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We aim to explore how intertwined culture and globalization are with modern education and share real experiences from various countries. This initiative highlights the exceptional value of each context, advocating for an inclusive and diverse educational landscape.
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Wendy Kopp
CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Wendy Kopp is CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations working to develop collective leadership to ensure all children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Prior to launching Teach For All in 2007, Wendy founded and led Teach For America – which has proven to be an unparalleled source of long-term leadership for expanding opportunity for children in the United States — for 24 years. Wendy led the development of Teach For All to be responsive to the initiative of social entrepreneurs around the world who were determined to adapt this approach in their own countries.
Wendy is the author of A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All (2011), One Day, All Children: The Unlikely Triumph of Teach For America and What I Learned Along the Way (2000). She holds honorary doctorate degrees from 15 universities and is the recipient of numerous awards including the WISE Prize for Education (2021), the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2008), and the Schwab Foundation's Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award (2003). Wendy holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and resides in New York City with her husband.
Wendy Kopp is CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations working to develop collective leadership to ensure all children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Prior to launching Teach For All in 2007, Wendy founded and led Teach For America – which has proven to be an unparalleled source of long-term leadership for expanding opportunity for children in the United States — for 24 years. Wendy led the development of Teach For All to be responsive to the initiative of social entrepreneurs around the world who were determined to adapt this approach in their own countries.
Wendy is the author of A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All (2011), One Day, All Children: The Unlikely Triumph of Teach For America and What I Learned Along the Way (2000). She holds honorary doctorate degrees from 15 universities and is the recipient of numerous awards including the WISE Prize for Education (2021), the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2008), and the Schwab Foundation's Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award (2003). Wendy holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and resides in New York City with her husband.
Harry Patrinos
Senior Adviser World Bank Education, EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Harry Anthony Patrinos is Adviser, Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia at the World Bank. He specializes in the economics of education, particularly the returns to schooling, school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships. He has managed education teams in Europe and Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and the Global Unit. He led lending operations and analytical work programs in Latin America. He co-led the development of the Bank's Harmonized Learning Outcomes database, part of the Human Capital Index, published in Nature. He has studied and worked extensively on the socioeconomic status of Indigenous Peoples and has co-authored books and reports on this subject including Indigenous Peoples, Poverty and Development (Cambridge).
Mr. Patrinos has many publications in the academic and policy literature, with more than 60 journal articles published. He is co-author of the books: Making Schools Work; The Role and Impact of Public-Private Partnerships in Education; and Decentralized Decision-Making in Schools. His work appears - among other outlets - in the Nature, Journal of Development Economics, Economic Development and Cultural Change, Journal of Population Economics, Education Economics, Labour, and the Economics of Education Review. He also worked in Africa, Asia and North America. He previously worked as an economist at the Economic Council of Canada. Mr. Patrinos received a doctorate from the University of Sussex.
Harry Anthony Patrinos is Adviser, Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia at the World Bank. He specializes in the economics of education, particularly the returns to schooling, school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships. He has managed education teams in Europe and Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and the Global Unit. He led lending operations and analytical work programs in Latin America. He co-led the development of the Bank's Harmonized Learning Outcomes database, part of the Human Capital Index, published in Nature. He has studied and worked extensively on the socioeconomic status of Indigenous Peoples and has co-authored books and reports on this subject including Indigenous Peoples, Poverty and Development (Cambridge).
Mr. Patrinos has many publications in the academic and policy literature, with more than 60 journal articles published. He is co-author of the books: Making Schools Work; The Role and Impact of Public-Private Partnerships in Education; and Decentralized Decision-Making in Schools. His work appears - among other outlets - in the Nature, Journal of Development Economics, Economic Development and Cultural Change, Journal of Population Economics, Education Economics, Labour, and the Economics of Education Review. He also worked in Africa, Asia and North America. He previously worked as an economist at the Economic Council of Canada. Mr. Patrinos received a doctorate from the University of Sussex.
Mercedes Mayol Lassalle
World President of OMEP (World Organization for Early Childhood Education), EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Degree in Primary Education, with a BA in Educational Sciences, from the University of Buenos Aires. In the area of government, ex- Director of the Early Childhood Education Area of the City of Buenos Aires. Ex-senior consultant for the United Nations Development Program. Nowadays Professor in the Master Early Childhood Education at the University of Buenos Aires and the Regional Training Program in Educational Policy Planning and Management, IIPE-UNESCO Buenos Aires, Office for Latin America. Her field of interest is early childhood education policies in relation to children's rights, and management of educational institutions for children aged 0 to 3 years. She coordinates training and teacher update programs in poverty contexts and assess public policies and programs on early childhood education and care.
Member of OMEP (World Organization for Early Childhood Education) since 1999. Currently, she is the WORLD PRESIDENT of OMEP since January 1, 2020.
Member of the COORDINATION GROUP of the Collective Consultation of NGOs for Education 2030 (CCNGO-Education 2030)
Degree in Primary Education, with a BA in Educational Sciences, from the University of Buenos Aires. In the area of government, ex- Director of the Early Childhood Education Area of the City of Buenos Aires. Ex-senior consultant for the United Nations Development Program. Nowadays Professor in the Master Early Childhood Education at the University of Buenos Aires and the Regional Training Program in Educational Policy Planning and Management, IIPE-UNESCO Buenos Aires, Office for Latin America. Her field of interest is early childhood education policies in relation to children's rights, and management of educational institutions for children aged 0 to 3 years. She coordinates training and teacher update programs in poverty contexts and assess public policies and programs on early childhood education and care.
Member of OMEP (World Organization for Early Childhood Education) since 1999. Currently, she is the WORLD PRESIDENT of OMEP since January 1, 2020.
Member of the COORDINATION GROUP of the Collective Consultation of NGOs for Education 2030 (CCNGO-Education 2030)
Cecilia Vaca Jones
Senior Advisor to Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority. Former Executive Director of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Cecilia Vaca Jones has over 25 years of experience managing social development policies and programmes.
Cecilia was the Executive Director of the Bernard van Leer Foundation until June 2022. Before she joined the Foundation, Cecilia was the Coordinating Minister of Social Development of Ecuador from 2013 to 2016. She was responsible for policies in health, education, housing, sports and social welfare.
Over the years, she also held policy-making roles in various other Ecuadorian ministries — including the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Social Inclusion and the Ministry of Education — where she championed policies to improve the conditions of children, women and indigenous populations.
Beyond government, Cecilia has worked for civil society organisations such as CESTAS and Fundación Esquel, international organisations such as the Organization of American States and UNDP, and in academia: she was a part-time professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in Quito, and a Fellow Language Scholar at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Cecilia holds an Executive Master in cities from the London School of Economics. She also holds a Master in Social Policies for Sustainable Development from the University of Bologna, Italy, and a BA in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University in Ecuador. A native Spanish speaker, Cecilia is fluent in English, Italian and French, and speaks basic Kichwa. Since 2002 she has been a volunteer for Ayuda Directa, an Italian NGO that develops sustainable projects for rural communities in Chimborazo and Cotopaxi provinces.
Cecilia is a passionate sportswoman. She has competed in events such as marathons and Ironman 70.3, founded a women's cycling club, and scaled the highest peaks in Ecuador and Italy.
Cecilia Vaca Jones has over 25 years of experience managing social development policies and programmes.
Cecilia was the Executive Director of the Bernard van Leer Foundation until June 2022. Before she joined the Foundation, Cecilia was the Coordinating Minister of Social Development of Ecuador from 2013 to 2016. She was responsible for policies in health, education, housing, sports and social welfare.
Over the years, she also held policy-making roles in various other Ecuadorian ministries — including the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Social Inclusion and the Ministry of Education — where she championed policies to improve the conditions of children, women and indigenous populations.
Beyond government, Cecilia has worked for civil society organisations such as CESTAS and Fundación Esquel, international organisations such as the Organization of American States and UNDP, and in academia: she was a part-time professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in Quito, and a Fellow Language Scholar at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Cecilia holds an Executive Master in cities from the London School of Economics. She also holds a Master in Social Policies for Sustainable Development from the University of Bologna, Italy, and a BA in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University in Ecuador. A native Spanish speaker, Cecilia is fluent in English, Italian and French, and speaks basic Kichwa. Since 2002 she has been a volunteer for Ayuda Directa, an Italian NGO that develops sustainable projects for rural communities in Chimborazo and Cotopaxi provinces.
Cecilia is a passionate sportswoman. She has competed in events such as marathons and Ironman 70.3, founded a women's cycling club, and scaled the highest peaks in Ecuador and Italy.
Suchetha Bhat
CEO of Dream a Dream, EdHeroes Advisory Board Member
Suchetha Bhat is the CEO of Dream a Dream, a non-profit organization that empowers children from vulnerable backgrounds to overcome adversity and thrive in a fast-changing world. Since starting her career in 2001, she has worked both in the corporate and social sectors. After a successful 9-year corporate stint where she worked with MNC's such as Larsen and Toubro and IBM, she started her journey in the social sector as a volunteer with Dream a Dream. The experience convinced her to get a Postgraduate degree in Psychology and join the organization full-time in 2010. Due to her success in driving the scale and strategic direction of Dream a Dream as COO, she was promoted to CEO in 2018. Her pioneering work in developing their design framework has firmly positioned Dream a Dream as a thought-leader in the space of Life-skills in India. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from working with 10,000 young people in Bengaluru to over 1 million children across 5 states. Suchetha is on the Advisory Council of Amani Institute and Kizazi. She is also an advisor to many young women social entrepreneurs and non-profits in India.
Suchetha Bhat is the CEO of Dream a Dream, a non-profit organization that empowers children from vulnerable backgrounds to overcome adversity and thrive in a fast-changing world. Since starting her career in 2001, she has worked both in the corporate and social sectors. After a successful 9-year corporate stint where she worked with MNC's such as Larsen and Toubro and IBM, she started her journey in the social sector as a volunteer with Dream a Dream. The experience convinced her to get a Postgraduate degree in Psychology and join the organization full-time in 2010. Due to her success in driving the scale and strategic direction of Dream a Dream as COO, she was promoted to CEO in 2018. Her pioneering work in developing their design framework has firmly positioned Dream a Dream as a thought-leader in the space of Life-skills in India. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from working with 10,000 young people in Bengaluru to over 1 million children across 5 states. Suchetha is on the Advisory Council of Amani Institute and Kizazi. She is also an advisor to many young women social entrepreneurs and non-profits in India.
Dr. Thilo Böck
Director of Amazon and Andean Youth Education Projects, Amantani
Born in Germany but growing up in Peru, Thilo started his career in Lima developing aid projects with communities of extreme poverty in times of cholera and social unrest. Later on, he traveled to the United Kingdom, where he worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Action, at De Montfort University, Leicester. He took part in several research projects within national and international contexts and worked as a consultant to local authorities and youth and community projects around social inclusion/exclusion participation, social cohesion, equality and diversity. In may 2014, he returned to Peru to work with Amantani, where he planned, developed and led the Transitions Project which consists of the Andean Youth Project and since 2022, the Amazon Youth Project in Santa Clotilde.
Born in Germany but growing up in Peru, Thilo started his career in Lima developing aid projects with communities of extreme poverty in times of cholera and social unrest. Later on, he traveled to the United Kingdom, where he worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Action, at De Montfort University, Leicester. He took part in several research projects within national and international contexts and worked as a consultant to local authorities and youth and community projects around social inclusion/exclusion participation, social cohesion, equality and diversity. In may 2014, he returned to Peru to work with Amantani, where he planned, developed and led the Transitions Project which consists of the Andean Youth Project and since 2022, the Amazon Youth Project in Santa Clotilde.
Sara Mitchell
Partnerships Coordinator of Amantani, EdHeroes Peru Hub Leader
Originally from the UK but growing up in Peru, I have dedicated my academic and professional life to the development sector by first studying a BA in International Development in the University of Liverpool and later completing an MSc in Poverty Reduction Policies at SOAS (University of London). I have over 10 years of experience in fundraising, coordinating and leading social development projects and have spent the last 9 years working with Amantani in fundraising and project management roles.
I firmly believe in developing projects with a sustainable and participatory approach, with a particular focus on gender and education-focused projects working alongside women as agents of change.
Originally from the UK but growing up in Peru, I have dedicated my academic and professional life to the development sector by first studying a BA in International Development in the University of Liverpool and later completing an MSc in Poverty Reduction Policies at SOAS (University of London). I have over 10 years of experience in fundraising, coordinating and leading social development projects and have spent the last 9 years working with Amantani in fundraising and project management roles.
I firmly believe in developing projects with a sustainable and participatory approach, with a particular focus on gender and education-focused projects working alongside women as agents of change.
Spyridon Kogkas
Co-founder, CEO at Imagine Heritage non profit organization, EdHeroes Greece Hub Leader
Spyridon St. Kogas studied Sociology and Economic theories at the University of Bristol.
He is a consultant for European Cultural Heritage and Education.
With the Digital Humanitas Learning project, in 2013, with the support of European programs, he designed for the first time in Greece digital educational products at the Higher Education level, the first one entitled: "The symbolism of the journey to the West, from Homer's Odyssey to the Divine Comedy of Dante" and the second "The city of Rome as a concept in European Art".
He is the co-founder and ceo of the non-profit organization Imagine Heritage which is active in Europe in the fields of Culture and Education. He is the founder and director of the Pan-European consortium "Heritage Future", which consists of organizations for Culture and Education from ten European countries. Representative in Greece of the European Cultural Center based in Venice specializing in Art and Education.
In addition, he is the coordinator at the European level of the Edheroes World Education Organization, leader of the newly established Edheroes Greece Hub.
Member of the international research network on Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy of Education “Foreign Object”, a network supported by M.I.T. and in which he participates as an analyst of the single structure of Philosophy and Science fiction for their exploitation by Autonomous Intelligence systems.
Editor-in-Chief and co-editor of the international digital space "Thrausma", a Science, Art and Philosophy project with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Deep learning.
A writer on European Cultural Identity and its institutions, this year he publishes his work “The European Heritage Contract: Turning our Symbolic Bonds in State Institutions” at the leading German publishing house Springer.
Spyridon St. Kogas studied Sociology and Economic theories at the University of Bristol.
He is a consultant for European Cultural Heritage and Education.
With the Digital Humanitas Learning project, in 2013, with the support of European programs, he designed for the first time in Greece digital educational products at the Higher Education level, the first one entitled: "The symbolism of the journey to the West, from Homer's Odyssey to the Divine Comedy of Dante" and the second "The city of Rome as a concept in European Art".
He is the co-founder and ceo of the non-profit organization Imagine Heritage which is active in Europe in the fields of Culture and Education. He is the founder and director of the Pan-European consortium "Heritage Future", which consists of organizations for Culture and Education from ten European countries. Representative in Greece of the European Cultural Center based in Venice specializing in Art and Education.
In addition, he is the coordinator at the European level of the Edheroes World Education Organization, leader of the newly established Edheroes Greece Hub.
Member of the international research network on Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy of Education “Foreign Object”, a network supported by M.I.T. and in which he participates as an analyst of the single structure of Philosophy and Science fiction for their exploitation by Autonomous Intelligence systems.
Editor-in-Chief and co-editor of the international digital space "Thrausma", a Science, Art and Philosophy project with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Deep learning.
A writer on European Cultural Identity and its institutions, this year he publishes his work “The European Heritage Contract: Turning our Symbolic Bonds in State Institutions” at the leading German publishing house Springer.
Veronika Vitázková
Flutist, World woodwind player, Recording artist, Music teacher, Synchronstage Vienna
Veronika is a professional flutist based in Vienna and she enjoys conveying her love of music through different genres, styles and woodwind instruments from all over the world. In the last few years she rediscovered her love for all different genres of music and world woodwind instruments through the fujara, shakuhachi, dizi, bansuri, ney or duduk just to name a few. Veronika regularly record soundtracks for movies and series (for ex., Netflix, Disney+, Sony and BBC) both as a solo and orchestral musician ( (remote recordings from her home studio, Synchronstage Vienna, AIR Studios in London). She got to work and make music with many renowned orchestras and ensembles such as Janoska ensemble and Tonkünstler orchestra in 2019, where she featured the solo fujara with an orchestra, solo panflute in 2021 and with the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Vienna, where Veronika performed solo tin whistle in the music of Lord of the Rings and Avatar in "Hollywood in Vienna" at Konzerthaus Wien. Veronika was lucky to be able to play many concerts as a first solo flute on tours with maestro Ennio Morricone in the biggest stadiums in Europe.
Veronika is a professional flutist based in Vienna and she enjoys conveying her love of music through different genres, styles and woodwind instruments from all over the world. In the last few years she rediscovered her love for all different genres of music and world woodwind instruments through the fujara, shakuhachi, dizi, bansuri, ney or duduk just to name a few. Veronika regularly record soundtracks for movies and series (for ex., Netflix, Disney+, Sony and BBC) both as a solo and orchestral musician ( (remote recordings from her home studio, Synchronstage Vienna, AIR Studios in London). She got to work and make music with many renowned orchestras and ensembles such as Janoska ensemble and Tonkünstler orchestra in 2019, where she featured the solo fujara with an orchestra, solo panflute in 2021 and with the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Vienna, where Veronika performed solo tin whistle in the music of Lord of the Rings and Avatar in "Hollywood in Vienna" at Konzerthaus Wien. Veronika was lucky to be able to play many concerts as a first solo flute on tours with maestro Ennio Morricone in the biggest stadiums in Europe.
Chrissie Choo
Media Clubroom, Speaker, Self-Mastery Trainer, Mindset Educator
Chrissie, an esteemed educator and entrepreneur with expertise in communication design and visual storytelling, holds a postgraduate degree in Masters of the Arts (Research and Practice) from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. As the visionary behind COCREATES.CO, Chrissie leads a company committed to shaping the future through collaboration.
She currently serves as a senior lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art, Singapore, where she has been instrumental in nurturing aspiring artists for over a decade, fostering their creativity and skill development through self-mastery and a growth-oriented mindset.
Chrissie, an esteemed educator and entrepreneur with expertise in communication design and visual storytelling, holds a postgraduate degree in Masters of the Arts (Research and Practice) from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. As the visionary behind COCREATES.CO, Chrissie leads a company committed to shaping the future through collaboration.
She currently serves as a senior lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art, Singapore, where she has been instrumental in nurturing aspiring artists for over a decade, fostering their creativity and skill development through self-mastery and a growth-oriented mindset.
Philip Hsin
PHCL Pte. Ltd., CEO and Director
Philip Hsin is the CEO and Director of PHCL Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based Edutech company that aims to help students retain Chinese vocabulary through mobile applications. He has over 30 years of experience in the asset management industry, where he led and managed key institutional relationships and sales teams in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Hsin is also a Community Advisor to Honour Singapore and a to-be-published author.
He received a B.S. in Finance from Oregon State University and an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Philip Hsin is the CEO and Director of PHCL Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based Edutech company that aims to help students retain Chinese vocabulary through mobile applications. He has over 30 years of experience in the asset management industry, where he led and managed key institutional relationships and sales teams in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Hsin is also a Community Advisor to Honour Singapore and a to-be-published author.
He received a B.S. in Finance from Oregon State University and an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Esmond Liu
Madco Tech Pte Ltd, CEO / Co-Founder
With over 12 years of experience in the dynamic realms of Marketing and Information Technology, Esmond Liu — a serial entrepreneur fueled by an unwavering passion to revolutionize the traditional IT service industry value chain. My journey is characterized by a commitment to delivering unparalleled customer service, leveraging technology to streamline repair processes, and introducing innovative value-added services.
As the current CEO of Esmond Holding & MadCo Tech, my vision extends beyond borders as I aspire to make a significant social impact on the global education, sports and IT industry. Constantly fueled by the spirit of innovation, I am dedicated to ideating fresh and groundbreaking approaches to disrupt and elevate the industry.
Beyond the business realm, I find immense joy in giving back to my community. As an active basketball coach to youth, I am committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and instilling values that extend beyond the court.
My commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. I have been honored with multiple awards, including the prestigious Singapore Top 25 Prestige Award in 2014 and the title of Asia Top 80 Achiever in 2016. My contributions have also been regularly highlighted in various news outlets and online media, including features on Mothership.sg in 2020.
With over 12 years of experience in the dynamic realms of Marketing and Information Technology, Esmond Liu — a serial entrepreneur fueled by an unwavering passion to revolutionize the traditional IT service industry value chain. My journey is characterized by a commitment to delivering unparalleled customer service, leveraging technology to streamline repair processes, and introducing innovative value-added services.
