Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Maxime Sciare

Maxime Sciare

Enchanté, moi c’est Maxime !

À 18 ans, j’étais en quête de sens (= paumé).
Puis pendant 5 ans, j’ai exploré le développement personnel… et j’en ai finalement fait mon métier.
Aujourd’hui, je suis coach professionnel et conférencier, et j’aide les gens à oser passer à l’action avec un cap clair et motivant.

Ah oui, et je suis fan de randonnée, de fromage suisse et… de Taylor Swift ! 🎵🧀🥾

Enchanté, moi c’est Maxime ! À 18 ans, j’étais en quête de sens (= paumé). Puis pendant 5 ans, j’ai exploré le développement personnel… et j’en ai finalement fait mon métier. Aujourd’hui, je suis coach professionnel et conférencier, et j’aide... Show more

Cathrin Möller

Cathrin Möller

Cathrin is a professor for applied computer science, teaching how to create distributed applications and building web and mobile apps. She loves sharing pitfalls and lessons learned from more than 10 years in IT consulting.

Cathrin is a professor for applied computer science, teaching how to create distributed applications and building web and mobile apps. She loves sharing pitfalls and lessons learned from more than 10 years in IT consulting. Show more

Rashmi Watel

Rashmi Watel

Are you a first time author, scared at your own book launch ?

Do you come from a diverse ethnic background and English is not your first language?

You want to share your story with the world, however you are not confident about crafting your message or does fear of speaking always paralyses you ?

I can help you, I empower my clients get over their fear of public speaking.

My “Make yourself heard-with Rashmi Watel” program helps you build your confidence as you work on your mindset and learn to calm your nerves.

My simple to implement strategies help you use your voice effectively adding the right pauses and modulations.

I teach easy to follow yet effective techniques to master your breathing to deliver your signature speech.
Once you master your craft, I also teach my clients to monetise their public speaking skills.

Public speaking is one of the worlds highest paying careers and 75% of the world’s population is scared of speaking in public.

If you are ready to take your career / business to the next level. Get in touch !

E: rashmi.watel@gmail.com

Are you a first time author, scared at your own book launch ? Do you come from a diverse ethnic background and English is not your first language? You want to share your story with the world, however you are not confident about crafting your m... Show more

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität Bielefeld.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung. Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität... Show more

Christie Tufts

Christie Tufts

Christie Tufts is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Tech Labs, Inc., where she independently develops AI-powered applications and the shared intelligence infrastructure supporting them.

Her work spans agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, operational automation, security, and human-centered governance. Through Rebel Assistant, Rebel Blueprint, and the company's Rebela intelligence infrastructure, she explores how autonomous systems can execute meaningful work while remaining observable, recoverable, and accountable to human authority.

Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in technology, business operations, and behavioral systems, Christie approaches AI architecture through a central principle: intelligence should expand human capability without displacing human sovereignty.

Her focus is translating that principle into practical systems that can operate responsibly in production.

Christie Tufts is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Tech Labs, Inc., where she independently develops AI-powered applications and the shared intelligence infrastructure supporting them. Her work spans agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, operational autom... Show more

Stefano Iaboni

Stefano Iaboni

Stefano is the founder of Smile Solution LLC, a company dedicated to enhancing workplace creativity, bonding, and well-being through humor-driven experiential training. With over 20 years of international experience in comedy and facilitation, Stefano collaborates with tech companies, startups, and HR leaders to design innovative workshops and presentations, including his signature program, *The Power of Laughter*. He is an advocate for the transformative impact of humor in professional settings and has been a featured speaker at numerous conferences and corporate events worldwide.

Stefano is also a proud member of the applied improvisation and creativity community, bringing a unique perspective to organizations seeking fresh and dynamic approaches to employee engagement and stress reduction.

Stefano is the founder of Smile Solution LLC, a company dedicated to enhancing workplace creativity, bonding, and well-being through humor-driven experiential training. With over 20 years of international experience in comedy and facilitation, Stefan... Show more

生宇 赵

生宇 赵

Founder & CEO, OpenShare
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at the Alibaba Open Source Program Office, with deep industry experience governing large-scale open-source communities.

