Dr. Dalia Sherif has been recognized as a distinguished honoree by the Houston Business Journal in 2019, earning accolades as a “Woman Who Means Business” and a “Woman to Watch.” Additionally, she was honored in 2023 as a recipient of the Jesse H. Jones Global Leadership Award. Prior to her role at Lone Star College, Dr. Sherif served as the Assistant Director of the MBA program at the University of Houston-Downtown, where she played a pivotal role in transforming the program from the smallest in Houston to the largest in Texas. Her professional journey also includes a tenure as a Commercial S ..read more

Dr. Senthil Nathan co-founded and leads Edu Alliance Ltd, Abu Dhabi – a boutique management consultancy for education.  In the past 10 years, he has consulted for 30+ universities and helped establish a few new universities.  The client list includes several leading universities in the region.  He has 30+ years of experience in university academic and administrative leadership and in civil engineering. He is a co-founder of EdTech company Edorer Inc., San Francisco. Prior to Edu Alliance, for over two decades, he was part of a core leadership team that developed the Higher Colle ..read more

Cameron Mirza is the Chief of Party for Early Grades Education Activity in Jordan. Previously, Cameron was the Chief of Party for the Pre-Service Teacher Education In Jordan program.  Prior to joining IREX Cameron spent several years reforming the higher education sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. First, as Head of Strategy at the Ministry of Higher Education, then as Director of Strategy for the University of Bahrain. In the UK, Cameron was responsible for delivering such programs as the Respect Action Plan, the Youth Action Plan, and Young Apprenticeships while at the Departme ..read more

Cameron Mirza is the Chief of Party for Early Grades Education Activity in Jordan. Previously, Cameron was the Chief of Party for the Pre-Service Teacher Education In Jordan program.  Prior to joining IREX Cameron spent several years reforming the higher education sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. First, as Head of Strategy at the Ministry of Higher Education, then as Director of Strategy for the University of Bahrain. In the UK, Cameron was responsible for delivering such programs as the Respect Action Plan, the Youth Action Plan, and Young Apprenticeships while at the Departme ..read more

Sammy White is an educator with a passion for enhancing learning experiences. With a background as a teacher in schools and colleges, Sammy has now moved into the tech sector working with assistive technologies. Named number 3 Global Thought Leader and Influencer (Education) in 2024 and winner of a Tech Women 100 award in 2023, Sammy is widely recognised as an expert in EdTech. Sammy continues to be a driving force in the intersection of education and technology, inspiring students, teachers, and colleagues with her innovative approach and unwavering dedication to creating a more equitable lea ..read more

Jason Gulya is Professor of English and AI-Powered Communication at Berkeley College. He also works as a consultant with colleges, universities, and businesses. He has trained hundreds of faculty members how to use AI responsibly and efficiently. He has also consulted with more than a dozen colleges on incorporating AI into their classes and overall strategy.   ChatGPT came out in November 2022. Since then, many of us have spent countless hours playing with the newest AI programs. We tested prompts. We pitted the outputs of ChatGPT against those of competitors like Claude and Google ..read more

Many universities in the United Kingdom (UK) have been navigating a challenging higher education landscape – characterised by a reduction in number of international students, a cost-of-living crisis, increased operating costs, and home-student fee caps limiting income generation. In such an environment, there is a clear need for strong strategic leadership to weather the storm. Recognising the important role leaders play in driving both meaningful and lasting change, and proactively equipping leaders with the right skills will help to steer the institutions through the increasingly complex and ..read more

With over 12 years of experience in international relations and partnerships, Arturo Segura is currently the Regional Director of Latin America at Navitas. Arturo’s professional portfolio includes strategic planning, research, domestic and international student recruitment and admissions, academic and non-academic support programs for undergraduate and graduate students, the development of multi-level collaborations, and student and faculty mobility. Having demonstrated exceptional creativity and innovation practices, Arturo has held multiple leadership positions in the public and private sect ..read more

With over 12 years of experience in international relations and partnerships, Arturo Segura is currently the Regional Director of Latin America at Navitas. Arturo’s professional portfolio includes strategic planning, research, domestic and international student recruitment and admissions, academic and non-academic support programs for undergraduate and graduate students, the development of multi-level collaborations, and student and faculty mobility. Having demonstrated exceptional creativity and innovation practices, Arturo has held multiple leadership positions in the public and private sect ..read more

Professor Patricia M. Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, has served as the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong since May 2021, making history as the first female Vice-Chancellor and alumna to hold the position. With a distinguished career spanning teaching, research and leadership, she champions person-centred care and cardiovascular health outcomes for women and vulnerable populations. Recognised globally, she received the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Distinguished Leader Award in 2021 and was honoured with the 2023 Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievemen ..read more