Ms. Thibodeaux has dedicated the past nine years to the field of higher education, excelling in both administrative and faculty roles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from Lamar University. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment for the Center for Academic Success at her alma mater. Outside of her professional commitments, Ms. Thibodeaux is passionate about reading, traveling, and innovating new strategies to enhance student success.

Ms. Thibodeaux has dedicated the past nine years to the field of higher education, excelling in both administrative and faculty roles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from Lamar University. Currently, she serves as the As... Show more

Ali Miller is the founder and CEO of The Ethical Aesthete. She has taught hundreds of people how to dress themselves with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.

She speaks to groups frequently about wielding a wardrobe to meet professional goals, drawing on the psychology of dressing, perception, and how these intersect with gender. As a longtime educator and former engagement executive, her teaching style is naturally interactive and community-building. She also leads a hugely popular session on color season analysis as an employee/member engagement activity.

As a personal stylist, she has perfect ratings across review platforms and is proud to serve people advancing in their careers, busy executives, and public figures alike. She works with clients in-person in the DC area and virtually across the U.S.

Ali Miller is the founder and CEO of The Ethical Aesthete. She has taught hundreds of people how to dress themselves with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion. She speaks to groups frequently about wielding a wardrobe to meet professional ... Show more

Yino Diaz is a Dutch-Colombian social entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Niños del Futuro, a community-driven organization in Medellín that helps young people build their futures through entrepreneurship, leadership, and opportunity.

After rebuilding his own life and moving to Colombia in 2019 to reconnect with his roots, Yino discovered that lasting transformation rarely begins with advice. It begins with experiences that change how people see themselves, others, and the world around them.

Over the past several years, he has developed initiatives including Chefs del Futuro, Barberos del Futuro, and Kicks4Kids, mentored vulnerable youth in Colombia and the Netherlands, coached adults searching for purpose, created the Between Worlds conversation card deck, and designed immersive experiences that connect volunteers, founders, educators, and organizations with communities they might otherwise never encounter.

His work sits at the intersection of leadership, service, storytelling, community building, and social entrepreneurship. Rather than delivering motivation or abstract theory, Yino shares practical frameworks shaped by years of building organizations where trust, belonging, and ownership become the foundation for lasting change.

Whether speaking to founders, educators, nonprofit leaders, governments, students, or corporate teams, Yino challenges audiences to rethink what leadership looks like in today’s world. His sessions combine powerful stories with practical tools that people can apply immediately to build stronger teams, more connected communities, and lives driven by purpose.

At the heart of every keynote is one central question:

How do we design experiences that transform people, not just inform them?

Yino Diaz is a Dutch-Colombian social entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Niños del Futuro, a community-driven organization in Medellín that helps young people build their futures through entrepreneurship, leadership, and opportunity. After rebu... Show more

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement.
Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à construire leurs propres solutions.

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement. Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à cons... Show more

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento.

AWS Community Builder & Cloud Captain. Arquitecto cloud con 6 años de experiencia. Apasionado por la AI y divulgar conocimiento. Show more

Dr Mamet Amfo-Brobbey, EdD, is an educator, researcher, speaker, and founder of First Pick Education. With more than 20 years of experience in international education, she specialises in teaching and learning, learner agency, assessment, and educational leadership.

Her doctoral research explored the use of heutagogic instruction to foster learner agency and promote agentic engagement, examining how classroom design can empower learners to take greater ownership of their learning. A triple-science teacher, examiner, and staff trainer, she works with educators and school leaders to translate educational research into practical strategies that develop independent, self-directed learners.

Dr Amfo-Brobbey is also an award-winning public speaker and author, known for making complex educational ideas accessible, actionable, and impactful for teachers, leaders, and learners.

Dr Mamet Amfo-Brobbey, EdD, is an educator, researcher, speaker, and founder of First Pick Education. With more than 20 years of experience in international education, she specialises in teaching and learning, learner agency, assessment, and educatio... Show more

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana que todos admiran de los latinos en el ámbito corporativo y me encargo de contagiarla fácilmente a mi equipo. Veo a mis candidatos como clientes futuros y mensajeros invaluables de la industria, soy embajadora del feedback - feedforward para el candidato, y cuando no estoy trabajando estoy cantándole canciones de Rammstein a mi hija.

