Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record of growing organizations and developing individuals to achieve record breaking, award-winning results.
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Davis has held executive leadership roles in financial services, operations, sales/marketing, and human resources. She is an expert at leveraging corporate culture to create and improve employee engagement, productivity, and team collaboration. She holds an EdD (Vanderbilt University) and is a certified KAI practitioner.

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record o... Show more

Stephane Vandenbussche

Stephane Vandenbussche

Facilitateur graphique & coach agile, je combine pensée visuelle, intelligence collective et agilité pour accompagner les organisations dans leurs transformations.
Passionné par la transmission et la dynamique des groupes, j’anime des ateliers qui rendent les idées visibles et les échanges plus vivants.
Fondateur des Ateliers du Bosquet, j'explore des approches sur-mesure pour cultiver l’Humain et faire grandir le collectif.

Facilitateur graphique & coach agile, je combine pensée visuelle, intelligence collective et agilité pour accompagner les organisations dans leurs transformations. Passionné par la transmission et la dynamique des groupes, j’anime des ateliers qui r... Show more

Karo Ladino

Karo Ladino

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en la programación en Python en su país, Colombia. Ella es parte activa de la comunidad y fellow de la Python Software Foundation. Con más de diez años de experiencia creando hardware y software para diversas disciplinas e industrias, Karo tiene un amplio conocimiento en su campo. Le apasiona crear oportunidades y fomentar espacios de crecimiento personal y profesional. En su tiempo libre, se dedica a la joyería y leer en compañía de su perro Ramón.

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en... Show more

Uri Kaufman

Uri Kaufman

Uri Kaufman is the CEO of Harmony Group, a commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Albany, New York. He founded Harmony Group to align his passion for historic preservation with a mission to bring renewed purpose to overlooked communities. His work focuses on transforming aging industrial structures into residential spaces that preserve their original architectural significance while fostering lasting neighborhood revitalization.

Working alongside Uri's business partner, Ira Schwartz, he has built a strong reputation for identifying undervalued properties, transforming distressed assets, and successfully executing complex development projects nationwide. Their combined efforts reflect a thoughtful and practical approach to redevelopment that balances preservation, functionality, and long-term value.

Kaufman began his career as an attorney in Long Island after earning his law degree with honors from New York University School of Law in 1989. After being dismissed from a legal position, he shifted his focus to real estate. He saw a great opportunity in Upstate New York, where many historic buildings were underutilized but ideal for adaptive reuse. His vision involved preserving architectural elements while creating modern residential lofts.

This idea led to the formation of the Harmony Group. Since then, Kaufman has led the firm in restoring and repurposing historic buildings, adding contemporary amenities while maintaining character and historical context. His work has earned state and national awards for its impact and quality. He is recognized for his ability to coordinate with stakeholders, secure historic tax credits, and ensure union labor is part of each project. His developments are often delivered on schedule and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

In addition to his work in real estate, Kaufman is also an author. In April 2025, he published American Intifada: Israel, the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism, which explores shifting political attitudes toward Israel. In 2023, he released Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East. The book is the culmination of over two decades of research, which included visits to battlefields, interviews with veterans, and an extensive study of declassified materials. He worked with researchers to translate documents from Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, and German. The book received positive reviews from major publications and public figures.

His writing has also appeared in Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, The Jerusalem Post, and The Independent. Kaufman completed his undergraduate studies at Queens College (CUNY), attending classes at night while working. He currently resides in Lawrence, Nassau County, Long Island, with his family. In his free time, he enjoys biking, playing hockey, and reading.

Uri Kaufman remains committed to historic preservation, community revitalization, and the continued pursuit of thoughtful research through his work in real estate and writing.

Uri Kaufman is the CEO of Harmony Group, a commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Albany, New York. He founded Harmony Group to align his passion for historic preservation with a mission to bring renewed purpose to overlooked... Show more

Flavio Felder

Flavio Felder

Born and grown up in Switzerland. After a 4-year apprenticeship as an electronic technician and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, working full-time as a scientific assistant at the institute of embedded systems of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Born and grown up in Switzerland. After a 4-year apprenticeship as an electronic technician and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, working full-time as a scientific assistant at the institute of embedded systems of the Zurich University... Show more

Lara Javalyn

Lara Javalyn

Enthusiastic leader of Customer Experience and Success teams. Engaged and responsive Customer Success Manager. Creative marketing professional. Certified success and accountability coach. I am committed to inspiring others to succeed through effective training, setting clear objectives, and offering empathy and support along the way.

