Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she serves as an official delegate for UN Women UK at this year's United Nations Commission.

Susana holds both an undergraduate degree in Journalism (Hons), and a Master's Degree in TV Journalism, and has completed several courses in Creative TV and Outside Broadcasting. Originally from Spain, she spent four years in Portugal during her Erasmus studies and scholarship, later working as a Communications Manager and Editorial Coordinator for a publishing house.

In Scotland, she collaborates with EFE News Agency, providing coverage for Spanish audiences.

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she... Show more

Güldeniz is graduated in Astronomy and Space Sciences but works as a Data Scientist for 1.5 years. She also loves to contribute to community. She organizes workshops, events and give talks and workshops herself in her country.

Güldeniz is graduated in Astronomy and Space Sciences but works as a Data Scientist for 1.5 years. She also loves to contribute to community. She organizes workshops, events and give talks and workshops herself in her country. Show more

Tod has spent 30+ years as a leader and coach in various settings. While his path began on the athletic fields where he built championship teams in various sports, Tod has been applying his teaching and coaching skills in the business world for more than a decade. Tod focuses on helping teams of all types become their best. He has been able to translate the lessons learned on the field into improvements in performance and culture in the workplace. ​

​Tod has an MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and continues to commit to his growth as a professional. His approach to teaching and coaching is based on a deep understanding of how the human brain works, especially as it’s facing transformation. While his coaching and training sessions cover much ground related to human behavior, his work frequently helps clients shift mindsets, improve emotional intelligence, and embrace servant leadership. Tod’s clients have improved personal performance, rebuilt struggling cultures, and created inclusive work environments that challenge each team member to bring their best work to the table every day.​

Tod is best known as a connector and motivator. He has built a reputation based on his honest and genuine approach. Helping others embrace adversity and achieve excellence remains the driving force in his life.​

Tod has spent 30+ years as a leader and coach in various settings. While his path began on the athletic fields where he built championship teams in various sports, Tod has been applying his teaching and coaching skills in the business world for more ... Show more

I have a degree in Physics and Astronomy, but I work in IT. Okay, nothing special there. The unlikely thing is that before I ventured into the "exact sciences" (a somewhat inaccurate label, by the way), I actually completed 6 semesters of Literature. So, I have some "humanities" in my academic background. Okay, but what career doesn't? Details of my profile that might give you an idea of ​​the line I want to take in my content production.

My completed writing projects are: editorial and writing for the pop culture and science dissemination magazine Geeky~iD, as well as authoring the book “A Paisagem Limpido ~ Gênese vampírica”. I also wrote research and dissemination articles on Physics, Epistemology, Ancient History, Comparative Religions and Mythology.

As academic activities, I coordinated the UFF/Unesco extension project in Environmental Education, gave lectures at research institutes on Climate Change, clean energy, sustainable development, astronomy, quantum theory, relativity, philosophy of science, data science and artificial intelligence.

I have a degree in Physics and Astronomy, but I work in IT. Okay, nothing special there. The unlikely thing is that before I ventured into the "exact sciences" (a somewhat inaccurate label, by the way), I actually completed 6 semesters of Literature.... Show more

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about leadership and human dynamics. Paul has implemented psychological safety and social engineering principles to create environments where individuals can thrive.
As a thought leader, Paul has written numerous articles on human-centric leadership and maintains a popular LinkedIn newsletter dedicated to the subject. He has also authored books such as "Culture Change through Environment Change," "Coaching for Growth," and "Error-Proofing Humans." These publications showcase his expertise and provide guidance for aspiring leaders in the aerospace industry.
With a track record of success and a genuine commitment to empowering others, Paul Hylenski continues to make significant contributions to aerospace manufacturing. His leadership philosophy and dedication to human dynamics inspire positive and transformative change within organizations.

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about... Show more

I am a Senior Developer at Hitachi Solutions and a freelance developer for my company The Bunny Network. I'm a wife, and mother of an amazing 10 year old. A third generation printer on both sides of my family, I have ink in my veins and a love of the printed word. I'm also into genealogy, historical preservation, and bicycling.

