Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Emmanuel Apraku-Siaw

Emmanuel Apraku-Siaw

Emmanuel Apraku-Siaw is the founder of Rheoh Purpose Lab, a Ghanaian workforce development organization that has reached over 6,000 young professionals across nine universities through structured mentorship, career development programming and proprietary assessment tools.

Over five years, Rheoh Purpose Lab has built one of West Africa’s most systematic approaches to professional transformation, including the Rheoh Composite Life-Map, a structured decision-making framework for education and career choices, and RheohPOS, a framework that helps organizations systematically onboard, develop, and measure the performance of graduate trainees and entry-level professionals.

His work sits at the intersection of human capability development and organizational performance, making him a distinctive voice in conversations about why technology implementations succeed or fail based on the people behind them. At DynamicsCon Regional: Africa 2026, he brings a practitioner’s perspective that most ERP rooms never hear: what happens on the human side of the system before and after go-live.

Emmanuel Apraku-Siaw is the founder of Rheoh Purpose Lab, a Ghanaian workforce development organization that has reached over 6,000 young professionals across nine universities through structured mentorship, career development programming and proprie... Show more

Helena Azambuja

Helena Azambuja

especialista em neurocomunicação e comportamento humano, e pós-graduada em Neurociência, Consumo e Marketing, atua há mais de 10 anos no serviço público federal, dedicando-se à comunicação estratégica de políticas públicas, com foco em apresentações de impacto, storytelling e design de mensagens persuasivas para gerar resultados. Já treinou centenas de empreendedores, líderes e equipes técnicas para falarem com mais clareza, influência e propósito — conectando dados, ciência e emoção. É servidora da CINCO - unidade pioneira de inovação e ciências comportamentais em governo, do MGI e Fundadora do projeto Comunicação Além da Oratória. Une conhecimentos em ciências comportamentais, imagem pessoal e cognição visual para transformar como as pessoas se comunicam em contextos profissionais. Sua missão é ajudar servidores públicos e organizações a tornarem suas mensagens memoráveis, engajadoras e eficazes para gerar resultados reais.

especialista em neurocomunicação e comportamento humano, e pós-graduada em Neurociência, Consumo e Marketing, atua há mais de 10 anos no serviço público federal, dedicando-se à comunicação estratégica de políticas públicas, com foco em apresentações ... Show more

Lisa Micou

Lisa Micou

Prior to becoming the Senior Assessment Strategist at Riverside Insights, Dr. Lisa Micou championed students’ social-emotional needs as the Intervention & Training Specialist for Social Emotional Learning in a large division in VA, as a nationally certified school psychologist at both the elementary and high school levels in suburban Chicago and VA, and as an SEL4VA Leadership Team Member. She received her master’s and doctorate in psychology at Northern Illinois University and earned her post-master’s certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Richmond where she now serves as an adjunct professor.

Prior to becoming the Senior Assessment Strategist at Riverside Insights, Dr. Lisa Micou championed students’ social-emotional needs as the Intervention & Training Specialist for Social Emotional Learning in a large division in VA, as a nationally ce... Show more

Seema Sidhu, Ed.D.

Seema Sidhu, Ed.D.

Dr. Seema Sidhu is a transformative district leader and the 2026 AUHSD ACSA Central Office Administrator of the Year. Currently serving as the Director of Learning and Development for the Anaheim Union High School District, Dr. Sidhu oversees the strategic "braiding" of millions in state and federal programs to move the needle on equity and justice. A former English teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, her career is defined by a refusal to accept the status quo of top-down governance. Dr. Sidhu is recognized for bringing innovation to compliance, dismantling administrative silos to institutionalize authentic democratic school governance. Her leadership in operationalizing the "Voice to Action" Equity Transformation Cycle has resulted in historic academic gains for English Learners and at-promise youth. A recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award from the California State Senate, Dr. Sidhu is a sought-after speaker on AI implementation, strategic planning, and the power of shared leadership. She holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne and is dedicated to equipping leaders with the tools to transform school systems and level up through student voice and agency.

Dr. Seema Sidhu is a transformative district leader and the 2026 AUHSD ACSA Central Office Administrator of the Year. Currently serving as the Director of Learning and Development for the Anaheim Union High School District, Dr. Sidhu oversees the str... Show more

Danielle Porter

Danielle Porter

Danielle Porter is the Associate Director of Retention in FSU's Division of Undergraduate Studies. She is a double graduate from Florida State University, with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology, and a Master's degree in Higher Education. Since then, she has served in roles revolving around student success and retention at Florida State University. She likes to read, watch football, snuggle her pup, and daydream of playing with cows.

Danielle Porter is the Associate Director of Retention in FSU's Division of Undergraduate Studies. She is a double graduate from Florida State University, with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology, and a Master's degree in Higher Education... Show more

Raj Singh Rajawat

Raj Singh Rajawat

A systemic design thinker working for a better world.