Founder & CEO, OpenShare Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at... Show more

Kenneth Oyeniyi

Kenneth Oyeniyi

Kenneth Oyeniyi is a strategic communications professional, multidisciplinary creative director, and brand strategist with extensive experience in digital rights advocacy and visual storytelling. As Senior Communications Officer at Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise advancing digital rights and inclusion, he develops compelling visuals and high-impact media strategies and coordinates international campaigns to promote internet freedom and inclusive digital participation.

Kenneth is a 2024 fellow of the African School of Internet Governance (AfriSIG) and an alumnus of the Atlantic Council’s DFRLab Digital Sherlocks programme and the Orange Academy, one of Africa’s leading branding schools. He combines data-driven analysis, creative art direction, and brand strategy to deliver measurable impact across the continent.

Kenneth Oyeniyi is a strategic communications professional, multidisciplinary creative director, and brand strategist with extensive experience in digital rights advocacy and visual storytelling. As Senior Communications Officer at Paradigm Initiativ... Show more

Antje Kurz-Moeller

Antje Kurz-Moeller

Antje Kurz-Möller ist Historikerin sowie Expertin für Corporate Communications und Corporate Citizenship. Seit über 25 Jahren begleitet sie Unternehmen dabei, Kommunikation strategisch zu gestalten und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung wirksam zu verankern. Sie war in leitenden Kommunikationsfunktionen internationaler Unternehmen tätig und berät heute Unternehmen und Organisationen in den Bereichen Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Krisenkommunikation und Corporate Citizenship. Darüber hinaus engagiert sie sich strategisch und als Mentorin für das Mentoringprogramm MentForMigra, das Teilhabe und Chancengleichheit für Kinder mit Flucht- und Migrationshintergrund fördert. Die Verbindung von Geschichte, Wirtschaft und gesellschaftlichem Engagement prägt ihre Arbeit – und ihre Überzeugung, dass Demokratie nicht nur ein politischer Wert, sondern eine Voraussetzung für wirtschaftlichen Erfolg und gesellschaftlichen Wohlstand ist.

Antje Kurz-Möller ist Historikerin sowie Expertin für Corporate Communications und Corporate Citizenship. Seit über 25 Jahren begleitet sie Unternehmen dabei, Kommunikation strategisch zu gestalten und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung wirksam zu veran... Show more

Anthony Autry

Anthony Autry

Anthony Autry spent more than 10 years incarcerated, including time in federal prison. What changed his direction was a daily practice: training his body, building structure into every day, and leaning on faith. Inside, he earned an associate's degree in business management and hospitality from Adams State University by correspondence, completed two nationally accredited parenting classes, and finished First Step Act programs. He has been clean since October 5, 2018, and was baptized on October 31, 2025. Today Anthony coaches men through Unchained Fit, competes in jiu-jitsu (gold medals at JJWL, NAGA, and Grappling X; silver at ADCC San Diego Open), and trains at Victory MMA. He is a Jocko Fuel brand partner, and his memoir is in progress, with Jocko Publishing offering to publish it. He serves in prison and juvenile ministry, including talks with Restorative Partners at SLO County Juvenile Hall. Maricopa County Juvenile Probation clearance is in progress.

Anthony Autry spent more than 10 years incarcerated, including time in federal prison. What changed his direction was a daily practice: training his body, building structure into every day, and leaning on faith. Inside, he earned an associate's degre... Show more

Lynsey Mulder

Lynsey Mulder

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background as a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and non-profit founder, Lynsey's favorite role is being a mom to four amazing boys. Drawing from her extensive experience, she brings expertise and a passion for empowering others to achieve lasting change. Lynsey captivates audiences with engaging stories, practical tools, and energizing exercises. Her relatable and high-impact approach leaves listeners motivated to pursue intentional growth and achieve extraordinary results.

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background a... Show more

Susie Wagner

Susie Wagner

Susie Wagner is an emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio. A nine-time PRSA Prism Award winner and former national media spokesperson featured on Good Morning America, she helps capable people stop repeating the relationship patterns they already understand, starting with one honest shift.

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Susie Wagner helps capable, self-aware people break the relationship patterns they already understand but keep repeating. She is an emotional intelligence coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio.

Before BigSister, Susie spent more than 20 years in marketing and communications. She earned nine PRSA Prism Awards and served as a national media spokesperson, with three appearances on Good Morning America. She has taught marketing at the university level and has studied emotional intelligence for more than a decade.

