Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Francesco Simone

Francesco Simone

He received the B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering and the M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial and management engineering at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy. He is also a former Contract Researcher at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. His current research interests include systems theory applications on complex systems’ resilience and reliability through the use of simulation tools and AI techniques.

He received the B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering and the M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in industrial and management engineering at University of ... Show more

Beatrice Bottini

Beatrice Bottini

Interessata alla ricerca e all'innovazione di approcci e metodi per lo sviluppo delle persone e delle organizzazioni, dopo diversi anni di esperienza gestionale nell’ambito del marketing e del project management ha deciso di dedicarsi al Coaching individuale, di team e organizzazioni.

Grazie alla sua conoscenza diretta dei meccanismi di funzionamento delle organizzazioni, Beatrice lavora con professionisti aiutandoli a rafforzare la loro consapevolezza organizzativa, a sviluppare sinergie tra bisogni e obiettivi organizzativi e personali.

È Certified Practitioner Coach (EIA), Certified Agile Coach (IC-Agile), membro dell’Associazione Italiana Coach Professionisti e di EMCC Global. Come Coach e trainer affianca gruppi e individui facilitando fasi di transizione e supportando cambiamenti nella gestione di sé, dei team e dell’organizzazione.

Nei suoi interventi adotta approcci sperimentali per lo sviluppo delle competenze relazionali e della leadership, utilizza strumenti di facilitazione esperta, serious play, training frontale ed esperienziale.
Oltre al coaching si dedica alla ricerca sul Coaching Organizzativo, in collaborazione con il gruppo di ricerca AICP.

Interessata alla ricerca e all'innovazione di approcci e metodi per lo sviluppo delle persone e delle organizzazioni, dopo diversi anni di esperienza gestionale nell’ambito del marketing e del project management ha deciso di dedicarsi al Coaching ind... Show more

Mathias Lynders

Mathias Lynders

Axel A.O. Wenke

Axel A.O. Wenke

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since 01/2024.

Geologist by Background, PhD in Basin Analysis, Exploration Manager in Geothermal Engineering GmbH (now Vulcan Energy) 2006-2012, various technical and leader positions in Statoil/Equinor 2012-2023, Director New Energy and BD in Neptune Energy since... Show more

Solvejg Wastvedt

Solvejg Wastvedt

Biostatistics PhD working in statistics, data science, and data visualization across a range of topics.

Biostatistics PhD working in statistics, data science, and data visualization across a range of topics. Show more

Holly Gerzina

Holly Gerzina

Dr. Gerzina is the Sr. Executive Director, Wasson Center for Clinical Skills Training, Assessment, and Scholarship and Interprofessional Education Services (IPES) at NEOMED. Dr. Gerzina earned an MEd in Evaluation and Measurement and a PhD in Health Education and Promotion with a focus on mental health promotion and resilience in health and human service professionals from Kent State University. She began her medical education career as a site trainer for the NBME Step 2 Clinical Skills test in the early 1990’s, completed simulation training at Harvard’s Center for Medical Simulation in 2004, earned her AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate at the University of Miami 2008, earned her TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer certificate in 2014, and has been a certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE) since 2018.
At NEOMED, Dr. Gerzina also serves as an Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Associate Professor of Psychiatry. She has over 25 years of experience with medical and health professions curriculum including application of standardized/simulated patient/participant (SP) methodology as well as formative, summative, and high-stakes performance-based assessment. In addition to her extensive experience building and operating education and training centers for UGME, GME, and Interprofessional Education, she formerly served as the Executive Director, Office of Continuing Professional Education. She has collaborated on numerous grants to design curriculum and assessment via SP Methodology to train health care and human service teams individually and for collaborative care, especially as this relates to integrated primary care and mental health.
Nationally, she has served on the executive board of the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) and most recently served as the Vice President, Operations. Having served as the Chair, Standards of Practice, ASPE, Dr. Gerzina represented ASPE at monthly collaborative workshops with INACSL and SSH on Standards, Core Competencies and Best Practices in Healthcare Simulation. She has authored multiple publications in her areas of expertise as well as chapters related to safe work environments and application of ASPE SOBP. She has also worked with an interprofessional case development group for the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare (GNSH) to improve patient safety & enhance health systems.