I am a Senior Developer at Hitachi Solutions and a freelance developer for my company The Bunny Network. I'm a wife, and mother of an amazing 10 year old. A third generation printer on both sides of my family, I have ink in my veins and a love of the... Show more

Reianne Monreal is currently majoring in Criminal Justice and Asian American studies at Southwestern College. She is a second year student at Southwestern College. She was part of a learning community called Bayan in her first year at Southwestern College, and is now part of the Board for the club.

Reianne Monreal is currently majoring in Criminal Justice and Asian American studies at Southwestern College. She is a second year student at Southwestern College. She was part of a learning community called Bayan in her first year at Southwestern Co... Show more

Susie Lan Cassel is a Professor of Literature and Writing Studies at California State University, San Marcos where she also served as the inaugural Coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program in 2001. Over her 29-year tenure at the University, she has earned numerous accolades, including the Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award (the top award for faculty), as well as two President’s awards, one for scholarship and the other for inclusive excellence. Her debut book, The Chinese in America: A History from Gold Mountain to the New Millennium, was nominated for the Association of Asian American Studies book award in history. Prof. Cassel’s scholarly contributions also include articles in notable journals, such as Journal of Asian American Studies, Frontiers: A Journal of Women’s Studies, Reflections: On Community-Based Writing Instruction, and the MLA’s Profession. She has dedicated the last two decades to editing the rare diary of a Cantonese immigrant, Ah Quin, who arrived in San Francisco in 1870. That work has expanded into an “Ah Quin trilogy” that, in addition to a scholarly edition of the eleven-volume diary, now includes historical biographies of Ah Quin and his wife, Ah Sue, set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Era. This paper stems from her work on Ah Sue and the history of Chinese women in America. Her recent research on San Diego’s Chinese Missions features Ah Quin and can be found in the Journal of San Diego History. 69:1 (Fall/Winter 2023), 1-51.

Susie Lan Cassel is a Professor of Literature and Writing Studies at California State University, San Marcos where she also served as the inaugural Coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program in 2001. Over her 29-year tenure at the University, she has ... Show more

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Eric Wada is a cultural practitioner and Indigenous graduate scholar at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, Program for Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization and Education. His work bridges performing arts, language, and ceremony to explore Okinawan identity, diaspora, and decolonial practice. Through the philosophy of Nadayashiku—conciliation as a pedagogy for survival—Wada examines how Indigenous and land-based education can foster responsible allyship, heal generational trauma, and inspire language revitalization grounded in ancestral worldview through decolonizing and re-indigenizing methodology. "From our experiences, decolonization as a process places us within a multi-layered social dermis where imperial and colonial powers have impregnated politics and cultures (Smith 2021, p. XV, Decolonizing Methodologies)."

Bio : Eric Wada is a cultural practitioner and Indigenous graduate scholar at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, Program for Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization and Education. His... Show more

I experienced life as an immigrant when I lived in South Korea, and I remember the confusing anger I felt toward South Koreans when I experienced culture shock. I thought I was a good person and I couldn’t understand why I was so angry and frustrated. I was trying so hard to make Korean friends, but I didn’t feel comfortable talking to Koreans about certain questions about their culture that made me confused and frustrated. I had so many questions. Explain bowing. How do you know which verb tense to use with which people? How do I know if I did something offensive? Where can I go to learn more about Korean culture? I didn’t have a comfortable place to ask my questions, and I thought I should just ignore the confused feelings and keep trying.

I didn’t get any cultural orientation or training when I lived abroad. When I eventually returned home, I went through intense reverse culture shock. I questioned my values, my identity, and my cultural programming. That’s when I started studying cultural differences and cultural intelligence. From this moment, everything changed. I realized my struggle wasn't a personal failure. It was cultural misunderstanding.

It wasn’t that I wasn’t trying hard enough. It was that no one had explained the deeper rules shaping how people connect in South Korea.
That experience is why I care so deeply about helping immigrants feel comfortable and confident in the American workplace. They bring a great deal of skills and experience into our workplaces, and oftentimes team effectiveness is hampered by simple, predictable cultural misunderstandings.

Since returning from South Korea 20 years ago, I’ve intentionally built my life around cross-cultural engagement. I have worked, volunteered, or built friendships with people from more than 30 countries. I’ve seen patterns repeat across cultures. I've seen similar misunderstandings, similar frustrations. It’s not just theory to me, it’s personal and I’ve lived it. I don’t view cultural challenges as personality flaws. I see them as predictable outcomes when people are navigating invisible cultural rules without orientation.

