Albena Pergelova

Self-Employment and Well-Being: Promises and Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs

Associate Professor and Board of Governors Research Chair at MacEwan University, School of Business

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Aula 3

Dr. Albena Pergelova is an associate professor and a Board of Governors Research Chair in MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada. Her research is interdisciplinary (entrepreneurship and marketing) with a focus on social and emancipatory aspects in entrepreneurship, consumer well-being, and digital technologies. She has a special interest in women entrepreneurs.

Amy B. Smith

Exploring the Relationship and Impact of Kindness, Belonging, Mattering, and Curiosity on Happiness and Well-Being

Sr. Education Consultant, Department of Education at Lehigh Valley Health Network | Professor at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Holistic Centre

Dr. Amy Smith, PhD, CKO, is the USFMCOM SELECT program director and is known as the SELECT Spirit Guide. SELECT is a medical student leadership program developed to prepare students to be physician leaders who can accelerate change in health care. She leads and educates with kindness, positivity, and compassion.

Ashley Pride

Emerge from the Overwhelm: A Self-Care Workshop

Founder & Strategist of A Pride Designs

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Council Room

With an MBA in Strategy and Design Thinking, Ashley Pride, Glitter Guide, is a faith-based social entrepreneur and the driving force behind Pride Strategies, a human-centered design consultation firm. Ashley uses holistic practices to coach peak-performing professionals out of intense burnout. She helps organizations empower change-makers through wellness workshops and customized self-care training.

Carolina García

The pedagogy of listening: children's stories transform communities

Founder & Director of Bellelli

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Aula 3

Carolina García, educator, with a degree in educational administration and a Master's in Educational Psychology from the University of Barcelona. Founder of Bellelli Educación, a network of schools and a teacher training center. Carolina is the director of the Red Solare Costa Rica Foundation and a teacher educator in the Reggio Emilia Approach. She is also a TEDx Speaker, YouthActionNet Fellow, and Global Shaper Alumni.

Cindy Fonseca

"I Too Have Something to Say," said my intuition

Founding Director at Satori Consulting S.A.

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Council Room

(Official bio pending) Cindy holds a BA in Psychology, a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, and is an Executive & Life Coach, specializing in Positive Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Brainspotting therapy. As an International Independent Consultant for Franklin Covey Latin America, she excels in Leadership and Trust Practices with 15+ years of experience in multinational companies.

Lonica Smith

The Role of Acceptance in Happiness

Lawyer | Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer of Butterfly Strategy Solutions

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Holistic Centre

Lonica Smith is a lawyer, writer, and entrepreneur. After spending over 20 years practicing law as a government attorney, Lonica co-founded Butterfly Strategy Solutions, a closely-held organization dedicated to raising awareness about the universal laws that affect humanity and the need for human-centered governance.

Mary & Kirby Purcell

Finding Happiness by Becoming an Invitation: The Balancing Power of the 5 Elements of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water & Wood

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Council Room

Mary Purcell has extensive education in the study of Oncology, human behavior communication, coaching, and spirituality. Kirby Purcell is a LPC and has worked in the mental health/substance abuse field for over 25 years.

Michale Gabriel

The Story We Hold Transforms Us

Transformational Storytelling | Executive Storytelling | Leadership Development | Corporate Storytelling | CEO

11:45 PM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Aula Magna

Michale Gabriel is an award-winning performer and speaker, international best-selling author, and founder/CEO of Story by Design LLC. She is a story shaper, inspirational keynote speaker, leadership consultant, storytelling coach/mentor, and workshop facilitator. Michale has been engaged professionally in the art of storytelling, story coaching, and leadership development for over 40 years.

Natasha Shokri

The Lost Art of Happiness: Indigenous Teachings in a Materialistic World

Professor at Centennial College | Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto

12:00 PM12:30 PM-12:30PM | Saturday | Aula Magna

(Official bio pending) Natasha Shokri, a Ph.D. candidate in Social Justice Education at OISE, University of Toronto, and a professor at Centennial College, is a global academic with a rich journey spanning the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America. A happiness researcher and educator, her interdisciplinary work in Social Justice, Positive Psychology, and Education is evident in her diverse teaching portfolio.

Nate Harding

Flourishing as a Practice

Founder of The Global Flourishing Catalyst Coalition

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Friday | Aula Magna

Nate’s mission is to cultivate a world where all people and planet Earth flourish. Nate currently serves as a strategy consultant, leadership coach, facilitator, and network weaver supporting people and organizations across sectors and countries to flourish in alignment with global flourishing. Nate currently resides in San Francisco, California, USA.

