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Since its inception, the Global Citizenship Foundation and its initiatives have received generous support from some of the leading educational leaders, policymakers, thought leaders, practitioners, innovative thinkers, and changemakers from around the world.
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Dr. Manjula Raman, is the CEO Academics & Innovation at Rovale Conce International Schools in Bengaluru, India. Dr. Manjula was a 2018 nominee the Padmashree award & is a two-time President Awardee for her contribu in the field of Education. She is resource person for leadership programme CBSE, TERI, OUP & British Council ELT programme. She is founder-Chairman of Anubhuti Foundation & Anubhuti Bal Bhavan w leads the social entrepreneurship program for the underprivileged.
Maria Guajardo is a Professor of Leadership Studies at Soka University, Japan, where she previously served as Dean and Vice-President, with the distinction of being the first female and the first non-Japanese in these positions. Her research is at the intersection of leadership, global citizenship, DEIB, women, and critical pedagogy. She recently published two book chapters, Global Citizenship Education and Humanism: A Process of Becoming and Knowing (2021) and The Space in Between (2022), and her professional journey was featured in Over, Under, Around, and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Obstacles (2022). She is co-editing the book Value Creating Education: Teacher’s Perceptions and Practices (Routledge, in press). A graduate of Harvard University, she received her Ph.D. from the University of Denver. She is the recipient of the University of Denver Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award and the Soka University Award of Highest Honor.
Mark Greenberg, Ph.D. is the Emeritus Bennett Chair of Prevention Science at Penn State University.
Monaliza Maximo Chian,Ph.D., is an assistant professor of instruction and a program coordinator foronline teacher education at the University of Northern Iowa.
Dr. N. Mythili is currently working as Associate Professor in the Indira-Mahindra School of Education, and also the Head of the Department, at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, Telangana. She joined Mahindra University in September 2021. She has started the Ph D. programme in Education and is involved in establishing the newly founded department. She is also engaged recently in matters related to academic administration.
Dr. Namrata Sharma is on the faculty at the State University of New York, USA, and an expert with the United Nations Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network. She is an international education consultant and has served on the Boards of several professional organizations in India, USA, and Europe.
Norris Haynes, Ph.D. is Professor in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department at Southern Connecticut State University.
Dr. Nuwan is the Dean/Faculty of Computing at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.
Dr. Paul Sherman is currently Program Head of Community Social Services at the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) and has previously served as Program Head of Early Childhood Studies at the university. Dr. Sherman is also Director of the Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship at UofGH and Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Peter Muchemi holds a Doctorate Degree in Counselling Psychology from Laikipia University.He is a lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations, School of Education, Bomet University College.
Dr. Rebecca Winthrop is a senior fellow & co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Rebecca's research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills young people need to thrive in work, life, & as constructive citizens. She advises governments, international institutions, foundations, civil society organizations, & corporations on education issues. Also, she has served as the chair of the UN Secretary-General's Global Education First Initiative's Technical Advisory Group.
Dr. Robin Dada, University of Northern Iowa, is the department head for the Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education departments.
Roy Schwartzman (Ph.D., University of Iowa) is a full professor in the Department of Communication and Co-Director of the Campus Writing and Speaking Program at North Carolina State University.
An accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in guiding large-scale initiatives and programs aimed at promoting learning. An effective leader skilled in developing programs and resources for educational institutions that address faculty and student needs across a variety of contexts.
Samantha Goss, Ph.D is an Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Satish Prakash Chand is an assistant professor in education at Fiji National University. He holds a PhD in education from the University of the South Pacific. He has 18 years of teaching experience in primary schools and 13 years at tertiary institutions in Fiji.
Dr Snezhana Djambazova-Popordanoska MD, PhD is a Founder of the organisation Another Way, sought after Motivational Speaker, Mindfulness Coach, Counsellor, and a Published Book Author.
Dr. Stephanie M. Jones is the Gerald S. Lesser Professor of Child Development and Education in the Harvard Graduate School of Education at Harvard University.
Dr. Stephen Reysen is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA.