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana ... Show more

Igor Graf is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, international keynote speaker and business mentor. He is the founder of Freeman's Alliance, a private international community of entrepreneurs, and the author of P.E.R.L., an eight-level personal development methodology for entrepreneurs. Over 20 years in business he has spent more than 13,600 hours on stage and spoken in over 70 countries, including appearances at Mindvalley, UBM and Piterinfobiz conferences. International education work. After GrafSpace closed, Graf focused on education. In January 2019 he earned his first $89,000 from scratch in a new market, and by 2020 had developed the SFERA educational project. According to his team, his teaching methodology achieves a 91–95% student completion-to-result rate against an industry average of about 5%; his clients' combined documented earnings exceed $218 million, with over 30,000 testimonials collected.

Freeman's Alliance. In 2018 Graf founded Freeman's Club (later Freeman's Alliance), a private international community of entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, running worldwide meetups, masterminds and joint ventures on its own gamified digital platform.

P.E.R.L. methodology. Graf is the author of P.E.R.L. ("Pyramid of Personality Development Stages") — an eight-level model of entrepreneur development, from "Pawn" to "Leader of Nations". Its core thesis: personal growth tools (goal-setting, self-discipline, time management, financial practices) only work at specific development levels and are counterproductive when applied at the wrong one.

Speaking. Graf has spoken at Mindvalley (where he set the NPS record above 90 three times), UBM conferences in Lviv and Kyiv, and the Piterinfobiz international conference (2015, 2016). He has been voted best conference speaker seven times by audience vote. His work has been publicly endorsed by Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani, speaker Brian Tracy and author Joe Vitale. In 2018 he spoke to 1,000 children from Ukrainian orphanages at the WOW Kids Forum.

Since 2020 Graf has been on an ongoing round-the-world journey, living in a new country every month while continuing to speak and run his businesses; he has personally visited more than 70 countries.

Igor Graf is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, international keynote speaker and business mentor. He is the founder of Freeman's Alliance, a private international community of entrepreneurs, and the author of P.E.R.L., an eight-level personal development met... Show more

Mary McGrath is a generalist with a specialty in the field of Education. She has taught foundational courses in Communication, Leadership Development, and Emotional Intelligence, as well as directed Residential Learning Communities for undergraduates, all at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC). At UIUC she also earned an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Aesthetics. Currently, Mary is working in academic medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, creating programs for faculty that facilitate their professional, personal, and creative development.

Mary McGrath is a generalist with a specialty in the field of Education. She has taught foundational courses in Communication, Leadership Development, and Emotional Intelligence, as well as directed Residential Learning Communities for undergraduates... Show more

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraživanja diljem Hrvatske.

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraži... Show more

Geoff Antonio Hedgepeth is a musician, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. He blends storytelling and live music to help audiences overcome fear, build resilience, and step boldly into purpose. Geoff empowers individuals and teams to embrace creativity, strengthen leadership, and take meaningful action in their personal and professional lives.

Geoff Antonio Hedgepeth is a musician, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. He blends storytelling and live music to help audiences overcome fear, build resilience, and step boldly into purpose. Geoff empowers individuals and teams to embrace creat... Show more

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile.
Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for simulations of Phishing attacks, Vishing, Pretexting, Physical Intrusions and Red Team.

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile. Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for ... Show more

Audrey Long is a Gaming Cloud Security Architect at Microsoft apart of the Microsoft Gaming Security team. With a keen eye for creating secure coding solutions and performing comprehensive security risk assessments, Audrey excels in threat modeling and evaluating security in architecture. Her expertise extends to implementing robust security practices that safeguard digital landscapes.
Passionate about making security accessible, Audrey is dedicated to empowering software engineers and inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM. She holds a DoD secret clearance and a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security from Johns Hopkins. Additionally, Audrey is a proud ambassador for Google's Women Techmakers program, championing diversity and inclusion in tech.
As an international speaker, Audrey has shared her insights and expertise at conferences and events around the world, inspiring audiences with her knowledge and passion for cybersecurity.

Audrey Long is a Gaming Cloud Security Architect at Microsoft apart of the Microsoft Gaming Security team. With a keen eye for creating secure coding solutions and performing comprehensive security risk assessments, Audrey excels in threat modeling a... Show more

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and sold a top-performing VAR to a leading European distributor.