Nishchal Banskota

Seeds of Change: Cultivating Beginner's Minds for a Happier World

Founder & CEO of Nepal Tea Collective

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Aula Magna

Nishchal Banskota is a 2nd generation tea producer and the founder of Nepal Tea Collective, a social enterprise that aims to lift one million farmers out of poverty by selling their delicious organic teas worldwide. He’s an active advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

Shawn Mahshie

The Wheel of Self-Forgiveness: 3 Simple Steps to Turn an Epidemic of Self-Abandonment into Unshakable Inner Kindness, Self-Solidarity, & Compassionate Global Advocacy

Self-Solidarity Coach, Author, and Retreat Leader

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Aula 3

Shawn Mahshie helps visionary leaders become their own source of happiness & REAL change, turning triggers, traumas, & regrets into deep self-trust & calm, focused action. Her Living-in-Symmetry Blueprint converts self-sabotage into a kind, empowered state she calls Self-Solidarity, unlocking the compassionate synergy & win-win solutions that change lives at the speed of self-love.

Stephanie Ramsey

Mindful Mending: Acknowledging, Feeling, and Processing Grief as a Path to Happiness

Consultant | Coach | Integrator

12:00 PM-12:30 PM | Saturday | Council Room

With two rewarding careers in leadership; one in systems development, the other in agriculture and public health; and the personal and collective experiences facing the intensity of grief—Stephanie is weaving experiences with wit, wisdom, and creativity to meet individuals and communities where they are in their life, work, and community.

Thomas Shepard

Leave Room for Miracles

Founder & CEO of Shepard Financials | Author | Speaker

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Council Room

(Official bio pending) Tom has worked in the world of finance for over 20 years. He has served as Finance Director at Maine School Administrative District 51 and was both a student and a teacher at the Institute for Civic Leadership. Tom gives workshops using the principles that guide his business to different audiences.

Valerie Weisler

For Children To Be Our Blueprint To Happiness, They Need To Have Human Rights

Founder & CEO of The Validation Project | School Programs Educator

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Aula 3

At 14, Valerie Weisler founded The Validation Project, now a global youth empowerment organization. Now 26, Valerie is a Children's Rights PhD candidate and will be the first American to become a Doctor of Children's Rights. Her work has been recognized by Oprah Magazine, People Magazine, CNN, and more.

Victor Hugo Rojas Garro

Happiness in Life Through Optics

Industrial Engineer | Facilitator | Learner

11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sunday | Aula Magna

The early stages of my academic life took place at University of Costa Rica, with my Industrial Engineering base degree and an MBA in Finances. There, I was also professor. I have worked as a Project Manager and Program Manager in the IT Industry, with local, regional and global roles.
I am a facilitator of different company trainings,
volunteering programs and as an international speaker of both Gross Global Happiness and the World Happiness Fest. As part of my personal and professional growth, I am constantly enrolled on learning activities around multiple skills like
communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership.

Adrián Castrillo

Remarkable Work, Remarkable Lives: A Playbook for Transforming Workplaces & Lives

Senior Manager, Support Services at Akamai Technologies

3:45 PM-5:00 PM | Saturday | Council Room

Adrián is a dynamic leader fueled by his passion for driving positive impact and outcomes. With trust, truth, and transparency as his unyielding values, he fearlessly pursues to be the spark to ignite change. Adrián’s commitment to integrity and innovation seeks to inspire those around him to reach new heights.

Amanda Stull

Tapping into your Inner Child with Laughter

Student & Facilitator at William & Mary at School for Education

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Field

(Official bio pending) Amanda has a M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a military and veteran concentration. She is passionate about helping people tap into their joy through connecting with their inner child and inner wisdom.

Angela Chiarenza

Understanding Intersectionality Interactively

Owner of TactileWorx, LLC | Director of Global Learning & Development

11:00 AM-12:15PM | Friday | Council Room

Angela leverages over 18 years of experience in talent development, corporate and executive education, coaching, and athletics to drive impactful leadership development and organizational change. As an ICF Certified Coach, an adjunct faculty member at American University, and a former Division I rowing coach, Angela has empowered individuals and teams across diverse industries.

Dr. Ann Shillingford

Tapping into your Inner Child with Laughter

Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Field

Ann Shillingford, PhD has written several articles and book chapters on multicultural issues particularly focused on disparities among those of color. Dr. Shillingford has a keen interest in exploring measures to deconstruct educational, social, and health disparities among marginalized communities. Dr. Shillingford’s co-edited Demystifying the DSM for School Counselors.