A systemic design thinker working for a better world. Show more

Yino Diaz

Yino Diaz

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

Stéphane Clavier

Stéphane Clavier

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

Dr Mamet Amfo-Brobbey

Dr Mamet Amfo-Brobbey

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

Diana David

Diana David

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

Dr. Felecia Tolliver

Dr. Felecia Tolliver

Passionate and experienced educator with over 15 years of experience within the education industry, specializing in faculty administration, organizational leadership, and curriculum development. Adept in overseeing the overall management of educational programs while remaining committed to the organization’s mission and vision. Dynamic communicator with a proven ability to build lasting relationships with teachers, students, and parents. A motivational leader who enjoys actively engaging with all educational partners. Strategic planner and program designer; developed strategic plans, implemented and monitored change initiatives. Sought out collaborator by top leadership within the organization to lead positive outcomes for the betterment of students and faculty.

Passionate and experienced educator with over 15 years of experience within the education industry, specializing in faculty administration, organizational leadership, and curriculum development. Adept in overseeing the overall management of education... Show more

Igor Graf

Igor Graf

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

Lana Lesik

Lana Lesik

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Iva Silla

Iva Silla

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

Geoff Antonio

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

Audrey Long

Audrey Long

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 Manché

Kris Manché

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

Bianca Del Bois

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

Ray Doktor

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

Marian Villa

Marian Villa

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

Mateja Terek

Mateja Terek

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

Maram Qaddomi

Maram Qaddomi

مرام قدومي قيادية تربوية ومعلمة لغة عربية أمتلك خبرة تزيد على عشرين عامًا في التعليم الدولي ، في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. أشغل حاليًا منصبًا قياديًا في المدرسة العالمية الأمريكية. أقود أقسام اللغة العربية والدراسات الإسلامية وكذلك المبادرات الثقافية من مرحلة الروضة حتى الصف الثاني عشر. أؤمن بأن اللغة العربية هي أداة للتفكير وبناء الهوية والانفتاح على العالم، وأركز في عملي على توظيف الأدب والثقافة لتعزيز التعلم العميق وتنمية مهارات التفكير النقدي لدى الطلبة. )، أسهمت في إنشاء مبادرات تربوية تهدف إلى الارتقاء بتعليم اللغة العربية في البيئات التعليمية الدولية. وكذلك الأمر بالنسبة لتدريس برنامج اللغة والأدب في مدارس منهاج البكالوريا الدولية

مرام قدومي قيادية تربوية ومعلمة لغة عربية أمتلك خبرة تزيد على عشرين عامًا في التعليم الدولي ، في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. أشغل حاليًا منصبًا قياديًا في المدرسة العالمية الأمريكية. أقود أقسام اللغة العربية والدراسات الإسلامية وكذلك المبادرات الث... Show more

Ivo van den Berk

Ivo van den Berk

Dr. Ivo van den Berk ist wissenschaftlicher Leiter Transfer und Teamleiter Wissenstransfer in der Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre. Mit seinem Team hat er den Transferkiosk (die Projekt- und Maßnahmen- und Publikationsdatenbank der StIL) entwickelt. Zuvor war er u.a. Leiter hochschuldidaktischer Einrichtungen in Emden und Hamburg, an der Universität Hamburg zudem Studiendekan des Master of Higher Education sowie Vertretungsprofessor für Hochschuldidaktik. Er ist Initiator und Mitherausgeber der Online Zeitschriften die hochschullehre und patternpool. Er ist Fellow des Stifterverbands und Mitglied des Netzwerks Lehre-hoch-N. Seine Interessen und Arbeitsschwerpunkte liegen in der Weiterentwicklung von Lehre und Studium, insbesondere durch Verbesserung der Zugänglichkeit zu sowie der Systematisierung von hochschul- und wissenschaftsdidaktischem Wissen.

Dr. Ivo van den Berk ist wissenschaftlicher Leiter Transfer und Teamleiter Wissenstransfer in der Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre. Mit seinem Team hat er den Transferkiosk (die Projekt- und Maßnahmen- und Publikationsdatenbank der StIL) ent... Show more

Howard Bennett Esbin

Howard Bennett Esbin

Howard Bennett Esbin, PhD, has 25+ years senior management, cross-sector, international experience. He returned to university and completed a doctorate in education in his 40s. As founder of Heliotrope Imaginal. his work has explored human development, self-awareness, imagination, and creativity for over two decades .

His writing has been published by Education Canada, UNESCO. the ILO (International Labour Organization) regarding the future of learning, human capability, and workforce development in an era of rapid technological change..

Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and educational practice, his current work examines how imagination contributes to self-awareness, agency, judgment, empathy, future thinking, and Human-AI collaboration across the lifespan.

More specifically, Dr. Esbin has innovated a suite of innovative human development resources employed in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa within both education and business settings.