As the current CEO of Esmond Holding & MadCo Tech, my vision extends beyond borders as I aspire to make a significant social impact on the global education, sports and IT industry. Constantly fueled by the spirit of innovation, I am dedicated to ideating fresh and groundbreaking approaches to disrupt and elevate the industry.
Beyond the business realm, I find immense joy in giving back to my community. As an active basketball coach to youth, I am committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and instilling values that extend beyond the court.
My commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. I have been honored with multiple awards, including the prestigious Singapore Top 25 Prestige Award in 2014 and the title of Asia Top 80 Achiever in 2016. My contributions have also been regularly highlighted in various news outlets and online media, including features on Mothership.sg in 2020.
Safeena Husain
Founder and Executive Director, Educate Girls, EdHeroes Advisory Board member
Safeena is the Founder and Board Member of Educate Girls (EG), an Indian non-profit working towards empowering communities for girls' education in some of the hardest-to-reach villages. Under Safeena's guidance, EG has mobilised 1.2 million+ girls for enrolment to date, supporting over 17.5 million+ children.
Most recently, when the global pandemic hit India in 2020, EG under Safeena's leadership distributed ration to poverty-struck households in rural India. With the second-wave creating a massive loss of livelihood in India, EG restarted its Covid Relief Initiative to distribute ration and hygiene kits 200,000+ households to date benefitting over 1 million individuals, while running awareness campaigns and amplifying the use of government learning applications. To combat the impact of Covid19 on children's education, especially girls, EG started Camp Vidya – a community-based learning initiative. Piloted by Safeena, 17,000+ camps were completed, reaching 340,000+ children.
A London School of Economics graduate, Safeena worked extensively with underserved communities in South America, Africa and Asia, before returning to India. Her efforts to bridge the gender gap in education in India has been instrumental in EG achieving a major global milestone — the world's first Development Impact Bond in education. On its completion, the bond surpassed both its target outcomes by achieving 160% of its learning target and 116% of its enrolment target. These results are testimony to the commitment of EG to deliver quality at scale (the organisation currently has 2,262 full time employees and 20,000+ community volunteers) and value to every single child in the program. She has also been instrumental in EG becoming the first Audacious project in Asia, a first-of-its-kind coalition that surfaces and funds critical projects with the potential to create global change. In 2020, EG's solution to empower 1.5M girls to go to school was selected at MIT Solve's Learning for Girls & Women Challenge. EG also became one of world's 100 most inspiring innovations in K12 education twice in a row in 2021. Safeena has been conferred with many accolades for her work at grassroots which includes the 2017 NITI Aayog's Women Transforming India Award, the 2016 NDTV-L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award.
Safeena is the Founder and Board Member of Educate Girls (EG), an Indian non-profit working towards empowering communities for girls' education in some of the hardest-to-reach villages. Under Safeena's guidance, EG has mobilised 1.2 million+ girls for enrolment to date, supporting over 17.5 million+ children.
Most recently, when the global pandemic hit India in 2020, EG under Safeena's leadership distributed ration to poverty-struck households in rural India. With the second-wave creating a massive loss of livelihood in India, EG restarted its Covid Relief Initiative to distribute ration and hygiene kits 200,000+ households to date benefitting over 1 million individuals, while running awareness campaigns and amplifying the use of government learning applications. To combat the impact of Covid19 on children's education, especially girls, EG started Camp Vidya – a community-based learning initiative. Piloted by Safeena, 17,000+ camps were completed, reaching 340,000+ children.
A London School of Economics graduate, Safeena worked extensively with underserved communities in South America, Africa and Asia, before returning to India. Her efforts to bridge the gender gap in education in India has been instrumental in EG achieving a major global milestone — the world's first Development Impact Bond in education. On its completion, the bond surpassed both its target outcomes by achieving 160% of its learning target and 116% of its enrolment target. These results are testimony to the commitment of EG to deliver quality at scale (the organisation currently has 2,262 full time employees and 20,000+ community volunteers) and value to every single child in the program. She has also been instrumental in EG becoming the first Audacious project in Asia, a first-of-its-kind coalition that surfaces and funds critical projects with the potential to create global change. In 2020, EG's solution to empower 1.5M girls to go to school was selected at MIT Solve's Learning for Girls & Women Challenge. EG also became one of world's 100 most inspiring innovations in K12 education twice in a row in 2021. Safeena has been conferred with many accolades for her work at grassroots which includes the 2017 NITI Aayog's Women Transforming India Award, the 2016 NDTV-L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award.
Dr. Mahendra Mishra
Folklorist, UNESCO's International Mother Language
Award 2023 Laureate and National Advisor — MLE, Language and Learning Foundation
Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra is a well-known folklorist of India. He served as the state coordinator for Tribal Education in District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) from 1993-2010 under School Education Department, Govt. of Odisha. Dr Mishra was the state coordinator for Multilingual Education (1996-2010) in the state government of Odisha and was the founder of mother tongue based-multilingual education in ten tribal languages of Odisha in the primary schools. His innovation in using folklore in school curriculum has been widely applied in the elementary schools in the state of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. He has visited universities in China, South Korea, Thailand, and Nepal on folklore and Multilingual Education. He is associated with many national and international organizations.
Dr Mishra has received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1999 in Odisha. He is also the recipient of a National Award Veer Shankar Shah Raghunath Shah award by the government of Madhya Pradesh in 2009 for his lifetime contribution in tribal literature. Besides, Dr Mishra has translated AK Ramanujan's Folktales from India (2005), Himachal Pradesh Ki Lok Samskruti (2006) from English and Hindi respectively. He is in the Language Development Board of Central Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi to revitalise and promote languages in India. ERAI-ERAI Multilingual Education in tribal schools of India – Voices from below is authored by Dr Mishra and published recently. He has received UNESCO International Mother Language Award 2023 for lifelong service for the promotion of mother languages in India.
Award 2023 Laureate and National Advisor — MLE, Language and Learning Foundation
Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra is a well-known folklorist of India. He served as the state coordinator for Tribal Education in District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) from 1993-2010 under School Education Department, Govt. of Odisha. Dr Mishra was the state coordinator for Multilingual Education (1996-2010) in the state government of Odisha and was the founder of mother tongue based-multilingual education in ten tribal languages of Odisha in the primary schools. His innovation in using folklore in school curriculum has been widely applied in the elementary schools in the state of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. He has visited universities in China, South Korea, Thailand, and Nepal on folklore and Multilingual Education. He is associated with many national and international organizations.
Dr Mishra has received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1999 in Odisha. He is also the recipient of a National Award Veer Shankar Shah Raghunath Shah award by the government of Madhya Pradesh in 2009 for his lifetime contribution in tribal literature. Besides, Dr Mishra has translated AK Ramanujan's Folktales from India (2005), Himachal Pradesh Ki Lok Samskruti (2006) from English and Hindi respectively. He is in the Language Development Board of Central Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi to revitalise and promote languages in India. ERAI-ERAI Multilingual Education in tribal schools of India – Voices from below is authored by Dr Mishra and published recently. He has received UNESCO International Mother Language Award 2023 for lifelong service for the promotion of mother languages in India.
Alejandra Castiglioni
Board of Directors of OMEP Argentina and Coordinator of Interculturality and Childhood
Professor of Preschool Education, Graduate in Public Relations, Specialist in Cultural Management and Cultural Policies and Master in Sociology of Culture and Cultural Analysis, both at the Higher Institute of Higher Social Studies of the National University of San Martín, Argentina. Member of the Board of Directors of the World Organization for Preschool Education of Argentina and Member of the Academic Committee and organizer of the OMEP International Early Childhood Education Meetings.
Professor of Preschool Education, Graduate in Public Relations, Specialist in Cultural Management and Cultural Policies and Master in Sociology of Culture and Cultural Analysis, both at the Higher Institute of Higher Social Studies of the National University of San Martín, Argentina. Member of the Board of Directors of the World Organization for Preschool Education of Argentina and Member of the Academic Committee and organizer of the OMEP International Early Childhood Education Meetings.
Dina Castro Burgos
Institute for Early Childhood Wellbeing, Boston University
Senior Lecturer in the Bahamdan Chair in Early Childhood Wellbeing and Director of the Research Institute for Early Childhood Wellbeing, and in the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Likewise, she is an Affiliated Professor at the Center for Latin American Studies at Boston University. She also works as a Graduate Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
Senior Lecturer in the Bahamdan Chair in Early Childhood Wellbeing and Director of the Research Institute for Early Childhood Wellbeing, and in the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Likewise, she is an Affiliated Professor at the Center for Latin American Studies at Boston University. She also works as a Graduate Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
Astrid Eliana Espinosa-Salazar
OMEP and Tres de Febrero University
Eliana has a degree in Literature from the Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) in Colombia, she is a Specialist in African American Studies and currently a PhD candidate in Cultural Diversity at the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) in Argentina.
Eliana has a degree in Literature from the Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) in Colombia, she is a Specialist in African American Studies and currently a PhD candidate in Cultural Diversity at the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) in Argentina.
Desirée López Maturana
Vice-president of OMEP Latin America
Doctor in Education with a mention in Pedagogical Mediation, Master in Educational Administration and Early Childhood Educator. She is currently a Professor at the University of La Serena, Coordinator of the Pedagogy Career in Early Childhood Education and Coordinator of the Mistralian Center. She represents the university authority in Gender matters. She has assumed the Vice Presidency of OMEP for Latin America for the period 2020-2022 and 2023-2025.
Doctor in Education with a mention in Pedagogical Mediation, Master in Educational Administration and Early Childhood Educator. She is currently a Professor at the University of La Serena, Coordinator of the Pedagogy Career in Early Childhood Education and Coordinator of the Mistralian Center. She represents the university authority in Gender matters. She has assumed the Vice Presidency of OMEP for Latin America for the period 2020-2022 and 2023-2025.
Mahmoud Abdelkarim
CEO of Nice Kyrgyzstan, EdHeroes Kyrgyzstan Hub Leader
Mahmoud Abdelkarim is the CEO of NICE KYRGYZSTAN, Mahmoud's passion for social impact began in his young adulthood and has led him to work in the development sector. He holds an MBA from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), which has given him a solid foundation in business management and strategic planning. He has successfully led the implementation of various initiatives and programs aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan. Mahmoud's commitment to his own growth and development has enabled him to lead NICE KYRGYZSTAN with conviction and clarity, creating a positive impact in the lives of those the organization serves.
Mahmoud Abdelkarim is the CEO of NICE KYRGYZSTAN, Mahmoud's passion for social impact began in his young adulthood and has led him to work in the development sector. He holds an MBA from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), which has given him a solid foundation in business management and strategic planning. He has successfully led the implementation of various initiatives and programs aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan. Mahmoud's commitment to his own growth and development has enabled him to lead NICE KYRGYZSTAN with conviction and clarity, creating a positive impact in the lives of those the organization serves.
Martín Vegas
Coordinator of the rural Secondary Education Program Horizontes in UNESCO
Lawyer and master's degrees in education and international cooperation. Coordinator of the Rural Secondary Education Program Horizontes implemented by UNESCO, Lima (https://educarural.pe/). Professor of the Master's Degree in Education at the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University
He has been deputy minister of education 2011-2014, member of the National Council of Education 2014-2020, coordinator of the Peruvian Network of Education Managers, EDUGESTORES,.
In the academic field, he has been director of the Institute of Research and Educational Policies of the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University, professor of master's degrees at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and the Cayetano Heredia University.
Lawyer and master's degrees in education and international cooperation. Coordinator of the Rural Secondary Education Program Horizontes implemented by UNESCO, Lima (https://educarural.pe/). Professor of the Master's Degree in Education at the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University
He has been deputy minister of education 2011-2014, member of the National Council of Education 2014-2020, coordinator of the Peruvian Network of Education Managers, EDUGESTORES,.
In the academic field, he has been director of the Institute of Research and Educational Policies of the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University, professor of master's degrees at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and the Cayetano Heredia University.
Dr. Sreehari Ravindranath
Director -Research and Impact, Dream a Dream
Dr. Sreehari Ravindranath is a psychologist, who specializes in constructivist psychology and worked extensively on culturally informed psychological assessments, rubrics, and authentic assessments. A passionate educator working closely on Pedagogies of Social and emotional learning and wellbeing, Education in emergencies, and Epistemology of education.
He holds a master's in counseling psychology and a PhD. in Life Skills Education. Currently, a researcher keen on policy change and advocacy focusing on Evidence-Based Reform in Education. Before joining Dream, a Dream, he was working as an Assistant Professor at various universities in India TISS, Mumbai, and Christ University, Bangalore. He has also served as a consultant for a project on developing Life skills-based educational activities in collaboration with MIT, USA. He has rich experience working with educational institutions, universities, and organizations in Japan, Malaysia, the US, Thailand, and Dubai.
Dr. Sreehari Ravindranath is a psychologist, who specializes in constructivist psychology and worked extensively on culturally informed psychological assessments, rubrics, and authentic assessments. A passionate educator working closely on Pedagogies of Social and emotional learning and wellbeing, Education in emergencies, and Epistemology of education.
He holds a master's in counseling psychology and a PhD. in Life Skills Education. Currently, a researcher keen on policy change and advocacy focusing on Evidence-Based Reform in Education. Before joining Dream, a Dream, he was working as an Assistant Professor at various universities in India TISS, Mumbai, and Christ University, Bangalore. He has also served as a consultant for a project on developing Life skills-based educational activities in collaboration with MIT, USA. He has rich experience working with educational institutions, universities, and organizations in Japan, Malaysia, the US, Thailand, and Dubai.
Samar Bajaj
Director at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Samar is a Director at the India office of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. She leads several projects across the areas of education and livelihoods. In her current role at the Foundation, she partners with mission-driven organizations to scale high impact initiatives and drive lasting systems change.
Before joining the foundation, Samar spent over 10 years as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Ernst & Young (EY). She has worked across multiple sectors including media, consumer internet, consumer goods & retail. As a consultant, she focused extensively on researching & measuring consumer behavior and is now applying the same techniques to the most pressing social issues facing our world today.
Samar studied Economics at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University and holds a Dual Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the London School of Economics (LSE) and Sciences Po, Paris.
Samar is a Director at the India office of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. She leads several projects across the areas of education and livelihoods. In her current role at the Foundation, she partners with mission-driven organizations to scale high impact initiatives and drive lasting systems change.
Before joining the foundation, Samar spent over 10 years as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Ernst & Young (EY). She has worked across multiple sectors including media, consumer internet, consumer goods & retail. As a consultant, she focused extensively on researching & measuring consumer behavior and is now applying the same techniques to the most pressing social issues facing our world today.
Samar studied Economics at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University and holds a Dual Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the London School of Economics (LSE) and Sciences Po, Paris.
Romana Shaikh
Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer, Kizazi
Romana is committed to creating and enabling A thriving life, for every child. She is trained in Presence Oriented Psychotherapy and continues to practice with individuals and groups especially focused on the impact of marginalization and peace. She has been a faculty member for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education certification in Mumbai, India, and a teaching assistant for the Presence Oriented Psychotherapy Diploma, Pune, India. A Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow and an alumnus of Teach For India. Previously, she was the Director of Training & Impact for Teach For India & a consultant to TFIx, TFAll, and various other NGOs in rural & urban India.
Over the years Romana has supported various programs to develop a systemic approach to design and evaluation and values-based organizational development. Her focus has been on deepening the practice and experience of love and justice through a focus on personal transformation.
Romana lives in Mumbai, India, she loves tending to plants, practicing yoga and meditation, and learning from various wisdom traditions of the world. She enjoys learning about cultures and the diversity of life experiences people have through reading, traveling & being a part of communities.
Romana is committed to creating and enabling A thriving life, for every child. She is trained in Presence Oriented Psychotherapy and continues to practice with individuals and groups especially focused on the impact of marginalization and peace. She has been a faculty member for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education certification in Mumbai, India, and a teaching assistant for the Presence Oriented Psychotherapy Diploma, Pune, India. A Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow and an alumnus of Teach For India. Previously, she was the Director of Training & Impact for Teach For India & a consultant to TFIx, TFAll, and various other NGOs in rural & urban India.
Over the years Romana has supported various programs to develop a systemic approach to design and evaluation and values-based organizational development. Her focus has been on deepening the practice and experience of love and justice through a focus on personal transformation.
Romana lives in Mumbai, India, she loves tending to plants, practicing yoga and meditation, and learning from various wisdom traditions of the world. She enjoys learning about cultures and the diversity of life experiences people have through reading, traveling & being a part of communities.
Alina Baimen
CEO and Co-founder of EdHeroes
EdHeroes unites people and organizations within education to achieve United Nations SDG 4 — quality education. EdHeroes creates a decentralized network that connects, communicates, and accelerates education processes and projects. This approach is unique because it is based on the concept of glocality — a global vision with a strong respect for both local organizations and individuals. EdHeroes' worldwide network includes educators, parents, students, policymakers, and many others passionate about education. EdHeroes is bringing them together to share best practices, build innovative approaches and catalyze partnerships to better education.
Alina led several charity projects, including building kindergartens in remote areas of Thailand, leading educational initiatives for persons with disabilities in Singapore, creating and presenting projects on sustainability and education in India, and many more. She taught and tutored during her time at Toronto University, and she believes that delivering quality education is always a priority.
EdHeroes unites people and organizations within education to achieve United Nations SDG 4 — quality education. EdHeroes creates a decentralized network that connects, communicates, and accelerates education processes and projects. This approach is unique because it is based on the concept of glocality — a global vision with a strong respect for both local organizations and individuals. EdHeroes' worldwide network includes educators, parents, students, policymakers, and many others passionate about education. EdHeroes is bringing them together to share best practices, build innovative approaches and catalyze partnerships to better education.
Alina led several charity projects, including building kindergartens in remote areas of Thailand, leading educational initiatives for persons with disabilities in Singapore, creating and presenting projects on sustainability and education in India, and many more. She taught and tutored during her time at Toronto University, and she believes that delivering quality education is always a priority.
Cecilio Solís Librado
Founder of Centro Cultural Ixtlamachiliztli, President of Federación Indígena Empresarial y C.L
Geographer graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Originally Mexican Nahua from the Sierra Norte of Puebla, coordinator of the project "Impulse of Productive Diversification in the Sierra Norte of Puebla", member of the Independent Front of Indian People and the Committee for the Support and Defense of Indian Rights; co-founder of Maya Ik' Ecological and Cultural Tourism of the Maya People S.C.P; founder of Umbral Axochiatl; co-founder of the Plural National Indigenous Assembly for Autonomy (ANIPA); founder of the Indigenous Tourism Network of Mexico; A.C. Ashoka Scholar; Co-chair of the International Indigenous Forum on Climate Change at the 16th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP16); Co-president of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (COP 8); founder of the Indigenous Business Federation and Local Communities of Mexico (CIELO).
He has also been the recipient of some international recognitions including; Visionaris "UBS" for Social Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneurship the voice of social Expansion of Innovation, Equatorial Initiative, UNDP, Continuity Forum, ABC Foundation and 30 FORBES promises in 2018.
He took different development courses that applied to projects of indigenous communities and organizations including a diploma in Indigenous Peoples and Development. Participated in international activity on the issues of biodiversity and development in the indigenous sphere in; Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, United States, Canada, Holland, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Kimberly, Johannesburg, Kenya, Durban, Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, Egypt, Japan, Geneva and Switzerland.
In the International sphere, he is a member of the Mesoamerican Indigenous Council, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity, among others.
Geographer graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Originally Mexican Nahua from the Sierra Norte of Puebla, coordinator of the project "Impulse of Productive Diversification in the Sierra Norte of Puebla", member of the Independent Front of Indian People and the Committee for the Support and Defense of Indian Rights; co-founder of Maya Ik' Ecological and Cultural Tourism of the Maya People S.C.P; founder of Umbral Axochiatl; co-founder of the Plural National Indigenous Assembly for Autonomy (ANIPA); founder of the Indigenous Tourism Network of Mexico; A.C. Ashoka Scholar; Co-chair of the International Indigenous Forum on Climate Change at the 16th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP16); Co-president of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (COP 8); founder of the Indigenous Business Federation and Local Communities of Mexico (CIELO).
He has also been the recipient of some international recognitions including; Visionaris "UBS" for Social Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneurship the voice of social Expansion of Innovation, Equatorial Initiative, UNDP, Continuity Forum, ABC Foundation and 30 FORBES promises in 2018.
