Diana Chavez is an anthropologist with a passion for understanding how others create a sense of belonging. She has dedicated the past fifteen years immersing herself in different languages, cultures,  and service-learning work with specific field interests in youth development, gender, sexual reproductive health, social and climate justice, and global civic engagement.  She is also a teacher trainer/mentor and the Director of VIA Netherlands, the Dutch branch of Service Civil International. She is Mexican American currently residing in the Netherlands.  

Emem Udom is a Product Manager dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and driving change in her community. Her career spans advertising, e-commerce, customer service, and vehicle leasing, with her product journey beginning in advertising. In 2022, she launched Operation Feed the Streets during her National Youth Service Corps, feeding the homeless in Akure, Nigeria. Building on its success, she founded Skills Tea in 2023, empowering individuals through initiatives like “Get Into Tech,” which connects aspiring professionals with hands-on training. A passionate writer, her book Jar of Oil shares stories and practical insights for navigating life’s challenges. Emem also serves as Director of Media and Branding for Women in Africa and was honoured with the Africa Volunteer of the Year award at the Future Women Conference. 

Geth Maiga  is a Senior Programs Manager & Business Consultant.

Geth has 8 years of experience in the fields of sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, social development, and innovation in Africa and particularly in Ivory Coast.
He is passionate about innovation, social entrepreneurship and new technologies, I am always ready to meet new challenges and goals.

His current roles include; Youth Sounding Board Member for EU International Partnerships at the Europan Commission; International Trade Advisor with Zurcom International and Program Management Office Manager at Kinaya Ventures.

Connect with Geth on:
Facebook www.facebook.com/gmaiga1/
Insta www.instagram.com/gethakhenra/ 

Jo-Ann Richards Goffe is a Christian Cultural Advocate who is an author, speaker, singer/ songwriter and ethnodoxologist. She is the founding Director of CREW 40:4 a non-profit whose mission is to spread the message of the Kingdom of God through culturally relevant expressions of worship. Jo-Ann served with Wycliffe Bible Translators in West Africa and The Americas for 7-years, affirming people in their cultural identity and guiding them in writing new songs for worship using their own languages and music genres. Her work has taken her to over 30 countries on five continents. Jo-Ann is becoming increasingly popular for reading from the Jamaican New Testament (aka di Patwa Bible) and singing her original worship songs in the Jamaican language and music genres. She is the author of Godincidences!: A Jamaican Woman's Journeys with God and Auntie Jo-Jo Goes Vegan: A Jamaican Story with Tips & Recipes for a Healthier You and has released two original music albums.

Juanita Folmsbee started with Education for All in 2018 and is currently serving as the Treasurer for the Board of Trustees. EFA was established to help provide the opportunity of a secondary education for girls from the High Atlas mountain region. They build and run high-quality boarding houses for girls from 12–18.

Before settling in Marrakech in 2018, Juanita worked internationally for more than 30 years in development project management. She has worked both on US Government side for CDC and on the NGO side for organizations such as PATH and Management Sciences for Health (MSH). During her time at MSH she served as the Project Director for the SCMS project in Vietnam and the SIAPS Project Director in Ukraine. She was also a Global Program Manager on the SCMS project responsible for Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and Namibia. During her time with CDC she was the Deputy Program Manager for CDC in Haiti during the star of the US government’s PEPFAR Program.

Khayelihle Nkabinde is the CEO and Founder of Dream Big Stay Humble and an 
accomplished social entrepreneur and philanthropist with a passion for youth  development and driving impactful change in the startup ecosystem. With a diverse background in business, Khayelihle has consistently demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of 
success.

Throughout Khayelihle’s career, he has been actively involved in his community, 
fostering innovation, and supporting the development of the youth. His 
prestigious accolades of being one of the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South 
Africans and 100 Young Nelson Mandelas in 2023 are a testament of the deep 
understanding of the strategies required to navigate the ever-evolving business 
landscape.

Lou Sinforale Vaniéis the Founder of LSV Coaching- Organizational Change Consultant. 

Lou is an expert in Organizational Change Management and Development. She has accumulated 10 years of professional experience leading human capital development initiatives and actively contributing to the promotion of diversity and inclusion, particularly regarding gender and individuals with disabilities within companies.

Lou is an alumni of the prestigious Chevening scholarship program, fully funded by the UK Government and the Commonwealth.

