Kajsa Kjellström

CEO & Founder of Second You Ltd.
Author | Editor-In-Chief | Publicist | Educator | Journalist | Creative Director | Designer ​
Creativity has always been in Kajsa's blood and having grown up in a very musical, culinary, artistic, and creative family in southern Sweden, Second You Limited was a natural step to continue her journey.
As a child, given free rein to explore, challenge and develop her creative abilities in her father's multifaceted workshops, she forged a diverse career in writing, design, photography, journalism, education, tutoring, graphic design, content creation, styling, product design, product development, retail, and branding.
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As a published author, commissioning editor, and subsequently editor-in-chief, Kajsa has vast experience in the vitally important preparation and research process of content creation from pen to paper and ultimately to publication, working for and with large international publishing houses for over 10 years as well as education organizations and bodies.
Education, innovation, and creative development is a dominant driver in Kajsa's work and as creative director of the Commemorating Europe Day and Celebrating Europe Initiatives of 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 alongside Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú and the Department of Foreign Affairs, she utilized her multilingual background in journalism, having relocated from Malmo, Sweden to Munich, Germany to county Wicklow in 2001. She has direct experience in developing 21 Century Artistic & Creative literacies with students and having led the Creative Schools Initiative in design and journalistic literacy with DWEC, her abilities in content creation, tutoring, and presentation came to full fruition.
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire was selected as the only Irish-speaking primary school in Europe for this project, an initiative by the then Department of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Ireland, Minister for European Affairs Mr. Thomas Byrne, and the European Commission focusing on calling attention to specific issues ethnic minorities face within the European Union. The completed project can be read in full on Issuu or as part of https://www.biomebioyou.eu/.

Working closely with Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú and Marco Neves as creative director on various international projects involving developing the 21 Century Artistic & Creative literacies with students, Kajsa has led the Creative Schools Initiative in design and journalistic literacy with DWEC on BioMeBiouYou, CPD, and CPA in various schools across Ireland.

Recently, Second You in collaboration with Gaelcholáiste na Mara was awarded the Communicating Europe Initiative 2021 as again, the only Irish-speaking secondary school in Europe, a project focusing on promoting dialogue on Ireland's relationship with Europe, giving secondary school students a digital platform to voice their concerns, hope and dreams when it comes to growing up, working, and living as a minority within the European Union.

Finally, Kajsa is leading the creativity aspects of, -The Digital and Green European team with DWEC in their ERASMUS+ project on Food Wastage and Gamification through Immersive environments. She is also a team member on the Flipped Classroom, Mentoring 21 Century European Schools post Pandemic, and Sustainability through 21 Century Multi-literacies with Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú and Marco Neves.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajsakinsella/​

Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú

Consultant Associate to Second You Ltd, Daithí is an international expert advisor in education, disruption & emerging technologies. Honorary Consul for Côte d'Ivoire to Ireland. Sainchomhairleoir & Consal Oinigh don Chósta Eabhair go hÉirinn.

It all began with Primary and Secondary Education and Headship in the 1980s leading to University leadership, emerging technologies and business transformation in the 1990s.
The 2000s opened opportunities in the EU, e-learning, the CLOUD,     e-maturity and ethical transformation in global business.
​​Today it's AIoT, Industry5, iTechs, mindfulness, kindfulness, empowerment, inclusion and sustainability in all 'Green, Digital & Ethical', business practices globally.
​​As Honorary Consul for Côte d'Ivoire to Ireland, opening up and enabling opportunities to change lives on so many levels and especially with empowering young girls and women in West Africa.
It is a privilege to be globally acknowledged as a Key-note speaker, an accomplished eXtreme athlete and international 'disruptor'.
Empathetic Creativity, Universal Design and Computational Thinking beyond business, education and Tech, are the Future of Now.
Daithí is Senior Expert & Project Manager for several national, European and Global projects and initiatives.
He has vast experience of the Irish and International Education Systems and is a published author and keynote speaker, who sits on several EU and  international committee, review and editorial boards. He began his teaching career in the 1970s and up to 2021, he has been appointed to numerous positions globally.