He took different development courses that applied to projects of indigenous communities and organizations including a diploma in Indigenous Peoples and Development. Participated in international activity on the issues of biodiversity and development in the indigenous sphere in; Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina, United States, Canada, Holland, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Kimberly, Johannesburg, Kenya, Durban, Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, Egypt, Japan, Geneva and Switzerland.
In the International sphere, he is a member of the Mesoamerican Indigenous Council, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity, among others.
Barbara Oakley
Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan
Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. She created and teaches Coursera's "Learning How to Learn," one of the world's most popular massive open online course with over three million registered students, along with other popular "Top Online Courses of All Time." Barb is a New York Times best-selling author who has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times—her book A Mind for Numbers has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is the winner of the McGraw Prize—the colloquial "Nobel Prize for Education" and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. She created and teaches Coursera's "Learning How to Learn," one of the world's most popular massive open online course with over three million registered students, along with other popular "Top Online Courses of All Time." Barb is a New York Times best-selling author who has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times—her book A Mind for Numbers has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is the winner of the McGraw Prize—the colloquial "Nobel Prize for Education" and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
Francis Kibirige
Training Officer, Out-of-School Youth, Uganda — Educate!
Francis began working with Educate! in 2017 as a participant in the organization's in-school program in Uganda, later leveraging this experience to serve as a youth mentor post-graduation. Francis now contributes to the implementation of Educate!'s livelihood bootcamps, which support marginalized youth who cannot access formal education. In this capacity, he has advanced through various roles. Francis initially delivered essential entrepreneurship skills to youth and then advanced to become a Master Trainer responsible for providing constructive feedback to fellow trainers at the site level. Now, as a Training Officer, he oversees the training quality across all bootcamp locations. Francis holds a bachelor's degree in education and a postgraduate diploma in institutional management and administration, underscoring his dedication to empowering youth through education.
Francis began working with Educate! in 2017 as a participant in the organization's in-school program in Uganda, later leveraging this experience to serve as a youth mentor post-graduation. Francis now contributes to the implementation of Educate!'s livelihood bootcamps, which support marginalized youth who cannot access formal education. In this capacity, he has advanced through various roles. Francis initially delivered essential entrepreneurship skills to youth and then advanced to become a Master Trainer responsible for providing constructive feedback to fellow trainers at the site level. Now, as a Training Officer, he oversees the training quality across all bootcamp locations. Francis holds a bachelor's degree in education and a postgraduate diploma in institutional management and administration, underscoring his dedication to empowering youth through education.
Muzito Anthony Kaiso
Regional Training Specialist — Educate!
Muzito Anthony firmly believes that every youth is a genius waiting to be awakened and is dedicated to Educate!'s mission of developing young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa. He initially served as a secondary school teacher in Hoima District. After becoming familiar with Educate!, he joined the organization in 2012 as Program Officer, supporting teacher training and mentoring programs in Eastern Uganda. In January 2016, he collaborated to launch the teacher training model, the Educate! Exchange, in Rwanda. Throughout his career with Educate!, Muzito has held various roles across East Africa, including Program Officer, Regional Officer, Innovation Coordinator, Deputy Program Manager, and Recruitment Lead for the out-of-school program. Currently, he serves as the Regional Training Specialist, a global position responsible for training quality assurance. Muzito holds a degree in Business Studies with Education and is pursuing an MBA through the E4Impact program at the Catholic University of Milan, in partnership with Uganda Martyrs University Kampala. Additionally, he is a graduate of Educate!'s Design Academy, the Youth Entrepreneurship Training (YET) program, and the Art of Teaching by the Varkey GEMS Foundation.
Muzito Anthony firmly believes that every youth is a genius waiting to be awakened and is dedicated to Educate!'s mission of developing young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa. He initially served as a secondary school teacher in Hoima District. After becoming familiar with Educate!, he joined the organization in 2012 as Program Officer, supporting teacher training and mentoring programs in Eastern Uganda. In January 2016, he collaborated to launch the teacher training model, the Educate! Exchange, in Rwanda. Throughout his career with Educate!, Muzito has held various roles across East Africa, including Program Officer, Regional Officer, Innovation Coordinator, Deputy Program Manager, and Recruitment Lead for the out-of-school program. Currently, he serves as the Regional Training Specialist, a global position responsible for training quality assurance. Muzito holds a degree in Business Studies with Education and is pursuing an MBA through the E4Impact program at the Catholic University of Milan, in partnership with Uganda Martyrs University Kampala. Additionally, he is a graduate of Educate!'s Design Academy, the Youth Entrepreneurship Training (YET) program, and the Art of Teaching by the Varkey GEMS Foundation.
Dorothy Namubiru
Program Manager, Out-of-School Youth, Uganda — Educate!
Dorothy Namubiru's journey with Educate! began in 2013. As a Program Officer, she was entrusted with overseeing the implementation of Educate!'s in-school model in Uganda across 18 schools alongside a team of Educate! mentors. In 2017, Dorothy's leadership capabilities earned her a promotion to spearhead expansion to South Western Ankole, Uganda. Under her guidance, the program flourished, establishing its presence in approximately 10 districts with support from various stakeholders. Building on her successes, Dorothy was elevated to the role of Program Manager for Educate!'s work with out-of-school youth in 2021. In this capacity, she directs the implementation of strategy and program management for the Educate! Business Academy. This initiative aims to provide alternative pathways for youth, particularly young women who have dropped out of school, to thrive economically and make meaningful contributions to society. Dorothy's dedication to empowering youth and fostering economic growth underscores her commitment to creating positive change in her community and beyond.
Dorothy Namubiru's journey with Educate! began in 2013. As a Program Officer, she was entrusted with overseeing the implementation of Educate!'s in-school model in Uganda across 18 schools alongside a team of Educate! mentors. In 2017, Dorothy's leadership capabilities earned her a promotion to spearhead expansion to South Western Ankole, Uganda. Under her guidance, the program flourished, establishing its presence in approximately 10 districts with support from various stakeholders. Building on her successes, Dorothy was elevated to the role of Program Manager for Educate!'s work with out-of-school youth in 2021. In this capacity, she directs the implementation of strategy and program management for the Educate! Business Academy. This initiative aims to provide alternative pathways for youth, particularly young women who have dropped out of school, to thrive economically and make meaningful contributions to society. Dorothy's dedication to empowering youth and fostering economic growth underscores her commitment to creating positive change in her community and beyond.
Natasha Mulenga Hornsby
Director of Marketing and Communications — Educate!
Natasha is a strategic communications specialist and journalist with over 15 years of experience. Her passion is using storytelling as a means to achieve social impact and equality. Prior to joining Educate!, she was an adviser to the conflict prevention foundation, International Crisis Group. She also spent four years as a campaigns and advocacy officer for the UK's Commission for Racial Equality. She has held senior management roles within the HELLO! / HOLA! global media group in Madrid, developing brand identity and content creation in coordination with teams across the world. Raised in Zambia, Nigeria, and the UK, she takes a keen interest in the history and culture of the African diaspora. Natasha holds a Master's Degree in broadcast journalism from Cardiff University and graduated with a degree in Classics from Oxford University.
Natasha is a strategic communications specialist and journalist with over 15 years of experience. Her passion is using storytelling as a means to achieve social impact and equality. Prior to joining Educate!, she was an adviser to the conflict prevention foundation, International Crisis Group. She also spent four years as a campaigns and advocacy officer for the UK's Commission for Racial Equality. She has held senior management roles within the HELLO! / HOLA! global media group in Madrid, developing brand identity and content creation in coordination with teams across the world. Raised in Zambia, Nigeria, and the UK, she takes a keen interest in the history and culture of the African diaspora. Natasha holds a Master's Degree in broadcast journalism from Cardiff University and graduated with a degree in Classics from Oxford University.
Gustavo Zambrano
Specialist in Human Rights & Indigenous People
Gustavo is a lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú - PUCP. He has a Master's Degree in Applied Ethics with a mention in Business from Linköping Universittet, Sweden. He is a specialist in human rights, particularly in indigenous peoples.
He has work experience in public management, as well as advising senior public and private management. He has worked for the Ministry of Culture and provided technical advice to other sectors of the Peruvian state on indigenous peoples. He works as a consultant at the national and international level, working with organizations such as the ILO and FAO in the region. He has designed proposals for managing socio-environmental conflicts, has directed and coordinated development projects, as well as carried out work with social organizations and indigenous peoples.
Among his main tasks he has been General Director of the General Directorate of Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Ministry of Culture, Head of INDEPA, and coordinator of the Academic and Research Area of the Institute of Democracy and Human Rights of the PUCP IDEHPUCP. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Peruvian Institute of Human Rights and Business IPEDHU. Until January 2023, he served as an expert on indigenous peoples and Coordinator of the FAO Project "Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security and strengthening the resilience of the livelihoods of the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples of Peru affected by COVID-19". Peru.
He is an Auxiliary Professor of the Academic Department of Law of the Universidad Católica of Peru -PUCP. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. He has carried out academic research, presented in forums and conferences on the aforementioned topics, and published both academic articles and book chapters. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Master's Degree in Human Rights of the PUCP, to which he advises on the mention of Indigenous Peoples.
Gustavo is a lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú - PUCP. He has a Master's Degree in Applied Ethics with a mention in Business from Linköping Universittet, Sweden. He is a specialist in human rights, particularly in indigenous peoples.
He has work experience in public management, as well as advising senior public and private management. He has worked for the Ministry of Culture and provided technical advice to other sectors of the Peruvian state on indigenous peoples. He works as a consultant at the national and international level, working with organizations such as the ILO and FAO in the region. He has designed proposals for managing socio-environmental conflicts, has directed and coordinated development projects, as well as carried out work with social organizations and indigenous peoples.
Among his main tasks he has been General Director of the General Directorate of Rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Ministry of Culture, Head of INDEPA, and coordinator of the Academic and Research Area of the Institute of Democracy and Human Rights of the PUCP IDEHPUCP. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Peruvian Institute of Human Rights and Business IPEDHU. Until January 2023, he served as an expert on indigenous peoples and Coordinator of the FAO Project "Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security and strengthening the resilience of the livelihoods of the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples of Peru affected by COVID-19". Peru.
He is an Auxiliary Professor of the Academic Department of Law of the Universidad Católica of Peru -PUCP. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. He has carried out academic research, presented in forums and conferences on the aforementioned topics, and published both academic articles and book chapters. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Master's Degree in Human Rights of the PUCP, to which he advises on the mention of Indigenous Peoples.
Liu Muyuan
Relationship Manager, Grok Schools Community, Grok Global Services; Director, International Exchange Center for Confucius Studies in Qufu and Vancouver
Liu Muyuan, born in Qufu, Shandong province, M.A. in International and Intercultural Communication from Royal Roads University, Canada. She is currently studying in the UCL MBA program at National School of Development, Peking University (PKU).
Muyuan has a rich background in marketing, student recruitment, and international education project management. She went to Canada as an exchange student in 2005. After graduating with a B.A. degree and an M.A degree in Canada in 2010, she stayed at Royal Roads University to serve as an administrative assistant in the Office of the Vice President, Global Advancement, Marketing & Business Development and as a graduate teaching assistant in the M.A. in Educational Leadership and Management for another three years. She returned to Beijing in 2013 and worked as the Social Media Manager at Grok (Beijing Office) by launching and maintaining the official localized online presence for overseas universities and educational institutions in China. Her past work experiences include working as Director of Communication at PKU-Dalton Academy, Cooperation Specialist for the International Department at the China Association of Trade in Services, and Recruitment Officer for New College, Faculty of Arts and Science and Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto.
Muyuan currently works full time as the Relationship Manager for Grok Schools Community based in the Beijing Office, with the aim to connect local high school counsellors with overseas university representatives and to support best practices in helping students fulfill their studies abroad. She is passionate about educational public welfare and founded the Confucius International Exchange Center for Chinese Studies in Vancouver and Qufu respectively in 2013 and 2014.
Liu Muyuan, born in Qufu, Shandong province, M.A. in International and Intercultural Communication from Royal Roads University, Canada. She is currently studying in the UCL MBA program at National School of Development, Peking University (PKU).
Muyuan has a rich background in marketing, student recruitment, and international education project management. She went to Canada as an exchange student in 2005. After graduating with a B.A. degree and an M.A degree in Canada in 2010, she stayed at Royal Roads University to serve as an administrative assistant in the Office of the Vice President, Global Advancement, Marketing & Business Development and as a graduate teaching assistant in the M.A. in Educational Leadership and Management for another three years. She returned to Beijing in 2013 and worked as the Social Media Manager at Grok (Beijing Office) by launching and maintaining the official localized online presence for overseas universities and educational institutions in China. Her past work experiences include working as Director of Communication at PKU-Dalton Academy, Cooperation Specialist for the International Department at the China Association of Trade in Services, and Recruitment Officer for New College, Faculty of Arts and Science and Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto.
Muyuan currently works full time as the Relationship Manager for Grok Schools Community based in the Beijing Office, with the aim to connect local high school counsellors with overseas university representatives and to support best practices in helping students fulfill their studies abroad. She is passionate about educational public welfare and founded the Confucius International Exchange Center for Chinese Studies in Vancouver and Qufu respectively in 2013 and 2014.
Bai Xue
Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Center at the Beijing Haidian Institute of Education
Sciences
Bai Xue, a senior mathematics teacher at the high school level from Beijing, China, holds a Bachelor's degree in fundamental mathematics from Capital N ormal University and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management from Royal Roads University in Canada. Bai Xue has a rich background in basic education and teaching research. After graduating from university in 1994, he taught for nine years at Beijing 101 Middle School. In 2003, he became a subject researcher at the
Haidian District Teacher Training College in Beijing, where for 14 years he was responsible for the
management of high school education in the region. Since 2017, Bai Xue has bee n serving as the
Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Center at the Beijing Haidian Institute of Education
Sciences, with a primary focus on educational evaluation research, teacher development, and teacher education research.
Throughout his 30 year career, Bai Xue has achieved a series of teaching and research
accomplishments in education. He participated in the Beijing Education Examination Institute's
evaluation project "Large scale Examination Evaluation," which won the first prize in the 2010 Bas ic
Education Curriculum Reform Teaching Research Achievements by the Ministry of Education (he was
one of the authors of the high school mathematics evaluation section). Bai Xue is one of the authors
of the teachers' books for the mathematics textbooks of the People's Education Edition and Beijing
Normal University, and he has contributed to the compilation of the Beijing Examination Instructions
and led the Beijing College Entrance Examination Mathematics Evaluation Group. Several of her
papers have won ci ty level awards and have been publihed in core academic journals. In 2020, he
publihed a monograph titled "Key Issues in Mathematics Teaching Under the Background of College
Entrance Examination Proposition Reform." He also designed the senior and junior h igh school
mathematics curriculum for the Ministry of Education's "The Same Class" project and recorded five
senior high school mathematics lessons for China Education Television CETV 4, providing guidance
for educational poverty alleviation to teachers in the central and western regions of China.
Bai Xue is interested in comparative studies of Chinese and Western education. He attended a
symposium titled "The Continuum of Teacher Development in the United States and China" organized
by USNC/MI in 2009, aimed at researching the structure of mathematics edu cation professionalism in the United States and China. He participated in the ICME 12 International Congress on Mathematics Education in Korea in 2012 with a collaborative paper. In 2014, he took part in an educational study tour organized by Royal Roads U niversity and the Beijing Institute of Education. Her collaborative paper "Holistic Mastery of Statistics" was publihed by Springer in 2016. In September 2019, he participated in an educational study tour in Savonlinna, Finland.
Sciences
Bai Xue, a senior mathematics teacher at the high school level from Beijing, China, holds a Bachelor's degree in fundamental mathematics from Capital N ormal University and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management from Royal Roads University in Canada. Bai Xue has a rich background in basic education and teaching research. After graduating from university in 1994, he taught for nine years at Beijing 101 Middle School. In 2003, he became a subject researcher at the
Haidian District Teacher Training College in Beijing, where for 14 years he was responsible for the
management of high school education in the region. Since 2017, Bai Xue has bee n serving as the
Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Center at the Beijing Haidian Institute of Education
Sciences, with a primary focus on educational evaluation research, teacher development, and teacher education research.
Throughout his 30 year career, Bai Xue has achieved a series of teaching and research
accomplishments in education. He participated in the Beijing Education Examination Institute's
evaluation project "Large scale Examination Evaluation," which won the first prize in the 2010 Bas ic
Education Curriculum Reform Teaching Research Achievements by the Ministry of Education (he was
one of the authors of the high school mathematics evaluation section). Bai Xue is one of the authors
of the teachers' books for the mathematics textbooks of the People's Education Edition and Beijing
Normal University, and he has contributed to the compilation of the Beijing Examination Instructions
and led the Beijing College Entrance Examination Mathematics Evaluation Group. Several of her
papers have won ci ty level awards and have been publihed in core academic journals. In 2020, he
publihed a monograph titled "Key Issues in Mathematics Teaching Under the Background of College
Entrance Examination Proposition Reform." He also designed the senior and junior h igh school
mathematics curriculum for the Ministry of Education's "The Same Class" project and recorded five
senior high school mathematics lessons for China Education Television CETV 4, providing guidance
for educational poverty alleviation to teachers in the central and western regions of China.
Bai Xue is interested in comparative studies of Chinese and Western education. He attended a
symposium titled "The Continuum of Teacher Development in the United States and China" organized
by USNC/MI in 2009, aimed at researching the structure of mathematics edu cation professionalism in the United States and China. He participated in the ICME 12 International Congress on Mathematics Education in Korea in 2012 with a collaborative paper. In 2014, he took part in an educational study tour organized by Royal Roads U niversity and the Beijing Institute of Education. Her collaborative paper "Holistic Mastery of Statistics" was publihed by Springer in 2016. In September 2019, he participated in an educational study tour in Savonlinna, Finland.
Dr. Ammar Younas
PhD (ANSO Scholar), School of Humanities, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China; Founder of Central Asia Tech Law, Ai Mo Innovation Consultants and the TechUmmah Ecosystem (CIEFT)
Dr. Ammar Younas has studied and worked in various Central Asian countries for over 10 years. Currently, he is based at the International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. He is also affiliated with the School of Humanities, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, as an ANSO Scholar.
Dr. Younas has earned seven degrees in Medicine, Finance, Political Marketing, International Relations, Jurisprudence, Human Rights, and Chinese Law from institutions in Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Lebanon, and China. He has initiated several enterprises and ventures, including Central Asia Tech Law (CAT Law), Ai Mo Innovation Consultants, and the Center for Islamic Engagement with Future Technologies (CIEFT). He pioneered the teaching of Technology Law, E-Commerce, and AI Law modules at various higher education institutions across Central Asia.
Dr. Younas has published more than 100 papers in various academic and journalistic media. He is listed as an arbitrator and mediator on the panel of several arbitration institutes worldwide and holds a license to practice law in three jurisdictions. His research interests include, but are not limited to, Commercial Law, Technology Law, Philosophy of Science, and the Regulation of AI & Emerging Technologies.
Dr. Ammar Younas has studied and worked in various Central Asian countries for over 10 years. Currently, he is based at the International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. He is also affiliated with the School of Humanities, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, as an ANSO Scholar.
Dr. Younas has earned seven degrees in Medicine, Finance, Political Marketing, International Relations, Jurisprudence, Human Rights, and Chinese Law from institutions in Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Lebanon, and China. He has initiated several enterprises and ventures, including Central Asia Tech Law (CAT Law), Ai Mo Innovation Consultants, and the Center for Islamic Engagement with Future Technologies (CIEFT). He pioneered the teaching of Technology Law, E-Commerce, and AI Law modules at various higher education institutions across Central Asia.
Dr. Younas has published more than 100 papers in various academic and journalistic media. He is listed as an arbitrator and mediator on the panel of several arbitration institutes worldwide and holds a license to practice law in three jurisdictions. His research interests include, but are not limited to, Commercial Law, Technology Law, Philosophy of Science, and the Regulation of AI & Emerging Technologies.
Guan Zhenhua
Vice Principal of Nishan Yihai Primary School
Guan Zhenhua was born, grew up and works in Nishan. She graduated from Shandong Provincial
Education Institute with a bachelor's degree. Guan Zhenhua served as the Principal of Nishan Town
Changzuo Primary School and Nishan Town Wangzhuang Primary School. Currently, she is the V ice
Principal of Nishan Yihai Primary School, a moral lecturer in Qufu City, and a member of the Qufu
City Traditional Culture Center. Guan Zhenhua's passion for her hometown, admiration for Confucian
culture, and confidence in Chinese culture have inspired her to dedicate her self to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese traditional culture.