Andreea Pap

Power up! Manage Your Energy, Not Only Your Time

Founder of Happiness Digger

3:30 PM-4:45 PM | Friday | Aula Magna

Meet Andreea Pap, the Positive Psychology Practitioner, and driving force behind Happiness Digger. Leveraging a decade of thriving corporate experience, today Andreea is a speaker, organizational wellbeing facilitator, and coach, on a mission to empower individuals and maximize their potential in order to create a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.

Arthur Sherwood

Forest Therapy

David Cole Professor of Entrepreneurship chair at Western Washington University | Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Park

Arthur Sherwood is the David Cole Professor of Entrepreneurship, and Director of WWU’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs. He teaches and researches human-centered entrepreneurship and innovation education with a focus on well-being and coaching promoting flourishing practices for lifelong changemaking. He is an experienced entrepreneur and certified executive coach.

Bethzaida Fernández

Cultivating Happiness and Well-Being through Intercultural Explorations

Lecturer at Duke University

3:45 PM-5:00 PM | Saturday | Holistic Centre

Bethzaida is originally from Cartago, Costa Rica but has lived in Durham, NC for the past 25 years. She is a Senior Lecturer at Duke University where she teaches all levels of Spanish. Her interests include community-based and service-learning pedagogies, intercultural learning, positive education, and happiness and wellbeing.

Dr. Coralis Solomon

Tapping into your Inner Child with Laughter

Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling Program at William & Mary School of Education

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Field

Dr. Coralis Solomon, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Virginia, and holds a doctorate in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida. As an Assistant Professor in William & Mary's online Mental Health Counseling Program, she focuses on preventing burnout and addressing occupational stressors.

Denita Hudson

Tapping into your Inner Child with Laughter

Clinical Assistant Professor and Acting Chair for the School Psychology & Counselor Education at William & Mary School of Education

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Field

(Official bio pending) Dr. Denita N. Hudson, a seasoned Counselor Educator with 14+ years of experience, serves as a clinical mental health program coordinator, director, and diversity and inclusion officer. Licensed in Ohio and Indiana, she's a National Board-Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, specializing in online pedagogy and neuro-counseling.

Diazina Mobley

"3 C's" of Radical Happiness: Creativity, Community, and Contribution
Timm Ryan-Young & Diazina Mobley

MSW | LCSW-QS | Founder & Executive Director of Gifted Ones, Inc. | Red Elephant Certified Presenter

11:00 AM-12:15 PM | Friday | Holistic Centre

Mentored by Afrin Khan at Red Elephant. With 29 years in clinical social work, Diazina Mobley leads in transformative healing and founded Gifted Ones, Inc. (GO!), promoting global healing, love, and freedom. GO! inspires evolutionary change, embodying Diazina’s dedication to empowering wellness professionals through self-development, love, and sustainable systems, igniting a legacy of impact and visionary leadership.

Gwen Fluhr

Forest Therapy

Co-Founder of Reimagine By Design, LLC

2:30 PM-3:15 PM | Saturday | Park

Gwen's (they/them) co-founded Reimagine By Design, LLC with co-founder, Arthur Sherwood, where they help people reimagine, design, and build personal and professional ways of life they will love. Gwen works with people on their core layers which include physical, mental, energetic/spiritual, and emotional elements relating to self-understanding and soul embodiment.

Liliana Núñez

Nature, Connection, and Happiness

CEO of Institución para el Bienestar Qué y Cómo | Certified Coach and Chief Happiness Practitioner

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Liliana is a Certified Coach, a Chief Happiness Practitioner, and an International Forest Therapy Guide. Nowadays, she is the CEO of Institución para el Bienestar Qué y Cómo, a Non-Profit Organization focused on generating self-reflection, self-care, and well-being in adults, mainly caregivers of small children.

LoriAnn (LA) Stretch

Tapping into your Inner Child with Laughter

Director of Scholarly Engagement at the University of the Cumberlands

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Field

LoriAnn Stretch is a licensed counselor and currently serves as the Director of Scholarly Engagement and a full professor at The University of Cumberlands. LoriAnn is passionate about inspiring her students to view the world through a non-U.S. centric lens. She is a proud diploma graduate of UPEACE

Paula Dinaro

Connect with the Frequency of Joy

Healer | Entertainer

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Terrace

I am a spiritual being living human experiences. My mission: bring peace and joy. I am dedicated to accompanying women and men leaders in activating the connection with their divinity, to discover peace and happiness in their lives, thanks to R.A.I.S.E. my model that combines science and spirituality, for conscious leadership.

Paco Briseño

Regenerative Wellbeing, Planetary Wellbeing

Founder of Action4.Earth | Co-founder and Spanish Nodal Point of Regenerators Hub Spain

3:30 PM-4:45 PM | Friday | Holistic Centre

Paco Briseño is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of extensive involvement, leadership, and initiation of diverse initiatives at the crossroads of business, sustainability, change, innovation, and leadership. Over the last decade, his primary focus has shifted towards sustainable transformation, concentrating specifically on regenerative leadership education, mentoring, and coaching since 2019.

