Humanities & Social Sciences
Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development
Giselle Fuerte, M.A. is a Forensic AI Researcher, Learning Architect, and the founder of Being Human With AI (BHWAI). With over 20 years of experience designing high-stakes training systems for global organizations like Microsoft, Atlassian, and Payc... Show more
Ayush Hazare
Practicing Architect,Independent Researcher, Junior Architect at Pioneer Construction and MAP Studio ,Pune and Archivist and Journalist at Manasaram Architects and CGBMT Bangalore and Academician
Ayush Hazare is a practicing architect, independent researcher, and speaker working at the intersection of spatial design, Indigenous knowledge systems, and decolonial frameworks. His work explores how built environments shape identity, belonging, an... Show more
Oshin Danish is an educator, researcher, and international teacher trainer whose work sits at the intersection of academic writing, student engagement, and educational psychology. With over 12 years of experience in higher education across the UK and... Show more
Nyla Numan is a doctoral candidate in the English Department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her research focuses on how twenty-first century Asian American fiction experiments with historical representation to imagine alternative tempor... Show more
Andrea Moysen ist in der Wissens- und Technologietransferabteilung der Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften die Schnittstelle zwischen Internationalisierung und dem Projekt „Transfer und Transformation“. Ein strategisches Ziel des Proje... Show more
Dr. Sharmayne Jenkins is a speaker, educator, life coach, and founder of Reinvention Solutions Coaching and Training Company, where she helps individuals and organizations challenge limiting narratives, strengthen emotional intelligence, and create e... Show more
Olga Titova is an AI Product Manager specialising in human-AI interaction, responsible AI design, and enterprise AI adoption. She developed product content strategies for Replika and led product at Blush, generative AI companion apps. Blush was acqui... Show more
Gina Maiellaro
Teaching Professor, Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction, World Languages Center, Northeastern University
Gina Maiellaro is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction at the World Languages Center at Northeastern University. Her academic research explores second language acquisition, with a focus on language testing and as... Show more
I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more
Ivan Balykin
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Lehrstuhl für Zeitgeschichte, Historisches Institut, Universität Mannheim
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Balykin, LL.M. has expertise in Ukrainian culture, politics, history, and law. He works as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Chair of Contemporary History at the Universität Mannheim. Where he teaches the seminar “Ukraine... Show more
Dr. Majadi Baruti
Interfaith Earth Chaplain Helping Communities Heal Climate Grief Through Culture, Spirit, and Liberation
Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided commu... Show more
EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice. Show more
Thies Johannsen arbeitet an der Schnittstelle von Geistes-, Sozial- und Ingenieurwissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt auf strategischem Wissenschaftsmanagement, Kompetenzarchitekturen und missionsorientierter Innovationssteuerung. Er verbindet evidenzbasie... Show more
Graham Wilson is the Director of Cultural Policy Research, also known as RCCIL. His work focuses on exploring the transformative power of creativity and innovation within cultural industries. Show more
Frank Abe
Writer at Resisters.com; co-editor, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION; lead author, WE HEREBY REFUSE: JAPANESE AMERICAN RESISTANCE TO WARTIME INCARCERTION; co-editor, JOHN OKADA.
FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Mu... Show more
Dr. Catherine Ma is an accomplished and influential figure in psychology and academia. Her role as the first Chinese full professor of psychology at Kingsborough Community College is a testament to her accomplishments, and she acknowledges the invalu... Show more
Chief of Staff at the startup Fabriq, my expertise lies in management, structure, and work organization. I host the podcast Zéro Virgule, which gives a voice to researchers in social sciences. Show more
Jenny Bhatt is a writer, literary translator, and book critic. She is a 2025 NEA Translation Fellow. She has taught creative writing at various organizations, including Writing Workshops Dallas and the PEN America Emerging Voices Fellowship Program. ... Show more
Dr Anna Sundermann is a pedagogical psychologist and sustainability scientist at Leuphana University, specializing in learning and communication processes in higher education, particularly within the context of sustainable development. Her research i... Show more
Angela May (she/her or they/them) is a mixed Japanese Canadian (gosei [fifth generation]) PhD Candidate in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University studying under the supervision of Dr. Amber Dean. Originally from Vancouv... Show more
With a foundational background in psychology, Isabelle brings a unique perspective to the tech industry, where she specializes in human-centric issues. At her company, she's renowned for her expertise in enhancing team communication and serving as a ... Show more
I am an assistant professor of urban design and analytics at TU Delft, passionate about asking spatial and non-spatial questions with R. I co-initiated Rbanism, a community of R users that aims to empower urbanism researchers, students, educators and... Show more
Kien Nghi Ha
Postdoctoral Researcher in Postcolonial Asian German Studies, University of Tübingen (Germany)
Researcher, writer, curator, public speaker and community activist in Asian Germany since the 1990s Education 2009 Ph.D. Cultural Studies (summa cum laude), University of Bremen (Germany) 1998 Diploma Political Sciences, Free University of Berli... Show more
I am Indigenous Nahua and Maya from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. I study self-transcendence in Indigenous contemplative traditions and how it enhances prosocial behavior (ethics, compassion, kindness, and a sense of awe, love, and sacredness)... Show more
Leah Milne is the author of Novel Subjects: Authorship as Radical Self-Care in Multiethnic American Narratives https://linktr.ee/leahmilne Show more
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I'm 34 y.o. and I live in Russia. I have university degree in Human Resources speciality. As many people in the world I'm worried a lot about what happens in our planet now. As a mother I couldn't stop thinking what future my child will have. As a hu... Show more
Prof. Dr. Esma Dumanlı Kadızade is a Mersin University scholar specializing in Turkish language education, modern literature, and children's fiction. Her research encompasses literary theory, education, gender, mythology, fantasy, and cultural transm... Show more
Susie Xiyu Liu is an MA student in History at Columbia University. Her research focuses on Chinese American history during the exclusion era, particularly the intersections of religion, urban politics, municipal governance, and immigration. Her curre... Show more
Jinah Kim's research focuses on the American Century in Asia, decolonizing Korea, and legacies of US militarism in the Asia-Pacific. She is the recipient of the 2020-2021 National Endowment for the Humanities Award and the 2020 California Civil Liber... Show more
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