Hon. David M. Walker
Over his professional career, Dave Walker has held leadership positions in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors—culminating in a decade-long mission to promote fiscal responsibility. From 1998 to 2008, Dave served as the seventh Comptroller General of the United States, where he spoke the truth to the American people about Washington’s fiscal mismanagement. Most recently, […]
Dr. Melina Uncapher
Melina Uncapher is an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Neurology at UC San Francisco, and leads the educational neuroscience efforts of the Cognitive Neuroscience division. Melina also holds an appointment as a Research Scientist at Stanford University. Melina is a neuroscientist with 15 yrs of experience at the forefront of learning and memory research, […]
Dr. Tom Stritikus
Tom Stritikus is a Deputy Director of K-12 Education at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Stritikus oversees initiatives of personalized learning, assessment for student learning, instructional leadership, teacher observation and feedback, and teacher preparation. Prior to joining the foundation, Dr. Stritikus was the Dean of the University of Washington College of Education. Under […]
Dr. Bror Saxberg
As Chief Learning Officer, Bror Saxberg is responsible for the research and application of innovative evidence-based learning strategies, technologies, and products across Kaplan’s full range of educational services offerings. He also works to maintain consistent learning standards for Kaplan’s products and services. Saxberg most recently served as senior vice president and chief learning officer at […]
Vivian Onano
Vivian Onano is a social entrepreneur and seasoned humanitarian who is recognized as an emerging woman leader with the courage to lead change on the African continent. She has a strong commitment to education, women economic empowerment, and leadership. Vivian has a deep interest in re-defining Africa’s growth and development, and creating an inclusive world […]
David Levin
David Levin is the president and CEO of McGraw-Hill Education. Since joining McGraw-Hill Education in April 2014, David is leading the transformation of the company from a traditional textbook publisher to a learning science company. Under his leadership, McGraw-Hill Education has moved to combine the science of learning with the art of teaching, harnessing software […]
Hon. Ali Laarayedh
Ali Laarayedh is Vice-President of the Nahdha Party in Tunisia, and served as Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2013 to 2014 and as Minister of Interior from 2011 to 2013. Born in Medenine, Tunisia, in 1955, he was spokesman for the movement from 1981 until he was arrested in 1990 and sentenced to fifteen years […]
Per Heggenes
Per Heggenes is the CEO of the IKEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of INGKA Foundation, the owner of the IKEA Group ofcompanies. As CEO, Per sets and drives the Foundation’s funding and innovation strategies, and is a tireless advocate for children living in some of the world’s poorest communities. Since becoming the Foundation’s first CEO in 2009, Per has presided […]
Enrique García
Enrique García Rodríguez is CAF’s Executive President. He is the legal representative and the highest authority in charge of the Institution’s overall supervision and management, and oversees all matters that are not specifically entrusted to any other governing body. His most important functions are to approve CAF’s strategic plans for countries and sectors, oversee institutional structures and procedures under his […]
Amb. William Burns
Bill Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a thirty-three-year diplomatic career. He holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, career ambassador, and is only the second serving career diplomat […]
Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw, a well-respected and trusted figure in U.S. broadcast journalism, is best known as the managing editor and sole anchor of NBC News. In this role, he produced and reported documentaries and extended expertise in breaking news events and election coverage. Brokaw’s distinctive style and charm made him a well-recognized star of television news […]