Daithí has worked as a Principal teacher, CEO, inspector, seconded university fellow, director of studies, expert advisor and global consultant in education, biodiversity, sustainability, innovation, business, transformation and ‘disruptive and green technologies’. He has spent his professional life engaging with ever evolving best-practices in teacher education, ‘emerging technologies’, ‘change management’, Sustainability, Nature Based Solutions Education (NBS), Digital and Green, environmental education, iTechnologies, AIoT and Immersive, biodiverse environments (XR).

His websites and other professional profiles further clarify his expertise as an International consultant and expert advisor. www.domurchu.com, www.biomebioyou.eu, www.jitl.ie, www.schoolfilmclub.com  He has been heavily involved in both the National DSoD and EU, DSoE Projects in DWEC and also leads the Scientix4 NCP, EU Schoolnet initiative in schools and with the MOE, Ireland and the STREAMS Biodiversity and Creativity MOEs and International Digital and Transformative Schools of Excellence creativity and (NBS) initiatives.

As an external consultant with PODAR education, India (2019), and StandICT.eu (EU Standardisation Competences 2020-2023) and EASE (EU Association of STEAM educators 2021-2025), Daithí was and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and assessment of their competence framework in the whole-school evaluation of their Digital and Green strategies, curricula and projects. Recently (2020- 2023), he was contracted by EUN Partnership AISBL, to lead the team of EU experts in designing the future, European Digital Academy, Digital SkillUp course, on Emerging technologies (https://www.digitalskillup.eu/about/) . Presently, Daithí is an external evaluator for StandICT.eu to support prioritization of standardisation activities among experts, and reinforce European presence in international ICT standardisation. https://www.standict.eu/ and is the international, expert consultant advisor for PODAR Education India, https://www.podareducation.org/, Nobel College, Kathmandu, Nepal, http://www.nobelcollege.edu.np/ and Munfarid XR Consultain, Bahrain, among several others, https://www.munfarid.org/ among others. 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-daith%C3%AD-%C3%B3-murch%C3%BA-57228624/

Marco Neves

CEO of InteractIdeas.
Consultant on Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence in Education. Project coordinator and expert on Digital Education.
Educational Tech Advisor. Computer Science Teacher and Educational Project Coordinator.
Expert on (new) technologies applied in learning environments such as AI, Robotics, VR/AR, IoT, and 3D Printing and how they facilitate the development of a skills framework in the context of the Digital Transformation.

Marco gives keynotes on Education technology mainly about the impacts of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Education, Work and Society and how educational systems should adapt to these new challenges, in Portugal and abroad.
​Teacher trainer for TechEd since 2002. He is also responsible for developing, coordinating and supporting CPD and educational partnerships with European countries related to technological innovation projects.
​Computer Science Teacher at K12 Schools | Member of the 2020 Transatlantic Educators Dialogue Program
http://europe.illinois.edu/ted | Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 | Microsoft Certified Educator
Cisco Certified Instructor CCNA
Palo Alto Certified Instructor | Europeana Ambassador for DSI-4
Project @EuropeanSchoolnet @EuropeanaEducation
2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 | Ambassador for the Scientix Project
http://www.scientix.eu/ | Member of Google Earth Outreach Trainer Network
Co-Coordinator of CoderDojo @Alcanede

Responsible for the CISCO ASC of ANPRI - Portuguese National Entity of Informatics Teachers.

​Member of the team responsible for developing the course Emerging Technologies under the Digital SkillUP initiative. - https://www.digitalskillup.eu/digital-skillup-courses/

Co-author with Wayne Holmes of a book chapter “Artificial Intelligence and Education - Opportunities and Concerns”, for  book sponsored by the University of Lisbon - Institute of Education called “Training in the Context of Computer Thinking, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Education”, Ebook and printed version will release on the 15th of September. (2020)

Expert Coordinator of a MOOC about Artificial Intelligence and Education. (Ministry of Education, DGE/ERTE) (2019/2020)

Co-Host do TweetMeet Microsoft EduChat – Ciências da Computação e Hora do Código.  (2019)

Creator of the Pedagogical Project KIT developed under the eTwinning Initiative to promote and integrate "codification" approaches in Educational Contexts (2016): https://www.etwinning.net/files/kits/1381/kit_1381_en.pdf_1381_en.pdf
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbrasneves/​