Enthusiastic leader of Customer Experience and Success teams. Engaged and responsive Customer Success Manager. Creative marketing professional. Certified success and accountability coach. I am committed to inspiring others to succeed through effectiv... Show more

Wes Shields

Wes Shields

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Elisa Neven-Pugh

Elisa Neven-Pugh

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all faith paths that are in love and light. I have a bachelors degree in Women and Gender studies with distinction, and a certificate in Counselling Women. I have a deep faith in God and the importance of believing in the unseen aspects of life. I love being outside and enjoy skiing and hiking with my family in Canada. With my presentations, I hope to show people that they are always supported by divine love and grace. I look forward to helping you and your audience live your best lives.

I am a young woman with cerebral palsy quadriplegia who has a great passion for helping people overcome limitations as well as connecting to a higher power, especially with a Christian context. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and support all fai... Show more

Will Giangrande

Will Giangrande

Will helps HR leaders, L&D professionals, and executives bridge generational gaps in the workplace—strengthening collaboration across age and experience. He also supports young adults navigating the early stages of their careers and equips parents with tools to better guide their adult children through the transition into the working world.

Will helps HR leaders, L&D professionals, and executives bridge generational gaps in the workplace—strengthening collaboration across age and experience. He also supports young adults navigating the early stages of their careers and equips parents wi... Show more

Neal Fultz

Neal Fultz

Neal Fultz is a data scientist, research programmer, and statistical consultant, currently at UCLA Social Sciences Computing. His work has spanned many industries and topics, including programmatic advertising, Bayesian marketing, satellite tracking, and inter-species lizard aggression.

Neal is an open-source enthusiast, a core contributor to the DeclareDesign project, and the creator of several R and Python packages.

Neal Fultz is a data scientist, research programmer, and statistical consultant, currently at UCLA Social Sciences Computing. His work has spanned many industries and topics, including programmatic advertising, Bayesian marketing, satellite tracking,... Show more

David Schmudde

David Schmudde

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United States, and taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Art. He currently opines on technology in the public interest at Beyond the Frame and applies those ideas as the CTO of Yorba.

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United... Show more

Julian Trujillo

Julian Trujillo

Actualmente soy CEO de Wolkvox, empresa de software como servicio (SaaS) especializada en la gestión y transformación de interacciones mediante inteligencia artificial conversacional y soluciones CRM. He sido CEO de Xperience Design, agencia de diseño de servicios digitales centrada en experiencia de usuario (CX/UX/UI), y ha ocupado cargos de dirección en organizaciones como Infinity BPO, Avon Cosmetics, Allus/Konecta, Peoplesoft y Bancolombia.

MI formación académica incluye Administración de Negocios, Maestría en Administración (MBA), estudios de posgrado en diseño, antropología organizacional y una maestría en investigación en ingeniería con énfasis en AI. Además, cuento con más de dos décadas de experiencia docente en programas de posgrado en Colombia y América Latina, en áreas como transformación digital, Inteligencia Artificial, CX/UX/UI, service design, innovación y CRM.

Actualmente soy CEO de Wolkvox, empresa de software como servicio (SaaS) especializada en la gestión y transformación de interacciones mediante inteligencia artificial conversacional y soluciones CRM. He sido CEO de Xperience Design, agencia de dise... Show more

Elias Jr

Elias Jr

Doctor, master and graduate in Design, he is founder and facilitator at Balik Design Estratégico, where he has worked since 2015.

He was hired by the UN (Unfpa and UNDP) as a Design Thinking consultant for public innovation projects carried out for Enap and ANVISA.

Via Balik, he worked at CELESC, Secretaries of Administration and Education of Santa Catarina and S System organizations, such as CNI, FIESC, FECOMERCIO, SESI and SENAI.

Doctor, master and graduate in Design, he is founder and facilitator at Balik Design Estratégico, where he has worked since 2015. He was hired by the UN (Unfpa and UNDP) as a Design Thinking consultant for public innovation projects carried out fo... Show more

Laurens Noodelijk

Laurens Noodelijk

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences to get the right people in the same room to work together and create innovative solutions.

As Product Owner of the EKS and AKS platforms at NN Group, a leading Dutch financial enterprise, Laurens leads a team focused on platform engineering. The team's goal is to deliver more than just a container runtime, as they are building a standardized platform for building platforms. Their mission is to deliver a universal and extensible cloud-native API in order to improve the developer experience on the platform.

