Humanities & Social Sciences

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

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

Derald Dudley

Derald Dudley

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and analyze.

Derald has been a geographer with the Federal Government since 1996. He holds a Geography degree from Towson University, a Computer Science degree from Hood College, and is currently a PhD student in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Derald’s geography career started at the GIS lab at Virginia Tech in 1992 where he digitized stream orders and soil types for the state of Virginia.

Starting in 1996 he worked as a cartographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Chart Division where he managed source data used in the construction of Nautical Charts.

Derald started at the USDOT in 2001; His early work focused on developing geospatial-transportation data, cartographic automation, and application development. He currently Leads the Transportation Theme of NSDI and chairs the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee. The subcommittee is authorized by the Federal Geographic Data Committee and sponsored by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

As theme lead he helps maximize the benefit geospatial-transportation resources for the nation. Specifically, he coordinates the efforts of federal partners and facilitates their compliance with legislative and executive directives directed at improving geospatial data management.

As the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee Chair, he facilitates cooperation and fosters awareness among federal, state, local, tribal, and private organizations to ease geospatial data discovery, collection, construction, publication, integration, analysis, and archival.

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and anal... Show more

Nutsa Kuprava

Nutsa Kuprava

I'm Nutsa Kuprava, an Agile Coach originally from Georgia but currently living and working in Greece. With a background in psychology, I specialize in understanding team dynamics, promoting effective teamwork, and helping teams reach their full potential in the Agile world.

Presently, I have the privilege of contributing my skills to Sitecore, a San Francisco-based company, where I work as an Agile Coach.
My professional journey spans over 10 years, with over 5 years dedicated to the dynamic roles of Scrum Master and Agile Coach. I've successfully navigated diverse career paths, transitioning from roles such as project manager to instructional designer, which enriches my ability to approach Agile transformation with a holistic perspective.

In my role of Agile Coach/Scrum Master, I've had the opportunity to work with numerous teams, guiding them through the adoption of the Scrum framework, instilling Kanban practices, and navigating various scaling frameworks, including SAFe, Less, and customized approaches tailored to meet diverse organizational needs.

Beyond my extensive hands-on experience, I hold several certifications, showcasing my commitment to continuous learning and excellence in the Agile domain. These include ICP-ACC (Agile Coaching), ICP-ATF (Agile Team Facilitation), PSM I and PSM II (Professional Scrum Master), PSPO I (Professional Scrum Product Owner), and Kanban System Design.

I'm Nutsa Kuprava, an Agile Coach originally from Georgia but currently living and working in Greece. With a background in psychology, I specialize in understanding team dynamics, promoting effective teamwork, and helping teams reach their full poten... Show more

Darron Hilaire Jr.

Darron Hilaire Jr.

Mostly known for his contributions as a youth empowerment specialist and mentor, Darron decided at a very young age that he was going to serve his generation by serving others, and he has been doing so for more than a decade in his home country, the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Professionally, he became the youngest senior executive/leader at Cable & Wireless TCI at the age of 21, where he has built his career as a brand, marketing, and communications professional over the last nine and half years.

As a multi-certified trauma recovery coach, Darron has the privilege of meeting people in their stories of heartache and pain and journeying with them toward healing, transformation, and recovery.

As a consultant, he helps business leaders create workshops and forums that help men feel seen, understood, empowered, and connected at work.

He also assists HR professionals in engaging and supporting men under their care at work who are experiencing shame, anger, grief, loss, mental and emotional fatigue, feelings of inadequacy, family and workplace-related trauma, anxiety, and stress.

His debut book, addressing how men can recover from the trauma of shame left behind by fatherlessness, will be available for preorder by April 1st.

Darron prides himself in saying that his faith in God is at the center of who he is and is becoming and everything he does.

Mostly known for his contributions as a youth empowerment specialist and mentor, Darron decided at a very young age that he was going to serve his generation by serving others, and he has been doing so for more than a decade in his home country, the ... Show more

Michael Vonlanthen

Michael Vonlanthen

Michael Vonlanthen is an IT architect and consultant for over 20 years. His mission is to boost productivity and solve real business challenges powered by AI. As a freelancer he supports companies transforming their products and processes - powered by AI. As a MCT he supports community members to join the fantastic journey.