As a Vice Principal, Guan Zhenhua has been consistently applying the Confucian culture of benevolent governance to school management. To establish oneself and then establish others, to desire to achieve and then help others achieve. The school adheres to the fundamental principle of cultivating virtue and nurturing people in education and incorporate s traditional culture into students' moral education.
As a normal teacher, Guan Zhenhua is dedicated to promoting Confucian culture with her own learning experience as an example . By teaching traditional cultural courses such as liberal arts courses at school, she inspire s students to learn traditional culture. Through her public WeChat account, she record s and promote s her own experience of learning and practicing traditional culture, allowing more teachers and people to understand and learn Confucian culture.
Guan Zhenhua was born, grew up and works in Nishan. She graduated from Shandong Provincial
Education Institute with a bachelor's degree. Guan Zhenhua served as the Principal of Nishan Town
Changzuo Primary School and Nishan Town Wangzhuang Primary School. Currently, she is the V ice
Principal of Nishan Yihai Primary School, a moral lecturer in Qufu City, and a member of the Qufu
City Traditional Culture Center. Guan Zhenhua's passion for her hometown, admiration for Confucian
culture, and confidence in Chinese culture have inspired her to dedicate her self to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese traditional culture.
As a Vice Principal, Guan Zhenhua has been consistently applying the Confucian culture of benevolent governance to school management. To establish oneself and then establish others, to desire to achieve and then help others achieve. The school adheres to the fundamental principle of cultivating virtue and nurturing people in education and incorporate s traditional culture into students' moral education.
As a normal teacher, Guan Zhenhua is dedicated to promoting Confucian culture with her own learning experience as an example . By teaching traditional cultural courses such as liberal arts courses at school, she inspire s students to learn traditional culture. Through her public WeChat account, she record s and promote s her own experience of learning and practicing traditional culture, allowing more teachers and people to understand and learn Confucian culture.
Yang Jing
CEO of Inspiring Teenagers to Create, Cooperate and Contribute
Yang Jing, CEO of ITCCC. Founded in 2012, ITCCC Inspiring Teenagers to Create, Cooperate and
Contribute ) is dedicated to enriching the education experience of K-12 students in China, to providing
outstanding education programs to schools and excellent professional opportunities for educators,
instilling the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in the 21st century. The vision is
to identify, encourage and nurture Leadership, Confidence, Responsibility, Teamwork, a World Vision
and other positive traits in every Chinese young learner through international innovative education.
Over the past 10 years, ITCCC has introduced and promoted a series of innovative educational
activities, and developed a systematic solution of multidisciplinary project based learning curriculum.
It has empowered hundreds of schools to build their characters in quality education, and has helped
hundreds of thousands of students to achieve personalized growth.
ITCCC has a professional in house curriculum designer team. Directed by domestic and international
experts and scholars from var ious disciplines and industry fields, they develop innovative education
programs and courses for hundreds of education communities in China. ITCCC's think tank is
composed of over 400 interdisciplinary advisors in the research fields of natural science eng ineering,
social science, entrepreneurship and innovation management. Educational events organized by ITCCC have been reported by CCTV, China Science and Technology Network, People's Daily Online, Xinhua Network which brings tremendous social impact. ITCCC brings together the most outstanding
international education programs to offer opportunities to Chinese young learners to demonstrate their excellences to the entire world.
Yang Jing, CEO of ITCCC. Founded in 2012, ITCCC Inspiring Teenagers to Create, Cooperate and
Contribute ) is dedicated to enriching the education experience of K-12 students in China, to providing
outstanding education programs to schools and excellent professional opportunities for educators,
instilling the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in the 21st century. The vision is
to identify, encourage and nurture Leadership, Confidence, Responsibility, Teamwork, a World Vision
and other positive traits in every Chinese young learner through international innovative education.
Over the past 10 years, ITCCC has introduced and promoted a series of innovative educational
activities, and developed a systematic solution of multidisciplinary project based learning curriculum.
It has empowered hundreds of schools to build their characters in quality education, and has helped
hundreds of thousands of students to achieve personalized growth.
ITCCC has a professional in house curriculum designer team. Directed by domestic and international
experts and scholars from var ious disciplines and industry fields, they develop innovative education
programs and courses for hundreds of education communities in China. ITCCC's think tank is
composed of over 400 interdisciplinary advisors in the research fields of natural science eng ineering,
social science, entrepreneurship and innovation management. Educational events organized by ITCCC have been reported by CCTV, China Science and Technology Network, People's Daily Online, Xinhua Network which brings tremendous social impact. ITCCC brings together the most outstanding
international education programs to offer opportunities to Chinese young learners to demonstrate their excellences to the entire world.
Dr. Athinangamso Esther Nkopo
Scholar, curator and writer
Dr. Athinangamso Esther Nkopo is a scholar, curator and writer. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Department of African Studies at the University of Cape Town. She holds an MSc African Studies from the University of Oxford and a BA honors in International Relations and Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. Nkopo formerly worked as a lecturer and teaching assistant in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Cape Town while reading for her thesis "Blackness as a Question of Freedom". She has made contributions in the field of Black Studies and Black Aesthetics as a guest lecturer and curator at various universities including Oxford, SOAS, University of Sussex, London School of Economics, Cambridge, Harvard University, University of Memphis, University of KwaZulu Natal and the University of the Free State. Athi is an intellectual activist and was an organizing member of Blackwash, Decolonise Wits, FeesMustFall and RhodesMustFall in Oxford movements as a student. Her co-edited book Rhodes Must Fall: The Struggle to Decolonise the Racist Heart of Empire, was published in 2018 by Zed publishers in London and she has recently coedited the special issue of Agenda, the feminist Journal, on Black Transnational Feminism and the Question of Structure. Nkopo identifies as a radical Black Queer Intellectual and artist stranded in the world!
Dr. Athinangamso Esther Nkopo is a scholar, curator and writer. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Department of African Studies at the University of Cape Town. She holds an MSc African Studies from the University of Oxford and a BA honors in International Relations and Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. Nkopo formerly worked as a lecturer and teaching assistant in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Cape Town while reading for her thesis "Blackness as a Question of Freedom". She has made contributions in the field of Black Studies and Black Aesthetics as a guest lecturer and curator at various universities including Oxford, SOAS, University of Sussex, London School of Economics, Cambridge, Harvard University, University of Memphis, University of KwaZulu Natal and the University of the Free State. Athi is an intellectual activist and was an organizing member of Blackwash, Decolonise Wits, FeesMustFall and RhodesMustFall in Oxford movements as a student. Her co-edited book Rhodes Must Fall: The Struggle to Decolonise the Racist Heart of Empire, was published in 2018 by Zed publishers in London and she has recently coedited the special issue of Agenda, the feminist Journal, on Black Transnational Feminism and the Question of Structure. Nkopo identifies as a radical Black Queer Intellectual and artist stranded in the world!
Enock M Mbabvu
Teaching fellow with Teach for Zimbabwe
During his tenure as a teaching fellow with Teach for Zimbabwe, Enock achieved a remarkable milestone by authoring the first science textbook in Shona, one of Zimbabwe's local languages. This achievement reflects not only Enock's dedication to education but also his commitment to provide students with quality learning materials in their native language. Presently, Enock is diligently working on the creation of additional textbooks in the Shona language, focusing on subjects related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and developing affordable educational materials for underprivileged students. Furthermore, he is actively advocating for a transformation in the colonial education policies to ensure a more inclusive and equitable educational system.
Enock is a qualified food scientist who possesses a wealth of experience in the field of education, having worked in both public and private schools. His extensive background in the sciences has afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with various food manufacturing companies and educational institutions, including Teach for Zimbabwe.
During his tenure as a teaching fellow with Teach for Zimbabwe, Enock achieved a remarkable milestone by authoring the first science textbook in Shona, one of Zimbabwe's local languages. This achievement reflects not only Enock's dedication to education but also his commitment to provide students with quality learning materials in their native language. Presently, Enock is diligently working on the creation of additional textbooks in the Shona language, focusing on subjects related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and developing affordable educational materials for underprivileged students. Furthermore, he is actively advocating for a transformation in the colonial education policies to ensure a more inclusive and equitable educational system.
Enock is a qualified food scientist who possesses a wealth of experience in the field of education, having worked in both public and private schools. His extensive background in the sciences has afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with various food manufacturing companies and educational institutions, including Teach for Zimbabwe.
Charles Looker
Kaihautū and Teacher Educator, Ako Mātātupu — Teach First NZ
Ko ngā Tai-o-Rehua e mihi atu nei ki ngā wai hohonu o te ao. My reason for my work is the community I descend from, the community I am a part of, and the generations that will follow. I am committed to improving how our environment affirms and celebrates our indigenous identity and the unique significance of each young person in New Zealand.
Ko ngā Tai-o-Rehua e mihi atu nei ki ngā wai hohonu o te ao. My reason for my work is the community I descend from, the community I am a part of, and the generations that will follow. I am committed to improving how our environment affirms and celebrates our indigenous identity and the unique significance of each young person in New Zealand.
Ashish Shalini Shrivastava
Founder, Director, Shiksharth
Ashish is the founder of Shiksharth, an organization dedicated to designing positive childhood experiences for children coming from spaces of conflict and adverse geographies. His career spans over 19 years, beginning in engineering and transitioning to the education sector. With a robust background in information technology, having worked with companies like Infosys and NIIT Ltd, Ashish now focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for adivasi ( tribal ) children in central India ( Sukma and Bastar, Chhattisgarh ) regions deeply impacted by armed conflict because of left wing extremism. He has been actively involved in this area for the last 12 years.
Before establishing Shiksharth, Ashish explored entrepreneurship through initiatives like Prarambh, Bachpan Banao, and AwakIND. His dedication to social change is further evidenced by his roles as an Acumen India Fellow and a Teach For India Fellow. Ashish is a firm believer in philanthropy as a way of life, which is exemplified by his volunteering efforts for DaanUtsav, an event that celebrates the joy of giving.
Ashish is the founder of Shiksharth, an organization dedicated to designing positive childhood experiences for children coming from spaces of conflict and adverse geographies. His career spans over 19 years, beginning in engineering and transitioning to the education sector. With a robust background in information technology, having worked with companies like Infosys and NIIT Ltd, Ashish now focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for adivasi ( tribal ) children in central India ( Sukma and Bastar, Chhattisgarh ) regions deeply impacted by armed conflict because of left wing extremism. He has been actively involved in this area for the last 12 years.
Before establishing Shiksharth, Ashish explored entrepreneurship through initiatives like Prarambh, Bachpan Banao, and AwakIND. His dedication to social change is further evidenced by his roles as an Acumen India Fellow and a Teach For India Fellow. Ashish is a firm believer in philanthropy as a way of life, which is exemplified by his volunteering efforts for DaanUtsav, an event that celebrates the joy of giving.
Dr. Zulfia Musarova
General Manager of the Sofia international hotel
Zulfia Musarova holds experience as the General Manager of Sofia International Hotel and
former CEO of Orient Hotel. She has served as Project Leader and Coordinator for
FARMKG at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic and was the General
Director at BAC Services Horeca in Dubai from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she was the
Head of the Department for International Financial Institutions and Organizations at the
International Bank of Azerbaijan, Dubai Branch, from 2012 to 2015, and previously worked
as Assistant to the General Consule at the Kyrgyz Consulate in Dubai from 2006 to 2012. She
holds a PhD and master's in international business management from the Diplomatic
Academy of Kyrgyzstan, and has published research on agricultural development and food
security. Her academic and professional experience includes extensive research and expertise
in agricultural development, food security, and the impact of digitalization and globalization
on language and culture.
Zulfia Musarova holds experience as the General Manager of Sofia International Hotel and
former CEO of Orient Hotel. She has served as Project Leader and Coordinator for
FARMKG at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic and was the General
Director at BAC Services Horeca in Dubai from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she was the
Head of the Department for International Financial Institutions and Organizations at the
International Bank of Azerbaijan, Dubai Branch, from 2012 to 2015, and previously worked
as Assistant to the General Consule at the Kyrgyz Consulate in Dubai from 2006 to 2012. She
holds a PhD and master's in international business management from the Diplomatic
Academy of Kyrgyzstan, and has published research on agricultural development and food
security. Her academic and professional experience includes extensive research and expertise
in agricultural development, food security, and the impact of digitalization and globalization
on language and culture.
Asel Saparbaeva
Head of English Teachers Association
Asel Saparbaeva is an experienced English teacher and teacher trainer with 20 years of teaching
experience in schools. She is an alumnus of several prestigious programs, including the TEA
Program by the US Government, the "Count Me In" Volunteering Program by the NAMA
Foundation in Malaysia, the "LEAD Alliance" Program by USAID Mongolia, the ITEC Program
by the Indian Government, and is also a UNICEF volunteer. Currently, she leads the Ak Talaa
English Teachers' Association.
Asel has a diverse background, having worked as an English Access Microscholarship Program
teacher with the US Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, a Peace Corps Language-Technical and Cross-
Cultural Facilitator, and a trainer for the NICE Kyrgyzstan Foundation, where she educated
parents, teachers, students, and community members. She has implemented numerous projects
focused on teaching methodology, health, sports, the environment, and preventing school
violence. Additionally, Asel has actively volunteered in various initiatives such as Clean Up
Day, educational campaigns, and community event organization.
Asel Saparbaeva is an experienced English teacher and teacher trainer with 20 years of teaching
experience in schools. She is an alumnus of several prestigious programs, including the TEA
Program by the US Government, the "Count Me In" Volunteering Program by the NAMA
Foundation in Malaysia, the "LEAD Alliance" Program by USAID Mongolia, the ITEC Program
by the Indian Government, and is also a UNICEF volunteer. Currently, she leads the Ak Talaa
English Teachers' Association.
Asel has a diverse background, having worked as an English Access Microscholarship Program
teacher with the US Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, a Peace Corps Language-Technical and Cross-
Cultural Facilitator, and a trainer for the NICE Kyrgyzstan Foundation, where she educated
parents, teachers, students, and community members. She has implemented numerous projects
focused on teaching methodology, health, sports, the environment, and preventing school
violence. Additionally, Asel has actively volunteered in various initiatives such as Clean Up
Day, educational campaigns, and community event organization.
Fawn Sharp
President and CEO of Sharp Global Development, LLC. Former 23rd President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Fawn R. Sharp is the President and CEO of Sharp Global Development, LLC. Previously she served as the 23rd President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native tribal government organization in the country. President Sharp was elected on October 24, 2019 at NCAI's 76th Annual Convention & Marketplace. Sharp is the third woman to hold the position of NCAI President.
President Sharp also served as Vice President of the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington, after being a five term past-President. Her past positions included managing attorney and lead counsel; and staff attorney for the Quinault Indian Nation, administrative law judge for the Washington state Department of Revenue – Tax Appeals Division, Quinault Tribal Court Associate Judge, and Counsel for Phillips, Krause & Brown.
Ms. Sharp has held numerous leadership positions, including an appointment by Governor Gary Locke to serve as Trustee for Grays Harbor College, Governor of the Washington State Bar Association, Trustee of Washington State Bar Association – Indian Law Section, Vice President and Founding Member for the National Intertribal Tax Alliance, and Director/Secretary of the Quinault Nation Enterprises Board. Fawn has conducted lectures and publications all over the United States.
Ms. Sharp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington at the age of 19. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington in 1995 and has subsequently received certificates from the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, and from the International Human Rights Law at Oxford University.
Fawn R. Sharp is the President and CEO of Sharp Global Development, LLC. Previously she served as the 23rd President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native tribal government organization in the country. President Sharp was elected on October 24, 2019 at NCAI's 76th Annual Convention & Marketplace. Sharp is the third woman to hold the position of NCAI President.
President Sharp also served as Vice President of the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington, after being a five term past-President. Her past positions included managing attorney and lead counsel; and staff attorney for the Quinault Indian Nation, administrative law judge for the Washington state Department of Revenue – Tax Appeals Division, Quinault Tribal Court Associate Judge, and Counsel for Phillips, Krause & Brown.
Ms. Sharp has held numerous leadership positions, including an appointment by Governor Gary Locke to serve as Trustee for Grays Harbor College, Governor of the Washington State Bar Association, Trustee of Washington State Bar Association – Indian Law Section, Vice President and Founding Member for the National Intertribal Tax Alliance, and Director/Secretary of the Quinault Nation Enterprises Board. Fawn has conducted lectures and publications all over the United States.
Ms. Sharp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington at the age of 19. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington in 1995 and has subsequently received certificates from the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, and from the International Human Rights Law at Oxford University.
Gillette Hall
Professor in the Practice and Director of Teaching in the Global Human Development Program, Georgetown University
Gillette Hall is a former World Bank economist and professor of development economics at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Washington, DC. She specializes in public policy research and development for poverty reduction, equity and inclusion, and has co-edited several books on Indigenous Peoples. She was raised in Mexico and Brazil, and holds an MPhil in Latin American Studies and a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Cambridge, England. She is based in Santa Barbara, CA where she continues her work as an independent consultant.
Gillette Hall is a former World Bank economist and professor of development economics at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Washington, DC. She specializes in public policy research and development for poverty reduction, equity and inclusion, and has co-edited several books on Indigenous Peoples. She was raised in Mexico and Brazil, and holds an MPhil in Latin American Studies and a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Cambridge, England. She is based in Santa Barbara, CA where she continues her work as an independent consultant.
Aram Pakhchanian
Сo-founder and the Chairman of the Board of the Ayb Educational Foundation
Aram Pakhchanian is a co-founder and the Chairman of the Board of the Ayb Educational Foundation, one of the driving forces behind the fundamental modernisation of education in Armenia. Was the head of Ayb School from 2014 to 2020.
Worked in IT business since 1993, was a VP and Director of the Data capture products department at ABBYY. Under his leadership, ABBYY's corporate products range has gained international recognition.
Is actively involved in different social activities, holds a TV show on education and gives talks at conferences. Leads courses on management and leadership in education. Participates as an LP, advisor in various venture funds, and on the boards of schools and other public organisations.
Aram Pakhchanian is a co-founder and the Chairman of the Board of the Ayb Educational Foundation, one of the driving forces behind the fundamental modernisation of education in Armenia. Was the head of Ayb School from 2014 to 2020.
Worked in IT business since 1993, was a VP and Director of the Data capture products department at ABBYY. Under his leadership, ABBYY's corporate products range has gained international recognition.
Is actively involved in different social activities, holds a TV show on education and gives talks at conferences. Leads courses on management and leadership in education. Participates as an LP, advisor in various venture funds, and on the boards of schools and other public organisations.
Madina Nurzhanova
Operational Manager, Connect-Ed
Madina Nurzhanova joined Connect-Ed in 2023, bringing her expertise in finance, consulting, and organizational process development to enhance the fund's mission of reducing digital inequality in Kazakhstan. As an operational manager, Madina organizes and facilitates the implementation of the fund's strategic initiatives.
She holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from KIMEP University.
In addition to her professional achievements, Madina is passionate about promoting the development and use of the Kazakh language. This personal interest aligns with her professional life, as evidenced by her contribution to the PMI Kazakhstan Chapter's project on translating the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) into Kazakh in 2024.
Madina Nurzhanova joined Connect-Ed in 2023, bringing her expertise in finance, consulting, and organizational process development to enhance the fund's mission of reducing digital inequality in Kazakhstan. As an operational manager, Madina organizes and facilitates the implementation of the fund's strategic initiatives.
She holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from KIMEP University.
In addition to her professional achievements, Madina is passionate about promoting the development and use of the Kazakh language. This personal interest aligns with her professional life, as evidenced by her contribution to the PMI Kazakhstan Chapter's project on translating the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) into Kazakh in 2024.
Nurlan Imangaliyev
Educator, researcher, academic director of USTAZ Pro
Nurlan Imangaliyev has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, starting from 2003. He worked as an English teacher at NURORDA School in Astana for 10 years. Additionally, he is a teacher, trainer, and researcher in the field of education.
In 2012, Nurlan became the first Apple Distinguished Educator trainer in Kazakhstan. Nurlan is also the author and co-author of several educational programs for teachers and consults schools and other educational institutions in the field of professional development for educators.
In 2015, Nurlan participated in the launch of the USTAZ professional training center, which trained tens of thousands of both local and international teachers. In 2019, he obtained a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Nazarbayev University.
Up until now, Nurlan has contributed to teacher professional development initiatives in more than 10 countries around the world across different continents.
Nurlan Imangaliyev has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, starting from 2003. He worked as an English teacher at NURORDA School in Astana for 10 years. Additionally, he is a teacher, trainer, and researcher in the field of education.