Dr. Gerzina is the Sr. Executive Director, Wasson Center for Clinical Skills Training, Assessment, and Scholarship and Interprofessional Education Services (IPES) at NEOMED. Dr. Gerzina earned an MEd in Evaluation and Measurement and a PhD in Health... Show more

Sydney Evans

Sydney Evans

Sydney N. Evans is a dedicated community navigator and health advocate with the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project (CAAPP) at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a strong background in community outreach and public health, Sydney is committed to advancing prostate cancer awareness and connecting underserved communities to vital health services. Her work centers on reducing health disparities and empowering African American men to engage in preventive health practices around prostate cancer screening. Sydney’s leadership and expertise drive culturally sensitive, community-focused interventions aimed at fostering education, equity, and empowerment across Cleveland’s neighborhoods.

Sydney N. Evans is a dedicated community navigator and health advocate with the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project (CAAPP) at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a strong background in community outreach and public health, Sydn... Show more

Roos Anneveldt

Roos Anneveldt

Roos Anneveldt is an experienced IT professional with 13 years of expertise in Agile Coaching, Software Delivery, and Product Management. With degrees in Communication & Information Sciences and a Master’s in Business Administration, she bridges technical expertise with business strategy. As Product Manager for IT Enablement at Essent, she leads efforts to transform internal platforms into innovation enablers.

Roos Anneveldt is an experienced IT professional with 13 years of expertise in Agile Coaching, Software Delivery, and Product Management. With degrees in Communication & Information Sciences and a Master’s in Business Administration, she bridges tech... Show more

Susanne Iris Bauer

Susanne Iris Bauer

2021- dato H³ - Projektkoordination HS Fulda
seit 2017 Lehre und Forschung Sozialwissenschaften
Systemische Organisationsentwicklerin
Doktorandin HS Fulda, M.A. Social Works

2021- dato H³ - Projektkoordination HS Fulda seit 2017 Lehre und Forschung Sozialwissenschaften Systemische Organisationsentwicklerin Doktorandin HS Fulda, M.A. Social Works Show more

Kathleen Janz

Kathleen Janz

How to destroy Happiness at work
In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. The effects are brutal. In the best case, more sales and more profit are just as much a part of it as lower fluctuation and fewer bugs. On the negative side, you can expect quality defects, low employee engagement, inner resignation and social disadvantages.
To explain this, we first talk about what happiness actually means. What does a lack of ‘Happiness at Work’ do to employee motivation and what consequences does it have for a company? What role does ‘Happiness at Work’ play in software development and in the topics of this conference? What can I do as a developer to achieve an improvement?

How to destroy Happiness at work In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. T... Show more

Alonso Pareja

Alonso Pareja

I became part of a team aimed to streamline business processes through the Power Platform. Since then, I have become a fan of this automation center and all the ecosystem generated around it.

I became part of a team aimed to streamline business processes through the Power Platform. Since then, I have become a fan of this automation center and all the ecosystem generated around it. Show more

Ty Wenglar

Ty Wenglar

Ty Wenglar is a purpose-driven leadership expert, award-winning author, and founder of Lucentra Advisors, based in Austin, Texas. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a diverse background spanning business consulting, nonprofit collaboration, and military service, Ty is passionate about helping leaders align their purpose with impactful action.

Drawing from years of experience working with corporate teams, nonprofits, and diverse communities, Ty specializes in fostering alignment between organizational goals and community needs. His work empowers leaders to create sustainable, collaborative solutions that drive meaningful change.