Kris has re-engineered hundreds of organizations and has developed & implemented many addons for many industries. Kris has deep technical and functional knowledge of complex business processes, ERP delivery and organizational transformation. Kris founded DIY-ERP to build the ultimate Business Central Implementation Toolkit for partners and customers. The toolkit distils 300+ implementations worth of expertise into configuration templates, quoting tools, data migration processes, scope controls, client training assets, and assisted go-live automation — all designed to remove risk, increase outcomes and value, and make implementations a repeatable, scalable, and value added service for partners.

Our approach empowers partners to focus on value-added outcomes instead of rework, and clients to take ownership of their ERP journey. The result? Better adoption, stronger Microsoft stack utilization (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, Shopify), and increased partner services in Modern Work and beyond.

Kris Focus is to enable new partners and customers to be instantly successful with Business Central, drastically transforming outcomes and Time to Value, filling the disconnect between vendor and partner support. DIY-ERP aim is to help Microsoft, Partners and Customers globally to change the way BC is implemented for the better. It's time for Change from ERP Implementations designed in the 70's

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and so... Show more

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy.

With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals through direct aid and community-based programs. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Support Network (previously Urban Tails Animal Rescue), a registered charity committed to serving animals and the people who care for them, which has been operating for over 10 years.

Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, a national non-profit animal protection organization that has worked since 1990 to advance a more just and compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Its work focuses on achieving systemic change through research, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, and direct engagement with elected officials.

Alongside her professional practice, she is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform. She is also completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. Bianca also serves as the CEO of a marketing and communications agency operating in the Toronto area. Although she no longer works in a clinical veterinary capacity, she maintains a deep commitment to the field and remains actively engaged in consulting and communications work for veterinary hospitals.

Having lived in downtown Toronto for many years, Bianca now resides in rural Ontario, where her home and farm serve as a sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals. This blend of urban and rural experience gives her a deep understanding of the complexities of animal welfare in both settings, bringing a holistic and compassionate perspective to her work.

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals... Show more

Ray Doktor is a transformational life coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life transitions, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve greater clarity and purpose.

Ray Doktor is a transformational life coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate life transitions, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve greater clarity and purpose. Show more

Sr Full-Stack Product Designer at NodeSource. Award-winning Community Builder at @Pionerasdev —recipient of IBM Open Source Community Grant 2020—. Google Launchpad Mentor, Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and Women Techmakers Ambassador. Passionate developer and designer with a knack for combining technology and community development.

Sr Full-Stack Product Designer at NodeSource. Award-winning Community Builder at @Pionerasdev —recipient of IBM Open Source Community Grant 2020—. Google Launchpad Mentor, Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and Women Techmakers Ambassador. ... Show more

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, speaker, and social impact leader committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable women, girls, and young people.
With experience in community engagement, mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy, Aluba has championed initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, and youth participation in social change. Her work focuses on equipping individuals and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in an evolving world.

As a speaker, she inspires audiences to embrace inclusive leadership, leverage innovation for positive impact, and drive sustainable transformation. Through Herora Foundation and her public engagements, Aluba continues to champion a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and succeed. Her mission is rooted in empowering people, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across generations.

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, spe... Show more

People & Communications Manager at Netgen, a Croatian web development agency, with a strong background in PR, internal communication, and strategic consulting. Currently focused on organisational growth, personal development programs, feedback culture, and employer branding.
Previously worked as a consultant for clients in the finance, pharmaceutical, IT, and energy sectors, leading projects in creative concept development, digital communication strategies, CSR, risk management, and event organisation. Passionate about building authentic communication and cultures where people and business grow together.

People & Communications Manager at Netgen, a Croatian web development agency, with a strong background in PR, internal communication, and strategic consulting. Currently focused on organisational growth, personal development programs, feedback cultur... Show more

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-term impact.

With a keen eye for emerging trends, I specialize in identifying opportunities for social sustainability ventures. I bridge gaps between market needs and transformative innovations, and I thrive on fostering collaborations that create business models with lasting social value.

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-t... Show more

Lance Cheramie is an Associate Teaching Professor in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development at the University of Arkansas, specializing in sustainability, global sourcing, and experiential learning in higher education.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry by integrating real-world tools, data, and partnerships directly into the classroom. Through hands-on simulations and industry collaborations, he challenges students to solve complex problems related to sustainability, retail strategy, and global supply chains.