I hold a Master of Public Administration (MPA), which trained me to think about cultural challenges inside larger systems, including universities, workplaces, and communities. Cultural struggles don’t happen in a vacuum. They happen inside places of work and within social norms that were not designed to explain themselves. This

I am certified by the Cultural Intelligence Center to debrief cultural intelligence assessments, and I am a doctoral student in the Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

I help people understand cultural differences and how to connect across them. Because we won't be able to deal with our world's big problems without addressing our differences.

I experienced life as an immigrant when I lived in South Korea, and I remember the confusing anger I felt toward South Koreans when I experienced culture shock. I thought I was a good person and I couldn’t understand why I was so angry and frustrated... Show more

Trinity Paige Encarnacion (she/her) is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. There, she is also a First-Year Writing Instructor and Ethnic Studies TA. Her creative work can be found in Pinch and Periphery.

Trinity Paige Encarnacion (she/her) is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. There, she is also a First-Year Writing Instructor and Ethnic Studies TA. Her creative work can be found... Show more

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system.

She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, communicate and make decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. Her work focuses on attentive communication, emotional intelligence and decision-making as practical leadership tools — not abstract concepts.

Liene is the co-founder of Pathfinder Duo, SIA, a consultancy combining leadership development with cybersecurity and organisational resilience. She designs and delivers executive trainings, workshops and coaching programmes for organisations across Europe.

Alongside her professional work, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis, where her research explores how emotional intelligence and communication directly impact team performance.

Her speaking style combines clarity, depth and real-world experience, offering audiences practical insights they can apply immediately in their leadership and professional roles.

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system. She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, co... Show more

1995 - 2000
Studium der Psychologie an der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

2000
Gründung von "t-droste", Computergestützte Diagnostik und Evaluation

2001-2024
Lehrbeauftragter der TH-Köln

2024
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter der TH-Köln

1995 - 2000 Studium der Psychologie an der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn 2000 Gründung von "t-droste", Computergestützte Diagnostik und Evaluation 2001-2024 Lehrbeauftragter der TH-Köln 2024 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeit... Show more

Janine Sun Rogers is a PhD student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has presented her research on Asian American and Pacific Islander performance, media, and technology at conferences such as Performance Studies International, American Society for Theater Research, and the Smolny Student Conference. Her writing can be found at publications such as Theatre Bay Area, The News Lens, The Documentarian, and Variable West.

Janine Sun Rogers is a PhD student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has presented her research on Asian American and Pacific Islander performance, media, and technology at conferences such as Performance Studies International, Americ... Show more

Chad Shomura is Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. His research interests include political thought, affect, biopolitics, new materialism, and ecology. His recent publications are in Capacities To: Affect Up Against Fascism, Theory & Event, American Quarterly, and Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature and Culture. Chad's current book project, A Life Otherwise, examines minor assemblies of life that upset the good life. His website is chadshomura.com

Chad Shomura is Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. His research interests include political thought, affect, biopolitics, new materialism, and ecology. His recent publications are in Capacities To: Affect Up ... Show more

Yunning Zhang is the Arnaldo Momigliano Postdoctoral Scholar at the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Chicago, where she received her Ph.D. in August 2025. Bridging global early modern studies, critical race studies, and Asian American studies, her research examines how race, religion and aesthetics intersect in textual sources and visual arts of colonial Latin America and Iberian Asia. More broadly, her teaching and scholarship engage questions of extractive and settler colonialism, queer relationalities in the archive, and the afterlives of transpacific slavery and indenture labor in contemporary visual, literary, and curatorial practices. Her work has appeared and is forthcoming in Colonial Latin American Studies, postmedieval, ASAP/Review, GLQ, Romance Notes, and Symposium. She is also currently teaching at Parsons School of Design (The New School).