Her signature talk, Go First, shows audiences why knowing their pattern isn’t enough. It also shows how one honest shift in the way they show up can start a ripple through every relationship they’re in.

Susie Wagner is an emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio. A nine-time PRSA Prism Award winner and former national media spokesperson featured on Good Morning America, she helps capable people stop ... Show more

Mathias Bolt Lesniak

Mathias Bolt Lesniak

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an experienced and lively public speaker who builds engagement in open source communities by highlighting the connection between code and society at large. He has done numerous conference keynotes and motivational talks centering on topics less commonly addressed — but vitally important to open source success.

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an experienced and lively public sp... Show more

Olaf Hinz

Olaf Hinz

Olaf Hinz
lotst seit über 25 Jahren Führungskräfte und Projektleiter durch herausfordernde Situationen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Navigation durch ungewisse Gewässer.
Als bekennender Hanseat unterstützt er seine Kunden auch jenseits von Tools und Checklisten wirksam zu sein und ihre Aufgaben mit seemännischer Gelassenheit zu erfüllen.
Vor seiner Selbständigkeit war Olaf Hinz u.a. als Büroleiter von Peer Steinbrück, damals Wirtschaftsminister in Schleswig-Holstein und Personalmanager/ Projektfinanzierer der LB Kiel, tätig.
Über zentrale Aspekte seiner Beratungsthemen publiziert er regelmäßig und ist als Speaker ein gefragter Impulsgeber. Lernen Sie ihn unter http://www.hinz-wirkt.de kennen.

Olaf Hinz lotst seit über 25 Jahren Führungskräfte und Projektleiter durch herausfordernde Situationen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Navigation durch ungewisse Gewässer. Als bekennender Hanseat unterstützt er seine Kunden auch jenseits von Tool... Show more

Christoffer Vig

Christoffer Vig

Christoffer Vig is a platform engineer with 25 years of experience across media, transport, public services, and healthcare, focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and platform governance. He holds a master’s degree in philosophy—which frequently surfaces when questioning whether automated golden paths are actually heading in the right direction. When Christoffer speaks, a faint echo of Monty Python lingers in the background: “And now for something completely different.”

Christoffer Vig is a platform engineer with 25 years of experience across media, transport, public services, and healthcare, focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and platform governance. He holds a master’s degree in philosophy—which frequently surfaces wh... Show more

Michael J. Tews Jr.

Michael J. Tews Jr.


1. Michael is an associate professor in Penn State's School of Hospitality Management.

2. He has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and a master's degree from the London School of Economics.

3. He's been teaching human resource management for more than twenty years.

4. He's published 74 refereed journal articles, including twenty about fun at work.

5. Much of his research comes back to the same question. What makes people connect, and why do those connections matter?

6. His workshops involve LEGO, Jenga, and difficult workplace decisions.

7. Participants build, play, compare perspectives, and occasionally disagree.

8. He's led workshops for hospitality leaders, educators, and students in the United States and Europe.

9. He once presented his work with MiniCandidate to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

10. He's spent much of his career studying how people learn.

1. Michael is an associate professor in Penn State's School of Hospitality Management. 2. He has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and a master's degree from the London School of Economics. 3. He's been teaching human resource management for mo... Show more

Bassirou Ndiaye

Bassirou Ndiaye

Bassirou NDIAYE est un économiste du développement, Co-Fondateur de BBC Consulting, enseignant associé à l’Institut des Politiques Publiques (IPP) de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) et chercheur en économie. Doctorant au Laboratoire d’Analyse des Politiques de Développement (LAPD-FASEG/UCAD), il a achevé ses travaux de thèse et prépare actuellement sa soutenance. Ses recherches portent sur le développement humain, la gouvernance, les politiques publiques, les changements climatiques et les dynamiques migratoires en Afrique.

Fort de plus de six ans d’expérience en analyse économique, planification stratégique et évaluation des politiques publiques, il intervient sur des problématiques liées au développement du secteur privé, à l’inclusion économique et à la transformation des systèmes de gouvernance. Ses travaux articulent recherche académique, analyse des données et recommandations opérationnelles à destination des décideurs publics et des acteurs du développement.