Michael Vonlanthen is an IT architect and consultant for over 20 years. His mission is to boost productivity and solve real business challenges powered by AI. As a freelancer he supports companies transforming their products and processes - powered b... Show more

Bruna Wotkosky

Bruna Wotkosky

Bruna Wotkosky é terapeuta, palestrante e especialista em gestão emocional com mais de 12 anos de experiência no setor de eventos e desenvolvimento humano. Fundadora do projeto Voz de Betânia, dedicado ao acolhimento e suporte emocional, Bruna compartilha seu conhecimento em saúde mental e bem-estar, ajudando líderes e equipes a alcançarem um equilíbrio saudável no ambiente profissional e pessoal. Sua abordagem única alia experiência prática, conhecimento acadêmico e empatia, resultando em transformações reais para seus públicos

Bruna Wotkosky é terapeuta, palestrante e especialista em gestão emocional com mais de 12 anos de experiência no setor de eventos e desenvolvimento humano. Fundadora do projeto Voz de Betânia, dedicado ao acolhimento e suporte emocional, Bruna compar... Show more

Richard Lee-Thai

Richard Lee-Thai

Richard Lee-Thai is the Founder and CEO of Excuses to Connect, a company dedicated to fostering cultures of connection in workplaces, higher education, and communities. His mission is to help individuals and organizations overcome barriers like social anxiety, technology addiction, and workplace silos, creating spaces where meaningful relationships and collaboration can thrive.

A TEDx Speaker and co-author, Richard has shared his expertise on the power of human connection with audiences around the world. He has spoken at conferences, delivered workshops, and appeared on podcasts to inspire leaders and teams to prioritize connection in their personal and professional lives.

Richard is a faculty member at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Rhodes Wellness College, where he integrates connection-building strategies into learning environments. His work in higher education emphasizes improving student success, staff collaboration, and institutional culture.

Certified in the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) and as a Trust at Work® Practitioner, Richard blends research-backed insights with actionable strategies to help people foster trust, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

Through his work, Richard empowers individuals and organizations to unlock opportunities, strengthen relationships, and build thriving communities.

Richard Lee-Thai is the Founder and CEO of Excuses to Connect, a company dedicated to fostering cultures of connection in workplaces, higher education, and communities. His mission is to help individuals and organizations overcome barriers like socia... Show more

Maria Papacosta

Maria Papacosta

Maria Papacosta is a leading expert and researcher on Presence and Inspired Leadership and an acclaimed personal branding strategist. Her practical, high-energy talks and workshops provide tangible results that help people design a better version of themselves and excel in their work and life. Maria is the co-founder of MSC Marketing Bureau. Her branding strategies have helped some of the leading thinkers of our time to spread their messages and make an impact.

Maria holds a Specialization degree in Inspired Leadership from Case Western Reserve University in the US, an MSc in Strategic Marketing from Aston University in the UK and a BSc in Social Policy and Marketing from London Metropolitan University in the UK.

She is a Certified Visionary Leadership Coach (OKVLC), an NLP Associate Practitioner, and a certified Practitioner of the Global Leadership Assessment (GLA360 Assessment).

Maria is a TED and TEDx Speaker Coach & Curator and has delivered keynotes in Universities and Fortune500 companies around the world.

In 2021, 2022 and 2023 Maria’s Fast Track Strategy Workshop was ranked as #2 of the World’s Best Brand Development Programs by Global Gurus. Maria has been recognized in the Top100 Global Inspirational Leaders by PeopleHum (2021), Top50 Emerging Leaders by LeadersHum (2022), Top10 Global Thought Leaders in Personal Branding by Thinkers360, was a finalist for the 2021 Global Women in Leadership Award by She Inspires in the UK, and was awarded the 2022 CREA Global Award - a prestigious list of top entrepreneurs and thought-leaders who have used their initiative and creative vision to become true game-changers. Maria is also a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership Development.