Howard has worked with students, educators, professionals, and organizational leaders in diverse settings ranging from middle school to graduate education and workforce development. He is currently advancing practical approaches to strengthening uniquely human capabilities for an AI-mediated future.

Howard Bennett Esbin, PhD, has 25+ years senior management, cross-sector, international experience. He returned to university and completed a doctorate in education in his 40s. As founder of Heliotrope Imaginal. his work has explored human developm... Show more

Jessica Womack

Jessica Womack

Jessica Womack is a belonging and continuous improvement leader who works with schools and districts to strengthen discipline systems and support student engagement. Her work focuses on examining how classroom environments, adult decision-making, and system design influence student outcomes.

She partners with site and district leaders to improve consistency across classrooms, reduce discipline referrals, and align practices within a multi-tiered system of supports. Jessica is a trained mediator and brings a systems-focused approach to supporting school climate and student services.

Her doctoral research examined discipline disparities in rural schools, with a focus on how leadership decisions, instructional practices, and school structures shape student experience and access to learning. She developed the ART of Belonging framework to support reflection on awareness, relationships, and system alignment as part of continuous improvement efforts.

Jessica Womack is a belonging and continuous improvement leader who works with schools and districts to strengthen discipline systems and support student engagement. Her work focuses on examining how classroom environments, adult decision-making, and... Show more

Luisa Liesenberg

Luisa Liesenberg

Luisa works at the intersection of leadership, organizational design, and neurodiversity in (tech) companies. She advises founders, tech leaders, and organisations on how to build teams and systems that scale without suppressing the divergent thinking that drives innovation.

Her work focuses on a blind spot many tech organizations share: neurodiversity is widely acknowledged, but rarely translated into leadership and system design. As a neurodivergent leader herself, Luisa combines lived experience with hands-on organizational practice to show where well-intended awareness turns into friction, silos, and burnout.

She is known for challenging neuro-normative assumptions in leadership, meetings, decision-making, and performance models, and for offering practical alternatives that improve collaboration and team effectiveness in complex, high-pressure environments.

Luisa works at the intersection of leadership, organizational design, and neurodiversity in (tech) companies. She advises founders, tech leaders, and organisations on how to build teams and systems that scale without suppressing the divergent thinkin... Show more

Kelsey Ratcliffe

Kelsey Ratcliffe

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she specializes in workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, de-escalation strategies, and employee wellness.

Kelsey helps organizations identify concerning behaviors before they escalate into violence, develop practical prevention strategies, and create safer environments for employees, customers, and stakeholders. Her presentations combine real-world experience, behavioral science, and actionable de-escalation tools that audiences can immediately apply in the workplace.

She has delivered training to construction, corporate, educational, and community audiences on topics including workplace violence prevention, behavioral indicators of risk, conflict de-escalation, and resilience through mindfulness practices.

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she ... Show more

Jessica Ibarra

Jessica Ibarra

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic thinking and design expertise to create compelling narratives that drive transformative change. By integrating pivotal data with the human element, Jessica empowers audiences to take action. Beyond PowerPoint presentations, Jessica finds joy in practicing yoga, having recently obtained their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic t... Show more

Vanessa Mai

Vanessa Mai

Vanessa Mai M.A. ist Forschungsgruppenleiterin für „Smart Technologies in Coaching & Learning“ am Cologne Cobots Lab und Cologne TrainING Center an der Fakultät für Anlagen, Energie- und Maschinensysteme der TH Köln und Vorstandsmitglied im Zentrum für Lehrentwicklung der TH Köln. Als systemische Coach und Supervisorin (DGSv) forscht sie in ihrem Promotionsprojekt zu KI-basiertem Coaching.

Vanessa Mai M.A. ist Forschungsgruppenleiterin für „Smart Technologies in Coaching & Learning“ am Cologne Cobots Lab und Cologne TrainING Center an der Fakultät für Anlagen, Energie- und Maschinensysteme der TH Köln und Vorstandsmitglied im Zentrum f... Show more

Mustafa Olgun

Mustafa Olgun

Mustafa Olgun is a Resource Development Coordinator at IHH, where he plays a vital role in building strategic partnerships and securing funding to support a wide range of humanitarian initiatives. With a strong focus on resource mobilization, he designs and implements proposals and outreach strategies that effectively engage diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams and communities.

He is also the founder of Qarint, an innovative online platform dedicated to providing accessible English language learning opportunities to individuals seeking to improve their skills. Mustafa holds a degree in Communication from Marmara University and is currently pursuing a Marketing Master at Bilgi University, combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience to drive impact in both nonprofit and educational projects.

Through his work, Mustafa is committed to creating sustainable solutions and building meaningful relationships that advance the mission of IHH and Qarint.

Mustafa Olgun is a Resource Development Coordinator at IHH, where he plays a vital role in building strategic partnerships and securing funding to support a wide range of humanitarian initiatives. With a strong focus on resource mobilization, he desi... Show more

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