Ty’s engaging speaking style combines actionable insights with compelling storytelling, inspiring audiences to embrace purpose-driven leadership and amplify their impact. As a proud Austin professional, he is committed to uplifting the AAPI community and fostering connections that strengthen its presence and legacy.

www.tywenglar.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-h-wenglar/
http://www.amazon.com/author/ty-wenglar
https://youtu.be/mqowIg98H_Y - Ty Intro
https://youtu.be/7J6BGqT-e-4 - Author Speaking
https://youtu.be/oQe4WEfpVts - Leadership Promo
https://youtu.be/PUXXL81Lik4 - TEDx Application
https://usbusinessnews.com/leading-with-purpose-how-dr-ty-h-wenglar-is-redefining-leadership-for-a-changing-world/
https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/golden-principles-of-leadership-best-leadership-development-program-of-2024

Ty Wenglar is a purpose-driven leadership expert, award-winning author, and founder of Lucentra Advisors, based in Austin, Texas. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a diverse background spanning business consulting, nonprofit collaboration... Show more

Don Gannon-Jones

Don Gannon-Jones

Don founded PowerShell Summit in 2013, and is one of the bestselling authors of PowerShell books—and now of sci-fi and fantasy novels as well.

Don founded PowerShell Summit in 2013, and is one of the bestselling authors of PowerShell books—and now of sci-fi and fantasy novels as well. Show more

Rebecca Tyler

Rebecca Tyler

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD).
Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-year college setting. I additionally have professional instructional design experience and have served as the Coordinator for the Teaching and Learning Center at Great Falls College.

Academically, I have advanced degrees in data science (MS), mathematics (MS), and adult education (EdD). Professionally, I have more than twenty years of teaching experience in mathematics, statistics, and education, primarily in the two- and four-y... Show more

Alexis Lieblich

Alexis Lieblich

Biographie Alexis Lieblich :

Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en-dehors de mon activité professionnelle.
Je suis egalement en cours de certification à l'Institut Gregory Bateson, en approche systémique stratégique interactionnelle de Palo-Alto.

Après 20 ans dans des cabinets de conseil ou en tant qu'indépendant, j'ai rejoint Allianz France en juin 2020, en tant que coach de transformations agiles, et responsable organisation et innovation. Je suis notamment en charge des projets d’innovation (innovathon, démarches design thinking), de mises en oeuvre de nouvelles pratiques managériales et agile (autonomie, délégation), d’accompagnement sur les grands programmes d’agilité à l’échelle ou de transformation culturelle et de leadership.

Dans mes accompagnements, il n'est pas rare que fasse des passerelles entre agilité, serious games, théâtre, musique et coaching professionnel (PNL, systémie).

Biographie Alexis Lieblich : Coach agile (ACP-PMI) et coach professionnel certifié RNCP 2, Maître-Praticien en Programmation Neuro-Linguistique certifié et membre de l'association NLPNL Ile-de-France, je dispense des coachings solidaires en PNL en... Show more

Catherine Pamphile

Catherine Pamphile

Les problématiques de transformation et de changement organisationnel ont rythmé le parcours de Catherine depuis 20 ans. L’agilité a été une rencontre évidente dans un parcours de missions de changement organisationnel dans diverses industries, en Amérique du nord, en France,
Catherine est aussi passionnée d’anthropologie, de sciences cognitives, de sciences du leadership.
Considérant la difficulté des organisations à réussir comme organisations
Parce que les transformations achoppent pour l'essentiel sur la culture en place, Catherine accompagne la transformation managériale en paralèlle pour permettre l'adoption organisationnelle de l'agilité.

Les problématiques de transformation et de changement organisationnel ont rythmé le parcours de Catherine depuis 20 ans. L’agilité a été une rencontre évidente dans un parcours de missions de changement organisationnel dans diverses industries, en Am... Show more

Jerry Gamblin

Jerry Gamblin

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler.

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler. Show more

Alvaro Rodriguez

Alvaro Rodriguez

Alvaro Rodriguez is a dynamic leader in real estate development, architecture, and interior design. As Creative Director of Rodco Architects and founder of The Rodriguez Company, Alvaro leverages over 12 years of industry expertise to craft spaces that enrich lives and inspire communities. His work is driven by a human-centered design philosophy, ensuring every project he undertakes enhances the quality of life for its inhabitants.