Maria Papacosta is a leading expert and researcher on Presence and Inspired Leadership and an acclaimed personal branding strategist. Her practical, high-energy talks and workshops provide tangible results that help people design a better version of ... Show more

Valeria Faraone

Valeria Faraone

Valeria is a multilingual linguistic mediator, translator, and dedicated Agilist with a proven track record in fostering collaboration and driving digital transformation. Her diverse professional journey spans multiple fields and continents—from Europe to Asia—where she has successfully adapted Agile practices to varied cultural and organizational contexts.

Currently, Valeria is spearheading the implementation of Agile methodologies at one of Spain’s leading telecommunications companies, enabling teams to thrive in a fast-paced, digitally transforming environment. She excels at crafting tailored solutions that bridge cultural differences, fostering inclusivity, and maximizing the impact of Agile frameworks in multicultural settings.

Passionate about the intersection of agility and cultural diversity, Valeria brings a unique perspective that combines deep linguistic expertise with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative success.

Valeria is a multilingual linguistic mediator, translator, and dedicated Agilist with a proven track record in fostering collaboration and driving digital transformation. Her diverse professional journey spans multiple fields and continents—from Euro... Show more

Gianluca Amato

Gianluca Amato

Gianluca Amato, laurea in Scienze dell'Informazione e dottorato in Informatica, è professore di II fascia di Logica Matematica, presso l'Unversità degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara. In passato, sempre presso la stessa università, è stato ricercatore in Informatica. Geek già da tenera età, scrive la sua prima pubblicazione a 13 anni per la compianta rivista "MC Microcomputer".

Gianluca Amato, laurea in Scienze dell'Informazione e dottorato in Informatica, è professore di II fascia di Logica Matematica, presso l'Unversità degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara. In passato, sempre presso la stessa università, è stat... Show more

Pamela Adams

Pamela Adams

Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Reverend, Dr. Pamela Adams is the Director of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain at Delaware State University. A true Southern Belle at heart, she stands on the values of faith, family, friendship and fried chicken! She served proudly in the United States Air Force for 9 1⁄2 years, while simultaneously matriculating through Seminary and obtaining undergraduate, graduate and terminal degrees in Theology. An expert in the arena of spiritual rehabilitation with over 15 years of experience, she has received training in Clinical Pastoral Education and Family Advocacy at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as certification in Christian Counseling through the National Christian Counselors Association of Sarasota, Florida. Chaplain Pam also serves as Spiritual Advisor at the Maryland Center for Addiction Treatment. In this role, she oversees the spiritual aspect of treatment through group and individual sessions, weekly non- denominational worship services, and community engagement. She is also the Owner and Principal Facilitator for Faithful & Favored, Inc., a multi-platform lifestyle management firm providing spiritual and emotional maintenance. She has a great listening ear and is available to assist individuals and families on their spiritual and emotional journeys.

Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Reverend, Dr. Pamela Adams is the Director of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain at Delaware State University. A true Southern Belle at heart, she stands on the values of faith, family, friendship an... Show more

Kevin Page

Kevin Page

Design and research expert in developer experiences.

Design and research expert in developer experiences. Show more

Deepak Daniel

Deepak Daniel

Step into a journey of transformation where your potential is the compass and your growth is the destination. As an executive coach, business coach, facilitator, and storyteller, I am here not to spotlight myself, but to illuminate your path to leadership excellence.

Drawing from the esteemed Marshall Goldsmith executive coaching methodology, I guide leaders like you through a process rooted in courage, humility, and discipline. Together, we embark on a holistic journey where every challenge becomes an opportunity for growth, every setback a stepping stone to success.

In our collaborative coaching sessions, we don't just craft a plan; we co-create a roadmap to your best self. By delving deep, we uncover limiting beliefs, nurture positive behaviors, and foster a culture of vulnerability and growth. It's about embracing your vulnerabilities, seeking assistance when needed, and charting a course toward your aspirations.