Dr. Sue Roffey is a psychologist, academic, speaker, and author on school and student wellbeing.
Dr. Tony Devine is the International Vice-President (Education) at the Global Peace Foundation along with being the President at Global Peace Foundation Ireland where he oversees international peace programs. With over three decades of leadership experience in the NGO sector, he oversees the development of moral & innovative leadership; character & creativity; & entrepreneurship programs in Kenya, Philippines, Paraguay, & Uganda. Álso, he is a contributor to the Advisory Group of OECD's Future of Education & Skills 2030 Project.
Dr. Tonya Parham is a dedicated educator and researcher with a deep commitment to fostering global citizenship education in challenging environments.
Dr.D Usha Reddy is a recipient of the Teacher Award from the President of India; State Governors' Outstanding Educationist Awards and the Honorary Professorship from Academic Union of Oxford 2019. She is currently the Chairperson of 200 CBSE schools in Hyderabad.
Dr. V. Scott Solberg is working internationally and nationally on the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective career development programs and services for especially high-need, high risk youth populations, including youth with disabilities.
Dr. Vlad Petre Glăveanu is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology and Counselling at Webster University Geneva, Switzerland, founder, and director of the Webster Center for Creativity and Innovation (WCCI), and Associate Professor II at the Centre for the Science of Learning and Technology (SLATE) at the University of Bergen, Norway.
Dr. Wendy Yee, Principal of Soka International School Malaysia, is an expert in Youth Development, Global Citizenship and Peace Education.
Yukiko’s research focuses on the international mobility of students, including the motivation and the impact of study abroad experiences on students. Recently, her academic interest lies in the enhancement of the connectivity of international education practices between secondary schools and universities.
TeachThought's Director of Professional Development, formerly with the Buck Institute for Education and the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning after 15 years of classroom teaching. Passionate about the leading of learning through inquiry, he has been called a professional thought stretcher due to my love for questioning.
Dumbari Life Zabbey is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, global collaboration, and quality education.
Teacher Secretary of Education of Bogotá. PhD Candidate in Education. Master of Technology Education. Educational project management specialist. Degree in education.
Elizabeth O. Crawford, Professor in the College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (USA), specializes in instructional design and global social studies education
Ellen Dixon is a member of the SDG4-Education2030 High-Level Steering Committee and the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report Advisory Board.
Elsa Becker is a seasoned educator with a B.EdFET in Life Science, known for her passion for innovative teaching and learning.
Esther Brito is a Spanish researcher and activist working at the intersection of gender, governance, and peacebuilding to promote more inclusive protection responses in modern conflict and humanitarian crises. She has a Master’s in Women, Peace and Security from LSE and was a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum.
Eugene Addo is an assistant professor at Soka University, Tokyo.
Evan Whitehead is currently the director of special services at Lindop School District 92, a PK-8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title 1); early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social-emotional learning, family and community engagement; health services; continuous improvement; and equity, diversity, and cultural competency.
Farzana has been an educationist for the past 20 years. She began her career as a primary teacher for English and Social Studies. Later, she had the opportunity to work with Early Years at Beaconhouse School Clifton Campus, where she completed an Early Childhood Development Certification from Aga Khan Council-AKU IED.
Gbenga is a thought leader, highly skilled in training development and delivery, and a certified Master Trainer. He is motivated to provide leadership for complex sustainable development challenges, helping to connect the dots and create values
Geeta Dhir is a Consultant Educational Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, young people, families, and schools in various settings, including Local Authorities, Specialist Schools, and private sectors.
Georgina Pazzi is a Specialist Education and Wellbeing Consultant and founder of Edumazing®.
Grace Anuforo co-founded Bethany Elementary School, the first German-Nigerian School in Ogun State, Nigeria
Gunjan Tomar is a seasoned teacher trainer, special educator, and social-emotional learning coach with over 20 years of experience.
Hannah Jepson: Business Psychologist, Co-founder, and Director LGBTed, Director Engaging for Success, Hannah is committed to driving social change by helping organizations become more inclusive. Her passion is in supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations to embrace diversity and inclusion, with a key focus on intersectionality. She believes meaningful change in this space only happens by enabling and enhancing understanding within organizations, applying passion, and providing people with safe spaces to have uncomfortable conversations which can affect real behavior change.