In 2012, Nurlan became the first Apple Distinguished Educator trainer in Kazakhstan. Nurlan is also the author and co-author of several educational programs for teachers and consults schools and other educational institutions in the field of professional development for educators.
In 2015, Nurlan participated in the launch of the USTAZ professional training center, which trained tens of thousands of both local and international teachers. In 2019, he obtained a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Nazarbayev University.
Up until now, Nurlan has contributed to teacher professional development initiatives in more than 10 countries around the world across different continents.
Dr. Regina Moromizato Izu
Educator, Doctor in Childhood, Youth and Social Sciences, Master in Social Management with a specialization in Learning Difficulties
Regina is currently a consultant on Early Childhood Development issues, Associate Professor of the Department of Education of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Coordinator of the research subgroup ´disposition for learning and educational transitions´, Executive Director of the RED SUMA Association and Founder of the educational project Semilla Azul.
Regina is currently a consultant on Early Childhood Development issues, Associate Professor of the Department of Education of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Coordinator of the research subgroup ´disposition for learning and educational transitions´, Executive Director of the RED SUMA Association and Founder of the educational project Semilla Azul.
Diane Campeau
OMEP-Canada et Université d’Ottawa
Diane Campeau Ph. D. holds a PhD degree in Education from the Université de Sherbrooke Québec and studied in Environmental Education. Her research focuses on the integration of Indigenous cultural dimensions into education. She is currently a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa and a lecturer at the University of Alberta’s St-Jean Campus. She has contributed and continues to contribute to various projects related to Indigenous education in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. She has published articles and book chapters about Indigenous pedagogy and the importance of learning from the land.
Diane Campeau, Ph. D., est titulaire d’un doctorat en éducation de l’Université de Sherbrooke, au Québec, et a étudié en éducation environnementale. Ses recherches portent sur l’intégration des dimensions culturelles autochtones dans l'éducation. Elle est actuellement professeure invitée à l’Université d’Ottawa et chargée de cours au campus St-Jean de l’Université de l’Alberta. Elle a contribué et continue de contribuer à divers projets liés à l'éducation autochtone au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta et en Colombie-Britannique. Elle a publié des articles et des chapitres de livres sur la pédagogie autochtone et l’importance d’apprendre du territoire.
Diane Campeau Ph. D. holds a PhD degree in Education from the Université de Sherbrooke Québec and studied in Environmental Education. Her research focuses on the integration of Indigenous cultural dimensions into education. She is currently a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa and a lecturer at the University of Alberta’s St-Jean Campus. She has contributed and continues to contribute to various projects related to Indigenous education in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. She has published articles and book chapters about Indigenous pedagogy and the importance of learning from the land.
Diane Campeau, Ph. D., est titulaire d’un doctorat en éducation de l’Université de Sherbrooke, au Québec, et a étudié en éducation environnementale. Ses recherches portent sur l’intégration des dimensions culturelles autochtones dans l'éducation. Elle est actuellement professeure invitée à l’Université d’Ottawa et chargée de cours au campus St-Jean de l’Université de l’Alberta. Elle a contribué et continue de contribuer à divers projets liés à l'éducation autochtone au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta et en Colombie-Britannique. Elle a publié des articles et des chapitres de livres sur la pédagogie autochtone et l’importance d’apprendre du territoire.
Tae Yong Shim
President Director / CEO, Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia
- Graduated from Binus Business School with a Master’s in Management, Hongik University with a Bachelor’s in Engineering.
- Served as a Korea financials analyst within the Equity Research Department at KDB Daewoo Securities from 2010 to 2013.
- Started as Head of Research Division at Mirae Asset Sekuritas from 2013—2018, and became Director of Capital Market up to 2019.
- Currently holds his position as President Director or CEO at Mirae Asset Sekuritas.
Gilles Pétreault
OMEP Representative to UNESCO
Gilles Pétreault is currently vice-president of the OMEP-France, representative of the OMEP-World to UNESCO and Honorary National Education State Inspector.
Previously he was Head of Departmental State Education Services and has experience as Head of an in-service training centre for teachers, as Education Inspector with various responsibilities and as schoolteacher, in several areas in France.
Holder of a doctorate in French Literature, he worked in the field of French teaching and mastery of French language, Preschool Education and Elementary School in various subjects. He also engaged in studies in pupils’ academic careers and inclusion for children with special education needs. Other interest include school organization, teachers’ and education inspectors’ recruitment and training.
As an expert in Preschool Education, he both coordinated and participated in reports to the Minister of Education and contributed to the training of the Education inspectors. Representative of the Education Ministry to the OECD Early Childhood Education and Care Network for seven years, Gilles Pétreault was also involved in several international studies or projects (European Union programme for Improvement of Preschool Education in Serbia [IMPRES]; European Commission Workgroup; Eurydice Key data on early childhood and care; and the Unesco French National Commission).
Gilles Pétreault is currently vice-president of the OMEP-France, representative of the OMEP-World to UNESCO and Honorary National Education State Inspector.
Previously he was Head of Departmental State Education Services and has experience as Head of an in-service training centre for teachers, as Education Inspector with various responsibilities and as schoolteacher, in several areas in France.
Holder of a doctorate in French Literature, he worked in the field of French teaching and mastery of French language, Preschool Education and Elementary School in various subjects. He also engaged in studies in pupils’ academic careers and inclusion for children with special education needs. Other interest include school organization, teachers’ and education inspectors’ recruitment and training.
As an expert in Preschool Education, he both coordinated and participated in reports to the Minister of Education and contributed to the training of the Education inspectors. Representative of the Education Ministry to the OECD Early Childhood Education and Care Network for seven years, Gilles Pétreault was also involved in several international studies or projects (European Union programme for Improvement of Preschool Education in Serbia [IMPRES]; European Commission Workgroup; Eurydice Key data on early childhood and care; and the Unesco French National Commission).
Smriti Mishra
Senior Program Manager — Multilingual Education, Language and Learning Foundation
Smriti holds the position of Senior Program Manager — Multilingual Education at Language and Learning Foundation, where she spearheads the Multilingual Education Unit. Boasting over 15 years of experience and dual master’s degrees in education and Broadcast Journalism, Smriti brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her proficiencies span from nurturing teachers' professional growth to crafting impactful educational content and facilitating comprehensive assessments for both students and educators.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Smriti embodies a diverse range of interests. She finds inspiration in her travels, expresses herself through singing, and delves into the realms of literature as an avid reader. At the core of her endeavours lies a profound commitment to advancing social justice and fostering equity in society.
Smriti holds the position of Senior Program Manager — Multilingual Education at Language and Learning Foundation, where she spearheads the Multilingual Education Unit. Boasting over 15 years of experience and dual master’s degrees in education and Broadcast Journalism, Smriti brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her proficiencies span from nurturing teachers' professional growth to crafting impactful educational content and facilitating comprehensive assessments for both students and educators.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Smriti embodies a diverse range of interests. She finds inspiration in her travels, expresses herself through singing, and delves into the realms of literature as an avid reader. At the core of her endeavours lies a profound commitment to advancing social justice and fostering equity in society.
Madhulika Jha
Senior Specialist — Multilingual Education, Language and Learning Foundation
Madhulika Jha is a seasoned education consultant with over 17 years of enriching experience. She is currently serving as the Senior Specialist — Multilingual Education (MLE) at the Language and Learning Foundation.
Her journey in the realm of education has been multifaceted, spanning early childhood education, teacher education, research and her current focus on multilingual education. With a passion for empowering both educators and learners, Madhulika has honed her skills in content development, teacher training, and providing technical support to educational organizations.
As a freelance consultant, she has collaborated with esteemed institutions and organizations such as UNICEF, the World Bank, State Literacy Mission Authority Chhattisgarh, Rishi Valley School, Ambedkar University, and Digantar. Through her roles, Madhulika has demonstrated a profound understanding of pedagogical principles and a commitment to fostering holistic learning experiences for students of all backgrounds.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Madhulika finds solace in the realm of art and literature. In her free time, she indulges in folk painting, finding creative expression through vibrant colors and traditional motifs. Additionally, she is an avid reader and writer, finding joy and inspiration in the world of words. Madhulika Jha's dedication to education, coupled with her creative spirit and diverse experiences, embodies a holistic approach to learning and growth.
Madhulika Jha is a seasoned education consultant with over 17 years of enriching experience. She is currently serving as the Senior Specialist — Multilingual Education (MLE) at the Language and Learning Foundation.
Her journey in the realm of education has been multifaceted, spanning early childhood education, teacher education, research and her current focus on multilingual education. With a passion for empowering both educators and learners, Madhulika has honed her skills in content development, teacher training, and providing technical support to educational organizations.
As a freelance consultant, she has collaborated with esteemed institutions and organizations such as UNICEF, the World Bank, State Literacy Mission Authority Chhattisgarh, Rishi Valley School, Ambedkar University, and Digantar. Through her roles, Madhulika has demonstrated a profound understanding of pedagogical principles and a commitment to fostering holistic learning experiences for students of all backgrounds.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Madhulika finds solace in the realm of art and literature. In her free time, she indulges in folk painting, finding creative expression through vibrant colors and traditional motifs. Additionally, she is an avid reader and writer, finding joy and inspiration in the world of words. Madhulika Jha's dedication to education, coupled with her creative spirit and diverse experiences, embodies a holistic approach to learning and growth.
Subhash Chandra
Specialist — Multilingual Education, Language and Learning Foundation
Subhash is currently employed as a Specialist-MLE (Multilingual Education) with Language and Learning Foundation, stationed in Delhi. In his role, he offers invaluable technical assistance to various states in implementing the MLE program. His responsibilities encompass material development, capacity building, and fostering government relations.
With a master's degree in Political Science and over two decades of professional experience, Subhash is adept in classroom dynamics, pedagogical techniques, and understanding children's learning needs.
Beyond his professional commitments, Subhash finds joy in capturing moments through photography during his travels, often sharing these experiences on social media platforms. Additionally, he indulges in his passion for swimming, finds solace in music, and thrives on engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Subhash is currently employed as a Specialist-MLE (Multilingual Education) with Language and Learning Foundation, stationed in Delhi. In his role, he offers invaluable technical assistance to various states in implementing the MLE program. His responsibilities encompass material development, capacity building, and fostering government relations.
With a master's degree in Political Science and over two decades of professional experience, Subhash is adept in classroom dynamics, pedagogical techniques, and understanding children's learning needs.
Beyond his professional commitments, Subhash finds joy in capturing moments through photography during his travels, often sharing these experiences on social media platforms. Additionally, he indulges in his passion for swimming, finds solace in music, and thrives on engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Simon Brascoupé
Anishinabeg/Haudenosaunee — Bear Clan, member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. Senior Vice-President Education, Communications and Services at First Nations Education Administrators Association
Simon Brascoupé, Anishinabeg/Haudenosaunee — Bear Clan is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. Simon Brascoupé is Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, Associate Professor, Business School, Athabasca University, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Simon is presently Senior Vice-President Education and Services with the First Nations Education Administrators Association He has a B.A. and M.A. from State University of New York at Buffalo, where he worked on a Ph.D. He is a Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) from AFOA Canada and a Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) from the First Nations Health Manager Association. He teaches Indigenous Studies at Carleton University. Previously Simon Brascoupé was Chief Executive Officer, National Aboriginal Health Organization; Director, Primary Health Care Division, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada; and Director, Aboriginal Affairs Branch, Environment Canada.
Simon is co-chair of the Financial Literacy Working Group for Indigenous Peoples with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. The Working Group’s focus is on bring partners together to collaborate on Indigenous financial literacy priorities. He has a deep interest in First Nations financial Wellness, volunteer tax clinics and Research. One of his proudest moments was working on the 60s Scoop Financial Wellness training which took place across Canada. He was the principle researcher for the Literature Review of Indigenous Financial Literacy in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States (AFOA Canada 2013) and the lead writer for The Shared Path: First Nations financial wellness report.
Simon Brascoupé, Anishinabeg/Haudenosaunee — Bear Clan is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. Simon Brascoupé is Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, Associate Professor, Business School, Athabasca University, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Simon is presently Senior Vice-President Education and Services with the First Nations Education Administrators Association He has a B.A. and M.A. from State University of New York at Buffalo, where he worked on a Ph.D. He is a Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) from AFOA Canada and a Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) from the First Nations Health Manager Association. He teaches Indigenous Studies at Carleton University. Previously Simon Brascoupé was Chief Executive Officer, National Aboriginal Health Organization; Director, Primary Health Care Division, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada; and Director, Aboriginal Affairs Branch, Environment Canada.
Simon is co-chair of the Financial Literacy Working Group for Indigenous Peoples with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. The Working Group’s focus is on bring partners together to collaborate on Indigenous financial literacy priorities. He has a deep interest in First Nations financial Wellness, volunteer tax clinics and Research. One of his proudest moments was working on the 60s Scoop Financial Wellness training which took place across Canada. He was the principle researcher for the Literature Review of Indigenous Financial Literacy in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States (AFOA Canada 2013) and the lead writer for The Shared Path: First Nations financial wellness report.
Noa Khamallah
General Partner at Don't Quit Ventures, Philanthropist
Noa is General Partner of Don’t Quit Ventures, a $10M fund aimed at addressing the gigantic opportunity in wealthy emerging economies powered by A.I companies. Accomplished entrepreneur (IPO), philanthropist and son of Algerian immigrants, he was raised by his illiterate grandmother in the ghetto suburbs of Lille, France. School dropped out at age 16, homeless at 21, he struggled during his early adulthood facing social, racial & economic pushbacks making it nearly impossible for him to integrate society. Yet fueled with an irrational will to succeed, a nitro-based resilience juice, he’s proven that success has no colour, no religion, no social status, that anyone can achieve its goals. Hence turning Venture Capitalist, to drive progress even further backing hungry, smart and resilient founders across the globe.
For the last ten years Noa has been able to build a successful business track record. His successes to date include among others: co-founding GetCharged Inc “Charge”, an e-scooter infrastructure charging company for shared mobility which he sold for 17.5M$ & got listed on Nasdaq as Charge Enterprises. He was Lime’s first employee in Europe which he scaled to 50+ cities in 8 months, led Voi as VP in Europe, let alone the string of philanthropic initiative he’s part of with Alexandre Mars on Epic Foundation or Les Déterminés with Moussa Camara backed by French President, Emmanuel Macron.
As an investor, to date he’s backed 16+ startups. Including among others: Cure , an online health marketplace as co-founder and board member with a €15M Serie A, Tiko a prop-tech company with a
$65M Serie B, 10club an Indian Thrasio model start up with a $40M Serie A, Nomadhomes a worldwide homebuying platform and Koban a Bolivian Fintech company being the largest seed round in LATAM at
$2.8M and much more fueling technological, social, impact results across the globe in the process. Noa lives between Europe, Middle East, & U.S - Linkedin - Crunchbase - Personal
Noa is General Partner of Don’t Quit Ventures, a $10M fund aimed at addressing the gigantic opportunity in wealthy emerging economies powered by A.I companies. Accomplished entrepreneur (IPO), philanthropist and son of Algerian immigrants, he was raised by his illiterate grandmother in the ghetto suburbs of Lille, France. School dropped out at age 16, homeless at 21, he struggled during his early adulthood facing social, racial & economic pushbacks making it nearly impossible for him to integrate society. Yet fueled with an irrational will to succeed, a nitro-based resilience juice, he’s proven that success has no colour, no religion, no social status, that anyone can achieve its goals. Hence turning Venture Capitalist, to drive progress even further backing hungry, smart and resilient founders across the globe.
For the last ten years Noa has been able to build a successful business track record. His successes to date include among others: co-founding GetCharged Inc “Charge”, an e-scooter infrastructure charging company for shared mobility which he sold for 17.5M$ & got listed on Nasdaq as Charge Enterprises. He was Lime’s first employee in Europe which he scaled to 50+ cities in 8 months, led Voi as VP in Europe, let alone the string of philanthropic initiative he’s part of with Alexandre Mars on Epic Foundation or Les Déterminés with Moussa Camara backed by French President, Emmanuel Macron.
As an investor, to date he’s backed 16+ startups. Including among others: Cure , an online health marketplace as co-founder and board member with a €15M Serie A, Tiko a prop-tech company with a
$65M Serie B, 10club an Indian Thrasio model start up with a $40M Serie A, Nomadhomes a worldwide homebuying platform and Koban a Bolivian Fintech company being the largest seed round in LATAM at
$2.8M and much more fueling technological, social, impact results across the globe in the process. Noa lives between Europe, Middle East, & U.S - Linkedin - Crunchbase - Personal
Dianna Pizarro
World Bank’s Global Coordinator for Indigenous Peoples and a Senior Social Development Specialist
Ms. Pizarro has led and supported investment projects, policy lending operations, and grants focused on increasing inclusion and voice of Indigenous Peoples across a broad range of sectors and countries, with her deepest experience in Latin America. She currently leads the World Bank’s global partnership on Indigenous Peoples participation in climate and nature and finance. This work builds upon over a decade of experience leading the World Bank’s Latin American regional dialogue with Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and the application of the WB’s Safeguard and Environmental and Social Standards. She has spearheaded policy dialogues to promote partnerships between Indigenous leaders and governments in many countries resulting in policy reform and investments with IPs. Prior to joining the World Bank, Ms. Pizarro worked for the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) where she supported the design of the IADB’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Safeguards Policy and managed the trust fund portfolio for Indigenous Peoples. Ms. Pizarro holds a Master´s degree in International Development from American University.
Ms. Pizarro has led and supported investment projects, policy lending operations, and grants focused on increasing inclusion and voice of Indigenous Peoples across a broad range of sectors and countries, with her deepest experience in Latin America. She currently leads the World Bank’s global partnership on Indigenous Peoples participation in climate and nature and finance. This work builds upon over a decade of experience leading the World Bank’s Latin American regional dialogue with Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and the application of the WB’s Safeguard and Environmental and Social Standards. She has spearheaded policy dialogues to promote partnerships between Indigenous leaders and governments in many countries resulting in policy reform and investments with IPs. Prior to joining the World Bank, Ms. Pizarro worked for the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) where she supported the design of the IADB’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Safeguards Policy and managed the trust fund portfolio for Indigenous Peoples. Ms. Pizarro holds a Master´s degree in International Development from American University.
Dr. Ahmed Shaban
PhD (IBS-UTM), Director of Strategy and Excellence at the Sharjah Private Education Authority
Ahmed is a Government Experience Strategist with extensive expertise in government transformation within the UAE. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Excellence at the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Ahmed brings over 16 years of professional experience across various sectors, including education, government service development, service delivery, customer experience strategy, research, and consultancy. His career has seen him lead numerous initiatives for UAE government entities, leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Passionate about giving back to the community, Ahmed is an adjunct faculty member at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE, where he focuses on building capabilities in the new generation and teaching business analytics.
Ahmed holds a PhD from the International Business School at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (IBS-UTM) and a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University in Egypt.
Ahmed is a Government Experience Strategist with extensive expertise in government transformation within the UAE. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Excellence at the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Ahmed brings over 16 years of professional experience across various sectors, including education, government service development, service delivery, customer experience strategy, research, and consultancy. His career has seen him lead numerous initiatives for UAE government entities, leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Passionate about giving back to the community, Ahmed is an adjunct faculty member at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE, where he focuses on building capabilities in the new generation and teaching business analytics.
Ahmed holds a PhD from the International Business School at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (IBS-UTM) and a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University in Egypt.
Noro Andriamiseza
Programme specialist in languages and education, UNESCO
Noro Andriamiseza oversees the UNESCO language programme in education with more than 20 years of experience in the area. She contributes to enhancing quality education and inclusion in education from the angle of the right to education. She advocates for the integration of multilingual education based on mother tongue (s) in inclusive educational policies and practices. She provides technical support to UNESCO Member States in developing key resources on multilingual education. She organises the UNESCO International Mother Language Day annually on 21 February. She is currently participating to the implementation of the Global Action Plan of the UN International Decade on Indigenous Languages (2022-32).
Noro Andriamiseza oversees the UNESCO language programme in education with more than 20 years of experience in the area. She contributes to enhancing quality education and inclusion in education from the angle of the right to education. She advocates for the integration of multilingual education based on mother tongue (s) in inclusive educational policies and practices. She provides technical support to UNESCO Member States in developing key resources on multilingual education. She organises the UNESCO International Mother Language Day annually on 21 February. She is currently participating to the implementation of the Global Action Plan of the UN International Decade on Indigenous Languages (2022-32).
