KEY SPEAKERS - ICCP 2025
Eugenia Olliaro
Country: Italy
Current Work: International and Health Law Jurist
Affiliation: UNICEF
Areas of Interest:
Advancing child rights, youth engagement, academic, and responsible data and technology for underserved communities in the Global Majority
Sub-theme:
Climate Change and Humanitarian Crises in Africa: Implications for Child Protection
Monika (Moni) Emad
Country: United States
Current Work: Holistic Wellness Counsellor, Energy & Empowerment Coach
Affiliation: Founder, Humanity Gateway Foundation
Areas of Interest:
Youth Empowerment, Self-Leadership, Mindset Training, Conscious Action, Resilience Building, Positive Psychology, and Global Youth Leadership Development.
Sub-theme:
Children and Young People’s Participation in Climate and Child Protection Efforts
Alana Chelangat
Country: Kenya
Current Work: Environmental Ambassador/Climate Advocate and Voice of the Children in Africa
Affiliation: Host of "Climate Gumzo with Alana"
Areas of Interest:
Alana actively connects with peers across Africa to inspire Climate Action, author, and champions the rights of children most vulnerable to climate change.
Sub-theme:
Children and Young People’s Participation in Climate and Child Protection Efforts
Dr. Sheila Wamahiu
Country: Kenya
Current Work: Consulting Professional with a PhD in Education
Affiliation: Director, CEO and Founder of Jaslika Consulting and Jaslika Foundation
Areas of Interest:
A thought Leader, ‘Home Grown’ Feminist, a Voice from and for the Global South, contributes to the development of education and Child Rights Policies
Sub-theme:
Child Protection and Safeguarding in the Education Sector During the Climate Change Crisis.
Prof. Jenelle R. Shanley
Country: USA
Current Work: Associate Professor at Pacific University
Affiliation:
Areas of Interest:
Specializes in Parent-Child Interactions such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and SafeCare®, evidence-based parenting programs, and their implementations in Community Settings
Sub-theme:
Promoting Localization: Community-Based Approaches in Strengthening Child Resilience in the Face of Climate Crisis.