Raj Raghunathan

Atomic Happiness

Professor of Marketing, McCombs School of Business, UT Austin

11:00 AM-12:15 PM | Friday | Aula Magna

(Official Bio Pending) Raj Raghunathan is Zale Centennial Professor of Business at the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. He is interested in issues related to happiness & well-being, and his research has appeared in top journals such as The Journal of Consumer Research, and in mass media outlets, including The New York Times, and Fortune.

Rodolfo Carrillo

Marrying Business and Spirituality

Conscious Leadership Shaman at Ser Leadership

2:45 PM-3:30 PM | Sunday | Aula Magna

Best-selling author, speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant. As a Conscious Leadership Shaman, Rodolfo developed the SER model for achieving leadership of the fullest potential and business growth. Rodolfo is an MBA graduate with 19 years of business consulting and training experience. He is involved in mentoring transformational leaders and has been an independent director in 25 business boards.

Susan Fonseca

Remarkable Work, Remarkable Lives: A Playbook for Transforming Workplaces & Lives

Sr. Program Manager Lead at Akamai Technologies | #IamRemarkable Facilitator

3:45 PM-5:00 PM | Saturday | Council Room

(Official bio pending) Susan Fonseca, a Business Administration professional with 28+ years of experience, excels in management, HR, and strategic program management. A problem-solving conceptual thinker, she currently serves as the treasurer for the Employee Association of Akamai Technologies.

Shannon Murphy

Create Meaningful Connections Across Differences: Override the Brain’s Us/Them Responses

CEO & Co-Founder of BrainSkills@Work

3:45 PM-5:00 PM | Saturday | Aula Magna

A highly sought-after speaker and trainer of tens of thousands of people globally, Shannon applies neuroscience to help organizations and individuals be inclusive, culturally agile, and effective leaders. A recognized thought leader, she’s co-author of the book Neuroscience of Inclusion: New Skills for New Times, and the BrainStates Awareness Profile.

Tarek Saker

Connectopia: Play, Bond, Transform

Coach and Trainfluencer at Dynamite Training and Consulting

9:00 AM-10:15 AM | Sunday | Tent

Tarek is an energetic, fun, and dynamic trainfluencer with a clear purpose: to be a multiplier positive effect leader to help others to unlock their full potential and joy. His approach is creative, practical, and hands-on to enhance meaningful insights, connections, and rapport. Get ready to elevate your mood with his Multiplier effect during Connectopia.

Timothy Ryan-Young

"3 C's" of Radical Happiness: Creativity, Community, and Contribution

CEO of Synergy Squared | Red Elephant Certified Presenter

11:00 AM-12:15 PM | Friday | Holistic Centre

Mentored by Afrin Khan at Red Elephant. For over thirty years, Timm, CEO of Synergy Squared, has revolutionized the way thousands of businesses operate, driving them towards profitability with streamlined and automated processes. His commitment to efficiency and growth has struck a chord with entrepreneurs worldwide, offering them practical solutions for expanding their operations and embracing automation.

Alphonsus Obayuwana

The Edo Questionnaire: A Personal Instant Self-Assessment Scale

CEO of Triple-H Project, LLC | Happiness Coach | Physician

10:45 AM-11:30 AM | Sunday | Aula Magna

Alphonsus Obayuwana, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and a retired major in the US Air Force (Reserve). He has published several peer-reviewed articles about hope and happiness, including The Hope Index Scale. Currently, he is the CEO of Triple-H Project-USA as well as a monthly contributor to Psychology Today. He is also the five-star award-winning author of The Happiness Formula (2024).

Dr. Amelia Reigstad PhD.

Authentic and Impactful Communication

Speaker & Facilitator & Author at Amelia Reigstad Communication Consulting, LLC

10:45 AM-11:30 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Dr. Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D. is a speaker, facilitator, and author with a passion and love for knowledge. With over two decades of experience, she enjoys sharing her expertise across a variety of industries and has designed communication and leadership development programs, facilitated workshops, and led team members to success across the globe.

Arianna Reyes

Happiness? Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That!

Delivery Manager & Agile Coach at Gorilla Logic, Costa Rica

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Saturday | Tent

Arianna is a Geek Gamer Girl from San Jose, Costa Rica, passionate about people and technology, but most of all, about bringing them together in new and exiting ways. Arianna works as a Delivery Manager by day, run a Game Store by night and is a Women's Rights advocate all the time. She is also curiously exploring the intersection of Leadership, Wellness and Emotional Intelligence. Arianna dreams of one day being a pastry chef, learn enough Japanese to order her own food in Japan and playing the piano well enough to be a hoot at parties.