Medina Erkinbekova
Project Management Officer (PMO), NICE Kyrgyzstan
Medina Erkinbekova is a Project Management Officer at NICE Kyrgyzstan, with experience in team leadership, financial management, and project oversight. She is an expert in education institution empowerment and developing programs to enhance educational opportunities. Medina has a proven track record in implementing international educational programs and operating in multicultural and multilingual environments. She holds a MBA from the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Fluent in English, Turkish, Russian, and Kyrgyz, Medina is committed to fostering productive international cooperation in the educational and Civil Society sectors.
Medina Erkinbekova is a Project Management Officer at NICE Kyrgyzstan, with experience in team leadership, financial management, and project oversight. She is an expert in education institution empowerment and developing programs to enhance educational opportunities. Medina has a proven track record in implementing international educational programs and operating in multicultural and multilingual environments. She holds a MBA from the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Fluent in English, Turkish, Russian, and Kyrgyz, Medina is committed to fostering productive international cooperation in the educational and Civil Society sectors.
Shah-Murat Sailaibekuly
Dubbing director, dubbing actor
Actor of the Qalibek Kuanyshbayev Kazakh Musical-Dramatic Theater in Astana. Member of the Kazakh National University of Arts. Laureate of the "Serper" State Youth Prize. Dubbing director and actor. He has worked on Kazakh films and with companies like Disney, Pixar, Sony, and 20th Century Fox. His portfolio includes over 50 films where he acted as a dubbing director for Kazakh voiceovers, and he has played over 100 roles as a dubbing actor. He has also starred in several films as an actor. Among his notable dubbing works are "Avatar", "Coco" and "Inside Out."
Actor of the Qalibek Kuanyshbayev Kazakh Musical-Dramatic Theater in Astana. Member of the Kazakh National University of Arts. Laureate of the "Serper" State Youth Prize. Dubbing director and actor. He has worked on Kazakh films and with companies like Disney, Pixar, Sony, and 20th Century Fox. His portfolio includes over 50 films where he acted as a dubbing director for Kazakh voiceovers, and he has played over 100 roles as a dubbing actor. He has also starred in several films as an actor. Among his notable dubbing works are "Avatar", "Coco" and "Inside Out."
Raisa SAIRAN Kader
Founder and Director of Steppe&World Publishing and Alghayat Literary Agency based in Almaty
Raisa has studied in Egypt, UK, USA and the Netherlands. Her work experience include the Chatham House in London, ASYIA Investment in Kuwait, BEBE CASHMERE in Germany. With an extensive academic, corporate, entrepreneurial and non-governmental project leading experience she is now putting all her knowledge and experience in bringing the worlds best literature to Kazakhstan. Steppe&World was established in 2017 and has successfully partnered with world’s leading publishing houses and published world renowned books in Kazakh language. Steppe&World’s strength and focus lie on easy and high quality translation of the literature. Raisa is a social entrepreneur with an aim to become the leading publisher in native Kazakh language and provide maximum dose of positive impact on the local communities, especially the young generation.
Raisa has studied in Egypt, UK, USA and the Netherlands. Her work experience include the Chatham House in London, ASYIA Investment in Kuwait, BEBE CASHMERE in Germany. With an extensive academic, corporate, entrepreneurial and non-governmental project leading experience she is now putting all her knowledge and experience in bringing the worlds best literature to Kazakhstan. Steppe&World was established in 2017 and has successfully partnered with world’s leading publishing houses and published world renowned books in Kazakh language. Steppe&World’s strength and focus lie on easy and high quality translation of the literature. Raisa is a social entrepreneur with an aim to become the leading publisher in native Kazakh language and provide maximum dose of positive impact on the local communities, especially the young generation.
Bibarys Seitak
Linguist, researcher
Bibarys Seitak is a linguist and holds a Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies. He is a young researcher at Nazarbayev University and the author of the popular science project "Kazak Bubble" on Instagram and other social media platforms. Currently, he is part of a research team that is creating a Multimedia Corpus of Modern Spoken Kazakh Language, which will help to introduce Kazakh into new technologies like Siri, voice recognition, text-to-speech, and more. His main research area is the history of Kazakh and Turkic languages, focusing on their sociolinguistic history and the contexts in which they developed. His master’s thesis examined the changes in Kazakh orthography influenced by Soviet propaganda and the politics of the 1930s, highlighting the significant shift from indigenization to consolidation as global conflicts intensified.
Bibarys Seitak is a linguist and holds a Master of Arts in Eurasian Studies. He is a young researcher at Nazarbayev University and the author of the popular science project "Kazak Bubble" on Instagram and other social media platforms. Currently, he is part of a research team that is creating a Multimedia Corpus of Modern Spoken Kazakh Language, which will help to introduce Kazakh into new technologies like Siri, voice recognition, text-to-speech, and more. His main research area is the history of Kazakh and Turkic languages, focusing on their sociolinguistic history and the contexts in which they developed. His master’s thesis examined the changes in Kazakh orthography influenced by Soviet propaganda and the politics of the 1930s, highlighting the significant shift from indigenization to consolidation as global conflicts intensified.
Michel Otto
Deputy principal inspector at the National Service for the Training of preschool education personnel (SERNAFOR / Maternel), President of OMEP-RDC and National Coordinator of the Agency for the Promotion of Education
OTTO Michel is currently deputy principal inspector at the National Service for the Training of preschool education personnel (SERNAFOR / Maternel), he is the President of OMEP-RDC and National Coordinator of the Agency for the Promotion of Education. He is also a trainer for preschool and primary school educational operators. It advocates for the recognition of preschool education in the national legislation of the DRC. For this, communication activities such as the Great Preschool Festival in the DRC are organized. He created and manages two importants WhatsApp groups, one bringing together preschool educational operators from the DRC and the other from French-speaking Africa.
He previously worked in education projects funded by USAID and the World Bank in the field of education. Reading and writing in the national language as well as the writing of training materials for teachers were among his achievements. Interactive audio teaching (EIR) has been one of his specialties.
After specializing in the field of preschool education, OTTO Michel holds a degree (BAC + 5) in Cultural Animation and Development. He also has a special degree in Pedagogy and Didactics of Disciplines from the National Pedagogical University.
As an expert in preschool education, he was a consultant in the field of interactive audio teaching in support of the Burkinabè Government. The Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Djibouti have benefited from the expertise of OTTO Michel in his capacity as an international consultant. He wrote alone and with other people school manuals used by preschool educational operators, one of which concerns the use of the national
(local) language in the first years of study.
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OTTO Michel est actuellement inspecteur principal-adjoint au Service National de la Formation du personnel de l’enseignement maternel (SERNAFOR / Maternel), il est le Président de l’OMEP-RDC et Coordonnateur National de l’Agence pour la Promotion de l’Enseignement. Il est également formateur des opérateurs pédagogiques du préscolaire et du primaire. Il assure le plaidoyer pour la reconnaissance de l’enseignement préscolaire dans la législation nationale de la RDC pour cela, des activités de communication comme la Grande Fête du Préscolaire en RDC sont organisées. Il a créé et gère deux groupes WhatsApp importants, l’un réunissant les opérateurs pédagogique du préscolaire de la RDC et l’autre ceux de l’Afrique Francophone.
Il a précédemment travaillé dans des projets d’éducation financés par l’USAID et la Banque Mondiale dans le domaine de l’éducation. La lecture-écriture en langue nationale ainsi que la rédaction des matériels de formation pour enseignants ont été dans ses réalisations. L’enseignement interactif par l’audio (EIR) a été l’une de ses compétences acquises.
Après sa spécialisation dans le domaine de l’enseignement préscolaire, OTTO Michel est porteur d’une licence (BAC + 5) en Animation Culturelle et Développement. Il a également une licence spéciale en Pédagogie et Didactique des Discipline de l’Université Pédagogique Nationale.
En tant qu’expert pour l’enseignement préscolaire, il a été consultant dans le domaine de l’enseignement interactif par l’audio en appui au Gouvernement Burkinabè. La République du Congo, la République Démocratique du Congo ainsi que le Djibouti ont été bénéficié de l’expertise de OTTO Michel en sa qualité de consultant international. Il a écrit seul et avec d’autres personnes des manuels scolaires servant aux opérateurs pédagogiques du préscolaire dont l’un concerne l’usage de la langue nationale (locale) dans les premières années d’études.
OTTO Michel is currently deputy principal inspector at the National Service for the Training of preschool education personnel (SERNAFOR / Maternel), he is the President of OMEP-RDC and National Coordinator of the Agency for the Promotion of Education. He is also a trainer for preschool and primary school educational operators. It advocates for the recognition of preschool education in the national legislation of the DRC. For this, communication activities such as the Great Preschool Festival in the DRC are organized. He created and manages two importants WhatsApp groups, one bringing together preschool educational operators from the DRC and the other from French-speaking Africa.
He previously worked in education projects funded by USAID and the World Bank in the field of education. Reading and writing in the national language as well as the writing of training materials for teachers were among his achievements. Interactive audio teaching (EIR) has been one of his specialties.
After specializing in the field of preschool education, OTTO Michel holds a degree (BAC + 5) in Cultural Animation and Development. He also has a special degree in Pedagogy and Didactics of Disciplines from the National Pedagogical University.
As an expert in preschool education, he was a consultant in the field of interactive audio teaching in support of the Burkinabè Government. The Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Djibouti have benefited from the expertise of OTTO Michel in his capacity as an international consultant. He wrote alone and with other people school manuals used by preschool educational operators, one of which concerns the use of the national
(local) language in the first years of study.
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OTTO Michel est actuellement inspecteur principal-adjoint au Service National de la Formation du personnel de l’enseignement maternel (SERNAFOR / Maternel), il est le Président de l’OMEP-RDC et Coordonnateur National de l’Agence pour la Promotion de l’Enseignement. Il est également formateur des opérateurs pédagogiques du préscolaire et du primaire. Il assure le plaidoyer pour la reconnaissance de l’enseignement préscolaire dans la législation nationale de la RDC pour cela, des activités de communication comme la Grande Fête du Préscolaire en RDC sont organisées. Il a créé et gère deux groupes WhatsApp importants, l’un réunissant les opérateurs pédagogique du préscolaire de la RDC et l’autre ceux de l’Afrique Francophone.
Il a précédemment travaillé dans des projets d’éducation financés par l’USAID et la Banque Mondiale dans le domaine de l’éducation. La lecture-écriture en langue nationale ainsi que la rédaction des matériels de formation pour enseignants ont été dans ses réalisations. L’enseignement interactif par l’audio (EIR) a été l’une de ses compétences acquises.
Après sa spécialisation dans le domaine de l’enseignement préscolaire, OTTO Michel est porteur d’une licence (BAC + 5) en Animation Culturelle et Développement. Il a également une licence spéciale en Pédagogie et Didactique des Discipline de l’Université Pédagogique Nationale.
En tant qu’expert pour l’enseignement préscolaire, il a été consultant dans le domaine de l’enseignement interactif par l’audio en appui au Gouvernement Burkinabè. La République du Congo, la République Démocratique du Congo ainsi que le Djibouti ont été bénéficié de l’expertise de OTTO Michel en sa qualité de consultant international. Il a écrit seul et avec d’autres personnes des manuels scolaires servant aux opérateurs pédagogiques du préscolaire dont l’un concerne l’usage de la langue nationale (locale) dans les premières années d’études.
Laurent Brisset
Inspector General for Education, Sport and Research (France)
Currently Inspector General for Education, Sport and Research, Laurent BRISSET heads a group on overseas France; he is the State Inspector for French Guiana and the Overseas Collectivities (COM) and coordinated a report on plurilingualism in overseas France. He has also taken part in various missions, notably on priority education, nursery schools, disability, guidance and school dropout. He chaired the Professional Association of the General Inspectorate of National Education.
Prior to this, he was education advisor to the Association des Régions de France (ARF), responsible for high schools (guidance, school dropouts, digital education, school rhythms, etc.) and relations with the French Ministry of Education.
As head of the department responsible for the architecture and quality of Master’s and Doctorate-level training courses at the General Directorate for Higher Education and Professional Integration (DGESIP) at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), he was involved in the organization of Master’s and Doctorate levels for training courses also run by other ministries.
As technical advisor to the Minister for Vocational Education, he was in charge of the Lycée des métiers and Lifelong Learning projects.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Political Science, specializing in "Public Administration and Policy", from the University of Paris 2 — Assas. At the start of his career, he was a primary school teacher, then a certified history and geography teacher.
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Actuellement inspecteur général de l’éducation, du sport et de la recherche, Laurent BRISSET pilote un groupe sur l’Outre-mer ; il est correspondant pour la Guyane et des Collectivités d’Outre-Mer (COM) et a coordonné un rapport sur le plurilinguisme en Outremer. Il a également participé à différentes missions notamment sur l’éducation prioritaire, l’école maternelle, le handicap, l’orientation, le décrochage. Il a présidé l’Association professionnelle de l’Inspection générale de l’éducation nationale.
Auparavant, il a exercé mes fonctions de conseiller pour l’éducation auprès de l’Association des Régions de France (ARF) pour les lycées (orientation, décrochage scolaire, numérique éducatif, rythmes scolaires, etc.) et les relations avec le ministère de l’Éducation nationale.
En tant que chef du département de l’architecture et de la qualité des formations de niveau master et doctorat à la Direction générale pour l’enseignement supérieur et l’insertion professionnelle (DGESIP) au ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (MESR), il a participé à l’organisation des niveaux Master & Doctorat pour des formations relevant aussi d’autres ministères.
En tant que conseiller technique au cabinet du Ministre délégué à l’enseignement professionnel, il était notamment chargé des dossiers sur le « Lycée des métiers » et sur la « Formation tout au long de la vie ».
Il a par ailleurs obtenu un Master de Science politique, spécialité « Administration et politique publiques » à l’Université de Paris 2 — Assas. Au début de sa carrière il a été instituteur puis professeur certifié d’histoire et géographie.
Currently Inspector General for Education, Sport and Research, Laurent BRISSET heads a group on overseas France; he is the State Inspector for French Guiana and the Overseas Collectivities (COM) and coordinated a report on plurilingualism in overseas France. He has also taken part in various missions, notably on priority education, nursery schools, disability, guidance and school dropout. He chaired the Professional Association of the General Inspectorate of National Education.
Prior to this, he was education advisor to the Association des Régions de France (ARF), responsible for high schools (guidance, school dropouts, digital education, school rhythms, etc.) and relations with the French Ministry of Education.
As head of the department responsible for the architecture and quality of Master’s and Doctorate-level training courses at the General Directorate for Higher Education and Professional Integration (DGESIP) at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), he was involved in the organization of Master’s and Doctorate levels for training courses also run by other ministries.
As technical advisor to the Minister for Vocational Education, he was in charge of the Lycée des métiers and Lifelong Learning projects.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Political Science, specializing in "Public Administration and Policy", from the University of Paris 2 — Assas. At the start of his career, he was a primary school teacher, then a certified history and geography teacher.
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Actuellement inspecteur général de l’éducation, du sport et de la recherche, Laurent BRISSET pilote un groupe sur l’Outre-mer ; il est correspondant pour la Guyane et des Collectivités d’Outre-Mer (COM) et a coordonné un rapport sur le plurilinguisme en Outremer. Il a également participé à différentes missions notamment sur l’éducation prioritaire, l’école maternelle, le handicap, l’orientation, le décrochage. Il a présidé l’Association professionnelle de l’Inspection générale de l’éducation nationale.
Auparavant, il a exercé mes fonctions de conseiller pour l’éducation auprès de l’Association des Régions de France (ARF) pour les lycées (orientation, décrochage scolaire, numérique éducatif, rythmes scolaires, etc.) et les relations avec le ministère de l’Éducation nationale.
En tant que chef du département de l’architecture et de la qualité des formations de niveau master et doctorat à la Direction générale pour l’enseignement supérieur et l’insertion professionnelle (DGESIP) au ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (MESR), il a participé à l’organisation des niveaux Master & Doctorat pour des formations relevant aussi d’autres ministères.
En tant que conseiller technique au cabinet du Ministre délégué à l’enseignement professionnel, il était notamment chargé des dossiers sur le « Lycée des métiers » et sur la « Formation tout au long de la vie ».
Il a par ailleurs obtenu un Master de Science politique, spécialité « Administration et politique publiques » à l’Université de Paris 2 — Assas. Au début de sa carrière il a été instituteur puis professeur certifié d’histoire et géographie.
Majer Massanov
Coordinator of the “Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Central Asia – International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage” Project at UNESCO Almaty
Project launched in 2018 and ending in 2024. In the long-term, the project is aiming to strengthen the contribution of culture to sustainable development, notably through heritage-based tourism development, diversifying tourism products and delivering high-quality visitor experiences along the Silk Roads heritage corridors in the participating countries. Project activities include valorization of tangible and intangible heritage, strengthening human and institutional capacities for culture as a foundation for sustainable development and awareness-raising initiatives to further promote and facilitate partnerships and improve communication.
Project launched in 2018 and ending in 2024. In the long-term, the project is aiming to strengthen the contribution of culture to sustainable development, notably through heritage-based tourism development, diversifying tourism products and delivering high-quality visitor experiences along the Silk Roads heritage corridors in the participating countries. Project activities include valorization of tangible and intangible heritage, strengthening human and institutional capacities for culture as a foundation for sustainable development and awareness-raising initiatives to further promote and facilitate partnerships and improve communication.
Wedha Stratesti Yudha
Vice President for International Cooperation and Relations of IKAPI (Indonesian Publisher Association)
Wedha joined Kompas Gramedia about 15 years ago starting as a junior editor in Bhuana Ilmu Populer publishing house, one of the leading children's publishing house in the Kompas Gramedia Group. Currently, she is the international project manager at Gramedia International. Her responsibility mainly is to manage the relationships of publishers in the Gramedia group with overseas publishers for business purposes. Gramedia International also acts as an agent for our seven publishers in the group. Currently, she serves the Indonesian Publishers Association as the Vice President for International Cooperation and Relations.
Wedha joined Kompas Gramedia about 15 years ago starting as a junior editor in Bhuana Ilmu Populer publishing house, one of the leading children's publishing house in the Kompas Gramedia Group. Currently, she is the international project manager at Gramedia International. Her responsibility mainly is to manage the relationships of publishers in the Gramedia group with overseas publishers for business purposes. Gramedia International also acts as an agent for our seven publishers in the group. Currently, she serves the Indonesian Publishers Association as the Vice President for International Cooperation and Relations.
Duangporn Sudhisomboon
Vice President of Foreign Affairs of PUBAT (The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand)
Ms. Duangporn Sudhisomboon currently serves as the Vice President of Foreign Affairs at the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) since 2023. Concurrently, she is the Managing Editor at Republic of Y, where she oversees editorial operations and contributes to the publication's strategic vision.
Holding an MSc in Human Resource Management with a major in Corporate Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School, Ms. Duangporn was a part time lecturer at the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy at Thammasat University from 2017–2020. Prior to that, she specialized in academic writing as a Lecturer Laureate in the English Program at Stamford University in Bangkok from 2013 to 2017. Her diverse experience in both the educational and financial sectors enhances her multifaceted approach to publishing, making her a key figure in advancing Thailand's presence in the global literary community.
Ms. Duangporn Sudhisomboon currently serves as the Vice President of Foreign Affairs at the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) since 2023. Concurrently, she is the Managing Editor at Republic of Y, where she oversees editorial operations and contributes to the publication's strategic vision.
Holding an MSc in Human Resource Management with a major in Corporate Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School, Ms. Duangporn was a part time lecturer at the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy at Thammasat University from 2017–2020. Prior to that, she specialized in academic writing as a Lecturer Laureate in the English Program at Stamford University in Bangkok from 2013 to 2017. Her diverse experience in both the educational and financial sectors enhances her multifaceted approach to publishing, making her a key figure in advancing Thailand's presence in the global literary community.
GeumJoo Lin (fka.Beatrice Yongin Lin)
Co-founder and Managing Director of CO.MINT Inc.
GeumJoo (fka. Beatrice Yong-in) calls herself a professional Digital Content Specialist (DCS) with technology in heart and the demonstrated career for decades from the licensing,publishing, ed-tech and digital content publishing, distribution and security fields of digital watermark and DRM. As a co-founder and managing director at CO.MINT Inc. she is leading rights agency, consulting and digital content distribution of Korean language ebooks and audiobooks. From 2017 to 2022, Beatrice had led Storytel’s audio publishing business in South Korea.
