (1 wife, 2 daughters) have gone to sleep, Chris dons his superhero outfit (he's partial to Batman) and delves into fanatastical, imaginary worlds of his own creation, crafting stories that would amaze and astonish you if you were only to give him some of your money in exchange for his book. Currently, he's editing his first full-length fantasy novel and looks to seek publication once he's done.

In his spare time (wait, what's that?), he also enjoys playing video games, listening to audiobooks, watching movies, and spending time with the aforementioned 3 gorgeous women in his life.

He is passionate about being passionate, he's an extrovert who loves the chance to force an entire room to listen to him for 20+ minutes (please and thank you), and he's a follower of Christ who firmly believes that maybe being a Christian and being sane are NOT mutually exclusive things.

In short, Chris is totally awesome and he definitely did not write this bio.

Chris writes things. That...feels ambiguous. You see, that used to say "Chris writes apps" because Chris is a web developer. But as of May 2018, Chris has also written a book. So...now it says 'things.' See? It's a pun on the word 'writes'. Haha! ... Show more

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

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Helen is a psychologist and has been supporting teams and organizational units in learning together for several years, for example in the role of an agile coach. She uses her training, her systemic approach, and her experience in designing and facilitating collaborative workshops to make collaboration effective and at eye level. In her work, she pays particular attention to the people in the organization without losing sight of the big picture.

Helen is a psychologist and has been supporting teams and organizational units in learning together for several years, for example in the role of an agile coach. She uses her training, her systemic approach, and her experience in designing and facili... Show more

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in storage technologies as a product leader gave him an unparalleled understanding of the intricate needs surrounding decentralised data management, especially in sophisticated AI workflows.

After running his own consulting firm for a decade, where he advised prominent Fortune 100 companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, British Aerospace, Jabil, Celestica International, and Scientific Atlanta, among others, Rich was an early adopter of blockchain technology, acquiring his first cryptocurrency in 2013.

An accomplished founder and mentor, Rich has driven innovation across over 20 startups. He operated a Web3 venture studio, advises Techstars web3 and FinTech startups, and leverages his multi-disciplinary expertise in business development, product management, and marketing to support the Web3 ecosystem.

As the Founder of Paisley (AI micro-payments), CMO of Convex (Lattice Tech), and Founder of COVIA AI (decentralised vector DB protocol), Rich is building extremely low-latency AI infrastructure for secure, scalable data management, and AI workflows.

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in ... Show more

Leah is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at Western Kentucky University, where she leads the Interface Design and Experience Analysis (IDEA) Lab. Leah’s recent work focuses on the intersection of UX design and citizen science. A self-proclaimed introvert by nature, collaboration isn’t part of her comfort zone—but she knows it’s critical for the future of UX. She's passionate about advocating for UX in her community, exploring speculative design with her students, and all things corgis.

Leah is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at Western Kentucky University, where she leads the Interface Design and Experience Analysis (IDEA) Lab. Leah’s recent work focuses on the intersection of UX design and citizen science. A self-... Show more