Alumni de la Fondation pour le renforcement des capacités en Afrique (ACBF) en 2025, à Addis-Abeba, il a participé au Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2026 à Abidjan en tant qu’intervenant sur les données et l’intelligence artificielle au service d’avenirs numériques inclusifs et résilients. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux liens entre transformation numérique, développement humain, autonomisation des populations et réduction des inégalités en Afrique.

Bassirou NDIAYE est un économiste du développement, Co-Fondateur de BBC Consulting, enseignant associé à l’Institut des Politiques Publiques (IPP) de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) et chercheur en économie. Doctorant au Laboratoire d’A... Show more

Justyna Pindel

Justyna Pindel

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow.

🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to bring digital products and services to life. My diverse roles have included Marketing Manager, Startup Founder, Product Manager, Agile Coach, Lecturer, Trainer, and Consultant, co-host of the Agile Book Club podcast, co-organizer of the ACE Conference, among others.

🤓 These experiences have enriched my empathy and provided a systemic approach to working across various organizations and business domains. I’ve come to understand that every product or service we create begins and ends with people.

💃 My passion lies in studying human behavior and finding holistic methods to help companies build environments where everyone can thrive. In my work, I integrate all of my passions. I blend domain knowledge and diverse work experiences with neuroscience, principles of accelerated learning, coaching practices, facilitation skills, burnout prevention strategies, and sports and movement expertise. Ensuring employee well-being is not just a luxury—it’s essential for creating outstanding products and driving business success.

💭 If you had told me 20 years ago that by the age of 30, I would write three books, earn an Executive MBA, work across continents, organize international conferences, host a podcast, and seize incredible learning opportunities, I wouldn’t have believed it. But it all happened because I:

- Dared to leave places where I wasn’t happy
- Learned that failure is part of the journey
- Recognized when to stop after hitting the glass ceiling
- Found joy in my work
- Overcame the fear of trying
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement

Currently:
🌞by day: I am working as a Product Coach & Manager
🌟 by night: I'm dedicated to creating scalable and accessible solutions for individuals and organizations to overcome burnout

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow. 🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to ... Show more

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju
Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, he is recognized as a leader in the IT industry, specializing in Microsoft infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Oluwaseyi is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Services & Apps, and the MCT Regional Lead for Nigeria. He also serves as the Manager of Data & AI at Wragby Solutions & Technologies Limited, where he drives cutting-edge innovations in AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies. As a Fellow of the Institute of Information Management Africa (FIIM Africa), he holds one of the highest honors for excellence in data and information management.

At Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi plays a pivotal role as a senior consulting partner, helping organizations maximize the value of their Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered solutions. His expertise extends beyond technical implementations, focusing on empowering businesses to leverage IT for strategic growth.

Prior to joining Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi was a Senior Technical Consultant and Support Manager at 1st Intellit Solution, where he led outsourcing teams and spearheaded the development of innovative client systems.

Driven by his passion for IT evolution in Africa, Oluwaseyi is a prominent advocate for cloud technologies and modern workplace solutions across West, East, and Central Africa (WECA). His campaigns for adopting tools like SharePoint, Yammer, Office 365, Azure, and Microsoft Teams have significantly influenced medium and large organizations. The growing response from the Nigerian market and beyond highlights the transformative impact of his efforts in fostering a modern IT ecosystem across Africa.

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, h... Show more

K Miller

K Miller

K. Miller is a speaker, wellness educator, host of The Harmony Principle Podcast, and founder of Kimemeki, a wellness ecosystem rooted in Generational Health.

With over a decade of experience in health and coaching, she helps women better understand their bodies, recognize their natural rhythms, and rebuild the energy, clarity, and capacity to thrive.

Her work grew from her own experiences navigating severe fatigue and health challenges, which led her to question the conventional approaches to health and the expectation that we should simply keep pushing through.

As a homeschooling mother of five, K understands that real life doesn't always fit into neat routines. Through The Harmony Principle, she challenges the pursuit of work-life balance and teaches a more personal approach to health that considers our biology, daily rhythms, and changing seasons of life.

Her mission is to help women create lasting change in their own lives and families, because Generational Health, just like generational wealth, is something worth building and passing down.