If you're prepared to unlock your full potential, embrace change wholeheartedly, and carve out a path aligned with your deepest ambitions, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we'll celebrate every milestone, navigate every challenge, and sculpt a future where your leadership shines brightly.

Step into a journey of transformation where your potential is the compass and your growth is the destination. As an executive coach, business coach, facilitator, and storyteller, I am here not to spotlight myself, but to illuminate your path to leade... Show more

Mariana Sathya Llull

Mariana Sathya Llull

I fell in love with tech trying to understand the minds working behind the code. I studied a master's in cognitive sciences applied to computational thinking, I also hold a master's in HR and currently, I am studying behavioral sciences through primatology (yes! monkeys).
The scientific approach has greatly benefited my partnering with tech leads, allowing me to collaborate with them in understanding their team's behavior from the roots of our humanity, avoiding clichés and abstract theories.

I fell in love with tech trying to understand the minds working behind the code. I studied a master's in cognitive sciences applied to computational thinking, I also hold a master's in HR and currently, I am studying behavioral sciences through prima... Show more

Tilde Ann Thurium

Tilde Ann Thurium

Tilde (they/them) is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissants.

Tilde (they/them) is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissa... Show more

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities. Prior to that, they worked for the Marshall News Messenger newspaper in East Texas, and the Suncoast News, a subsidiary of the Tampa Tribune. They got their bachelors degree in mass communications - journalism from the University of South Florida and their masters degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University. In their free time, they play a lot of videogames, boardgames, and tabletop role-playing games. They're also writing their first TTRPG, combining their experience as a journalist during the pandemic and their love for the zombie genre.

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender ... Show more

Castro Gbêmêmali Hounmenou

Castro Gbêmêmali Hounmenou

M. Castro Gbêmêmali Hounmenou holds a PhD in Statistics-Probability and is a post-doctoral researcher in Biostatistics and Artificial Intelligence at the Research and Training Center in Infectiology of Guinea (CERFIG), Gamal Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea. Previously, he was a Lecturer-Researcher at the Laboratory of Biometrics and Forestry Estimations at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. He actively participates in various scientific communities, contributing to fields such as biostatistics, applied statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, climate change, agriculture, environment, and public health. He has received several awards, including the best poster award for his doctoral thesis work at the Doctoral School of Excellence Centers of Benin of the World Bank in 2021, and was nominated in 2024 among 'World Top Scientists' in the 'Best Research Article Award' category in Biostatistics. Recently, he has been appointed as a Lecturer-Researcher in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Labé. Contact: +22995306612/+224627812787, castrohounmenou@gmail.com

M. Castro Gbêmêmali Hounmenou holds a PhD in Statistics-Probability and is a post-doctoral researcher in Biostatistics and Artificial Intelligence at the Research and Training Center in Infectiology of Guinea (CERFIG), Gamal Nasser University of Cona... Show more

Lorena Abad

Lorena Abad

Doctoral researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS of the University of Salzburg. Part of the research groups Risk, Hazard and Climate and EO Analytics. I focus on the analysis of big Earth observation data to map and monitor landscape dynamics and I am researching the bridge between EO data cubes and temporal GIS for spatio-temporal analyses. I use R for spatial data handling and analysis, automate EO workflows and for scientific writing and visualization.

Doctoral researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS of the University of Salzburg. Part of the research groups Risk, Hazard and Climate and EO Analytics. I focus on the analysis of big Earth observation data to map and monitor landscape d... Show more

Aleksander Slominski

Aleksander Slominski

Aleksander Slominski is a Research Staff Member in the Hybrid Cloud Programming Models and Systems department at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He works on bringing serverless experience to running HPC and AI workloads in Kubernetes, particpate in open source serverless computing Knative project and presented about building Knative eventing applications during KnativeCon in Kubecon NA 2022. He organizes International Workshops on Serverless Computing (WoSC) to bring together researchers and industry practitioners to discuss their experiences and thoughts on future directions, talk slides are linked from: https://www.serverlesscomputing.org/workshops/

Aleksander Slominski is a Research Staff Member in the Hybrid Cloud Programming Models and Systems department at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He works on bringing serverless experience to running HPC and AI workloads in Kubernetes, particpat... Show more

Jayani Piyadi Gamage

Jayani Piyadi Gamage

I’m a second year PhD student in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, Australia. Under the guidance of Professor Dianne Cook, Dr. Paul Harrison, Dr. Michael Lydeamore, and Dr. Thiyanga Talagala, my research focuses on developing a novel tool for visualizing how nonlinear reduction warps data. My research interests include computer vision, high-dimensional data visualization, and machine learning. I also find joy in coding and developing software packages.

