SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Dr. Gerald W. Fry is a distinguished international professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. He received his BA from Stanford University, an MPA from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton, and his PhD from Stanford University. Previously, Dr. Fry was a professor of political science and international studies at the University of Oregon where he also directed the International Studies Program and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. He was the team leader for major Asian Development Bank projects in Laos and Thailand related to education reform. He has previously taught at Stanford and various universities in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. In 1991–1992, he was a Pew Fellow in International Affairs at the Kennedy School at Harvard. Among his many publications are the books Pacific Basin and Oceania; The International Education of Development Consultants: Communicating with Peasants and Princes; International Development Dictionary; Thailand and Its Neighbors: Interdisciplinary Perspectives; Synthesis Report: From Crisis to Opportunity, The Challenges of Educational Reform in Thailand; Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Historical Dictionary of Thailand; and Education in Thailand: An Old Elephant in Search of a New Mahout.
Dr. Susan Crosbie has been teaching in the Arabian Gulf for over thirteen years. During the academic year, she is adjunct faculty at Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, and is the English Coordinator at International Pioneers School, Salalah.
She has a doctorate in education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, USA.
She has a doctorate in education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, USA.
Mora Ferández is an activist, consultant, speaker and sexual and domestic violence advocate. As a survivor of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation on her childhood, she has dedicated her personal and professional life to advocate for children, women, indigenous communities and undocumented immigrants. Mora has worked hard to give voice to victims by using her leadership position and her testimony as a survivor to break the silence of this silent epidemic.
Mora is the Founder and CEO of La Casa Mandarina AC (LCM) an independent non-profit organization based in Mexico City devoted to end sexual violence through ARTivism and co-leader of FORCE: upsetting rape culture. In 2018, she received the Honorable Mention of the Hermila Galindo Prize 2018 awarded by the Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCDMX) to her outstanding work and career in favor of the human rights of women and girls in Mexico. In 2014, she was awarded in New York and India for her for her work in sexual violence prevention against women and children. Mora is also an extremely passionate traveler, an amateur sculptor and an excellent dancer born in Mexico City but a citizen of the world.
Mora is the Founder and CEO of La Casa Mandarina AC (LCM) an independent non-profit organization based in Mexico City devoted to end sexual violence through ARTivism and co-leader of FORCE: upsetting rape culture. In 2018, she received the Honorable Mention of the Hermila Galindo Prize 2018 awarded by the Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCDMX) to her outstanding work and career in favor of the human rights of women and girls in Mexico. In 2014, she was awarded in New York and India for her for her work in sexual violence prevention against women and children. Mora is also an extremely passionate traveler, an amateur sculptor and an excellent dancer born in Mexico City but a citizen of the world.
Prof. Lisa Morgan has always been intrigued by the concept of good leadership, which inspired her to join the Canadian Air Force and attend college at Royal Roads Military Academy in Victoria, British Columbia. Leadership has remained an interest and focus since those early days as Lisa launched her own midwifery practice in 1999 and started graduate school in 2003.
During these last couple of decades Lisa has acted as a consultant and Global Health Project Manager in Cambodia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Philippines and Tanzania. Lisa has coordinated global and Indigenous women’s health committees for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and has served on numerous councils, committees and boards of directors, never shying away from assuming leadership positions. Along with her employment as the Director of Laurentian University’s School of Midwifery, Lisa is preparing to defend her PhD in Health Policy and continues to research the provision of reproductive health care in low resource settings.
During these last couple of decades Lisa has acted as a consultant and Global Health Project Manager in Cambodia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Philippines and Tanzania. Lisa has coordinated global and Indigenous women’s health committees for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and has served on numerous councils, committees and boards of directors, never shying away from assuming leadership positions. Along with her employment as the Director of Laurentian University’s School of Midwifery, Lisa is preparing to defend her PhD in Health Policy and continues to research the provision of reproductive health care in low resource settings.
Laura Reid is an award-winning storyteller, international speaker, writer, coach and founder of Storyforth (www.storyforth.io).
Laura is on a mission to bring more stories into the world! She specializes in teaching introverted professionals, business owners and leaders how to break through fear and grow their impact, their confidence and connect deeply with those they serve.
Having overcome a severe stutter and social anxiety, Laura is uniquely equipped to serve those who wish to build public speaking and networking confidence. Laura has experienced the power of owning her story and the transformation and positive impact it has had on her life and business and is now passionate about teaching others.
Laura lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with her family where she enjoys a mix of purposeful work, excursions into the unknown and floating in the ocean.
Laura is on a mission to bring more stories into the world! She specializes in teaching introverted professionals, business owners and leaders how to break through fear and grow their impact, their confidence and connect deeply with those they serve.
Having overcome a severe stutter and social anxiety, Laura is uniquely equipped to serve those who wish to build public speaking and networking confidence. Laura has experienced the power of owning her story and the transformation and positive impact it has had on her life and business and is now passionate about teaching others.
Laura lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with her family where she enjoys a mix of purposeful work, excursions into the unknown and floating in the ocean.
Dr. Victoria Kain is an international researcher in the sensitive area of neonatal palliative care. She is Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs at Griffith University in Brisbane Australia and leads a diverse team of academics to prepare the next generation of professional nurses. Dr Kain has authored a neonatal nursing textbook and many peer reviewed papers in the areas of learning and teaching as well as in the area of neonatal palliative care.