​Jonathan Hanley

Principal Teacher - Department of Education and Skills - Ireland. Irish Representative at EASE - European Association of STEAM Educators.
Jonathan is the principal of Scoil Ghrainne CNS in Dublin 15.
https://www.scoilghrainnecns.ie/www.scoilghrainnecns.ie/
and Ireland's representative on the advisory board of The European Association of STEAM Educators (EASE)
http://ease-educators.com/the-advisory-board/. 
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Jonathan, originally from the rural village of Loughglynn, Co Roscommon in the West of Ireland, has experience working in various types of educational settings in Galway, Cardiff, London and various parts of Dublin.
He holds four honours degrees; has a degree in English Literature from the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG); a post-graduate diploma in Psychology from Cardiff University; a graduate diploma in education from St. Mary’s University College, Twickenham, and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Trinity College, Dublin.
​Jonathan has utilized the knowledge gained through his various qualifications in a pragmatic and valuable manner. As a principal of Assumption Senior GNS, Jonathan has helped to create a wonderfully child-centered, productive and positive school environment, emphasizing on making significant improvements in the areas of 21st century literacy, outdoor learning, mental health and STEM, STEAM and STREAMS education.
He has also successfully led a number of projects which involved collaboration between a range of schools, community groups and voluntary organizations. He is currently leading the Dublin West Creativity Cluster for nature based solutions and has previous experience leading the Dublin West ICT Cluster.
He believes in empowering those around him as a means through which the creation of sustainable improvements in the educational experiences of children can be achieved.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hanley-61a45758/​

Finn Kinsella

As a dedicated engineering student at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, I am eager to immerse myself in a dynamic work environment where I can leverage my academic background and technical skills. My journey in STEM has equipped me with a robust foundation in engineering principles, alongside a profound understanding of teamwork and independent project management. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I have thrived in diverse teams, contributing to collaborative projects that require innovative thinking and effective communication.
My ability to analyze projects critically and provide constructive feedback has been instrumental in achieving collective goals and fostering a spirit of collaboration. I have consistently demonstrated a balance between leading initiatives and supporting my peers, ensuring that every project is approached with a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence. Beyond the classroom, I have sought out opportunities to apply my knowledge in real-world scenarios, whether through internships, research projects, or extracurricular activities. These experiences have honed my problem-solving skills and reinforced my passion for engineering.
I am particularly drawn to environments that challenge me to think and work creatively and I adapt swiftly to new technologies and methodologies. As I look forward to the next steps in my career, I am enthusiastic about contributing to innovative projects and being part of a forward-thinking team where I can continue to grow and make meaningful impacts.
Having taking an active part in developmental projects in collaboration with the European Commission and Department of Foreign Affairs, as well as actively volunteering in my community as well as further afield, to foster civic engagement and ignite personal responsibility, I look forward to forging a career where my high standards and strong work ethic will help make a difference. 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/finn-kinsella/

Rory Leonard

​Principal Teacher - Department of Education and Skills - Ireland.
Rory is the principal of Carrick NS (Curraghboy NS) in the village of Curraghboy outside Athlone in the midlands of Ireland.
https://curraghboyns.wordpress.com/
Rory, originally from a small village called Carnmore, in Co Galway in the West of Ireland, has experience working in various types of educational settings in Galway, Longford, Roscommon, Westmeath and in London and Surrey County in England.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and Classical Civilisation from the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG); a post-graduate diploma in Primary Education from Hibernia College in Dublin. As a post holder for Music and Digital Technology in Furzefield Community School in Redhill, Surrey. I was part of the Pan Concert Classical Music Initiative which brought Classical Music Orchestras to under developed urban schools as part of a pilot project that had a goal of increasing numeracy and literacy attainment levels.
Technology has always been a safe haven for Rory and he has been involved in whole school training on VLE (Virtual Learning Environments) and has published handbooks on how to access the same.
Rory completed the OSIRIS educational company – Outstanding teaching and learning module and was a mentor to both NQTs and to his more experienced staff members. In 2021, he became involved with the Learning from the Extremes project which aimed to improve the digital infrastructure for rural schools through out Europe.
More recently, Rory has presented to delegates from the Portuguese Ministry of Education and has also presented on Sustainability and Digital Education. Rory has strong ties to Roscommon County Council and has worked closely with them on a Microbits project with the aim of displaying his pupil’s coding skills in the RDS in June of this year. The school earned an award from Microsoft Dreamspace on Innovation and Sustainability in Digital Technology.
Currently, he has finished working with Shuttermaniac productions on a pilot project called Mini Motion Pictures which works with partners in industry such as Samsung, Transact Technologies and Amazon Web Services. This unique project works with the department of education in Ireland and uses refurbished devices to produce a motion picture that is entirely made by kids, for kids.
As Principal of Curraghboy NS, Rory prides himself on cultivating sustainability in the pupils in his school and is an advocate for Mental Health and Community Action. His motto for learning is very simple –
Are pupils happy coming to school and are they learning? Ní neart go cur le Chéile – there is no strength without unity.
LinkedIn: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-leonard-b46090236/