Yunning Zhang is the Arnaldo Momigliano Postdoctoral Scholar at the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Chicago, where she received her Ph.D. in August 2025. Bridging global early modern studies, critical race studies, and Asian... Show more

Tony DelaRosa is the son of Pampangan & Caviteño Filipino immigrants and the father of two Filipinx-Cuban kids. Tony holds an M.Ed. from Harvard University and is now a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Education Leadership & Policy Analysis department, where he researches how institutions, ethnic studies policies, and coalitions impact leadership practices. Tony is the author of the award-winning book "Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in Schools," published by Jossey-Bass. He co-investigates the USAP Tayo Lab at the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, where he researches the correlation between politics and the well-being of Filipina/x/o Americans. Before his research, he was a humanities teacher in Indianapolis and Boston, and an instructional coach in Miami-Dade between 2012 and 2022. His work has been featured in CNN, NPR, Harvard Education Magazine, NBC, KQED, the Hechinger Report and other publications. Learn more at TonyRosaSpeaks.com.

Tony DelaRosa is the son of Pampangan & Caviteño Filipino immigrants and the father of two Filipinx-Cuban kids. Tony holds an M.Ed. from Harvard University and is now a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Education Leadership & Polic... Show more

SB Collins (he/they) is a resilience facilitator and speaker with Resilient Insight Consulting, specializing in the Insight to Wellbeing framework. His professional background includes work as an American Sign Language interpreter, nonprofit operations director, and senior planner in local government—roles that required navigating complex human dynamics, high stress, and constant change.

SB discovered the Insight to Wellbeing program while working with formerly incarcerated individuals and found the experience profoundly transformative. Inspired by its impact, he became a certified facilitator dedicated to helping others uncover their own capacity for resilience and clarity. Today, SB works with organizations and individuals to help them better understand the role of thought in shaping experience, unlocking new possibilities for performance, wellbeing, and leadership.

SB Collins (he/they) is a resilience facilitator and speaker with Resilient Insight Consulting, specializing in the Insight to Wellbeing framework. His professional background includes work as an American Sign Language interpreter, nonprofit operatio... Show more

Information Security Specialist with extensive experience in protecting data and systems. Instructor at Udemy and RSquad Academy, sharing knowledge in practical and accessible courses. Passionate about history, philosophy and psychology books, he combines technical expertise with a humanistic vision, promoting learning and innovation in digital security. Always seeking to inspire and empower professionals for a safer digital world.

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Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on projects including geospatial analysis for climate change and population vulnerability mapping, degree of urbanization, demographic dividend, small area estimation, and mapping access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services. She also supports countries in building national capacity for census data analysis.

Her technical expertise includes geospatial analysis, statistics, demographic analysis, and data visualization. Previously, she worked with the Chinese central government and international organizations on UN- and EC-funded sustainable development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability and an M.Sc. in Urban Environmental Management.

Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on pr... Show more

Koordinator „Bauhaus.Module“
Zentrum für Universitätsentwicklung
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Koordinator „Bauhaus.Module“ Zentrum für Universitätsentwicklung Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Show more

I am a Pinay community engaged motherscholar. I am a full professor of Asian American Studies/Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. I am also the founder of Pin@y Educational Partnerships and co-founder of Community Responsive Education.

I am a Pinay community engaged motherscholar. I am a full professor of Asian American Studies/Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. I am also the founder of Pin@y Educational Partnerships and co-founder of Community Responsive Education... Show more

Erik Zito is a leader in mental health, and organizational change who helps individuals and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity, trust, and compassion. With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and higher-education environments, Erik blends real-world change management expertise with authentic and engaging storytelling. His work includes open conversations around mental health, suicide awareness, and well-being, creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Erik Zito is a leader in mental health, and organizational change who helps individuals and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity, trust, and compassion. With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and higher-education environments, Erik blends re... Show more

Rođen 1991. godine. Veliki ljubitelj SF-a i stripova još od ranog djetinjstva. Ljubitelj povijesti letova u svemir i istraživanja svemira.

Rođen 1991. godine. Veliki ljubitelj SF-a i stripova još od ranog djetinjstva. Ljubitelj povijesti letova u svemir i istraživanja svemira. Show more

Victoria Price is the founder of Organize Design Create (ODC) and the creator behind @intentionallyvee_, where she teaches real, repeatable systems that help single parents run their households without burning out. A single mother of five, Victoria built her expertise the only way she knows how — out of necessity.