She travels extensively as an invited speaker in her areas of expertise, and she is a visiting Professor at universities in Japan and Taiwan.
This is her second year serving as Faculty for the Annual Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference.
She travels extensively as an invited speaker in her areas of expertise, and she is a visiting Professor at universities in Japan and Taiwan.
This is her second year serving as Faculty for the Annual Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference.
Dr. Sharifa Al Yahyai is a researcher, writer, and motivational speaker. Dr Al Yahyai is an academic expert in women rights in both the Sultanate of Oman and GCC. She played a significant role in improving national polices related to women rights in Oman during her position as a Minister of Social Development from 2004 to 2011. During her role as a Minister of Social Development, Dr Al Yahyai had an important role in the history of Omani Women which resulted in designating October 17th as the Omani Women’s Day by His Majesty, the Sultan of Oman. Since her appointment as Minister of Social Development in 2004, Dr Al Yahyai has been participating actively in a number of national and international conventions related women’s empowerment, child rights, civil society and the overall social development in Oman. She presented a number of papers on women’s empowerment, leadership and examining legislation and practice in Oman in national and international conferences. On the policy-making level in Oman, she was appointed as a board member in a number of national councils such as the Higher Education Council, The Research Council and headed the National Committee of Family Affairs, and the UN CEDAW Committee. Most importantly, in Nov 2005, Dr Al Yahyai has received Civil Ordinance of Oman- Class II by HM The Sultan Qaboos. In 2008, Dr Al Yahyai has awarded the Arab Woman distinguished Award from Arab Women Foundation in social Work. In Dec 2018, Dr. al Yahyai received the Arab Women Award of Year 2018 by London Arabia Foundation and Regent London University.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference 2020 accepts the following types of submissions:
Proposals are accepted on a rolling admission basis as long as space is available or by February 1st 2020 at latest and are to be be submitted along with application form. All submissions will be peer reviewed and acceptance/rejections is based on their relevance to the conference topics. Notification on acceptance is sent within 7 days after the submissions has been received.
- Research Papers: Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed bellow or related areas.
- Abstracts: Abstracts of completed or proposed research in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas. The abstract for proposed research should include the research objectives, proposed methodology, and a discussion of expected outcomes.
- Student Papers: Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas.
- Case Studies: Case studies in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas.
- Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research: Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of related areas.
- Reports on Issues Related to the conference topics: Reports related to innovative techniques or research related to any of the topic areas listed bellow or related areas.
Proposals are accepted on a rolling admission basis as long as space is available or by February 1st 2020 at latest and are to be be submitted along with application form. All submissions will be peer reviewed and acceptance/rejections is based on their relevance to the conference topics. Notification on acceptance is sent within 7 days after the submissions has been received.
TOPICS
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PRESENTATIONS
The following presentation formats will be possible at the conference:
Equipment that will be provided by the conference and setup in all presentation rooms (excluding poster sessions):
* Please, note that all electronic files should be written on CD ROM or USB flash drive.
- Oral presentation - Take an advantage of oral presentation of your paper/ research on site and get the first hand remarks and comments from the audience. Encourage a live discussion regarding the presented topic and network with other researchers and academics in the field of education and related areas, from around the globe.
- Video presentation – Registered presenters who are not able to attend the conference in person may opt for this presenting format. Participants will watch your pre recorded presentation. They will be able to fill in the reflection forms which we will be mailing back to you, if requested.
- Poster presentation - Participants will get familiar with your research/ paper trough poster exhibition which will be available in the conference’s venue during the entire length of the program. Presenters will have an opportunity to discuss and explain their research in direct contact to the audience. Alternatively, if required by presenters, reflection forms can be distributed to the participating delegates, which will be mailed back to you after completed by the conference’s delegates.
Equipment that will be provided by the conference and setup in all presentation rooms (excluding poster sessions):
- Laptop*
- LCD projector
- White board
- Microphone and sound system
- Internet access
- Limited printing facilities
* Please, note that all electronic files should be written on CD ROM or USB flash drive.
PROCEEDINGS
Papers presented at the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication.
In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.
Participants who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit their paper and/or abstract by February 10th 2020.
Submissions’ formatting:
Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold
Text: Times New Roman 12
Name/s of author/s
Affiliation/s of the author/s
E-mail address/es of the author/s
Key words (under abstract)
*Full paper template - DOWNLOAD
Deadline for proceedings submissions: February 10th 2020
Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back in case there are changes to be made in formatting.
In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.
Participants who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit their paper and/or abstract by February 10th 2020.
Submissions’ formatting:
- A4 size paper
- Single line space
- Margins: 2 cm on the left and 2 cm on the right
- Format: Align left
- No footers and headers allowed and no numbered pages
- Fonts:
Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold
Text: Times New Roman 12
- First page:
Name/s of author/s
Affiliation/s of the author/s
E-mail address/es of the author/s
- Second page:
Key words (under abstract)
- Third page-:
- Last page:
*Full paper template - DOWNLOAD
Deadline for proceedings submissions: February 10th 2020
Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back in case there are changes to be made in formatting.
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