Mr. Scott Neeson
Neeson grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, and started what was to be a long, successful career in the film business when he joined a company that operated local and rural drive-in theaters. He moved to Sydney in 1983 to further his film career by joining the Greater Union Organization cinema chain. Soon thereafter he […]
Dr. Leïla Mezian Benjelloun
A graduate of the University of Madrid Medical School, Dr. Leïla Mezian Benjelloun pursued her studies at the University of Barcelona Medical School, completing her specialty in Ophthalmology. After a position as Assistant to Professor Joaquim Barraquer in Barcelona, she worked under the supervision of renowned ophthalmological surgeons Dr. Castro Viejo and Dr. Byron Smith […]
David Nicoll
David Nicoll has been Chief Executive of the Studio Schools Trust since it was formed in January 2009, and Programme Manager for Studio Schools at the Young Foundation since late 2006. Previously he managed large voluntary sector organizations operating in Scotland and North-East England. He has worked for a broad range of organizations including IBM, […]
Dr. Francisco Claro
After completion of undergraduate studies in Santiago, Francisco Claro obtained a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oregon, USA. For several years he taught and did research in physics, publishing over 230 technical papers, essays, popularization articles and books. In 1993 he founded the national “Michael Faraday Prize”, given yearly to outstanding physics teachers […]
Ms Jinhua Shen
Jinhua Shen graduated from the Social Work Department of China Women’s Academy in July 2005. She has participated in cultural education services for migrant populations since 2003. In February 2005 she was actively involved in community night school for migrant populations, volunteer management and volunteer training. Since July 2005, she has led the establishment of […]
Sashwati Banerjee
Sashwati Banerjee leads Sesame Workshop’s educational mission in India to create innovative and engaging content that maximizes the educational power of all media to help children reach their highest potential. As Founding Managing Director of Sesame Workshop India, Banerjee spearheads Galli Galli Sim Sim, a multiplatform initiative that combines the power of media with educational […]
Mr. Seesai Sawai
As a Project Manager in Education and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) at Plan International Inc. (Thailand), Mr. Sawai Seesai works to continue the implementation and advancement of Plan’s Education and ECCD programs, such as the Student Bank, Food Bank, Mother Volunteer, and Teacher Volunteer programs. He is responsible for delivering valuable and sustainable […]
Prof. Russell Bishop
Russell Bishop is a descendent of the Tainui and Ngati Pukeko tribes of New Zealand and Scots and Irish peoples of Europe. He is Foundation Professor for Maori Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. He is the author of 7 books and 80 other publications which focus […]
Helena Edwards
Helena Edwards started as a technical consultant with Fabretto at the beginning of 2005, undertaking a study of Fabretto’s Education Program. After submitting her study and proposals to strengthen the program, she was hired as a permanent technical director for the education and nutrition programs. She developed and managed the initiation of Fabretto’s innovative secondary […]
Ms Asia Kamukama
Ms. Asia Kamukama is a Development Economist by profession and is very passionate about empowering communities with knowledge. She has been actively promoting the use of ICT for Development in rural communities for five years. As a Co-Founder and Country Director of Maendeleo Foundation Uganda, she has been actively involved in building the organization’s structure […]