Dr. Roy Orosco isn’t just a researcher or school administrator—he’s a hands-on champion for equity, shaping a brighter future for students and teachers every single day! Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Dr. Orosco first served our nation as a proud Marine and then came back home to make a difference where it matters most: in our schools!

Dr. Roy Orosco isn’t just a researcher or school administrator—he’s a hands-on champion for equity, shaping a brighter future for students and teachers every single day! Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Dr. Orosco first served our nati... Show more

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

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

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo
Ricercatore

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo Ricercatore Show more

A passionate, purpose driven product manager with a current specialism in AI products within the insurance space. I have years of consultancy experience with
both start up and the Big 4 companies. These formative experiences have helped in forming a comprehensive skillset around value creation, process optimisation and curating team culture. I have also written about digital authoritarianism and the impact of the internet as a tool in our day to day lives. I am particularly passionate about driving diversity within the tech space and ensuring the digital landscape tackles biases and encourages inclusivity

A passionate, purpose driven product manager with a current specialism in AI products within the insurance space. I have years of consultancy experience with both start up and the Big 4 companies. These formative experiences have helped in forming... Show more

Alexander Shelton is a non-binary yoga instructor, wellness advocate, and community organizer committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote holistic well-being and social justice. Their work integrates innovative yoga practices, communal wellness initiatives, and philanthropy to uplift individuals and communities, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds.

Innovator in Holistic Yoga

As the Founder and Lead Facilitator of Alexander Shelton Yoga, Shelton offers accessible and transformative classes, including Floor Yoga, Chair Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bath, and Standing Yoga/Full Body Movement. Their approach combines movement, sound healing, and meditation to promote relaxation and mental clarity.
With over $250,000 raised in grants and sponsorships, Shelton has reached more than 2,000 participants through 15 community yoga installations. They view yoga as an art form, blending elements of Afrofuturism, music, and poetic instruction to create immersive experiences described as “practices of freedom.”

Champion of Communal Wellness

Shelton believes wellness extends beyond the individual, emphasizing the importance of communal connection. Their yoga classes foster team cohesion and mutual support, while initiatives like The Maroon Collective provide safe, inclusive spaces for Black artists to live, work, and thrive.

Philanthropy as a Core Value

Deeply committed to giving back, Shelton donates 50% of profits from their corporate yoga contracts to The Maroon Collective Artist Wellness House. This initiative addresses affordable housing and community wellness, creating opportunities for Black artists in Cincinnati.

Transformative Approach to Yoga

Shelton’s workshops focus on themes of rest and healing, addressing anxiety, grief, and racial trauma. Their installations incorporate mixed media, soundscapes, and visual art to enhance emotional awareness and sustain cognitive engagement.

Vision for Inclusive Wellness

Shelton envisions a future where wellness is accessible to all. By blending philanthropy, creative yoga practices, and community advocacy, they are redefining the wellness landscape to center inclusion and empowerment.
Through their innovative work, Alexander Shelton continues to inspire and uplift individuals and communities, leaving a lasting impact on the world of wellness and social justice.

Alexander Shelton is a non-binary yoga instructor, wellness advocate, and community organizer committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote holistic well-being and social justice. Their work integrates innovative yoga practices, communal wellne... Show more

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

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. 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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French language as well as a pedagogy seminar for graduate teaching assistants.
Her work focuses on French language variations (especially argot and verlan), raciolinguistics and teaching practices. More broadly, her research interests include sociolinguistics, language ideologies and the use of new technologies in language classroom.

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French lan... Show more

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

I am an African South Paw with a track record of resilience and value creation. I am passionate about building continuous improvement practices to efficiency, resilience and purpose alignment in an ever-dynamic world. My greatest areas of strength are active listening, detail orientation and knowledge decomposition. I remain open to oppotunities of value creation and impact via public speaking via a vast spectrum of issues corroborating personal and professional growth.

I am an African South Paw with a track record of resilience and value creation. I am passionate about building continuous improvement practices to efficiency, resilience and purpose alignment in an ever-dynamic world. My greatest areas of strength a... Show more

Con un background lavorativo in retail (9y), ho maturato diverse esperienze legate al business: dalla vendita alla performance, dall'expertise prodotto allo sviluppo di nuovi servizi. Nel 2023, ho iniziato ad utilizzare tutto il mio background per contribuire al percorso di trasformazione organizzativa.
Durante gli anni, ho guidato diversi progetti in Italia ed all’estero, cooperando con team cross funzionali, interni ed esterni all’azienda. Oggi mi occupo di supportare il management strategico e operativo di Leroy Merlin nella definizione e esecuzione della strategia.