Alvaro’s experience spans single-family homes, missing middle housing, and multi-family developments across South Florida and the Caribbean. His unique approach blends functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability to deliver innovative, high-quality living environments. From concept to completion, Alvaro’s visionary leadership ensures that each project meets the highest standards of design and development.

Passionate about interior design and its role in creating meaningful experiences, Alvaro combines creative intuition with a deep understanding of human needs to shape spaces that are both beautiful and purposeful. His ability to integrate architecture, design, and real estate strategy has made him a sought-after expert in creating developments that not only meet market demands but also foster connection and well-being.

Through strategic collaborations, including his partnership with The Keyes Company, Alvaro continually expands his impact, utilizing cutting-edge resources and industry insights to push boundaries in design and development. His dedication to innovation, community engagement, and design excellence positions him as a thought leader in real estate and architecture.

Whether speaking on topics like sustainable housing, interior design trends, or the power of human-centered design, Alvaro Rodriguez brings energy, expertise, and actionable insights to his audiences. Prepare to be inspired by his vision for creating transformative spaces that elevate the everyday.

Alvaro Rodriguez is a dynamic leader in real estate development, architecture, and interior design. As Creative Director of Rodco Architects and founder of The Rodriguez Company, Alvaro leverages over 12 years of industry expertise to craft spaces th... Show more

Raúl M. Zamora, Ed.D.

Raúl M. Zamora, Ed.D.

Support all students, staff, and parents for continued positive growth and self-realization.

Support all students, staff, and parents for continued positive growth and self-realization. Show more

Aimee Hannaford, MBA, PMP

Aimee Hannaford, MBA, PMP

Thought leader. Force multiplier. Driver of innovation and delivery.

For over 25 years, I have been technical and business leader in complex, enterprise-scale technical environments delivering digital transformation through Enterprise Content Management Systems, technology integrations, and their underlying infrastructure.

My applied expertise in business processes, governance, content management systems, accessible web technologies, multilingual websites, cloud computing, technology infrastructure, and process automation help design and implement systems that allow complex things run well together, regardless of culture, industry, or technology.

As a manager, coach, and mentor, I've facilitated the professional development of many transitioning into technology roles and created bespoke growth plans for their skills. Many are now leading contributors to the Drupal project and other open source software communities. Being a "force multiplier" for developer contribution efforts has been an honor.

I hold a STEM MBA from the University of California Davis, with emphases in Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, and Organizational Behavior. I am a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Product Owner and Master (CSPO/CSM), and hold a certificate of Advanced Project Management from Stanford University. And a bunch of other technical certs over the years. :)

In life before Spatial Path... as CEO and co-founder of Hook 42 I transformed a small organization into a leading global Drupal contributor - placing Hook 42 among the top global agency contributors for three consecutive years. Hook 42 was founded in 2012 and was closed due to complications from COVID-19 in 2021.

Thought leader. Force multiplier. Driver of innovation and delivery. For over 25 years, I have been technical and business leader in complex, enterprise-scale technical environments delivering digital transformation through Enterprise Content Mana... Show more

Joi Garrett

Joi Garrett

A Community Engagement Specialist with experience designing and implementing community centered programs. Promoting accountability and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion, skillfully developing culturally responsible learning experiences and leading organizational change.

A Community Engagement Specialist with experience designing and implementing community centered programs. Promoting accountability and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion, skillfully developing culturally responsible learning experience... Show more

Louis Jourdain

Louis Jourdain

NLP addict

NLP addict Show more

César Domingos

César Domingos

Head of Gamification at Cidadania4u and Becivis. We'll take businesses to the next level using game-like experiences.

Head of Gamification at Cidadania4u and Becivis. We'll take businesses to the next level using game-like experiences. Show more

Ken Boyd

Ken Boyd

I work on digital media literacy and constructive discussion programs at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that creates experiential learning resources for teachers and other educators all across the country.