Heather Singmaster is the Director of CTE and GCEN in the Center for Global Education at Asia Society, USA.
Henry is an educator and storyteller dedicated to strengthening leadership and education systems globally, especially in underserved communities.
Husna Hasan is an Academic Associate in the Department of Humanities and Liberal Arts in Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.
Ig Ibert Bittencourt is a Visiting Researcher at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a recipient of the Brazilian National Order of Educational Merit medal. His career is dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG4 and SDG5. He is devoted to education, designing and implementing public policies and intelligent educational technologies to leapfrog the digital divide and promote equitable learning and well-being.
Janice Richardson is the founding member/coordinator of the European Commission's 30-country Safer Internet network (Insate) & ENABLI network. Janice has co-authored over half-a-dozen Council of Europe (CoE) publications on topics including digital citizenship, & child protection since 2002. Janice sits on Facebook's Safety Advisory Board & Youth Advisory Board. Twitter's Trust & Security Council, & the Power of Zero steering committee on early childhood education. Also, she is the Founder of Insight S.Å and, the Safer Internet Day - celebrated in over 140 countries.
Janice Richardson is the founding member/coordinator of the European Commission's 30-country Safer Internet network (Insate) & ENABLI network. Janice has co-authored over half-a-dozen Council of Europe (CoE) publications on topics including digital citizenship, & child protection since 2002. Janice sits on Facebook's Safety Advisory Board & Youth Advisory Board. Twitter's Trust & Security Council, & the Power of Zero steering committee on early childhood education. Also, she is the Founder of Insight S.Å and, the Safer Internet Day - celebrated in over 140 countries.
Janice Sestan has been teaching at the Faculty of Communications Department at Douglas College in Canada, teaching both communications courses and Global Citizenship.
Jeffrey Pflaum is a “teacher-researcher-developer-experimentalist” who has taught elementary/middle school students about their creativity and real-life experiences.
Jen Alexander is an experienced trauma-informed educator, school counselor, expert on childhood trauma, global speaker, and consultant.
Jennifer D. Klein is a product of experiential project-based education herself, and she lives and breathes the student-centered pedagogies used to educate her.
Jennifer Manise leads the Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs & International understanding which strives to enable all students to graduate high school prepared for work in the global economy and for active civic life in the 21st century.
Jo Salazar is a licensed clinical social worker and organizational development professional based in Chicago. She began her career teaching social skills classes to young people in schools and quickly became interested in learning what it would take to change the culture and climate of an entire organization through adult social and emotional development.
Kaitlyn O. Holshouser is a doctoral candidate in the Elementary Education strand of the Curriculum and Instruction Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Karen is the principal of Hills Grammar School, President of the Australian Professional Teaching Association, and President of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English is passionate about enabling staff and students to embrace innovation.
Katy O'Grady is the Head of Languages at New Zealand's largest secondary school, bringing 13 years of teaching experience from a variety of educational settings to the role
Kavita is a facilitator of mission-driven work with communities around the world. Now pursuing her fourth career as a Global Vitality Coach, she brings the life experiences of business and classroom teaching to the work of transforming learning within communities.
Kelly Quispe Flores is the Service Learning Coordinator of San Silvestre a prestigious all-girls British school in Lima, Peru
Kofi has over 17 years of experience in the Education Sector of Ghana, working with schools, communities, international organizations and government agencies. He has expertise in Designing, Managing and Reviewing Projects, Undertaking Policy Research, and Advocacy Engagement at the Community, National and International levels in Ghana and Africa.
Kristen Rhodes Beland is a third-grade teacher at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Previously, she served as an integration specialist implementing the SmART program developed by Brown University. In 2018-2020 Kristen was a Teach Plus Policy Rhode Island Fellow. From 2019-2023 she was a Senior Teach Plus National Advisory Board Member.
Kristen Wendt (she/her) is a student at American University’s MA program in Special Education: Learning Disabilities.