David Espinoza

Enhancing Your Team's Happiness by Knowing Their Personality

Founder & CEO of Intendere Consulting | Strengths speaker l Trainer l Facilitator l StrengthsFinder

2:45 PM-3:30 PM | Saturday | Aula 3

David’s why is “unveiling people’s unique talents and strengths, facilitating a self-discovery journey for all.” He is a certified practitioner for Myers – Briggs Type Indicator. He has facilitated sessions within McKinsey and Company firm and within his own consulting firm Intendere Strengths Consulting. He is also certified in the Clifton Strengths Finder tool.

Dr. Edith Shiro

The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth

Clinical Psychologist | Author | Co-founder of Trauma and Resilience Center

2:30 PM-3:15 PM | Saturday | Holistic Centre

Dr. Edith Shiro is a clinical psychologist in Miami, Florida, and author of "The Unexpected Gift of Trauma," winner of the 2023 International Latino Book Award. Co-founder of the Trauma and Resilience Center, she has received numerous accolades, including the Health Innovation Award 2023. She is a sought-after expert and regular contributor on Univisión, Telemundo, among others.

Dr. Gillian Mandich Ph.D

Disconnected in a Connected World: Addressing the Digital Maze and Mental Health Implications for Gen Z

Founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science

2:30 PM-3:15 PM | Saturday | Council Room

Dr. Gillian Mandich is an award-winning, internationally recognized happiness researcher, speaker, educator, and author. With a PhD from Western University in Health Science, Dr. Gillian’s primary areas of research are happiness and health. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, Dr. Gillian’s work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives.

Gillian Wagner

The Alchemy of Happiness: Transforming Insights into Wisdom

Author | Speaker | Yoga Therapist | Body Reader

2:45 PM-3:30 PM | Sunday | Holistic Centre

I’m an entrepreneur, teacher, writer, and eternal optimist. Originally from Australia, my travels have taken me around the world, granting me the privilege of collaborating with esteemed brands like Nike, Goldman Sachs, and Kneipp. Everything I do is rooted in my desire to uplift the world around me.

Gwen Fluhr

A Somatic Approach to Grief Work for Wellbeing and Happiness: Techniques to Process Through Rather than Bypass Emotions

Co-Founder of Reimagine By Design, LLC

2:30 PM-3:15 PM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Gwen's (they/them) co-founded Reimagine By Design, LLC with co-founder, Arthur Sherwood, where they help people reimagine, design, and build personal and professional ways of life they will love. Gwen works with people on their core layers which include physical, mental, energetic/spiritual, and emotional elements relating to self-understanding and soul embodiment.

Luis Gallardo

Self-deconstruction, Metaphors, and Positive Intentions: The Underlying Forces of Happytalism and Our Future

Founder & President of World Happiness Fest and World Happiness Foundation | Author

10:45 AM-11:30 AM | Sunday | Holistic Centre

Luis Gallardo is the Founder & President of the World Happiness Foundation and World Happiness Fest. Luis is the author of "Happytalism," "The Exponential of Happiness," and "Brands & Rousers." He is the co-creator of the Gross Global Happiness program at UPEACE. He holds an MBA from IMD in Switzerland, an MA in Peace Studies from the Richardson Institute at Lancaster University, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology.

Mohit Mukherjee

Money & Happiness

Founding Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education | Consultant | Lecturer at Steinbeis University Berlin | Founder of Changemaker International

1:30 PM-2:15 PM | Saturday | Aula 3

Mohit Mukherjee is the Founding Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He is also the founder of Changemaker International, an organization focused on enabling youth to gain the skills to be social innovators. He has also served as Vice President of Programs for Watson U, the first incubator leading to a degree for next-generation social entrepreneurs.

Dr. Nasreen Haque Ph.D

The Evolutionary Map to Joy: A Human Explorer’s Guide

Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Genomic Observatory, Inc

1:30 PM-2:15 PM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Dr. Nasreen S. Haque, Ph.D. is a biologist and the Founder and CSO of Genomic Observatory, Inc., a Nonprofit Organization in New York City. Her mission is to make science accessible to the public, enabling them to make informed decisions to uncover their potential and maximize their impact on their life and the lives of others.

Oscar Hernández

Activate Your Gene R+

Senior Human Resources at ATL Technology | Co-Founder of Global Skill Center

10:45 AM-11:30 AM | Sunday | Aula 3

Oscar Hernández is an international coach and speaker who has dedicated his professional career to developing others. Over more than a decade he has boasted transformation to organizations and leaders. He also founded the Global Skill Center to develop skills for current and new generations to help them build the best versions of themselves. As an Industrial and Psychologist, Master and Innovation leader from MIT, he has developed original workshops to bring games to businesses and make a difference.