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences t... Show more

Osama Okunbo

Osama Okunbo

"Osama Okunbo: A Tech Journey Across Boundaries"

Osama Okunbo, a dedicated tech enthusiast, has traversed diverse tech fields, driven by a desire to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions. His journey showcases a broad spectrum of expertise, underpinned by adaptability and a deep understanding of the tech landscape.

Osama's voyage embarked in the gaming world, molding user-centric experiences. Subsequently, he ventured into web development, mastering the craft of creating intuitive digital platforms.

Next, he embraced the transformative potential of blockchain technology, employing it to drive significant change. His ability to weave this novel technology into pragmatic applications made a lasting impact in the field.

His foray into AI and Cloud Computing was marked by a devotion to creating efficient systems that improved business operations. As he navigated through the cloud ecosystems of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Osama showcased his knack for architecting scalable and robust solutions.

A significant part of Osama's journey has been his work as a Solutions Architect. He harbors an innate passion for designing and implementing complex solutions that address intricate business needs. His approach merges his vast technological knowledge with a unique understanding of business objectives, enabling him to deliver systems that not only perform exceptionally but also align with the broader goals of the organizations he works with.

In the world of software engineering, Osama has always prioritized clean, efficient code. He has a firm grasp of the software development lifecycle and leverages emerging tech trends to craft high-performing, scalable, and practical solutions across various sectors.

Osama Okunbo's tech journey illuminates the value of diverse expertise and adaptability in a rapidly evolving tech world. As he continues to explore new frontiers.

"Osama Okunbo: A Tech Journey Across Boundaries" Osama Okunbo, a dedicated tech enthusiast, has traversed diverse tech fields, driven by a desire to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions. His journey showcases a broad spectrum of exp... Show more

Laura Dückers

Laura Dückers

Laura Dückers, geboren in Mönchengladbach, studierte Internationales Luftverkehrsmanagement, bevor sie ihren Schwerpunkt auf Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung sowie Strategie legte. Sie arbeitete im Ausland und sammelte Erfahrungen in einem großen Telekommunikationsunternehmen, bevor sie 2019 zur denkwerk GmbH kam. Geschätzt für ihre zielorientierte, kompetente und empathische Arbeitsweise leitet sie seit dem Jahr 2021 als "Lead Organizational Strategy & Culture" das Talent Management Team der Digitalagentur mit aktuell rund 250 Mitarbeitenden an vier Standorten. Zu ihren Schwerpunktthemen gehören die strategische Ausrichtung und Digitalisierung der internen HR-Prozesse, Mitarbeiter:innenzufriedenheit, -gesundheit & -bindung sowie übergreifende Organisationsstrategie mit Schnittstelle zum Recruiting.

Laura Dückers, geboren in Mönchengladbach, studierte Internationales Luftverkehrsmanagement, bevor sie ihren Schwerpunkt auf Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung sowie Strategie legte. Sie arbeitete im Ausland und sammelte Erfahrungen in einem groß... Show more

Farah Abdirahman

Farah Abdirahman

I am a software developer with a dream to have an impact to the community and be the solution. I am a strong team player who is able to quickly learn and apply new technologies. I am also a know how who feeds on research and critical thinking. I always give my all in any task i encounter. I strive to get the best out of me. I have trained more than 60 students on software development

I am a software developer with a dream to have an impact to the community and be the solution. I am a strong team player who is able to quickly learn and apply new technologies. I am also a know how who feeds on research and critical thinking. I alwa... Show more

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ágil, gestão ágil, experiência do usuário (UX), LGPD, técnicas de facilitação e, atualmente, como gestora do time Sinergia, apoiando o desenvolvimento de lideranças inspiradoras e a construção de times de alto desempenho.

Doutoranda em Engenharia de Software pela UFPE, sou também especialista em Gerência Estratégica da Informação (UNIFOR - 2004), mestre em Informática Aplicada (UNIFOR - 2008), MBA em Gerência de Projetos (FGV - 2012), pós-graduada em Psicologia Positiva, Ciência do Bem-Estar e Autorrealização (PUCRS - 2021), MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 (PUCRS - 2022) e pós-graduada em Psicologia Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas (PUCRS - 2024).

Certificada PMP desde 2005 e Personal Coach pela SLAC, atuo também como professora em cursos de pós-graduação e palestrante em grandes eventos de agilidade, como Agile Trends, Agile Trends Gov, TDC, Agile Brazil, entre outros. Sou ainda partner do Coletivo Ação no Workshop Team Facilitator.

