Shel Marie is a passionate Empowerment Coach and Global Motivational Speaker, renowned for her vibrant energy, creativity, and authentic approach to personal transformation. Combining her love for artistic expression, dance, and coaching, Shel helps individuals break through limiting beliefs and live an empowered, purpose-filled life. As a multi-faceted artist and content creator, Shel draws on her own experiences to inspire and uplift those around her. Whether she’s sharing her message on global stages, creating engaging content, or expressing herself through dance and art, Shel always leads with a playful yet powerful energy that encourages others to embrace their true potential. In addition to her creative work, Shel hosts the Zest to Zen Podcast, a weekly series where she explores the balance between passion and inner peace. With unscripted, authentic conversations alongside a variety of inspiring guests, Shel offers practical tools and insights that help listeners lead more fulfilling, balanced lives. Her mission is to guide others on their journey towards personal growth, inner transformation, and achieving greatness. Whether through coaching, public speaking, or her creative ventures, Shel is committed to empowering others to thrive in all areas of life. For more details about Shel and the exciting projects and organizations she is part of, visit: shel-marie.com.

Garima Goel is a seasoned IT leader with over 19 years of global experience across BFSI, Healthcare, Salesforce, and ServiceNow domains. As the Vice President – Program Delivery at Norima Consulting, she leads global delivery operations across India and Manila, driving client success, operational excellence, and strategic transformation. Her leadership spans across program governance, quality assurance, business analysis, client engagement, delivery management and recovery programs for complex, multi-year digital transformation initiatives across North America, EMEA, and APAC with HCL, Accenture and others. Garima brings deep expertise in business analysis, quality assurance, project recovery, and agile delivery, and has a proven track record of managing large-scale implementations. She is widely recognized for her ability to build and scale high-performing teams, foster strong client relationships, and consistently deliver measurable business outcomes. Her professional credentials include PMP, CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist, and Guidewire Ace Certified Business Analyst, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Beyond her professional role, Garima is passionate about DEI and social impact, actively serving on the Board of Advisors at Sayodhya Home for Women and IWN Karnataka Member. To her awards and recognition, Garima has been Awarded as one of the Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from XLRI – 2024 by Women Entrepreneurs Review and XLRI Jamshedpur, she is also the Recipient of the "Business Leadership Excellence Award" at the CXO 2.0 Conference, Dubai (December 2024) and Certified International Speaker with engagements across leadership, Resilience, Employee Motivation, Digital strategy, and Women in Tech.

Dr. Connie Bell is a transformational executive and scholar-practitioner known for her ability to lead with both vision and compassion. A native Californian now residing in Texas, Dr. Bell brings over 30 years of dynamic leadership experience in corporate, academic, and global spaces. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Security Risk, Global Incident Response, and Fraud Detection & Analytics at Teleperformance, where she leads strategic governance initiatives across cybersecurity, ethics, and operational resilience. In addition to her corporate leadership, Dr. Bell is a respected doctoral professor and dissertation chair at the University of Phoenix, where she mentors emerging scholars in business and leadership disciplines. Her scholarly research explores the intersection of ethical leadership, systemic equity, and high-risk organizational environments. As a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Bell brings a deeply personal understanding of the importance of wellbeing, self-advocacy, and resilience. She speaks candidly about how ignoring early signs of illness nearly cost her everything and how her recovery redefined her leadership philosophy. This experience fuels her current work in promoting trauma-informed leadership and wellbeing-centered organizational cultures. Known for her mantra, “Lift as you climb,” Dr. Bell is committed to opening doors for others, mentoring future leaders, and advocating for environments where high performance and human dignity are not in conflict. Her mission is to transform systems from the inside out, bridging governance, innovation, and wellbeing to foster sustainable change for people, communities, and institutions. Credentials: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) SVP of Global Security Risk & Incident Response Professor & Dissertation Chair, University of Phoenix Conference Speaker | Research Mentor | Survivor Advocate Contact: Email: connie.bell@teleperformance.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-bell