Con un background lavorativo in retail (9y), ho maturato diverse esperienze legate al business: dalla vendita alla performance, dall'expertise prodotto allo sviluppo di nuovi servizi. Nel 2023, ho iniziato ad utilizzare tutto il mio background per co... Show more

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate Assistant in Housing and Residence Life. She is deeply passionate about student transitions, and is specifically drawn to improving the Leave of Absence process for both students and universities.

Kaleolani Laymon is currently a Graduate Student at Seattle University pursuing her Master's in Student Development Administration. She began her higher ed journey as a Program Coordinator in Pre-Orientation & Transitions, and is currently a Graduate... Show more

Hippie used to ride around to tech conferences in a 1979 avocado green Westfalia camper bus with a sign that read “Security Consulting 5 cents”. Ended up buying a farm and founding a community focused consulting ii.coop. His team executed strategic initiatives for the Linux Foundation / Cloud Native Compute Foundation for nearly 10 years. This included the standardisation of the cloud globally in the form of the Certified Kubernetes program, Cloud Native Credits, and much infrastructure and automation to support 150+ open source projects.
He now lives in Boulder Colorado with his wife and two tween age boys, taking a brief break before deciding what open source adventures to tackle next.

Hippie used to ride around to tech conferences in a 1979 avocado green Westfalia camper bus with a sign that read “Security Consulting 5 cents”. Ended up buying a farm and founding a community focused consulting ii.coop. His team executed strategic ... Show more

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key ... Show more

Francesca Carta is a PhD Student at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, inside the ERC project AI MODELS. Her research focuses on the Historical Epistemology of Artificial Intelligence. Previously, she was a manager for an IT company, and she graduated in Philosophy from the University of Milan.

Francesca Carta is a PhD Student at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, inside the ERC project AI MODELS. Her research focuses on the Historical Epistemology of Artificial Intelligence. Previously, ... Show more

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research software engineering and data science realms. Eager to connect and collaborate on exciting projects. 'Love the things that Techs.

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research soft... Show more

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on development and human rights issues. She is passionate about helping new companies and organizations focus on Sustainable Development Goals and maximize their social impact. She fosters inclusive dialogue between stakeholders and strengthens engagement between non-state actors and international policymakers.

She holds a BA in Political Science and History from Fordham University and an MS in Global Affairs from New York University.

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on devel... Show more

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Center for African Studies at UC Berkeley. Her ethnographic social research has received grant funding from the Sultan Grant for Arab Cultural Studies; UC Berkeley Center for Race and Gender Studies; HASTAC Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance Collaboratory; and the National Science Foundation (NSF). She is a former lab member at CITRIS (the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) Banatao Institute. In her spare time, she is Lead Admin of the DevRel Collective, a group of nearly 3,000 professionals developer advocates and technical community managers. She cares very much about the context of technologies and supporting youths, values she brought to bear both as a former faculty member of the California college system and while teaching underserved teens in Oakland.

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Cent... Show more

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

I grew up in the same small Yorkshire town as Fred Hoyle, the astronomer who coined the term Big Bang.

Later I studied mathematics at Warwick University, with Professor Colin Rourke as my personal tutor.

It was over 20 years ago, working in Dublin that I discovered python, and soon after matplotlib.

I contributed a table module to matplotlib, and a version of this now resides in blume, which is intended to explore tables more generally. My idea was to create a few examples as I explored data sets that interested me and use that to shape the table module.

Seven years ago Rourke published, "A New Paradigm for the Universe". It outlines a complete model for the universe, without the need for dark matter or dark energy.

When the second edition was published, under the new title, The Geometry of the Universe, I started the gotu project, to help me explore the ideas in the book and test the theories in the book with the incredible data available from space based missions.

Rourke's theory suggests that Fred Hoyle was correct after all and the Big Bang did not happen. With JWST showing fully formed galaxies soon after the Big Bang, it is a theory that deserves investigation.

My goal with the gotu project is to raise awareness of Rourke's work and enable others to explore his ideas with python software and matplotlib visualisations.

I grew up in the same small Yorkshire town as Fred Hoyle, the astronomer who coined the term Big Bang. Later I studied mathematics at Warwick University, with Professor Colin Rourke as my personal tutor. It was over 20 years ago, working in Dub... Show more

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity.

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity. Show more

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding.

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding. Show more