Movida por propósito, sigo em constante evolução pessoal e profissional, acreditando que ambientes de trabalho felizes, colaborativos e humanos geram, naturalmente, os melhores resultados.

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ... Show more

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has disrupted multiple industries and earned a reputation for thinking and acting differently. In addition to being an award-winning entrepreneur, he is an investor, personal coach, and keynote speaker. He is an expert on innovation, human potential, and personal fulfillment.

Judson Kauffman is a creator, an adventurer, and innovator. He started his career as a Navy SEAL and later transitioned into business, co-founding three successful companies with a combined value of over $300 million. Throughout his career, he has di... Show more

Simon Keller

Simon Keller

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble.

J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus respectueuse. Je suis profondément convaincu par le potentiel de chacun et que nous avons tous en nous la force de réaliser nos projets.

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble. J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus r... Show more

Natalie Crüe

Natalie Crüe

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to foster civic engagement, spark dialogue, and amplify communities.

She co-developed the Metaverse Music Festival aka MVMF, the first global music festival rooted in the metaverse; Co-produces Huellas Festival in Southern Spain; and contributes to a number of DAOs and creative communities in the Web3 ecosystem. Recently, she founded Web3 Uncut -- a dynamic tech lab building micro experiments to support creators on chain and a newsletter centering Web3 arts & culture.

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @NatalieCrue.

Natalie Crüe is a cultural producer, consultant, Global Hip-Hop connoisseur, and activist. Natalie sees arts and culture as a vehicle for social change - spearheading various cultural, brand, and social impact initiatives around the globe that aim to... Show more

Cynthia (Cee Cee) Crabtree

Cynthia (Cee Cee) Crabtree

Cee Cee Crabtree
Web3 Creator | Metaverse Consultant | Digital Artist | Community Builder

Cee Cee Crabtree is a multidisciplinary creator at the intersection of Web3, AI, and digital art, with a passion for storytelling, technology, and community-driven innovation. As the founder of My Beautiful Life and the host of Metaverse Monday 365, Cee Cee explores the evolution of the Metaverse, blockchain-powered economies, and the future of digital identity.

With years of experience in NFTs, decentralized platforms, and social engagement strategies, she has built an audience through her authentic approach to content creation, blending fine art with digital experiences. Her expertise spans creator monetization, Web3 marketing, digital fashion, and immersive events, making her a sought-after thought leader in the space.

Beyond her own creative work, Cee Cee is a dedicated advocate for diverse representation in Web3, body positivity in digital spaces, and empowering creators to take ownership of their work through decentralized platforms. She is also actively involved in community education initiatives, helping newcomers navigate the complexities of blockchain technology, social token economies, and NFT ecosystems.

In 2025, Cee Cee continues to push boundaries in the Metaverse, collaborating with platforms, artists, and brands to redefine digital culture and the future of online expression.

Find her at:
🌐 mybeautifulnfts.xyz
📺 Metaverse Monday 365 | 🎤 Web3 Speaker & Host

Cee Cee Crabtree Web3 Creator | Metaverse Consultant | Digital Artist | Community Builder Cee Cee Crabtree is a multidisciplinary creator at the intersection of Web3, AI, and digital art, with a passion for storytelling, technology, and community... Show more

Aakanksha Chowdhery

Aakanksha Chowdhery

Aakanksha Chowdhery is a Research Leader at Reflection AI pushing the frontier of reasoning for coding agents. She is also an adjunct faculty at Stanford. Before her startup journey, she was the technical Lead of 540B PaLM model and lead researcher at Google in pre-training, scaling, and post-training of Large Language Models. She was a lead researcher in Gemini, PaLM-E, MedPaLM, and Pathways project at Google. Prior to joining Google, she led interdisciplinary research initiatives at Microsoft Research and Princeton University across machine learning and distributed systems.

Aakanksha Chowdhery is a Research Leader at Reflection AI pushing the frontier of reasoning for coding agents. She is also an adjunct faculty at Stanford. Before her startup journey, she was the technical Lead of 540B PaLM model and lead researcher a... Show more

Pietro Maffi

Pietro Maffi

I started as a Java developer, I immediately became passionate about development methodologies and since 2003 I have had the opportunity to collaborate with cutting-edge companies in the agile world. This allowed me to become Scrum Master certified in 2008. I then applied scrum ideas in different sectors to improve my human skills and since 2020 I have been collaborating in Worldline, a leading digital payments company.