Beatrice de Salles is a globally respected multilingual diplomat, interpreter, and international affairs strategist with over a decade of experience advancing cross-cultural cooperation, global leadership, and sustainable development. She currently serves as the Chief of Global Affairs and California State Chair for G100 USA, where she leads high-level delegations and fosters impactful partnerships across continents. Beatrice serves as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations Association Orange County and holds a council position with the World Affairs Councils of America. Her commitment to cultural intelligence and global citizenship has made her a sought-after speaker and mentor in the field. Beatrice is the founder and principal architect of the Certified Global Diplomacy & Leadership Specialist (CGDLS) Program, a signature initiative that equips professionals and students with the diplomatic tools, global leadership skills, and ethical frameworks necessary to lead in today’s complex international environment. Her expertise spans diplomatic protocol, intercultural negotiation, public diplomacy, and sustainable development—particularly in tracking and implementing UN SDG frameworks. She has successfully developed funding pipelines and launched data dashboards aimed at advancing climate action and sustainable innovation in Southern California, starting with Orange County. She has led student delegations to China, Italy, Canada, and beyond, championing global education and intercultural dialogue through immersive exchanges and fellowships. Notably, Beatrice has participated in international programs such as the Young Professional Fellowship in Brazil and A Global View on China, earning distinction for her leadership in shaping youth-led diplomacy. A sought-after speaker, she has lectured at the United Nations Headquarters, contributing her insight on women in leadership, inclusive diplomacy, and international cooperation. Her work seamlessly blends field experience, institutional diplomacy, and grassroots empowerment, making her a powerful voice in the global leadership landscape. Beatrice holds advanced credentials in international relations and continues to collaborate with global institutions, multilateral organizations, and emerging leaders to advance peace, equity, and shared global responsibility. In addition to her roles in diplomacy, Beatrice is an accomplished translator, interpreter, and international journalist, contributing to various esteemed organizations and publications. Her multilingual abilities and cross-cultural expertise have been pivotal in bridging communication gaps worldwide. Contact: biadesalles@yahoo.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/biadesalles Beatrice de Salles Chief of Global Affairs | California State Chair, G100 USA | UNESCO Journalist International Relations & Diplomacy Specialist

Zai Miztiq is a specialist in the field of empowerment, personal transformation, and visionary leadership. Despite an accident that gave her only a 5% chance of walking again, she persevered and became a source of inspiration for millions. Her unique blend of personal resilience and entrepreneurial acumen makes her a sought-after speaker. Her mission is to empower humanity to transcend limits, ignite ambition, and drive visionary change.

Mohamed E. Wagih is a Professor of Genetics and Biotechnology, and the President of the Canadian Academy of Sciences (CAS), the subsidiary of the Canadian Education Agency Inc since 2008 to date. He graduated in 1978 with a BSc Hon. from the Department of Genetics & Biotechnology of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, he was appointed a tutor in the same Department and completed an MSc in the same field, 1981. He earned another MSc in 1986 and PhD in 1990 from the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences, University of Queensland (QU), Australia in Genetics and Biotechnology. All together, Prof. Wagih accumulated over 45 years of work experience in tertiary education, tutor of genetics at the University of Alexandria, 1978 - 1981, and invited lecturer 1989-1991, and 2006-2007. Currently, he is the President of Canadian Academy of Sciences since 2008, and he was appointed as a Professor and University Advisor for Academic and Scientific Research affairs at the higher education of Saudi Arabia during 2012 - 2016. He held a position of an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, and Scholarship Students Advisor of the University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2008-2012, and a visiting Professor at the Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, 2004-2006, Professor & Executive Director of the Biotechnology Centre, University of Technology, North of Australia, 1992-2004. He was invited as a Visiting Scientist/Professor to University of Louis Pasteur (ULP) in France, Genetic Engineering Research Institute (GERI) in Egypt, National Research Center (NRC) in Egypt, Mubarak City for Science & Technology (MCST) in Egypt, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria, Egypt, ICRASAT India, IRRI Philippines, and many others. He initiated and Chaired or became a Member of Organising Committees of numerous scientific forums, and published more than 140 scientific papers in a wide range of refereed Journals, text Books and monographs. He presented research papers in over 80 international conferences worldwide. He served as a member of biotechnology ligislation experts Group of the trade block Asia Pasific Economic Cooperation (APEC), 1997-2004. In Egypt, he worked as an advisor to the Minister of Local Development, and to the former governors of Alexandria, Major General Abdel Salam Al-Mahjoub, and Major General Adel Labib from 2003 to 2011, and as an advisor for external relations for the education sector and the establishment of the Canadian University in the New Capital of Egypt, affiliated with the Sama Company owned by businessman Dr. Hassan Rateb since 2021. He also worked as a scientific advisor to the Minister. Agriculture and Land Reclamation Eng. Ahmed Al-Laithy 2005, and Minister of Scientific Research Prof. Venis Kamel in 1996, Prof. Wagih is a life accredited member of the Egyptian Association of Translators and Interpreters. In the last decade, he participated as a guest-of-honor in numerous specialized cultural and art conferences and exhibitions.