As her continued interest and focus on development of digital content in the time of the 4th industrial technology such as metaverse, blockchain, A.I. and IoT, she has been following the market and IT trend of South Korea and overseas in content and publishing industry, and becomes a judge, frequent speaker, lecturer and writer for Korea’s Digital Book Association, KPIPA and KOCCA of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea on the topic of publishing, ebook, audiobook, digital content trends, and copyrights in digital environment. She is studying at Ewha Womans University the Graduate School of Law for ‘the future of copyright in the era of the 4th industrial revolution’ as an extension of her bachelor’s degree of law, to solicit the conversation and movement towards the harmonious application of innovation technology and law for our future content industry. In June 2023, she took a key role to hold the PublisHer Seoul Conference during Seoul International Book Fair to introduce PublisHer into the Korean publishing industry to facilitate and nurture the culture of participation in diversity and gender equality at global level.
GeumJoo (fka. Beatrice Yong-in) calls herself a professional Digital Content Specialist (DCS) with technology in heart and the demonstrated career for decades from the licensing,publishing, ed-tech and digital content publishing, distribution and security fields of digital watermark and DRM. As a co-founder and managing director at CO.MINT Inc. she is leading rights agency, consulting and digital content distribution of Korean language ebooks and audiobooks. From 2017 to 2022, Beatrice had led Storytel’s audio publishing business in South Korea.
As her continued interest and focus on development of digital content in the time of the 4th industrial technology such as metaverse, blockchain, A.I. and IoT, she has been following the market and IT trend of South Korea and overseas in content and publishing industry, and becomes a judge, frequent speaker, lecturer and writer for Korea’s Digital Book Association, KPIPA and KOCCA of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea on the topic of publishing, ebook, audiobook, digital content trends, and copyrights in digital environment. She is studying at Ewha Womans University the Graduate School of Law for ‘the future of copyright in the era of the 4th industrial revolution’ as an extension of her bachelor’s degree of law, to solicit the conversation and movement towards the harmonious application of innovation technology and law for our future content industry. In June 2023, she took a key role to hold the PublisHer Seoul Conference during Seoul International Book Fair to introduce PublisHer into the Korean publishing industry to facilitate and nurture the culture of participation in diversity and gender equality at global level.
Kamahunda Mulamba
Computer and Automation Engineer
Kamahunda MULAMBA is a computer and automation engineer, entrepreneur and doctoral student in DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) at the CNAM in Paris, specializing in digital transformation issues.
He is particularly interested in digital education and artificial intelligence, more specifically in language processing.
For several years now, he has been helping companies and public authorities in France and the Democratic Republic of Congo to integrate digital technologies into their business activities.
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Ingénieur en Automatique et Informatique, Entrepreneur, doctorant en DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) au CNAM de Paris, Kamahunda MULAMBA est spécialiste des problématiques de Transformation numérique.
Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux sujets de l'Education par le numérique et l’intelligence artificielle, plus spécifiquement dans le traitement du langage.
Il accompagne depuis plusieurs années les entreprises et les administrations, en France et en République Démocratique du Congo, dans l’intégration des technologies numériques au profit de leurs activités.
Kamahunda MULAMBA is a computer and automation engineer, entrepreneur and doctoral student in DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) at the CNAM in Paris, specializing in digital transformation issues.
He is particularly interested in digital education and artificial intelligence, more specifically in language processing.
For several years now, he has been helping companies and public authorities in France and the Democratic Republic of Congo to integrate digital technologies into their business activities.
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Ingénieur en Automatique et Informatique, Entrepreneur, doctorant en DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) au CNAM de Paris, Kamahunda MULAMBA est spécialiste des problématiques de Transformation numérique.
Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux sujets de l'Education par le numérique et l’intelligence artificielle, plus spécifiquement dans le traitement du langage.
Il accompagne depuis plusieurs années les entreprises et les administrations, en France et en République Démocratique du Congo, dans l’intégration des technologies numériques au profit de leurs activités.
Chara Kokkiou
Visiting Assistant Professor at the Tulane University, Department of Philosophy
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Classics, Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, AI, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Art
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Graduate Certificate in Health Ethics, University of Missouri, School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, 2023–2024 || Ph.D. in Philosophy, Tulane University, LA, USA, 2018–2022 || Ph.D. in Classics, University of Crete, Greece, 2009–2015 || MA in Classics, University College London (UCL), UK, 2007–2008 || BA in Philology (Linguistics), University of Athens, Greece, 2002–2007
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Visiting Assistant Professor, Tulane University, Department of Philosophy, 2022–present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Primary Instructor @ Tulane University, Philosophy Department: Classics of Ancient Political Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, History of Ancient Philosophy, Service-Learning Ethics (Middle School Debates) and Bioethics (2019-present); @ Louisiana State University (LSU), Ogden Honors College: Plato and Ovid: Thinking Through Myths (2021-22); @ LSU, Department of Philosophy: Ethics, Bioethics, Introduction to Philosophy (2021-22)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor, Department of General Education at Patakis Publishers, Athens, Greece, 2014-2016
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
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MONOGRAPHS: Erôs, Song, and Philosophy in Plato: Toward a Synthesis of a Cultural Ideal. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2020.
EDITED VOLUMES: Beauty and Monstrosity in Art and Culture. Editors: Chara Kokkiou and Angeliki Malakasioti Routledge, 2024.
A Handbook of Compassion. Editors: Chad Van Schoelandt and Chara Kokkiou. Routledge (Forthcoming, 2027).
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS&CHAPTERS: “Choral self-referentiality in the Prometheus Bound. Song, dance, and the emotions.” Logeion: A Journal of Ancient Theatre, 04/2015. || “The Aesthetics of Place in Plato’s Phaedrus.” Proceedings of the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy Vol.1, 11/2018 || “Shame in Sartre and Plato’s Shame-Infused Elenchus.” Sartre Studies International (Forthcoming, October 2024) || “The construction of space in Plato’s Phaedrus: A Phenomenological Approach.” Collection of Essays in Honor of Lucia Athanassaki, edited by Myrto Aloumpi and Antonios Avgoustakis, Berlin; New York: DeGruyter (Forthcoming, May 2024) || “Female Body, Disgust, and Eros Redefined: The Dialectic Mindshaping Approach” In Chara Kokkiou and Angeliki Malakasioti, eds, Beauty and Monstrosity in Art and Culture. Routledge, 05/2024 || “Natural Beauty and Mythical Beasts in Plato’s Phaedrus” In Luca Valle Salazar and Davide D'Amico, eds, Monstrum in Fabula, Brill. (Forthcoming, August 2025)
NONACADEMIC BOOKS: Monroe Gang or The Vindictive Beauty (theater play / bilingual edition), Athens, GR: Feggitis, 2021.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (selections)
“Nurturing Compassion,” PPE Society, New Orleans 2023 || “Imagination, Cognitive Architecture, and Synthesis: A Philosophical Approach,” Department of Audio and Visual Arts, Ionian University, Greece, March 2021. || “The female body and the emotion of disgust: feminism and art,” Philosophy and History of Art Meeting, Ionian University, Greece, June 2019.
LANGUAGES: Greek (native), English (C2), French (C2), German (C2), Italian (C2).
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Classics, Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, AI, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Art
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Graduate Certificate in Health Ethics, University of Missouri, School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, 2023–2024 || Ph.D. in Philosophy, Tulane University, LA, USA, 2018–2022 || Ph.D. in Classics, University of Crete, Greece, 2009–2015 || MA in Classics, University College London (UCL), UK, 2007–2008 || BA in Philology (Linguistics), University of Athens, Greece, 2002–2007
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Visiting Assistant Professor, Tulane University, Department of Philosophy, 2022–present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Primary Instructor @ Tulane University, Philosophy Department: Classics of Ancient Political Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, History of Ancient Philosophy, Service-Learning Ethics (Middle School Debates) and Bioethics (2019-present); @ Louisiana State University (LSU), Ogden Honors College: Plato and Ovid: Thinking Through Myths (2021-22); @ LSU, Department of Philosophy: Ethics, Bioethics, Introduction to Philosophy (2021-22)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor, Department of General Education at Patakis Publishers, Athens, Greece, 2014-2016
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
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MONOGRAPHS: Erôs, Song, and Philosophy in Plato: Toward a Synthesis of a Cultural Ideal. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2020.
EDITED VOLUMES: Beauty and Monstrosity in Art and Culture. Editors: Chara Kokkiou and Angeliki Malakasioti Routledge, 2024.
A Handbook of Compassion. Editors: Chad Van Schoelandt and Chara Kokkiou. Routledge (Forthcoming, 2027).
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS&CHAPTERS: “Choral self-referentiality in the Prometheus Bound. Song, dance, and the emotions.” Logeion: A Journal of Ancient Theatre, 04/2015. || “The Aesthetics of Place in Plato’s Phaedrus.” Proceedings of the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy Vol.1, 11/2018 || “Shame in Sartre and Plato’s Shame-Infused Elenchus.” Sartre Studies International (Forthcoming, October 2024) || “The construction of space in Plato’s Phaedrus: A Phenomenological Approach.” Collection of Essays in Honor of Lucia Athanassaki, edited by Myrto Aloumpi and Antonios Avgoustakis, Berlin; New York: DeGruyter (Forthcoming, May 2024) || “Female Body, Disgust, and Eros Redefined: The Dialectic Mindshaping Approach” In Chara Kokkiou and Angeliki Malakasioti, eds, Beauty and Monstrosity in Art and Culture. Routledge, 05/2024 || “Natural Beauty and Mythical Beasts in Plato’s Phaedrus” In Luca Valle Salazar and Davide D'Amico, eds, Monstrum in Fabula, Brill. (Forthcoming, August 2025)
NONACADEMIC BOOKS: Monroe Gang or The Vindictive Beauty (theater play / bilingual edition), Athens, GR: Feggitis, 2021.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (selections)
“Nurturing Compassion,” PPE Society, New Orleans 2023 || “Imagination, Cognitive Architecture, and Synthesis: A Philosophical Approach,” Department of Audio and Visual Arts, Ionian University, Greece, March 2021. || “The female body and the emotion of disgust: feminism and art,” Philosophy and History of Art Meeting, Ionian University, Greece, June 2019.
LANGUAGES: Greek (native), English (C2), French (C2), German (C2), Italian (C2).
Piotr Michalowski
Board member of ENCC of the European Network of Cultural Centers ENCC Brussels and an Independent Expert of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme for the period 2022-26
Piotr Michalowski, a cultural consultant, moderator, project manager, and expert in Cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), with over 120 projects implemented in the past 20 years. He holds an MA in Cultural Studies from the University of Wroclaw, an MSci in Cultural Management from the Lower Silesian University for Public Services, an MSci in Cultural Diplomacy from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and a state diploma as a professional musician from the Wroclaw School of Jazz. Additionally, he serves as the Co-Chairman of the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) in Brussels and is an Independent Expert for the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe program (2022-26). He actively evaluates EU subsidy programs for DG EACEA of the European Commission or the Goethe Institute and conducts further assessments of re-granting schemes under the Creative Europe program. Regarding the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) Panel of Experts, he was appointed as one on the six alternate experts for the period 2024-2027 in the framework of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Piotr is also involved as a team member in ongoing Horizon Europe projects. He is a certified trainer in Design Thinking methodology and moderation (accredited by the Polish American Freedom Foundation), as well as Creativity and Innovation (endorsed by Stanford University). Moreover, he holds a European Diploma in Cultural Management from the Association Marcel Hicter and the Polish National Centre for Culture. Currently, he is engaged in several research projects related to cultural heritage and participatory museums at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, where he plans on completing his PhD dissertation. He runs his small, but large in scope & activities, a sole proprietorship called Micro Art Center.
Piotr Michalowski, a cultural consultant, moderator, project manager, and expert in Cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), with over 120 projects implemented in the past 20 years. He holds an MA in Cultural Studies from the University of Wroclaw, an MSci in Cultural Management from the Lower Silesian University for Public Services, an MSci in Cultural Diplomacy from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and a state diploma as a professional musician from the Wroclaw School of Jazz. Additionally, he serves as the Co-Chairman of the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) in Brussels and is an Independent Expert for the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe program (2022-26). He actively evaluates EU subsidy programs for DG EACEA of the European Commission or the Goethe Institute and conducts further assessments of re-granting schemes under the Creative Europe program. Regarding the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) Panel of Experts, he was appointed as one on the six alternate experts for the period 2024-2027 in the framework of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Piotr is also involved as a team member in ongoing Horizon Europe projects. He is a certified trainer in Design Thinking methodology and moderation (accredited by the Polish American Freedom Foundation), as well as Creativity and Innovation (endorsed by Stanford University). Moreover, he holds a European Diploma in Cultural Management from the Association Marcel Hicter and the Polish National Centre for Culture. Currently, he is engaged in several research projects related to cultural heritage and participatory museums at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, where he plans on completing his PhD dissertation. He runs his small, but large in scope & activities, a sole proprietorship called Micro Art Center.
Vanesa Menéndez Montero
Assistant Professor in Public International Law and EU Law at the Autonomous University of Madrid, active member of ESACH, Europa Nostra and the Young Professionals and Researchers Working Group of Future for Religious Heritage
Vanesa Menéndez Montero (Madrid, 1994) is an Assistant Professor in Public International Law and EU Law at the Autonomous University of Madrid. She is an expert in international cultural heritage law and its intersections with human rights, international criminal law and the environment. She is an active member of ESACH, Europa Nostra and the Young Professionals and Researchers Working Group of Future for Religious Heritage. She further collaborates with local and international NGOs to address cultural heritage and human rights issues.
Vanesa Menéndez Montero (Madrid, 1994) is an Assistant Professor in Public International Law and EU Law at the Autonomous University of Madrid. She is an expert in international cultural heritage law and its intersections with human rights, international criminal law and the environment. She is an active member of ESACH, Europa Nostra and the Young Professionals and Researchers Working Group of Future for Religious Heritage. She further collaborates with local and international NGOs to address cultural heritage and human rights issues.
Selma Rizvic
Professor of Computer Graphics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Sarajevo
Selma Rizvic is a Professor of Computer Graphics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Sarajevo. For 23 years she has been teaching there Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. study programs. From 2005-2010 she has been engaged as well at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, where she established computer graphics courses and a Digital Media Center laboratory. Since 2021, she is again engaged there at the Game Design and Development Program.
At the University of Sarajevo, she founded 2004 the Laboratory for Computer Graphics - Sarajevo Graphics Group (SGG). It is a research group that specializes in the use of IT technologies for the presentation of cultural heritage. The SGG research group is multidisciplinary, it includes computer graphics experts and works with archaeologists, historians, visual artists, writers, and film professionals, in order to design and implement virtual cultural heritage applications which have educational values and are engaging, entertaining and attractive at the same time. In 2010 they founded the Association for cultural heritage digitization DIGI.BA.
The unique expertise of SGG/DIGI.BA in interactive digital storytelling, embedded in a number of virtual archaeology projects, brought them invitations to major EU consortiums. From 2011-2015 they have been a partner in the FP7 NoE Virtual Museum Transnational Network V-MusT.net and from 2016-2019 in H2020 iMARECULTURE. Presently they are coordinating the EACEA Creative Europe SHELeadersVR nad StecakLand projects, and implementing several smaller local and regional projects.
Selma Rizvic is a Steering Committee member of the EUROGRAPHICS Workgroup on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. She is included as an expert in future digital-based research and innovation activities on ICT and Cultural Heritage in the framework of the next work programs of the European Commission.
More info at: people.etf.unsa.ba/~srizvic
Selma Rizvic is a Professor of Computer Graphics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Sarajevo. For 23 years she has been teaching there Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. study programs. From 2005-2010 she has been engaged as well at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, where she established computer graphics courses and a Digital Media Center laboratory. Since 2021, she is again engaged there at the Game Design and Development Program.
At the University of Sarajevo, she founded 2004 the Laboratory for Computer Graphics - Sarajevo Graphics Group (SGG). It is a research group that specializes in the use of IT technologies for the presentation of cultural heritage. The SGG research group is multidisciplinary, it includes computer graphics experts and works with archaeologists, historians, visual artists, writers, and film professionals, in order to design and implement virtual cultural heritage applications which have educational values and are engaging, entertaining and attractive at the same time. In 2010 they founded the Association for cultural heritage digitization DIGI.BA.
The unique expertise of SGG/DIGI.BA in interactive digital storytelling, embedded in a number of virtual archaeology projects, brought them invitations to major EU consortiums. From 2011-2015 they have been a partner in the FP7 NoE Virtual Museum Transnational Network V-MusT.net and from 2016-2019 in H2020 iMARECULTURE. Presently they are coordinating the EACEA Creative Europe SHELeadersVR nad StecakLand projects, and implementing several smaller local and regional projects.
Selma Rizvic is a Steering Committee member of the EUROGRAPHICS Workgroup on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. She is included as an expert in future digital-based research and innovation activities on ICT and Cultural Heritage in the framework of the next work programs of the European Commission.
More info at: people.etf.unsa.ba/~srizvic
Claudia Grünberg
Deputy director of the Institute Heritage Studies, member of Interpret Eurpe, International Association of World Heritage Professionals and the Berlin UNESCO Club
Claudia Grünberg holds a bachelor in cultural studies and a master in World Heritage Studies. She has 8 years of experience in the field of World Heritage with a particular focus on education and intepretation. As deputy director of the Institute Heritage Studies she initiated and organised diverse transcultural projects for young people, transmitting the global concept of World Heritage to the young generation in interactive formats. In the IHS-initiated project "Young Climate Action for World Heritage" she empowered young people to become active for World Heritage and climate protection. Claudia Grünberg is a member of Interpret Eurpe, International Association of World Heritage Professionals and the Berlin UNESCO Club.
Claudia Grünberg holds a bachelor in cultural studies and a master in World Heritage Studies. She has 8 years of experience in the field of World Heritage with a particular focus on education and intepretation. As deputy director of the Institute Heritage Studies she initiated and organised diverse transcultural projects for young people, transmitting the global concept of World Heritage to the young generation in interactive formats. In the IHS-initiated project "Young Climate Action for World Heritage" she empowered young people to become active for World Heritage and climate protection. Claudia Grünberg is a member of Interpret Eurpe, International Association of World Heritage Professionals and the Berlin UNESCO Club.
Nathalie Indry
Co-Founder of Perempuan Baca
Nathalie Indry has over 18 years of experience as a radio broadcaster & Voice over talent. She has been hosting a book program on the Inspigo podcast for the past 4 years. Indry also initiated a reading community called "Perempuan Baca" through social media platforms.
Nathalie Indry has over 18 years of experience as a radio broadcaster & Voice over talent. She has been hosting a book program on the Inspigo podcast for the past 4 years. Indry also initiated a reading community called "Perempuan Baca" through social media platforms.
Iain Boyd
Gaelic Development Officer, Social Enterprise Academy
Iain Boyd was born and has lived in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for most of his life, and Scottish Gaelic is his first language. Scottish Gaelic is a minority language across Scotland (spoken by less than 2% of the population, or approx. 60,000 people in total), but in the islands which Iain has always called home is spoken by around 50% of those who live there. Iain thrives on seeking out new opportunities to promote and advance Scotland’s unique native language, culture and heritage.
Iain’s role as Gaelic Development Officer involves building strong relationships with partners and clients in Scottish Gaelic medium settings, and developing programmes that support those in Scottish Gaelic communities across the Highlands and Islands (often rural and remote) contexts.
Iain Boyd was born and has lived in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for most of his life, and Scottish Gaelic is his first language. Scottish Gaelic is a minority language across Scotland (spoken by less than 2% of the population, or approx. 60,000 people in total), but in the islands which Iain has always called home is spoken by around 50% of those who live there. Iain thrives on seeking out new opportunities to promote and advance Scotland’s unique native language, culture and heritage.
Iain’s role as Gaelic Development Officer involves building strong relationships with partners and clients in Scottish Gaelic medium settings, and developing programmes that support those in Scottish Gaelic communities across the Highlands and Islands (often rural and remote) contexts.
Dasril Guntara, M.Sc
CEO of NICE Indonesia
CEO of a social enterprise dedicated to advancing Education, Economic Development, and Sustainable Development in Indonesia. With a profound commitment to education, Dasril leads numerous initiatives aimed at improving educational access and quality in local communities. His projects emphasize innovative teaching methods, vocational training, and community-based learning. Dasril is also a strong advocate for circular economics and zero waste management, integrating these principles into educational programs to foster sustainability awareness. Passionate about creating sustainable social impact, Dasril is committed to driving positive change and fostering local economic growth.
