Category Archives: Female

Nora Agbakhamen: Social Impact Storyteller & Personal Brand Strategist on Empowering Voices and Inspiring Change

Grew up in a family of storytellers; her father used stories as a tool for teaching and discipline

Discovered the emotional power of stories to shape values and behavior

Rabbi Yafa Joanie Tsehaynesh Chase, President & Founder of Ezra’s World, on Uplifting Families and Soulful Leadership

Explanation of her American (Joanie), Hebrew (Yafa), and Ethiopian (Sahainish: “sunshine or light”) names
How each name represents different aspects of her identity and spiritual mission

Marleen Stikker, Founder & Executive Director, Waag Futurelab

Marleen Stikker reveals her drive to understand “how the world functions.”
Explains how philosophy aided her critical view of economics and technology.

Abeba Birhane, Assistant Professor of AI, Trinity College Dublin

Abeba is the founder and principal investigator of the AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) housed at the School of Computer Science and Statistics in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Dr Zafra Lerman, President, The Malta Conferences Foundation

Dr. Lerman is the president of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which uses science diplomacy as a bridge to peace in the Middle East.
She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a member of the US Congress and a member of the French Parliament.

Vandana Tolani, Founder and CEO, Convanto

Vandana is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Convanto, which is one of the most influential figures in India’s startup and investment ecosystem.
She’s been awarded, recognized and felicitated several times.

Debbie Frisch, Founder and Executive Director, HelloBaby

Debbie is the founder and executive director of HelloBaby, nation’s first free-standing, free-of-charge drop in play space for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
She’s also an author of a book titled Hello Baby: Building an Oasis in a Play Desert.