Passionate, purposeful and poised are three words that describe Minister Ashley Austin. She is the owner of A’s Cupcakes and Creations, where she creates custom cakes and treats and the founder of Ashley Austin Ministries and Ashley’s Corner Podcast. Her ministry includes the Broken No More Women’s Conference and The Gathering of the Intercessors Prayer Breakfast, which are both hosted annually. Minister Ashley is very passionate about helping broken women find healing through the Word of God. She believes true ministry begins outside of the four walls of the church and has since begun the Praise in the Park Worship Experience, where her ministry feeds the community and brings worship to those who may never step into a physical church building. In her spare time, Minister Ashley enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters and her grandson

Judy Ryan is founder and CEO of LifeWork Systems, an award-winning performance management company specializing in culture transformation frameworks since 2002. Her organization received the Vanguard Award for Innovation from the St. Louis Mental Health Board for her unconventional model and the measurable results she achieved when applying it to large scale projects. She is a recognized thought leader in applied behavioral science systems that impact deep culture change for exceptional outcomes. Her culture models are consistent with today’s rapid speed of change, diversity and complexity and trends towards agile principles and practices in business and technology. Judy is the author of “What’s the Deal with Workplace Culture Change?” (Published by People Tested Media in 2015), a columnist on ‘Emotional Intelligence’ in The Women’s Journals nationally since 2005, a columnist on ‘The Extraordinary Workplace’ in St. Louis Small Business Monthly since 2012 and a columnist for ‘Hispanic Leadership’ for Autentico since 2019. She has approximately 200 published articles to date. She is also a systems developer and integrator, consultant, trainer, coach, and keynote presenter, with guest appearances on podcasts, radio and television. Judy is responsible for creating a fully scalable, digital platform and support processes within her framework, for distributing Teal organizational development skills to all people and sustaining them within an organization, for greater emotional intelligence, as it is highly needed in this period of globalization and digital transformation, when many people are seeking to successfully navigate 21st century techno-human ecosystems. She understands that to keep current with the agility of business, people must be equally agile in every way, including within heuristic, cross-functioning teamwork. Judy Ryan’s purpose is to create a world in which all people love their lives. When Beethoven saw a piano, he saw a symphony. When Judy Ryan meets people, she sees the unseen beauty and truth beneath the surface and uncovers it. And that truth – the one that’s really happening under the surface – is what we all need to see. The old ways of understanding human systems are not working anymore – the way of superior versus inferior or management versus employee or parent versus child. They never did (not without lasting, serious, negative side effects). And our world is suffering because of this; we need a powerful, positive and sustainable transformation.

Meet Ikhlas, a strong and resilient woman who has faced numerous challenges in her life. She possesses the ability to remain mentally and emotionally stable under challenging circumstances. Being raised by a mother who had to fight to care for her kids daily, Ikhlas understands the significance of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. Ikhlas had always been a fighter. Growing up in Sudan, she faced many challenges early on in life. She watched her mother struggle to keep the family together, and her mother's resilience inspired her to become the strong, resilient woman she is today. As a young woman, Ikhlas wanted to make a difference. She wanted to use her experiences to help others who were going through similar struggles. So, she decided to immigrate to the United States, where she could start a new life and share her story with others. But the road to success was a challenging one. Ikhlas faced many obstacles, from learning a new language to finding a job and making new friends. She worked in restaurants and stores with a minimal wage of $2 per hour, waiting for the lengthy immigration procedures to support her family back home. But through it all, she remained resilient and determined to succeed. Today, Ikhlas is a successful businesswoman and motivational speaker. She uses her experiences to inspire others to never give up, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. She knows that life is full of challenges, but she also knows that with resilience and determination, anything is possible. Ikhlas's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It shows us that no matter how challenging the road may be, we can overcome any obstacle if we dare to keep moving forward. And with Ikhlas by our side, we can all unlock our highest potential and achieve our dreams, no matter what life throws our way. Ikhlas serves as the Women's Empowerment Coordinator at New American Pathways. In addition to her role, she is a public speaker, writer, coach, and advocate for gender equality, immigrant issues, and youth empowerment in addition to writing her book on “The Power of Resilience Woman”. Ikhlas has also worked with the UN and non-profits in Displacement Camps in Darfur and is currently working with immigrant communities in the United States. Ikhlas represented Sudan as a peace delegate at the One Young World conference in Columbia. She also attended the Generation Change Conference in Istanbul and the Dalai Lama Interfaith Dialogue in India as a representative of Sudan. She was a fellow of the US Institute in Washington, DC. In 2018, Ikhlas was honored with the title of Global Goodwill Ambassador from the GGWA. Ikhlas will share her experiences of overcoming adversity through her journey in Sudan and as an immigrant in the United States. She aims to inspire and demonstrate resilience and tap into our full potential despite obstacles.