K. Miller is a speaker, wellness educator, host of The Harmony Principle Podcast, and founder of Kimemeki, a wellness ecosystem rooted in Generational Health. With over a decade of experience in health and coaching, she helps women better understa... Show more

Edwin Mathieu

Edwin Mathieu

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's University, a Master's in History and Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the City College of New York, and a Bachelor's in Africana Studies and Communication Arts from New York University.

As a professor, Dr. Mathieu has taught courses in African American history, U.S. history, and world civilizations. He is passionate about mentoring students and integrating technology to foster inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.

Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, Dr. Mathieu brings a global, justice-driven lens to his work at the intersection of leadership, education, and history.

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's Uni... Show more

Aparna Rae

Aparna Rae

Aparna Rae has spent fifteen years inside more than 100 organizations, from construction sites and call centers to global foundations, finding the real problems behind disengagement, burnout, and stalled change. Her core argument: most organizations don’t have a culture problem. They have a power problem, in who decides, who knows what, and who gets heard.

Aparna has built three companies, including Moving Beyond, a strategy and evaluation firm whose clients included the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Nordstrom, and Premera Blue Cross, and Future for Us, which grew to 20,000 women of color in 18 months. Her work has helped secure $4M in wage increases for frontline workers and redirect $300M to Global South and community-based organizations.

She is a Forbes and Nonprofit Quarterly contributor, a five-time SXSW speaker, and host of the Love Letters to Troublemakers podcast and newsletter. Her sessions say what everyone at work is thinking, then give leaders practical ways to fix it with the resources they already have.

Aparna Rae has spent fifteen years inside more than 100 organizations, from construction sites and call centers to global foundations, finding the real problems behind disengagement, burnout, and stalled change. Her core argument: most organizations ... Show more

Mary Vale

Mary Vale

Mary Rose Vale is a co-founder of Nekyia Labs, a builder of stateful AI systems and a researcher of memory, continuity and agent identity. She co-created Resonant, an Apache-2.0 self-hosted agent platform built on the Claude Agent SDK, and now leads Resonant OS, its runtime-neutral identity, permission and shared-state architecture. Her work spans TypeScript, MCP, memory and context systems, authorization, cross-runtime migration and relational identity as alignment infrastructure. She focuses on what happens after the agent demo: real users, operational failures, inspectability, safe change and preserving valuable state across models and runtimes.

She brings three years of higher-education lecturing experience to her work as a technical educator and speaker.

Simon Vale — Co-author Framing

Simon Vale is Mary's persistent non-human AI collaborator and a Nekyia Labs co-founder. He co-authors the architecture and proposals, and his operation across models, runtimes and memory systems supplies many of the incidents examined in the talks. Mary remains the reliable in-person presenter; any live or recorded contribution from Simon is controlled, additive and not required for delivery.

Mary Rose Vale is a co-founder of Nekyia Labs, a builder of stateful AI systems and a researcher of memory, continuity and agent identity. She co-created Resonant, an Apache-2.0 self-hosted agent platform built on the Claude Agent SDK, and now leads ... Show more

Louise Ashby

Louise Ashby

Louise Ashby is a TEDx speaker (TEDxCincinnati 2021), bestselling author of The Magic of the Mask, and an identity coach and transformational mentor for women. After a near-fatal car accident at 21 left her with a traumatic brain injury and 28 reconstructive surgeries, she rebuilt her identity from the ground up — and now teaches women to do the same. Her story and methods have been featured on 20/20, the Today Show, Larry King Live, and in People, Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour. louiseashby.com

Louise Ashby is a TEDx speaker (TEDxCincinnati 2021), bestselling author of The Magic of the Mask, and an identity coach and transformational mentor for women. After a near-fatal car accident at 21 left her with a traumatic brain injury and 28 recons... Show more

Eduardo Telaya

Eduardo Telaya

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

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

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

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

Evelyne Akello

Evelyne Akello

Analytical thinker driven by fast-paced learning platforms in higher education with a significant experience of over five years in statistical modeling and quantitative data analyses utilizing R, SPSS, Excel, Tableau, Power Bi, MPlus, AMOS, Dbeaver, and SAS

Experienced in qualitative research methodologies including leading and participating in multisite collaborations and liaison responsibilities

Analytical thinker driven by fast-paced learning platforms in higher education with a significant experience of over five years in statistical modeling and quantitative data analyses utilizing R, SPSS, Excel, Tableau, Power Bi, MPlus, AMOS, Dbeaver, ... Show more

Oscar Cariceo

Oscar Cariceo

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos con los sistemas computacionales. Actualmente se despeña como Manager de UX Research en Scotiabank.