Rey Sirakavit

Beyond Neutrality: Fostering Empathy and Challenging Bias in a Globalized World

Academic Programs Manager at University for Peace

10:45 AM-11:30 PM | Sunday | Council Room

Rey is a vision-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in education. As a professor, principal, and a trainer for the Anti-Defamation League, she has trained hundreds of educators. She firmly believes that the purpose of education is to prepare, equip, and engage learners to be leaders and positive changemakers in their families, communities, nation, and world.

Shari Collins

Bringing Joy and Happiness: Exploring Social Connections to IGNITE our Power and Influence

Shari Collins Counseling | DEI & Training Specialist

1:30 PM-2:15 PM | Saturday | Council Room

A life-long educator in Nebraska and Iowa (USA), Shari Collins specializes in consultation, leadership development, and DEI. With over 25 years in the DEI field, Shari enjoys speaking, consulting, and training across the globe. She graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Arts, and from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Master of Science.

Vibha

Gratitude for Peace, Happiness, and Wellbeing

Initiator at TaraSri Foundation

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1:30 PM-2:15 PM | Saturday | Holistic Centre

Vibha specializes in tapping into Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence and creates liberating structures for Organization & individual well-being work. An international speaker for "Gratitude Joyshops" & Authentic Leadership, Vibha is leading her non-profit (TaraSri Foundation’s) work for Girls' Fellowship, happiness & mental health awareness for youth, City of Gratitude in India.

Alexia Georghiou

Listening for Peace

Founder & Coach of Knoxville Happiness Coalition

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Alexia is the founder of The Knoxville Happiness Coalition where she offers coaching, management consultation, and training for individuals and organizations. She has 30+ years of experience with well-being initiatives and is a retired Mental Health Therapist.

Anees Ahmed

International Law as an Instrument of Change

Director of United Nations, Baghdad

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Anees Ahmed is a Director with the United Nations based in Baghdad, Iraq. He has worked with international justice and peacekeeping institutions on four continents. He is a lawyer trained in India and the UK.

Arianna Reyes

Happiness? Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That!

Delivery Manager & Agile Coach at Gorilla Logic, Costa Rica

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Saturday | Tent

Arianna is a Geek Gamer Girl from San Jose, Costa Rica, passionate about people and technology, but most of all, about bringing them together in new and exiting ways. Arianna works as a Delivery Manager by day, run a Game Store by night and is a Women's Rights advocate all the time. She is also curiously exploring the intersection of Leadership, Wellness and Emotional Intelligence. Arianna dreams of one day being a pastry chef, learn enough Japanese to order her own food in Japan and playing the piano well enough to be a hoot at parties.

Brandon Bennett

How to Create Your Oasis of Inner Peace

Mindful Leadership Coach

13:30 PM - 14:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Brandon Bennett is a Mindful Leadership Coach, supporting highly driven executives, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders in slowing down and re-envisioning what they want in their personal and professional lives, to live out their dreams in a peacefully productive, balanced, and emotionally authentic way. He assists organizations in creating transformational practices to enhance teamwide communication, mental performance, and holistic well-being, so they can focus their energy on what matters, and intentionally create a greater impact in the world.

Dow Martin

Can AI Redefine Learning? Unveiling a New Era of Learning

Senior Manager & Global Restoration Monitoring at World Resources Institute

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Friday | Tent

Dow Martin is a seasoned expert in landscape restoration solutions, with a robust background in managing global restoration initiatives, developing strategies, and leading monitoring and evaluation practices. Her experience spans across continents, from Asia to Africa, enhancing governmental, non-profit, and business operations. She holds an MA from George Washington University.

Ernesto Brenes Cordero

Conflict resolution with PERMA?

Mentor & Consultant in conflict resolution and leadership

1:30 PM-2:30 PM| Sunday | Tent

Mentor and consultant in alternative conflict resolution and leadership. Specialist in culture, education, and community. I worked as Academic Director of the National System of Musical Education in Costa Rica for 7 years, I have also been a director in music schools, a primary school music teacher, and a professional musician.

Fernanda Carrillo

Cultivating Thriving Lives

Program Coordinator at Bean Voyage, Costa Rica

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Fernanda is a feminist sociologist serving as the Costa Rica Program Manager at Bean Voyage. With a background in rural community project management and women's training programs, Fernanda brings a wealth of experience in building alliances, developing rural education curricula, and collaborating with smallholder farmers.