Dr. Cheramie holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas, with research centered on sustainability in the apparel and textile industry. He is a certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) professional and has presented nationally on sustainability, sourcing, and retail innovation.

His teaching and research are driven by a central goal: preparing the next generation of industry professionals to make informed, responsible, and strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Lance Cheramie is an Associate Teaching Professor in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development at the University of Arkansas, specializing in sustainability, global sourcing, and experiential learning in higher education. His work focuses on b... Show more

Jennifer Novak is a Solutions Architect for Adoption and Change Management at SHI, where she supports large-scale Microsoft 365 and AI enablement initiatives. She has partnered with dozens of organizations to drive measurable adoption through readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, training strategy, and practical change planning that aligns with technical delivery. Jennifer is based in Maryland.

Jennifer Novak is a Solutions Architect for Adoption and Change Management at SHI, where she supports large-scale Microsoft 365 and AI enablement initiatives. She has partnered with dozens of organizations to drive measurable adoption through readine... Show more

Gerente de recursos humanos en empresas de tecnología. Formada en Psicóloga en la Universidad del Salvador y con una maestría en dirección de recursos humanos en UADE Business School. Especialista en reclutamiento y empleabilidad. Con más de 7 años acompañando a las empresas en la gestión de personas, asegurando calidad en la contratación y el cuidado de su mayor activo: los colaboradores.
Docente contenidista para la Universidad de Bolivia y Docente invitada en la materia de Sistemas administrativos de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.
Apasionada por la gestión del talento, la inserción laboral y la AI aplicada a recursos humanos.

Gerente de recursos humanos en empresas de tecnología. Formada en Psicóloga en la Universidad del Salvador y con una maestría en dirección de recursos humanos en UADE Business School. Especialista en reclutamiento y empleabilidad. Con más de 7 años ... Show more

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying that the concepts are integrated. I use Live Online Learning Activities to ensure people get a chance to practice their understanding of the new concepts.

What better way is there to give meaning to what we say than to draw to make our thoughts explicit? When we add visual information to what we’re saying, suddenly our intention becomes much more precise, and we can begin to work on shared understanding. This is why I love bringing people in contact with the power of Visual Thinking, of getting back to our roots and using pen and paper to bring people closer together.

Stories are another option for bringing sensitive topics to the surface, which I recently started to explore through my self-development practice, as well as during numerous Around the world in (less than) 80 days workshops throughout the past years!

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying ... Show more

On social media aka @leitoraincomum, she is a student of Systems Analysis and Development, is currently coordinator of the Feministech community, host of the podcast Criando Monstrinhos, where she talks about being a mother of a teenager, in addition to having done programming study lives on twitch, where he shared his knowledge and his challenges in graduating after the age of 30.

On social media aka @leitoraincomum, she is a student of Systems Analysis and Development, is currently coordinator of the Feministech community, host of the podcast Criando Monstrinhos, where she talks about being a mother of a teenager, in addition... Show more

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

Samuel Akinnusi is a PhD researcher in Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati focused on agentic AI security. He also works as a Technical Support Analyst at Esri, bridging research and real-world platform constraints. His recent work includes a review of agentic AI systems in healthcare and a taxonomy of agent attack surfaces and guardrails.

Samuel Akinnusi is a PhD researcher in Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati focused on agentic AI security. He also works as a Technical Support Analyst at Esri, bridging research and real-world platform constraints. His recent work... Show more

B.A. Soziale Arbeit

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Fui deportista profesional durante más de 10 años y esto me dejó una cultura del esfuerzo y del trabajo en equipo. Con formación en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Laborales, inicié mi carrera en un equipo de Administración y Finanzas y pronto me incorporé a la consultoría ERP. Mi energía y dinamismo me llevó hasta el ámbito del Desarrollo de Negocio, terminando por fin en lo que ahora es mi pasión, liderar la estrategia de Talento en una consultora Tecnológica.

Fui deportista profesional durante más de 10 años y esto me dejó una cultura del esfuerzo y del trabajo en equipo. Con formación en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Laborales, inicié mi carrera en un equipo de Administración y Finanzas y pronto me incor... Show more

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia.

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia. Show more