La Salete Coelho is an educator, researcher and project consultant in the field of Development Education and Global Citizenship Education at the Centre for African Studies of the University of Porto and the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.
Lakshmi Annapurna Chintaluri, is an educational consultant certified in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard University.
Leslee was voted by the New York Times the No.2 Most Impactful Woman of 2015 (second to Hillary Clinton), and has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Anna Lindh Human Rights Prize (previously won by Madeleine Albright). She has also been named Safe’s Global Hero of 2015, Global Thinker by Foreign Policy, and the GlobalmindED award for Arts and Education. In 2019 Leslee was awarded the UN Women for Peace Activist Award at the United Nations, UN Association USA’s Global Citizen of 2019, and the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award.
Liam has been involved in in education for social change, local and global, for over 30 years - as teacher, youth worker, teacher-educator, school principal, lecturer, evaluator, and speaker.
Libby Giles is the Director of Education for the Centres of Asia Pacific Excellence at the University of Waikato and Chair of the New Zealand Centre of Global Studies.
Lottie Dowling has worked in education and schools for over 25 years as an educator and professional learning leader on a global, national and regional levels.
Mahita Sadula is a third-year pre-medical undergraduate student double majoring in Biology and Sociology at UNC Charlotte.
Margaret Boersma, also known as "The Teachers' Coach," is a seasoned speaker, trainer, instructional coach, and consultant drawing from over 30 years of teaching and leadership expertise.
Mark Bain is a secondary school teacher from Australia.
Mary Burns is a Professional Development Specialist & Senior 1. Technologist at the Education Development Center in the USA. designed national educational technology strategies for governments in L Indonesia, Ecuador & Pakistan as well as U.S. states & school dis implemented online learning programs in the U.S., Georgia, Mexico, I Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos & Cambodia. Mary has won av teaching, curriculum development, & research and has worked in five co Also she is an author, fluent in English, Spanish, French & Portuguese.
Maya Menon has led The Teacher Foundation as the Glossary Anchoring Partner of the Life Skills Collaborative, a partnership of 18 organisations with the goal of redefining the Life Skills education space in India.
Melissa Emler is the CEO of Modern Learners where she supports learning organizations with building community, hosting events, and leveraging their content. She's been a life-long educator and is a relentless advocate for learning.
Michael S. C. Thomas is Director of the Centre for Educational Neuroscience at Birkbeck, University of London, and a professor of cognitive neuroscience. His research interests are in the translation of research between neuroscience and education, establishing new transdisciplinary accounts in the learning sciences, and developing practical applications within education. He is co-author of the new book 'Educational Neuroscience: The Basics' (Routledge). He is a Chartered Psychologist, Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Fellow of the US Association for Psychological Science, and Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.
Monisha has been the co-founder of The Doon Girls School and Dehradun Boys School and currently heading the school as the Director (Strategic, Planning and Training) and Life skills coach
David Hughes is the director of Draig Community Enterprises, a not-for-profit focussed on the creative arts for community development. David is an international educator & author of several books & papers on school development strategies, use of new technologies, PSHE & citizenship education. He was a commissioner for the Birmingham Commission for Children report, 'It takes a city to raise a child'. His recent books- Future Proof Your School & Re-Examining Success, concentrate on school improvement at the level of cultural re-development. David is the curator of the Learning Renaissance blog.
Kuany is in charge of UNESCO MGIEP's #Youth WagingPeace, Talking Across Generations on Education (TAGE) & the overall Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education (PVE-E) coordination. Kuany is also a trainer for the UNAOC MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) Young Peacebuilders Programme. He is the author of The Enlightened Darkness - an intimate meditation on the causes & consequences of the Sudan civil war. He is using the book's proceeds to support girls' education in South Sudan.
Mame Omar DIOP is the Head of Education & Programme Specialist at the UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,> Maldives & Sri Lanka. Omar DIOP is a senior education specialist supporting education policy & delivery in cluster countries. Prior to joining UNESCO New Delhi, Omar worked for UNESCO Addis Ababa in Ethiopia & at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