Gloriana Matamoros

The Myth of Balancing Life

Executive Director at Voces Vitales

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Gloriana is a Business Administrator from Bentley University. She started her career at Intel Costa Rica in both Managerial and Individual roles for 18 years. She moved into an Executive Director role at an NGO. Next, she moved to a Fintech startup. She is currently a Project Manager at HPE. Gloriana is PMI-PMP, ACP, Scrum certified, and holds a Diploma in Social Innovation from UPEACE.

Ilma Tiki

Joy is Mandatory

President and Founder of MailerLite and The Remote Company

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Ilma is co-founder and President of MailerLite, a marketing automation company that serves 2 million customers worldwide. The team of 200 works from 40 countries and in 14 time zones. Ilma is passionate about creating flywheels to connect people and believes we must go out of our comfort zone to feel excited.

Jadi Kindred

Who Are You Drawn to: The Art of Networking Efficiently

Founder of Intuitive Business Connections

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Jadi Kindred is the author of Intuitive Business Connections: Grow a business from zero to six figures in an intuitive way. She is an entrepreneur and also hosts wellness retreats, namely: Reconnect to Your Intuition. Jadi coaches others on how to live a more intuitive, balanced, and joyful life.

Joshua Ull

3,000 Pounds of Happiness

Training and Development Manager for EF Gap Year at EF Education First

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Josh serves as the Training and Development Manager for EF Gap Year at EF Education First. He creates meaningful experiences for students that empower them to lead more confident and joyful lives. Josh lives in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and is humbled by the opportunity to learn from everyone in attendance.

Kevin Ryan-Young

World Changers: The Collective Power of Audacious Dreams

COO & Founder of Synergy Squared’s A Million Dreams Project

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Kevin passionately dedicates his career to transforming visionary aspirations into impactful realities. Through interactive workshops, speaking, and coaching, he crafts environments where transformative dreams are nurtured. His mission: To empower leaders and creatives, fostering growth and amplifying impact. Kevin is driven by a bold goal: to actualize a million dreams.

Liliana Núñez

Nature, Connection and Happiness

CEO of Institución para el Bienestar Qué y Cómo | Certified Coach and Chief Happiness Practitioner

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Liliana is a Certified Coach, Chief Happiness Practitioner, and an International Forest Therapy Guide. Nowadays, she is the CEO of Institución para el Bienestar Qué y Cómo, a Non-Profit Organization focused on generating self-reflection, self-care, and well-being in adults, mainly caregivers of small children.

Monica Escudero

Smiles of Achievement: How Happy Learning Leads to Success in Our Students

Educational Coach | Psychopedagogist at Newton College | DEI activist

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Mónica Escudero, teacher, psychopedagogist, educational coach, and DEI activist, currently works at Newton College. Specializing in coaching students and teachers, she champions happiness as a catalyst for success. Mónica believes that fostering joy and smiles paves the way for remarkable achievements in both learning and teaching.

Nick Martin

AI in Education: Are We Engineering Euphoria?

President & CEO of TechChange

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Sunday | Tent

Nick is the CEO of TechChange, a leading social enterprise that builds high-quality virtual and hybrid trainings and conferences for social good. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, technologist, and entrepreneur in global development, public health, and social impact. He is also a professor at Columbia University.

Princess Bazley-Bethea

Success vs. Significance: Moving from What is Good to What is True

Board Member at CDA Collaborative Learning Projects

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Princess Bazley-Bethea has an established 20+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and leading programs and projects, domestically and abroad. Her work integrates the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and focuses on facilitating people-centered learning, capacity sharing, and advocating for underserved groups. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for CDA Collaborative Learning Projects.

Roberto Aponte

Cultivating Spirit at Work

Principal of Vision Bridge | Organizational Consultant and Leadership Coach

1:30 PM-2:45 PM | Friday | Tent

Roberto Aponte has a varied background in event production and organizational leadership. He has a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Emerson College and a Master’s in Business from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Roberto is a leader who is focused on supporting both individuals and organizations toward working effectively while fostering balance, health, and fulfillment.

Stephanie Knox

Re-Imagining Education

Peace Educator | Writer | Community Weaver | Dreamworker

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Friday | Tent

(Official bio pending) Stephanie is an Assistant Professor at the University for Peace, in Peace and Conflict Studies. Driven by a profound aspiration to contribute to creating just, peaceful, and compassionate worlds through scholarship, teaching, and mindfulness, she is rooted in peace and nonviolence education. Stephanie thrives in collaboration and building communities as an antidote to individualism. An ordained member of the Order of Interbeing, Stephanie embodies Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings.

Dr. Uzma Rashid Ph.D.