After becoming a solo parent in 2019, she developed the frameworks she now teaches: meal systems, routines, screen time boundaries, and the kind of household infrastructure that keeps a family of six running when there's one adult at the helm. Her content series, "Nobody's Coming, Save Yourself" and "Raising Them Kids," has resonated with hundreds of thousands of parents navigating the same reality.

With 15+ years of professional experience spanning nonprofit, real estate, insurance, and communications — and systems work with 200+ organizations since 2019 — Victoria brings operational precision to a space that's usually ruled by Pinterest aesthetics. She's proof that the systems you build to survive can become the systems you teach to change lives.

Victoria Price is the founder of Organize Design Create (ODC) and the creator behind @intentionallyvee_, where she teaches real, repeatable systems that help single parents run their households without burning out. A single mother of five, Victoria b... Show more

Sarah is an Agile Master and certified coach who supports leaders and teams in building human-centered, high-performing organizations - especially within tech-driven environments.

Her professional journey began in physics, where she learned to understand complex systems and structures. With a strong foundation in technology, she soon realized that the most powerful system of all is human behavior. This insight led her into leadership development, coaching and team development.

Today, she works at the intersection of technology and humanity, helping teams become resilient, high-performing, and people-centered. Guided by empathy, communication, and authentic connection, she empowers leaders to grow into inspiring role models while fostering inclusive environments where individuals can step into their full potential. A passionate advocate for women in tech, she is committed to creating environments where diverse voices are heard and valued.

On stage, she inspires through clarity, warmth, and real-world experience. Her talks combine empathy with practical insights, helping organizations strengthen communication, foster motivation, and build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and connected.

Sarah is an Agile Master and certified coach who supports leaders and teams in building human-centered, high-performing organizations - especially within tech-driven environments. Her professional journey began in physics, where she learned to und... Show more

Noreen Naseem Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education and Educational Justice in the Department of Teacher Education and core faculty in the Asian Pacific American Studies and Muslim Studies Programs at Michigan State University. Her current research, funded by the Spencer Foundation, examines the implementation of Asian American Studies in K-12 classrooms across the U.S. She has published over fifty peer-reviewed book chapters and articles in scholarly and practitioner journals such as Harvard Educational Review, Curriculum Inquiry, and Journal of Children's Literature, and is co-author of Social Studies for a Better World: An Anti-Oppressive Approach for Elementary Educators with Katy Swalwell and Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms with Sohyun An and Esther Kim. Before becoming an award-winning researcher and teacher educator, Noreen was a bilingual elementary teacher in Austin, Texas for nine years.

Noreen Naseem Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education and Educational Justice in the Department of Teacher Education and core faculty in the Asian Pacific American Studies and Muslim Studies Programs at Michigan State University. ... Show more

Ich bin Referentin für Studienreform an der Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) und arbeite an einem Reformkonzept für Studium und Lehre, in dem die Perspektive der Studierenden eine besondere Rolle spielt. Das Thema der studentischen Partizipation liegt mir dabei besonders am Herzen, weil es zu einem demokratieförderlichen Miteinander in und außerhalb der Universität beitragen kann. Außerdem bin ich als assoziierte Forscherin am Weizenbaum Institut tätig.

Ich bin Referentin für Studienreform an der Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) und arbeite an einem Reformkonzept für Studium und Lehre, in dem die Perspektive der Studierenden eine besondere Rolle spielt. Das Thema der studentischen Par... Show more

Communication and advocacy professional focused on advancing digital rights, civic space, and citizen engagement through strategic storytelling and media advocacy in Africa.

Communication and advocacy professional focused on advancing digital rights, civic space, and citizen engagement through strategic storytelling and media advocacy in Africa. Show more

She completed a Bachelor's degree in American Studies at the University of Heidelberg, later earning a Master's degree in Digital Humanities from the University of Stuttgart. Since 2023, she has worked at Heilbronn University's Faculty of Computer Science as a research assistant for digital and innovative education. She also works as a project member on the Bildung verNetzt (BiNe) cooperation project.

She completed a Bachelor's degree in American Studies at the University of Heidelberg, later earning a Master's degree in Digital Humanities from the University of Stuttgart. Since 2023, she has worked at Heilbronn University's Faculty of Computer Sc... Show more