I’m a second year PhD student in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, Australia. Under the guidance of Professor Dianne Cook, Dr. Paul Harrison, Dr. Michael Lydeamore, and Dr. Thiyanga Talagala, my research foc... Show more

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, dance artist and scholar, is a Ph.D. candidate in Critical Dance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Southeast Asian Studies from University of California, Riverside. She holds a BFA in Dance and Minor in Asian American Studies from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her dissertation examines Hmong dance as a site of HMoob identity formation in the U.S. diaspora. Working from a transnational feminist and decolonial praxis, she imagines and works to activate a cultural politic of HMoob belonging and self-determination that is critical of colonial and imperial value systems, especially those that subjugate difference.

Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, dance artist and scholar, is a Ph.D. candidate in Critical Dance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Southeast Asian Studies from University of California, Riverside. She holds a BFA in Dance and Minor in Asian American Studi... Show more

Randerson Cirqueira

Randerson Cirqueira

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislativo Distrital. Mais de 20 anos de experiência no Poder Legislativo. Atuou por dezesseis anos na Câmara dos Deputados na área de tecnologia onde teve muita vivência com o Poder Legislativo. Em 2013 ingressou por concurso público na Procuradoria Geral do DF. Em 2015, foi para a Câmara Legislativa onde atuou como Assessor Legislativo até 2023.
É professor, mentor, palestrante. Servidor de carreira da Procuradoria do DF.

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislati... Show more

Marie-Laurence Hamelin

Marie-Laurence Hamelin

Marie-Laurence est spécialiste en acquisition de talents chez Gologic, et démontre une passion profonde pour la compréhension du comportement humain. Détentrice d'un baccalauréat en psychologie et d'une expérience en santé mentale, Marie-Laurence a décidé de réorienter sa carrière vers les ressources humaines. Ayant complété une maîtrise en gestion des ressources humaines, elle est devenue une professionnelle RH polyvalente qui s'épanouit en contribuant activement à divers projets. Qu'il s'agisse d'implanter de nouveaux outils, d'élaborer des programmes et des politiques, d'animer des séances de formation ou de participer au marketing RH, Marie-Laurence adore relever des défis et aime apprendre à travers des expériences concrètes.

Marie-Laurence est spécialiste en acquisition de talents chez Gologic, et démontre une passion profonde pour la compréhension du comportement humain. Détentrice d'un baccalauréat en psychologie et d'une expérience en santé mentale, Marie-Laurence a d... Show more

Jarek Bryk

Jarek Bryk

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about their evolution and demography; I analyse and report on students' educational outcomes and factors that contribute to differential attainment of various groups of students across the entire institution. I also like to cycle.

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about... Show more

Natasha Welcome

Natasha Welcome

Natasha Welcome is a Professor, speaker, researcher, and education consultant. She is the founder of Metamorphosis Education Consultants which manages organizational transformation. She is a firm believer that business partners can synergize though they do not speak the same language. Therefore, she helps to bridge the language barrier to avoid employers dismissing highly -valued employees or partners because of their language barrier. Her model will help employers to reduce high turnovers and diminish division caused by 'language barriers.'
Her passion is English language acquisition and has served English Language Learners for over 20 years. She has taught English language learners from China, South Korea, Israel, Europe, and several Latin American countries, just to name a few. During her career as an educator, she spent 14 of those years at an International School. Her expertise in this area has emerged in her becoming a consultant to help the integration of English Language Learners in educational institutions and corporate organizations.