Queer Joy

Associate Professor and Coordinatory at UPEACE |

1:30 PM-2:30 PM | Friday | Tent

Prior to joining UPeace, Dr. Uzma Rashid worked as Chair at the Department of Sociology, and Associate Dean for Research of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Her academic work and research interests have consistently been interdisciplinary in nature, with the aim of working towards equity and justice by furthering an understanding of power relations in the intersections of gender, sexuality, religion, race, ethnicity, caste, ability, and class at the multiple levels on which they operate.

Adriana Santos

Models for Organizational Happiness: Moving from Strategy to Action

CEO & Founder of Serenti

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Psychologist. Master in Human Development. Consultant and Mentor in Emotional Well-being in companies. UPEACE - UN Speaker. Hult Prize Mentor in the 8th SDG. Co-author of the Best Seller Amazon Being emotionally profitable. A story about the storm of burnout and the new high-performance bet today. Founder and CEO of SERENTI ® Social Startup. Activist in Happy Cities and Happy Companies for World Happiness Foundation. Researcher on psychosocial factors and psychological safety in Mexico. 2023 Winner as Most Motivating Leadership CEO in the Influential Businesswoman Award, United Kingdom.

Dr. Amelia Reigstad PhD.

Navigating Burnout: A Global Dialogue from Systemic to Personal Perspectives

Speaker & Facilitator & Author at Amelia Reigstad Communication Consulting, LLC

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Dr. Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D. is a speaker, facilitator, and author with a passion and love for knowledge. With over two decades of experience, she enjoys sharing her expertise across a variety of industries and has designed communication and leadership development programs, facilitated workshops, and has led team members to success across the globe.

Arthur Sherwood

MODERATOR: Navigating Burnout: A Global Dialogue from Systemic to Personal Perspectives

David Cole Professor of Entrepreneurship chair at Western Washington University | Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Arthur Sherwood is the David Cole Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director of WWU’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs. He teaches and researches human-centered entrepreneurship and innovation education with a focus on well-being and coaching promoting flourishing practices for lifelong changemaking. He is an experienced entrepreneur and certified executive coach.

Ashish Kothari

Models for Organizational Happiness: Moving from Strategy to Action

Founder & CEO of Happiness Squad

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations unleash the power of happiness and well-being to achieve their full potential. Ashish’s transformational approach, which he covers in his book “Hardwired for Happiness,” is interdisciplinary and integrates learnings across spiritual wisdom traditions, philosophy, and more.

Erinn Woodside

Navigating Burnout: A Global Dialogue from Systemic to Personal Perspectives

Co-Founder, Regenerative Changemaking

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Erinn Woodside and Marion Brastel founded Regenerative Changemaking in 2021 to provide better support to changemakers and humanitarians in response to burnout culture. We both have had successful careers in the INGO world in conflict zones and have experienced firsthand the effects of burnout and the difficulty of changing systems that drain staff.

Lars Kure Juul

Models for Organizational Happiness: Moving from Strategy to Action

Trusted Advisor | HR Executive | Author

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Lars has a passion for unlocking potential and facilitating growth and development. Lars is an International Trusted Advisor, Facilitator, Author, HR Executive & Leadership Development expert working out of Copenhagen with a wide range of Leaders & Organizations across the globe.

Marion Brastel

Navigating Burnout: A Global Dialogue from Systemic to Personal Perspectives

Co-founder of Regenerative Changemaking | Somatic Experiencing Practitioner at Somatic Experiencing

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Erinn Woodside and Marion Brastel founded Regenerative Changemaking in 2021 to provide better support to changemakers and humanitarians in response to burnout culture. We both have had successful careers in the INGO world in conflict zones and have experienced firsthand the effects of burnout and the difficulty of changing systems that drain staff.

Mohit Mukherjee

MODERATOR: Models for Organizational Happiness: Moving from Strategy to Action

Founding Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education | Consultant | Lecturer at Steinbeis University Berlin | Founder of Changemaker International

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Aula Magna

Mohit Mukherjee is the Founding Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He is also the founder of Changemaker International, an organization focused on enabling youth to gain the skills to be social innovators. He has also served as Vice President of Programs for Watson U, the first incubator leading to a degree for next-generation social entrepreneurs.

Pablo Fonseca

Navigating Burnout: A Global Dialogue from Systemic to Personal Perspectives

Emergency Physician

10:30 AM-11:45 AM | Saturday | Council Room

Dr. Pablo Fonseca is an American Board Certified Emergency Physician. He also trained in the Global Health Fellowship Program at St. Luke's Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. He is currently based in Munich, Germany, where he combined his work as an MD with his passion as an Executive Coach. His areas of interests are Burnout, Emotional Health, Wellbeing and Stress Management.