Derry Fahrizal Ulum, MA
Education Officer of UNICEF Papua
An accomplished professional with a strong focus on sustainable development, education, and social impact, Derry Fahrizal Ulum has extensive experience in managing and executing projects that drive positive change. As a UNICEF officer in Papua, Indonesia, Derry is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children in remote and underserved areas. His work includes collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance education programs, support local economic development, and implement zero waste management practices. Passionate about fostering resilience in communities, Derry is dedicated to advancing initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Dr. Rissalwan Habdy Lubis
Executive Consultant NICE Indonesia
As an inspired educator and thought leader, Dr. Rissalwan Lubis has made significant contributions to education both nationally and globally. With extensive experience in curriculum development, educational policy, and pedagogical innovation, he has been instrumental in shaping educational systems to meet the needs of diverse learners. Dr. Lubis collaborates with international organizations and educational institutions to drive initiatives that enhance the quality and accessibility of education worldwide. His work spans from implementing cutting-edge teaching methodologies to advocating for inclusive education policies. Passionate about empowering the next generation, Dr. Lubis is dedicated to fostering educational environments that promote lifelong learning and global citizenship.
Angela B Torimtubun
Founder, Ruang Berbagi Papua
Founder of the literacy initiative "Ruang Berbagi" in Manokwari, West Papua, which focuses on children's literacy and education. Ruang Berbagi engages with children to encourage them to dream and achieve their dreams. Ruang Berbagi has projects such as reading movements, teaching movements, and establishing reading corners in cities and remote areas with a concept of learning through play to contribute to the nation.
Olga Soulachaki
Сo-founder and Project Manager of the Cultural Heritage Non-Profit Imagine Heritage
Olga Soulachaki was born in Athens, where she lives and works today.
She is the co-founder and Project Manager of the Cultural Heritage Non-Profit Imagine Heritage. Imagine Heritage is an international non-profit organization dedicated to Cultural Heritage Management actions aimed at bridging local communities and regions, youth, and social groups.
She was responsible for the implementation of the "Musical Therapy Project for Children with Special Educational Needs" program, the 4.5-month bilateral initiative implemented by Imagine Heritage NPO and the Norwegian partner Culture Break Borders and the Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door funded by the EEA Grants. The Fund Operator for the Active citizens fund in Greece is Bodossaki Foundation in consortium with SolidarityNow.
The project "Musical Therapy Project for Children with Special Educational Needs" was a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary initiative implemented by Imagine Heritage NPO.
Olga represents the international European Cultural Center ECC by managing its Greek department - ECC Greece, a dynamic, creative communication and interaction platform: creating art and a flexible global network of cultural centers, dedicated to cultural and artistic exchange.
2016 she attended the Print Making Art Techniques workshop at Kingston University in the UK.
He has a Bachelor's and Integrated Master's degree from the School of Fine Arts (2016) where he studied painting with Professor Dimitris Sakellionas and Print Making Art with Yiannis Gourzis & Vicky Tsalamata. He has also studied ASFA Drawing Lessons with Professor Giorgos Kazazis.
Olga has also studied fine arts with Sofia Alexiou, International Artist, Arts & Design Foundation- 2008-9, Athens, Greece.
Voluntary offering:
- Interactive Workshops "Apotypomata" (educational — visual — sports), in which young people with & without disabilities, from primary & secondary schools, special schools, and social organizations participate. — S.K.E.P. Association — 2024
- Young students of three schools in Athens with ICC Women Hellas - Initiative on International Women’s Day - 2024
- Art Work Donation to CreAid Non-Profit Participation — 2024
- Art Workshops for the Vrilissia Scouts Summer Camp — 2008, 2007 & 2006
Selected Exhibitions:
2024 CreAid Non-Profit Painting Donation for Auction - group exhibition, Athens, Greece
2023 Kazouli Mansion “MATI 23718” — solo exhibition, Kifisia, Attica, Greece
2021 M.A.D.S. Art Gallery “Paraiso”— group exhibition, Milan, Italy
2020 Les Salaisons “Salo VIII” — group exhibition, Paris, France
2020 ArtsFemin “$€X¥ GSTAAD” — sponsorship for a group exhibition, Gstaad,Switzerland
2019 Contemporary Art Museum “Generations” — group exhibition, Malevizi, Crete
2018 The Pulse gallery “Yellow me” — group exhibition, Athens, Greece
2018 Trii Art Hub “ASFA graduates” — group exhibition Athens, Greece
2017 NEO gallery23 “Looking in, Looking through” — group exhibition, Bolton, UK
Selected Publications and interviews of her work:
https://artevezi.com/fr/lart-comme-un-espace-de-silence-entretien-avec-lariste-olga-soulahaki/
https://prasinotameio.gr/2023/02/20/φιλοξενία-έκθεσης-ζωγραφικής-mati-23718-στη-β/
https://www.culturenow.gr/olga-soylaxaki-mati-23718-ekthesi-sti-vila-kazoyli/
David Cotterrell
Research Professor and Director of Culture and Creativity Research Institute Sheffield Hallam University UK
David Cotterrell is an artist based in London, UK and recently, also in Mexico City, MX.
David works across media and technologies to explore the social and political tendencies of a shared and divided world. The practice is typified by an interest in the intersection, whether fleeting encounters or heavily orchestrated events. Cotterrell’s works explore the human condition and the breaks or nuances that can lead to a less ambiguous understanding of the world they inhabit. Encapsulating the roles of programmer, producer, and director, Cotterrell develops projects that embrace the quiet spaces, which might (or might not) be understood as sites of action in the future.
David’s work spans galleries, architecture and the public realm. He has realised over 105 exhibitions or public artworks, 40 publications and 75 papers and public lectures in the UK, North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. David’s work is diverse, experimental and, at times, playful, but it is consistently informed by research and an analysis of its role within its shared social and physical space. David has worked in complex landscapes and considered the ethical and practical challenges of humanitarian and military engagement at sites of tension around the world, including Palestine, Tunisia, Afghanistan, and other conflicted regions.
David is the co-founder of Empathy & Risk C.I.C. The project, supported by the Global Challenge Research Fund, fosters arts-led projects that consider the staged challenges to empathy that occur long before the descent into the polarised engagement of military forces. Empathy & Risk brings together and encourages dialogue between a wide international network of artists, academics, research centres, INGOs, practitioners, and projects.
He is a Research Professor of Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University and is represented by Danielle Arnaud. Additional information may be found through his website: https://www.cotterrell.com
David Cotterrell is an artist based in London, UK and recently, also in Mexico City, MX.
David works across media and technologies to explore the social and political tendencies of a shared and divided world. The practice is typified by an interest in the intersection, whether fleeting encounters or heavily orchestrated events. Cotterrell’s works explore the human condition and the breaks or nuances that can lead to a less ambiguous understanding of the world they inhabit. Encapsulating the roles of programmer, producer, and director, Cotterrell develops projects that embrace the quiet spaces, which might (or might not) be understood as sites of action in the future.
David’s work spans galleries, architecture and the public realm. He has realised over 105 exhibitions or public artworks, 40 publications and 75 papers and public lectures in the UK, North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. David’s work is diverse, experimental and, at times, playful, but it is consistently informed by research and an analysis of its role within its shared social and physical space. David has worked in complex landscapes and considered the ethical and practical challenges of humanitarian and military engagement at sites of tension around the world, including Palestine, Tunisia, Afghanistan, and other conflicted regions.
David is the co-founder of Empathy & Risk C.I.C. The project, supported by the Global Challenge Research Fund, fosters arts-led projects that consider the staged challenges to empathy that occur long before the descent into the polarised engagement of military forces. Empathy & Risk brings together and encourages dialogue between a wide international network of artists, academics, research centres, INGOs, practitioners, and projects.
He is a Research Professor of Fine Art at Sheffield Hallam University and is represented by Danielle Arnaud. Additional information may be found through his website: https://www.cotterrell.com
Maritza Trejo
Director of Regional Education & Youth Specialist, Glasswing International
Maritza Trejo is the Regional Education Director for Glasswing International, an innovative non-profit based in El Salvador that works to address the root causes of violence, poverty and irregular migration in Central America. Maritza has over ten years of experience designing and implementing education and development programs for vulnerable and at-risk women, children and youth in Central America and the US. Ms. Trejo has a BA in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Education Policy and Evaluation from the University Jose Simeon Cañas (UCA) in El Salvador.
Maritza Trejo is the Regional Education Director for Glasswing International, an innovative non-profit based in El Salvador that works to address the root causes of violence, poverty and irregular migration in Central America. Maritza has over ten years of experience designing and implementing education and development programs for vulnerable and at-risk women, children and youth in Central America and the US. Ms. Trejo has a BA in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Education Policy and Evaluation from the University Jose Simeon Cañas (UCA) in El Salvador.
Mohit Rauniyar
Founder, Canopy Nepal
Mohit Rauniyar is the Founder of Canopy Nepal, an organization working to solve the systematic education problems that persist in Nepal's education system by promoting equitable access to education and enhancing its quality through interactive learning. With over 13 years of experience in education, Mohit has reached more than 14,000 students in Nepal. Mohit graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is also a Cheng Fellow at the Social Innovation + Change Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a shaper at the Global Shaper Kathmandu Hub and Boston Hub, communities within the World Economic Forum. Mohit's involvement has extended to roles such as a Guide at The Resolution Project in New York, serving as the Country Coordinator at NCEP Canada, and working as a teacher and a BOD at Bloom Nepal School.
Mohit Rauniyar is the Founder of Canopy Nepal, an organization working to solve the systematic education problems that persist in Nepal's education system by promoting equitable access to education and enhancing its quality through interactive learning. With over 13 years of experience in education, Mohit has reached more than 14,000 students in Nepal. Mohit graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is also a Cheng Fellow at the Social Innovation + Change Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a shaper at the Global Shaper Kathmandu Hub and Boston Hub, communities within the World Economic Forum. Mohit's involvement has extended to roles such as a Guide at The Resolution Project in New York, serving as the Country Coordinator at NCEP Canada, and working as a teacher and a BOD at Bloom Nepal School.
Alejandra Orozco
Early Childhood Education Specialist, Office of the First Lady, El Salvador
Alejandra María Orozco is a distinguished Salvadoran educator with a background in early childhood education. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, Alejandra has focused her career on educating children between the ages of 3 and 6. Her dedication and passion for teaching have made her a prominent figure in the field of education.
Currently, Alejandra serves as an Early Childhood Education Specialist in the Office of the First Lady of El Salvador, where she coordinates various education and cultural projects, with a special emphasis on early childhood and youth. Her work is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and education for children in the country.
Alejandra María Orozco is a distinguished Salvadoran educator with a background in early childhood education. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, Alejandra has focused her career on educating children between the ages of 3 and 6. Her dedication and passion for teaching have made her a prominent figure in the field of education.
Currently, Alejandra serves as an Early Childhood Education Specialist in the Office of the First Lady of El Salvador, where she coordinates various education and cultural projects, with a special emphasis on early childhood and youth. Her work is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and education for children in the country.
Ixel Wer
Executive Director, CONJUVE Guatemala
Guadalupe Ixel Wer Chuta serves as the Executive Director of the National Youth Council (CONJUVE) and proudly identifies as Maya Kaqchikel. Ixel has a background in legal and human rights advocacy, with a particular focus on indigenous communities and youth. As the Executive Director of CONJUVE, Ixel oversees project development and implementation.
Additionally, she has participated in projects with Fundación Inter-desarrollo Integral, where she coordinated workshops and developed educational activities in rural areas, as well as monitoring project impact and progress. Ixel holds diplomas in various disciplines such as Mayan education, social auditing, classroom innovation, ICTs, political leadership, and advocacy.
Guadalupe Ixel Wer Chuta serves as the Executive Director of the National Youth Council (CONJUVE) and proudly identifies as Maya Kaqchikel. Ixel has a background in legal and human rights advocacy, with a particular focus on indigenous communities and youth. As the Executive Director of CONJUVE, Ixel oversees project development and implementation.
Additionally, she has participated in projects with Fundación Inter-desarrollo Integral, where she coordinated workshops and developed educational activities in rural areas, as well as monitoring project impact and progress. Ixel holds diplomas in various disciplines such as Mayan education, social auditing, classroom innovation, ICTs, political leadership, and advocacy.
Meera Tendolkar
Director of Math Content & Training, Pratham International
Meera Tendolkar serves as the Director of Math Content & Training at Pratham International. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the design of instructional content, as well as fostering innovation and providing training for numeracy components for diverse education programs. Currently, she also oversees all math content development and training for TaRL Africa. Meera has been instrumental in the evolution and adaptation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach in India and beyond. She has extensive experience in developing the capacity of government and partner organizations to implement foundational literacy and numeracy programming in various contexts including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
Meera Tendolkar serves as the Director of Math Content & Training at Pratham International. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the design of instructional content, as well as fostering innovation and providing training for numeracy components for diverse education programs. Currently, she also oversees all math content development and training for TaRL Africa. Meera has been instrumental in the evolution and adaptation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach in India and beyond. She has extensive experience in developing the capacity of government and partner organizations to implement foundational literacy and numeracy programming in various contexts including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
Vincent Ligorio
PhD International Relations, Ex-CEO and Dean of GBSB Global Business School, UN and EU expert on international development and education
Prof. Dr. Vincent Ligorio is a top manager in Higher Education with 10+ years of international experience in leading public and private universities across Europe and CIS.
Prof. Ligorio has been directly responsible for the development of projects sponsored by the EU and UN devoted to international aid and development as well as working on the implementation of international rule of law adjustments within countries of the post Soviet space and MENA.
Prof. Dr. Vincent Ligorio is a top manager in Higher Education with 10+ years of international experience in leading public and private universities across Europe and CIS.
Prof. Ligorio has been directly responsible for the development of projects sponsored by the EU and UN devoted to international aid and development as well as working on the implementation of international rule of law adjustments within countries of the post Soviet space and MENA.
Budy Sugandi
PhD, Chairman of Indonesia Council of Youth Development (ICYD), Co-chair G20 Youth (Y20) 2022
Budy Sugandi is an entrepreneur in educational technology and owner of a startup company. The startup provides online mentoring as preparation for overseas study. Budy has received several awards, for his work both in education and business. He was chosen as one of 24 Indonesian innovators to join a short-term award from Australia Awards in Indonesia (AAI).
Budy Sugandi is an entrepreneur in educational technology and owner of a startup company. The startup provides online mentoring as preparation for overseas study. Budy has received several awards, for his work both in education and business. He was chosen as one of 24 Indonesian innovators to join a short-term award from Australia Awards in Indonesia (AAI).
Achmad Adhitya
PhD, Vice Rector of Universitas Nahdhatul Ulama, the Advisor at the Minister of Education
Adhitya received Phd. degree on marine science from University of Leiden, The Netherlands. Currently, Adhitya hold position as senior manager sustainability of Unilever, vice chancellor of University of Nahdlatul Ulama of Yogyakarta for business and partnership, executive director of solo technopark and advisor of PMO Kedaireka for Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Republic of Indonesia. Adhitya has experience managing several internatiol portfolio such as: IPPIN initiative with CSIRO — Australia, INNOVATION with MIC — Japan and College for Future Studies with Muhammad bin Zayed University — UAE.
Adhitya received Phd. degree on marine science from University of Leiden, The Netherlands. Currently, Adhitya hold position as senior manager sustainability of Unilever, vice chancellor of University of Nahdlatul Ulama of Yogyakarta for business and partnership, executive director of solo technopark and advisor of PMO Kedaireka for Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Republic of Indonesia. Adhitya has experience managing several internatiol portfolio such as: IPPIN initiative with CSIRO — Australia, INNOVATION with MIC — Japan and College for Future Studies with Muhammad bin Zayed University — UAE.
Sachal Aneja
Regional Corporate Partnerships Lead, Asia-Pacific at Plan International
Sachal is a development communication strategist with a cross sector experience spanning in Communications, Partnerships and Corporate Engagement for over 19 years. He has led on designing and delivering strategic partnerships and impactful communication strategies in international development organisations, UN agencies, private sector companies and Ministries of the Indian government. He is a strategic thinker, an engagement specialist and a thought leader.
Sachal presently leads corporate partnerships for Plan International in the Asia-Pacific region for 15 countries based in India. Plan is an international development organisation advancing children's rights and equality for girls in over 80 countries.
Sachal's work countries included India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vietnam.
He's been a UN SDGs advocate, a global partnerships advisor to many international organisations and juror of eminent national and international awards including imaGEN Ventures and UNV India volunteering awards.
Educationally, Sachal is a post graduate in Development Communications from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University, an MBA in Marketing and a post graduate in Human Rights Law from the National Law School of India University. He also received certification from the Harvard Business School on Sustainable Business Strategy that enables global leaders to play a major role in building a just and sustainable world.
www.linkedin.com/in/sachalaneja
Sachal is a development communication strategist with a cross sector experience spanning in Communications, Partnerships and Corporate Engagement for over 19 years. He has led on designing and delivering strategic partnerships and impactful communication strategies in international development organisations, UN agencies, private sector companies and Ministries of the Indian government. He is a strategic thinker, an engagement specialist and a thought leader.
Sachal presently leads corporate partnerships for Plan International in the Asia-Pacific region for 15 countries based in India. Plan is an international development organisation advancing children's rights and equality for girls in over 80 countries.
Sachal's work countries included India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vietnam.
He's been a UN SDGs advocate, a global partnerships advisor to many international organisations and juror of eminent national and international awards including imaGEN Ventures and UNV India volunteering awards.
Educationally, Sachal is a post graduate in Development Communications from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University, an MBA in Marketing and a post graduate in Human Rights Law from the National Law School of India University. He also received certification from the Harvard Business School on Sustainable Business Strategy that enables global leaders to play a major role in building a just and sustainable world.
www.linkedin.com/in/sachalaneja
Beatris A. Mendez Gandica
PM at Microsoft, Founder of Nuevo Foundation
Beatris A. Mendez Gandica is from San Cristobal, Venezuela. She is an engineer working as a Program Manager at Microsoft. Beatris has a passion for giving back to the community. In 2018 she started a nonprofit organization, Nuevo Foundation, where she works to prepare underrepresented students to become tomorrow’s leaders. Nuevo Foundation’s mission is to inspire kids to be curious, confident, and courageous by discovering the world of STEM. To date, the nonprofit has taught more than 17,200 students about computer science and STEM education across thirty-two countries and six territories including Puerto Rico.
nuevofoundation.org
Beatris A. Mendez Gandica is from San Cristobal, Venezuela. She is an engineer working as a Program Manager at Microsoft. Beatris has a passion for giving back to the community. In 2018 she started a nonprofit organization, Nuevo Foundation, where she works to prepare underrepresented students to become tomorrow’s leaders. Nuevo Foundation’s mission is to inspire kids to be curious, confident, and courageous by discovering the world of STEM. To date, the nonprofit has taught more than 17,200 students about computer science and STEM education across thirty-two countries and six territories including Puerto Rico.
nuevofoundation.org
Rifki Weno
Director of FLG Consulting & Executive Director, ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Rifki has over a decade of proven track record in policy advocacy.He has a rich and diverse experience set, from in-house government relations in tech company Tokopedia, public policy consultant, to global engagement facilitator within foreign embassies and the ASEAN Secretariat.
His issue expertise includes digital technology and sustainability.
Rifki has over a decade of proven track record in policy advocacy.He has a rich and diverse experience set, from in-house government relations in tech company Tokopedia, public policy consultant, to global engagement facilitator within foreign embassies and the ASEAN Secretariat.
His issue expertise includes digital technology and sustainability.
Dr. Nanthaporn J. Seributra Prae
CEO of Starfish Education
Dr Nanthaporn J. Seributra, also known as Dr. Prae is a respected educator, education technologist, change maker, and advocate for equitable access to quality education. She firmly believes that everyone should have the right to access quality education that meets their individual needs.
Dr Prae has studied in diverse learning environments across several countries, including Thailand, Australia, Switzerland, and the UK. Her global educational background has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of the importance of quality education and its transformative power.
Dr Prae's mission is to use her expertise and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of
Dr Nanthaporn J. Seributra, also known as Dr. Prae is a respected educator, education technologist, change maker, and advocate for equitable access to quality education. She firmly believes that everyone should have the right to access quality education that meets their individual needs.
Dr Prae has studied in diverse learning environments across several countries, including Thailand, Australia, Switzerland, and the UK. Her global educational background has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of the importance of quality education and its transformative power.
Dr Prae's mission is to use her expertise and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of