Connect with Lou on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louvanie/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouSinforaleVanie/

Marbuen Diaz is a Team Leader for Church Witness and Intercultural Lead with  the Baptist Association of Churches in NSW & ACT in Australia.

Marbeuan is a Experienced Church Planter with a demonstrated history of working in churches and with NGOs. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Theology, Event Planning/Management, Leadership Building/Training, and Teaching. Strong professional with a Master of Transformational Development focused in Community Development and International Development from Eastern College Australia.

Senior Business Developer & Business Consultant

Marie Josee Abbet is a Senior Business Developer & Business Consultant with the African Development Bank Group.

MJ has +7 years professional with an expertise in Digital Financial Services including Financial Inclusion, Project Management, Business Development, Mobile Money, Management & Distribution
 
Connect with MJ on:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mariejosee.abbet?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Insta https://www.instagram.com/mariejoseea_?igsh=MWJmdjlzMHVxcjRncA==
Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-josee-abbet-msc-9a8358138 

Martha Schumacher is a passionate active listener and dedicated social impact sector ambassador, educator, coach, mentor, author, and champion. As the president and founder of Hazen and the Hazen Institute for Leadership Training, she strives to strengthen mission-driven organizations whose visions she believes in. Her favorite part of that work is having the privilege to coach and support rising leaders with aligned values, principles and beliefs. 

Martha has worked with and within social impact organizations for 35 years. In her most recent in-house adventure, she led the Defenders of Wildlife fundraising team for nine years as Vice President for Development. Her current and recent clients include Conservation International, Emory University, Montgomery Housing Partnership, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Jane Goodall Institute, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and National Geographic Society. 

Praveen Gomez is passionate about building flourishing communities where no one is left behind. He believes that the family unit plays a vital role in creating safe, loving, and nurturing environments that empower children to thrive. Currently based in Colombo, Praveen serves as the Implementation Lead at World Without Orphans, where he works to see this vision realised globally. 
 

Ramy is an 18-year-old Algerian undergraduate and a US State Department exchange alumni through the Youth Leadership Program in Nevada. A top student and former high school rep, he was honoured by his provincial president for academic excellence. He founded ReoEnglishClub, hosting daily virtual English sessions that promote DEI. Currently, he leads the Google Developer Group at SBA, enriching student experiences at the Higher School of Computer Science. Ramy won AIESEC’s national DSWE24 competition for a project on Sustainable Cities (SDG11) and volunteers weekly as a paramedic with the Algerian Red Crescent. He also creates educational content on TikTok and Instagram, with over 7,500 followers combined. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Ramy is excited to join and available with one day’s notice. 

Smita Tharoor was born and raised in India and now lives in London. She's the host of the "Stories Seldom Told" podcast. Smita is a Motivational Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Coach, and a thought leader in Conscious Inclusion & Unconscious Bias.  

Listen to the Stories Seldom Told podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/454nZEq8nHeOFJwE6OjsLx 

Connect with Smita on

• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/smitatharoor/
• X: https://www.x.com/smitatharoor/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitatharoor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TharoorAssociates

Dr Sunil Shroff is a pioneering Indian urologist, transplant surgeon and digital-health entrepreneur. After training in India he spent 12 years in the UK, rising to Senior Registrar at London’s Institute of Urology & Nephrology, before returning in 1995 to found the Urology & Transplantation Department at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai. There he started India’s first MCh in Urology and the world’s first BSc in Urology Technology, training 100+ specialists. Shroff, now President of the 1,500-member Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, has authored 800+ papers, five books and delivered 900 talks. He co-founded Medindia.net—today a top-20 global health site with 5 million monthly views—and created the NGO MOHAN Foundation, leading organ-donor awareness across India in partnership with the NHS. MOHAN won BMJ South Asia’s “Best NGO” award, and Shroff appeared as a 2020 “Karmveer” on Sony TV’s Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Terrence Mugova is a Money & Performance Coach, award-winning entrepreneur, and financial empowerment architect dedicated to building a legacy of African wealth. A Rhodes University MCom graduate (cum laude) and Andrew Mellon Scholar, he blends academic excellence with entrepreneurial success to equip individuals and organizations to escape poverty, achieve financial freedom, and maximize performance. Recognized as 2024 Male Entrepreneur of the Year (African Influencer Awards) and an Ashoka Youth Champion, Terrence has worked with 30+ organizations across Africa, from corporates to NGOs and innovation hubs. Known for his authentic storytelling, data-driven insights, and unmatched energy, his keynotes inspire actionable strategies for lasting impact.