José Ignacio Paliza
He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on September 1st, 1981. Among his studies include: Elementary: Colegio San José, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. High school: Colegio Pre-universitario Lux Mundi, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Higher studies: Doctor of Law (Magna Cum Laude), Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), 2003. Master’s in International Legal Studies, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., 2005. […]
The Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves
Date and Place of Birth: August 8, 1946, at Colonarie, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; son of a Farmer (Alban Gonsalves) and Theresa Francis (Small Businessman) Family: Wife (Eloise neé Harris of Trinidad and Tobago);Three sons (Camillo, Adam, storm) and two daughters (Isis and Soleil) Formal Education: Colonarie Primary School; St. Vincent Boys’ Grammar […]
Shawn K. Singh, J.D.
Shawn Singh has served as Vistagen’s Chief Executive Officer since August 2009; he joined the Board of Directors in 2000. Mr. Singh has nearly 30 years of experience working with private and public biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies, a venture capital firm, and a profitable contract research and development organization (CRO), serving in numerous […]
Jorge Galeano
A social sciences professional with more than 20 years of experience in social and community development processes. He has a Master’s Degree in Local Development Management from the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles, a center attached to the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, and a Master’s Degree in Methodologies of the Economic and Social Research of […]
Rodrigo Arenas
Husband, father of 6, entrepreneur, CEO of Republica and President of Liberty of Expression Committe of the Guatemala Press Chamber.
T.H. Alejandra Castillo
Alejandra Y. Castillo was sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development on August 13, 2021. She has served in leadership positions for three presidents – Biden, Obama and Clinton. Her professional career spans two decades, focusing on creating equitable and inclusive opportunities for all Americans. Prior to EDA, Castillo was the […]
Beth Doane
Beth is an entrepreneur, journalist and author, named by Inc Magazine as one of the top branding experts in the world. As managing partner of Main & Rose, an award-winning, female-led strategic branding agency, she advises top Fortune 500 companies, governments, non-profits and executives. She has spoken about media, branding and philanthropy landscapes to audiences […]
Gastón Schulmeister
Mr. Gastón Schulmeister serves as the Director of the Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DTOC) at the Organization of American States (OAS). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires and a Master’s degree in International Studies from the University Torcuato Di Tella. Schulmeister furthered his specialization in security […]
Alberto Ibargüen
Alberto Ibargüen is president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The foundation promotes a more effective democracy in the United States through initiatives that support informed and engaged communities through grants in support of free expression, journalism, community engagement, arts and culture in community and research into the impact of media on […]
Grégoire Verdeaux
Born in 1972, a French national, Gregoire Verdeaux began his career in the French high civil service as Administrator of the French Senate. For a decade, from 1995 to 2005, he was Michel Barnier’s European and Legal cabinet adviser in his various mandates as European Commissioner and Minister for Foreign Affairs of France. He then […]
Jonathan Weinberger
Jonathan Weinberger serves as the Chief Advocate for Global Transportation Technology Policy for General Motors. In this role, he is GM’s evangelist around domestic and international policy related to the future of mobility and advanced technology systems and amplifies GM’s competitive edge and business priorities. Jonathan previously served as Executive Vice President at the U.S. […]