Roozbeh Aliabadi

Roozbeh Aliabadi is the CEO of ReadyAI - a Pittsburgh-based Artificial Intelligence education technology company.
In recent years, Rooz has been focusing on: societal impact of AI, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the gender gap in AI and Climate Change.

He has over two decades of military, government, and private sector consulting experience and has traveled and lived in over 50 countries. Rooz has served in the US Army Special Operations Command.

The University of Pittsburgh GSPIA has named him a Global Thinker, where he has been named among individuals who come together behind a shared vision and set out to change the world and who have truly made a world of impact.

​Rooz is an avid reader and hosts a current event podcast (RoozCast) named among the top 30 geopolitical podcasts by Feedspot.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roozbehaliabadi/

Pélagie Croi

As founder of Croí-Connects, a foundation created in 2019 with the full collaboration and cooperation of the Honorary Consul for the Ivory Coast to Ireland, Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú, Pélagie aspires to empower, enable, motivate and inspire young people throughout the Island of Ireland through various educational activities: free French and Spanish classes, sports, basic computer skills, reading clubs, Digital and Green innovations, inclusion and diversity projects to name but a few. The initiative of this foundation responds to the United Nations 17 sustainable Development goals for a better world for all global citizens. Ireland and West Africa have much to offer one another in this very challenging journey as we face the reality of each and every SDG.
Initially, Croí-Connects is connecting families who are interested in having their children take part in this multilingual project to forge better and stronger community links. Croí-Connects is representative of 21 Century Ireland as our families come from every strata of life and are at differing points of their journey of integration into Irish society.
​Moreover, Croí-Connects will focus on Citizenship, Equality, Rights & Values Programmes that enable 1st and 2nd generation, African families, to integrate more meaningfully and holistically with Irish and European life and shared values in their communities.
Croí-Connects aims to extend its activities in West Africa in the future and to also create bilateral programs to build the Future of Now in Digital Education, Upskilling, NGO and cultural exchanges, and humanitarian areas.
LinkedIn: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/pelagie-croi-9626a4149/

Tara Hipwell

Irish language educator, artist, translator and advocate.

Tara is a full-time primary school teacher in Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir in Arklow, an Irish-medium school. She is a firm believer in early immerison language learning and has campaigned for better application of immersion language policy in the community.

​Her primary degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Irish and History from University College Dublin. She also holds a Higher Diploma in Applied Communications and a Higher Diploma in Primary Education. In 2019 she was awarded a prestigious Gaelchultúr scholarship to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and graduated with first class honours.  

Tara now works on a freelance basis for Gaelchultúr, correcting for the Intensive Preparatory Course in Written Irish.​
She has been a member of Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir’s Board of Management as a Foras Pátrúnachta (Patron Body of Irish-medim schools) representative and also as the teachers’ representative for the past seven years. Her passion for the Irish language shines through in everything she does, from raising her five children with Irish, to serving on parents’ committees and running Ciorcail Chomhrá (conversational Irish groups) within County Wicklow and sits as the chairperson of the Arklow branch of Glór na nGael. 
 
Tara has a wealth of life experience that makes her an excellent educator and communicator. She has travelled and worked extensively around the world as a teacher, web designer and administrator, in locations such as India, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, North, Central and South America as well as the South Pacific. She is also an accomplished artist specialising in portraits and has successfully sold out three exhibitions as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival.  
 
Tara brings experience, an open mind and creativity to her students, and is committed to inspiring generations of Irish children to embrace their native language, and to truly understand its value and legacy.  ​