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
About Eugenia:
Eugenia Olliaro is a jurist specialized in international and health law. With 10 years of experience across the humanitarian, development, academic, tech and non-profit sectors, Eugenia brings a legal background and an intersectional perspective to advancing child rights, youth engagement, and responsible data and technology—particularly with and for underserved communities in the Global Majority. Whether collaborating with grassroots changemakers or shaping global policy, she thrives on building inclusive, culturally grounded, and rights-based solutions.
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
About Monika Emad:
Moni Emad is a holistic Wellness Counsellor and Energy& Empowerment Coach, devoted to elevating humanity by helping individuals access deeper vitality, clarity, and purpose. Certified in Positive Psychology, Reiki, and Holistic Therapy. As the founder of the Human Unity Gateway Foundation, she develops life-changing programs that cultivate self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven action.
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
About Alana Chelangat:
Alana Chelangat is a 13-year-old climate advocate. She Serves as an Environmental Ambassador and Voice of the Children in Africa. Alana actively connects with peers across Africa to inspire climate action. She is also an author and Champions the rights of children, who are most vulnerable to climate change.
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.
About Dr. Wamahiu:
Dr. Sheila is a strong consulting Professional with a PHD in Education. She has contributed significantly to education and child rights policies. She has guided practice in the East African region through her research and advocacy work on issues related to girls’ education, adolescent and youth participation and value-based education. An experienced Senior International Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organisations, Intercultural Communication, Policy Analysis, Programme Evaluation, and Qualitative Research.
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.
About Prof. Shanley:
Dr. Jenelle R. Shanley, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Pacific University specializing in parent-child interactions, evidence-based parenting programs, and their implementation in community settings. She has extensive experience with national and international adaptations of programs such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and SafeCare®, focusing on child behavior disorders, maltreatment, and obesity. Her research aims to reduce barriers to accessing parent support programs and promote healthy child development, including leading efforts to adapt SafeCare for its first implementation in Africa.