I started as a Java developer, I immediately became passionate about development methodologies and since 2003 I have had the opportunity to collaborate with cutting-edge companies in the agile world. This allowed me to become Scrum Master certified i... Show more

Damien Douani

Damien Douani

Damien Douani accompagne les organisations dans leurs mutations numériques depuis 25 ans. Il est le confondateur du cabinet topos, dont la promesse est de "Pratice the Future".

Pédagogue des technologies, creative avant-gardiste, il interroge notre rapport aux technologies et ce que cela dit de nous. Fin connaisseur des mécanismes d'innovation et de leurs adoptions (ou de leurs rejets), il utilise la pédagogie pour faire comprendre les enjeux complexes des technologies au plus grand nombre, et conçoit des formats et méthodes pour stimuler le passage à l'action.

Classé parmi les pionniers d'Internet en France dans l'ouvrage "Le Web Français" (Dunod) et dans le top 100 des acteurs du numérique en France, il intervient régulièrement dans Tech&Co (BFM Business), les pocasts Silicon Carne et Les Éclaireurs du Numérique. De nombreux autres médias font appel à son expertise pour éclairer les transformations en cours — avec passion, clarté, et une touche de piquant.

Damien Douani accompagne les organisations dans leurs mutations numériques depuis 25 ans. Il est le confondateur du cabinet topos, dont la promesse est de "Pratice the Future". Pédagogue des technologies, creative avant-gardiste, il interroge not... Show more

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

Chinonyerem Chukwu

Chinonyerem Chukwu

I'm a result-driven Community Strategist with a background in building and scaling communities. I started my journey as a Community Manager from the four walls of my university, where I headed the first women-focused community on campus, She Code Africa, UNN Chapter.

From there, I advanced to managing AR/VR Africa, where I helped drive interest and participation in immersive technology across the African continent.
I later moved into a dual role at ProDevs, where I worked as a Community Manager and later Growth Analyst. One of my biggest wins there has been growing user adoption of ProDevsAI by over 100% within a year through a combination of strategic community engagement and data-driven growth initiatives.

My strength lies in strategic planning, growth and engagement that align both user interests and business goals. My approach cuts across product, marketing, and community.

I'm a result-driven Community Strategist with a background in building and scaling communities. I started my journey as a Community Manager from the four walls of my university, where I headed the first women-focused community on campus, She Code Afr... Show more

Benoit de Pompignan

Benoit de Pompignan

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking.
Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transformation in the banking and the insurance industries like MGEN, Bpifrance, Generali and HSBC

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking. Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transfo... Show more

Yesenia Carrillo

Yesenia Carrillo

With over seven years of experience in employee engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), social impact, and event management, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace environments. I graduated from San Jose State University with a Master's in Communication Studies, during which I focused my thesis on Cancer Prognostic Conversations between Latino(a) patients and their healthcare providers. This research deepened my understanding of the disparities in health communication and further ignited my passion for advocating for underrepresented communities. I continue to conduct research supporting diverse populations in healthcare.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented initiatives promoting diversity and creating a sense of employee belonging. I believe that a strong company culture not only enhances employee satisfaction but also drives innovation and productivity. My experience includes leading workshops, organizing community outreach programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to build systems that uplift marginalized voices.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring different cultures through travel, engaging in community events, and spending time with family and friends. I aim to continue making meaningful contributions in the workplace and the broader community, championing practices that lead to a more equitable future for all.

With over seven years of experience in employee engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), social impact, and event management, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace environments. I graduated from San Jos... Show more

Przemysław Chmielecki

Przemysław Chmielecki

I'm Cloud Evangelist (10+ years of public speaking). Currently working as a DevOps taking care of good shape of the company and team infrastructure both on-premise and cloud. Most of my professional experience spent with Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 server administering (AD, GPO, packaging, deployment, CI/CD), PowerShell automation scripting, VMware machines farm, and Cloud Computing - AWS and Azure.
In private.. Geek :) fan of Server installations, Azure and AWS Cloud solutions, SQL, Linux (RHEL, Arch, Debian), virtualization technology (VMware ESX, Hyper-V, Citrix, App-V).
Additionally interested in Project Management (certified in AgilePM®, PRINCE2®) and Leadership.

I'm Cloud Evangelist (10+ years of public speaking). Currently working as a DevOps taking care of good shape of the company and team infrastructure both on-premise and cloud. Most of my professional experience spent with Windows Server 2012 R2 and 20... Show more

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