I work on digital media literacy and constructive discussion programs at CIVIX, a Canadian charity that creates experiential learning resources for teachers and other educators all across the country. Show more

Isabel Evans

Isabel Evans

After more than 30 years in the software industry I am now a post-graduate student at the University of Malta, researching human factors in testing. My interest in this topic arose from real-life experiences as a test manager, quality manager, and test consultant. I've spoken and told stories at software conferences worldwide, as well as chairing EuroSTAR (2019) and HUSTEF (2018). I received the 2017 EuroSTAR Testing Excellence Award.

After more than 30 years in the software industry I am now a post-graduate student at the University of Malta, researching human factors in testing. My interest in this topic arose from real-life experiences as a test manager, quality manager, and te... Show more

Jitka Pilar

Jitka Pilar

Development & Membership Manager

Development & Membership Manager Show more

Hugo Pernet

Hugo Pernet

This is my bio

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Anika Daniels-Osaze

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that diversify the health professions and focus on the reduction of health disparities in health care. Dr. Daniels-Osaze has a successful track record of receiving extramural grants which have generated $12.6 million in total revenue for SUNY Downstate. She is the contact PI for the Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) and the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Co-PI for the Downstate Center of Excellence for Diversity and Equity in Medicine sponsored by the Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA). She is also the contact PI for the Downstate Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) sponsored by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Dr. Daniels-Osaze earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in Linguistics and Cognitive Studies, her Master of Arts degree from New York University in Higher Education Administration, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management, and her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University. Dr. Daniels-Osaze is also a proud alumna of the MPH program at SUNY Downstate and a Lenard and Christine Szarek fellowship recipient. Her interest is in Health Policy and Management with a particular focus on health equity, leadership and administration of public health systems.

As Associate Dean for Education, her role is to facilitate all curriculum development and modifications, accreditation activities, program evaluation and quality improvement. In her faculty role in the Department of Health Policy and Management, she teaches master's and doctoral level courses in leadership, management, grant writing, strategic planning and marketing. She is also passionate about international education and healthcare and serves as a Queen Mother (Nkatasiahene) of Moree in the Cape Coast region of Ghana. She has publish multiple articles and book chapters.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the former president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME), an organization dedicated to improving the overall health status of racial and ethnic populations. She currently serves as a Senator for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS). She has received numerous awards including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award and the Dr. Edward R. Robinson, Jr. Medallion Award for Educational Excellence.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that ... Show more

Jessy Ayala

Jessy Ayala

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy enjoys writing music and training jiu-jitsu, and has even competed in events hosted by ADCC.

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy e... Show more

Predrag Šuka

Predrag Šuka

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završava diplomskim sveučilišnim studijem grafičke tehnologije, smjer Dizajn grafičkih proizvoda, a tijekom studija započinje karijeru educiranja unutar područja 3D tehnologije i primjenjene umjetnosti. Zadržavajući svoj profesionalni rad i aktivnosti usavršavanja, fokusira se prema multimediji i integraciji medija. Uz nastavni rad, on je autor, recezent, urednik, javni govornik, gost predavač i doktorand. Nositelj je preko 25 međunarodnih certifikata na profesionalnoj razini iz područja primjene tehnologije i alata u profesionalnih okruženjima, te preko deset međunarodnih certifikata iz područja metodologije podučavanja i prijenosa znanja. Objavljeni radovi su dominantno u sferi novih medija, ali i dizajna. Sudjelovao je u mnogobrojnim EU projektima, pa čak i u istraživanju svemira. Član je i nekoliko edukacijskih vijeća te savjetodavnih i uredničkih odbora.

Iskusni nagrađivani fotograf, dizajner i 3D umjetnik s preko 27 godina profesionalnog iskustva. Karijeru fotoreportera započeo je sa 16 godina, a svoje iskustvo proširio je radom na nacionalnoj televiziji i radiju. Visoko obrazovanje 2009. god. završ... Show more

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