Natasha Welcome is a Professor, speaker, researcher, and education consultant. She is the founder of Metamorphosis Education Consultants which manages organizational transformation. She is a firm believer that business partners can synergize though ... Show more

Yujian Tang

Yujian Tang

Yujian Tang is a Developer Advocate at Zilliz. He has a background as a software engineer working on AutoML at Amazon. Yujian studied Computer Science, Statistics, and Neuroscience with research papers published to conferences including IEEE Big Data. He enjoys drinking bubble tea, spending time with family, and being near water.

Yujian Tang is a Developer Advocate at Zilliz. He has a background as a software engineer working on AutoML at Amazon. Yujian studied Computer Science, Statistics, and Neuroscience with research papers published to conferences including IEEE Big Data... Show more

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I am Ilyar Jabari
I am 41 years old
I have 27 years of artistic activity
Calligraphic painting and graphics
I am a university professor in the field of art

I am Ilyar Jabari I am 41 years old I have 27 years of artistic activity Calligraphic painting and graphics I am a university professor in the field of art Show more

Corree Roofener

Corree Roofener

As a female entrepreneur, Courage Coach and Holistic Life Coach, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally.

From a young age, Corree recognized that life’s challenges were stepping stones to realizing her potential. This early mindset laid the foundation for her future endeavors, that would lead her to embrace life with courage and intent. Behind the façade of success, Corree grappled with her own fears and self-doubt. A pivotal moment came when she confronted these demons head-on, realizing that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. This epiphany marked the birth of her true calling.

Driven by a passion to help others break free from the shackles of fear and judgment, Corree’s transitioned from entrepreneur to Courage Coach. She underwent rigorous training in coaching and personal development, honing her skills to guide individual and teams towards unleashing their full potential. She is here today as a testament to her coaching philosophy. She led with courage and authenticity and reached for a goal and dream.

Recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, Corree expanded her expertise to become a Holistic Life Coach. With a deep understanding of wellness principles, she empowers individuals to achieve balance, resilience and vitality across all aspects of their lives. Her approach encompasses mental, emotional and physical well-being. Through personalized coaching, transformative workshops and inspiring speaking engagements, she equips her clients with tools to align their actions with their aspirations.

“If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done.” ― Thomas Jefferson

As Corree continues to evolve, she envisions a future where people are unafraid to chase their dreams, but more importantly feel empowered to dream. To leave the fear of judgment aside and follow the nudge of the universe in all that you do. With courage, curiosity and unwavering determination, she aspires to leave a lasting impact on the lives of those she touches, inspiring a ripple effect of positivity, balance, joy and transformation.

As a female entrepreneur, Courage Coach and Holistic Life Coach, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally. From a young age, Corree recognized that life’s challenges were step... Show more

Sarah Winter

Sarah Winter

Since April 2020, I am a doctoral student in taxation at the Chair of Business Administration and Taxation II of Prof. Dr. Christoph Spengel (University of Mannheim). As a teaching assistant, I support the teaching of various, mainly international courses at Bachelor and Master level, covering different teaching formats. Together with my co-speaker, Inga Schulz, I am in charge of the development and creation of the explainer videos and the resulting "Tax Video Library".

As a guest lecturer, I have been invited to Paderborn University and NHH Norwegian School of Economics.

Before joining the Chair of Prof. Spengel, I studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Mannheim, the Krakow University of Economics and the Pforzheim University of Applied Science.

Since April 2020, I am a doctoral student in taxation at the Chair of Business Administration and Taxation II of Prof. Dr. Christoph Spengel (University of Mannheim). As a teaching assistant, I support the teaching of various, mainly international c... Show more

Luca Grasso

Luca Grasso

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love cooking dinner for guests until they start messing with my dishwasher.

I am also a certified coach and a Nonviolent communication trainer. I founded UP! because corporate life was important until it stopped being such. Because sometimes taking risks is the safest thing to do. And because the longing to investigate human behaviours became compelling. From here, supporting people with their self-introspection, was the most logical step to take.

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love coo... Show more

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