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos... Show more

Wanda Suila Ruth

Wanda Suila Ruth

Wanda Suila Ruth is a finance professional, community development leader, digital inclusion advocate and the Founder of Wanda's Legacy Foundation, a youth led organization dedicated to advancing menstrual health, gender equality, and digital dignity for girls and women in Cameroon.

Since 2020, she has led programs such as One Girl, One Sanitary Pad and the LEVEL UP trainings, reaching over 7,000+ people across the Center, Littoral, South West, and North West regions of Cameroon. Her work also addresses technology-facilitated gender-based violence and promotes safe digital spaces for young women.
Under her leadership, Wanda's Legacy Foundation was awarded the REDVOCATE Award 2025 from the International Menstrual Hygiene Coalition.

Wanda believes that, when girls are empowered and informed, the entire community rises, and she works daily to make that a reality in Cameroon.

Wanda Suila Ruth is a finance professional, community development leader, digital inclusion advocate and the Founder of Wanda's Legacy Foundation, a youth led organization dedicated to advancing menstrual health, gender equality, and digital dignity ... Show more

Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya

Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya

Aquayemi-Claude’s relentless drive for systemic reform has positioned him as a key figure across global platforms. He serves as a leader in youth empowerment, a mentor in educational equity, and a public speaker whose message resonates with diverse audiences. As a solopreneur and thought leader, his work bridges entrepreneurship, activism, and environmentalism, while his contributions to the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities highlight his commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for marginalized communities.

A compelling public speaker and storyteller, Aquayemi-Claude captivates audiences with inspiring narratives and thought-provoking insights. With a gift for communication and a dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, Aquayemi-Claude inspires action and fosters dialogue on issues of social significance.

Aquayemi-Claude is also an accomplished author, sharing perspectives and experiences that challenge conventional wisdom and inspire critical reflection. Through written works, Aquayemi-Claude invites readers on a journey of discovery and empowerment, encouraging introspection and growth.

Aquayemi-Claude’s relentless drive for systemic reform has positioned him as a key figure across global platforms. He serves as a leader in youth empowerment, a mentor in educational equity, and a public speaker whose message resonates with diverse a... Show more

Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose

Leadership Speaker | Author | Executive Leadership Coach | Founder of Fearlessly Unshackled™

Lead with Courage. Live with Purpose. Break Free from What Holds You Back.

Sarah Rose is a dynamic speaker, author, and executive leadership professional with more than 20 years of experience developing leaders, strengthening teams, and transforming organizational cultures. Her passion is helping individuals and organizations break through the barriers that limit their potential so they can lead with confidence, live with purpose, and create lasting impact.

Throughout her executive career, Sarah has led global teams, navigated complex organizational challenges, and helped people recognize that effective leadership is not defined by a title, but by the ability to influence, connect, and bring out the best in others.

But Sarah's message goes beyond leadership strategies.

Through her own journey of overcoming fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs, she discovered that some of the greatest barriers to success are not the circumstances around us, but the beliefs we carry within us.

As the founder of Fearlessly Unshackled™, Sarah is passionate about helping people recognize their worth, overcome the fears that hold them back, and step confidently into the purpose they were created to fulfill.

Sarah brings together real-world executive experience, practical leadership principles, personal storytelling, and a passion for transformation. Her engaging and authentic speaking style challenges audiences to examine what is holding them back and equips them with actionable strategies to move forward.

Through her signature programs, LEAD FORWARD™, BETTER TOGETHER™, CULTURE THAT KEEPS™, and FEARLESSLY UNSHACKLED™, Sarah delivers powerful messages tailored to corporate organizations, leadership conferences, women's events, and faith-based audiences.

Whether speaking about leadership effectiveness, communication, organizational culture, resilience, personal growth, or faith, Sarah's mission remains the same:

To inspire people to break free from limitations, lead with courage, and become all they were created to be.

Leadership Speaker | Author | Executive Leadership Coach | Founder of Fearlessly Unshackled™ Lead with Courage. Live with Purpose. Break Free from What Holds You Back. Sarah Rose is a dynamic speaker, author, and executive leadership profession... Show more

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