Deon Basson

Deon Basson (B.Sc, B.Sc Hon, MBA) is a leading voice in communication, leadership, and human performance, working at the intersection of education, business, and extreme endurance sport. He is the Chairman of one of Africa’s most prominent AI companies and the CEO of reCInate, a highly successful communications company whose framework is used in both educational and business settings. Deon’s work focuses on one core idea: communication is not a soft skill; it is a foundational life skill that determines learning, leadership, and relationships.

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Marlaine Cover

US-born Marlaine Cover is a Social Entrepreneur, Creator of The Life Skills Report Card and Founder of the international consciousness movement Parenting 2.0. Parenting 2.0 champions professional education for Life Skills used daily. Popularly known by her pen name “Mama Marlaine”, she is the best-selling author of Kissing the Mirror, Raising Humanity in the 21st Century, and serves as Board President for Parenting 2.0’s educational non-profit, The Global Presence.

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Ed Goyette

Ed Goyette is a lifelong social entrepreneur, author, and TEDx speaker dedicated to helping families and communities thrive. He is the Founder of Major Choice, a mentorship-based career exploration program that helps students with disabilities uncover their strengths, build confidence, and create actionable plans for life after high school. Prior to Major Choice, Ed founded Yours for the Asking, a parent-centered program that strengthens relationships through curiosity and better communication.

Beyond his work in education and personal development, Ed is the founder of BeanTowne Coffee House, a nationally award-winning café in New Hampshire that serves as a community hub for connection and creativity. Through his book Thoughtuary, Ed invites readers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each daily entry blends insight and mindfulness, inspired by his deep love of kayaking and the clarity he finds on the water.

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Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo

Dr. Daniel Ibarrondo is a global specialist in the arena of DEIB (diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging). Currently, Dr. Ibarrondo advises colleges and universities in
the United States and Puerto Rico on systemic initiatives for program development and
student success in STEM and AI. His academic credentials include a Doctorate in
Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, an
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Seton Hall
University, and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Technologies from
Pepperdine University. He obtained his leadership certification at Harvard University –
Institute of Educational Management.

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Carol Muleta

Carol Muleta is a distinguished Parenting Consultant and Founder of The Parenting 411®, a trusted resource hub that delivers information parents need from sources they can trust. She gives parents tools to consciously connect with their children, confidently teach them Life Skills and courageously tap into the JOY in their parenting journey. Carol engages parents through keynotes, webinars, coaching, and The Parenting 411® Podcast. In 2019, she was honored as the District of Columbia Mother of the Year® by American Mothers, Inc. and named Radio Personality of the Year at SpeakerCon. A nine-time best-selling author, her latest book was a finalist at the 2022 International Book Awards. Her signature talk, “Scaling Up: From Marketing Manager to Mother of the Year,” has inspired many. Carol is the proud mother of thriving twin sons and the recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to serving parents and families.

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Allison Nezar

South African-born Allison Nezar is an education entrepreneur empowering high schoolers to take ownership of their journey and create authentic, fulfilling futures. She founded NextGen Graduates so that every high schooler, regardless of academic, demographic, or geographic background, is inspired to dream big and shape their own destiny with passion, purpose, and priority. NextGen guides every learner through a self-paced, on-demand journey of personal growth and self-validation, equipping them during their vital adolescent years with the courage, confidence, clarity, and conviction to unapologetically champion their futures—a crucial educational rite of passage every learner deserves.  Mental wealth is a top priority throughout.

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Dina Ziadlou, D.M

Dr. Dina Ziadlou is a globally recognized leader in Digital Health Transformation, an award-winning author, speaker, editorial board member, and strategic consultant with more than 22 years of experience in healthcare and academia. She has championed innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and sustainability across national and international healthcare systems. As a visionary strategist, Dr. Ziadlou has led major initiatives in strategic planning, policy development, and the implementation of digital health, AI-enabled, and Telehealth projects, integrating technology with human-centered care to advance sustainable healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Ziadlou serves in multiple leadership roles, including university professor, chief digital transformation officer, board and committee member, and journal editorial board member, helping organizations navigate safe and sustainable digital transformation. In academia, she has taught and developed programs at institutions such as California State University, Sofia University, Westcliff University, Colorado Technical University, and Bryant & Stratton College. A widely published expert in digital transformation, healthcare leadership, innovation, and sustainability, she is best known for introducing the Quadruple Change Framework—a model for leading smart healthcare transformation through technical, organizational, social, and global change.

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