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International Conference Centre
Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory
Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, 900001
Nigeria

Amanda Gorman

American poet and activist

Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet, activist, and model. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She published the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough in 2015.

Dr. I. Fortune Glavee

Award Winning Dental Surgeon

Dr. I. Fortune Glavee is passionate about making a difference and keen on oral health education to help families have healthy teeth, confident smiles and healthy gums. Secondly her other passion is raising awareness about staff well being in the workplace. Hence her mantra of prevention is better than cure! The second mantra is that the staff are the heartbeat of any organisation; Do you agree? Dr I. Fortune Glavee is a Mentor, Teacher, Poet, Content Creator as a result of YouTube accelerator programme, Innovative Dental Surgeon and Author of 3 books. Her philosophy of life is to make a difference which becomes a ripple effect to inspire the next generation.

Dr. Cheryl Cooper

US Naval Veteran and Founder of Women in Security

Dr. Cheryl Cooper, a United States Navy Veteran and Doctor of Computer Science, is a trailblazing Cybersecurity Leader, Author, Speaker, and Information Security Officer with an impressive 25-year career. Her innovative strategies empower companies to cultivate diverse cyber talent, fostering a culture of innovation and profitability. Dr. Cooper hosts the podcast "Ctrl+Alt+Em-Power", where she explores the intersection of cyber resilience, technology, and inclusion. Her dedication has been recognized with multiple awards, including the ABWA Martin Luther King, Jr. award for "Keeping the Dream Alive" in education and community service. She says, "we must see the Black and Brown girl in a world in which she is usually unseen."

Pamela R Haynes FRSA

Multi-Award Winning Author

Pamela has over 30 years of experience working in the Criminal Justice System and she has worked in a variety of Probation Officer roles and settings. She became a Practice Development Assessor in 2002 working with Trainee Probation Officers studying on the Bsc Community Justice programme. Pam is a guest lecturer and research fellow at the University of East London and she has previously sat on the Probation Studies examination board at Hertfordshire University. Pam retired from her role as a Senior Probation Officer in 2018. Pam's debut novel Loving The Brothers was published on 8th January 2018. Her second book Loving The Sisters was published on 27th July 2022. On International Women’s Day 2021, Pam launched her Author 2 Author Podcast. She interviews published authors from around the world. Her podcast is sponsored by Dalgety Herbal Teas. Pamela is a multi-award winning Author and was recipient of an Extraordinary Achievers Humanitarian Award in March 2025.

Selina (Mugodi) Cheshire

Empty Nest Coach | Author | Wellness Coach

I grew up in the rural village of Chivi, Zimbabwe, where resilience and courage became second nature. Witnessing my cousin’s early marriage to a much older man lit a fire within me—a passion to support those navigating life’s toughest challenges and reclaim their lives on their terms. My journey has been far from easy. I’ve faced the heartbreak of a failed marriage, opened a seamstress shop after divorce, trained as a secondary school teacher then moved to the UK with no idea how I was going to survive. I joined a church and trained as a nurse working with people who didn’t take medication by depended on prayer. I lost my job after writing a book, My Pain My Teacher. After losing my job my kids were my support network as I was a single mom. I’ve also survived stage 4 cancer, an experience that transformed my perspective on life. I’ve also survived stage 4 cancer, an experience that transformed my perspective on life.