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Lois Butcher-Poffley

M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Temple University, AASP Certified Consultant, ass't professor department of Kinesiology Temple University

Michele Cox

Managing Director, Cozan & Co GmbH, Author

OB PIUS

Was a soccer player, and a leader of the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA). Mathare is a sprawling slum in Nairobi, and host to some of Kenya's most difficult challenges with urban youth that arise from rampant poverty, including starvation, homelessness, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, and violence, among other problems. MYSA has used sports to provide hope to several of these youth, some of whom are now on athletic and academic scholarships in universities across the world. Mathare United FC, a team formed from youth in these slums, is now one of Kenya's best soccer teams, and contributes a majority of players to the national team, Harambee Stars.

Neeraj kumar Mehra

Working as Research Officer with Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.Formerly worked as Lecturer (Teaching of Health & Physical Education) with State Council of Educational Research & Training, Delhi and Project Officer with Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

Moreways Changa

Involved in Sport Development and Sport for Development programs. Trained as a Sport for Development practitioner with the Zambian Institute of Sport.

Kelly Tinkler (nee Schmidt)

Sports product and brand manager. Helps launch new brands and products, refresh brands. Successfully managed the FIFA.com online community product for 4 years. Over 5.6 million users globally interact with FIFA and each other, in 6 languages.FIFA.com's community is a way of connecting fans and providing those fans with a platform for expression.

robert kirkland

I am a Head of Football at a leading British International School in the UAE. I have a passion of sport for development and would like to engage with like minded people, with the objective of meaningful volunteering or potential employment.

Tanya Rütti

2010: Sport Management Diploma, SSMC 2004: Master of Arts (Social Sciences), University of Lausanne

David Cohen

David is managing and overseeing the Doc Wayne operation while exploring ways to broaden the organizations reach to more youth on a national and global scale. In his career of over 20 years in the business and non-profit sectors, he has specialized in developing new business, building partner relationships, while sharpening organizational outreach.

Melissa Otterbein

Master of Public Health in Physical Activity at George Washington University, Graduate Assistant, Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Certified USA Triathlon Coach, Masters Swimming Coach, 2015 USA Triathlon Age Group Qualifier, 2013 Half Ironman All World Athlete & World Championship Qualifer

Jesús Ángel Gabaldón Delgado

- Educator, PhD student researching on refugee education (PSS/SEL in Syrian adolescents) and Education in Emergencies technical consultant. - Master´s degree: Sport for Social Coexistence and Conflict Resolution (UNESCO-UOC Chair) - Since 2003 PE teacher in Secondary Education (Spanish State School). Over ten years working in Schools classified by Educational Administration as special difficulty schools. - Co-author of Tonkolimba Peacebuilding Training Program. A social and educational intervention to promote Peace Education through play, sport and art in crisis settings. - Member of Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies. - Member of USAID-ECCN · Education in Crisis & Conflict Network.

Odunayo Kuku

Born and grew up in Lagos Nigeria in a family of 3 siblings. Got involved with sport for development at the age of 16 with Search & Groom Youth for Development Centre in Lagos Nigeria. Moved on to youth leadership camp, hosted by the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace in Germany, currently on a sport studies pathway at the University of Worcester.

Erika Mueller

Erika Mueller is passionate about pursuing an international career that elevates the voices of under-resourced populations. Unlocking potential, empowering young people and driving social change through education, sport and corporate social responsibility remain core to her past experiences and future ambitions.

Elizabeth Odera

Dr. Elizabeth Odera, was knighted with the medal of French Order of Youth and Sports by the French Government and The Head of State Commendation (HSC) from the Government of Kenya, for her ground breaking work in using various sport to promote health and education of more than 11,000 youth annually. A Board Member at Sadili Oval, Liz now works as a global S&D management consultant, and public speaker.

Matt Ruuska

An education and development professional using sport to develop the social skills and responsibility of tomorrow's leaders.

Matthew Barrett

I am CEO and co-Founder of Goal Click, a global media and photography project, helping people understand each other through football. Goal Click finds individuals and organisations from every country in the world to tell stories about what football means to them and their country - all using one disposable analogue camera.