Patricia is a psychologist with an MSEd in Curriculum Design and over 14 years of experience at CNG, where she spent the last four years serving as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Middle and High School. In this role, she developed and led initiatives to support advanced learners and collaborated with teachers to create meaningful enrichment opportunities. Additionally, she has guided high school students in their transition to college, helping them understand their individual learning profiles to identify the best academic and personal fit. Passionate about student growth and well-being, Patricia is dedicated to fostering environments where learners can thrive both academically and personally.

Anabella Goshen has over 20 years of experience supporting students through the college application process. Dedicated to guiding young people as they navigate academic choices and future opportunities, she has helped countless students achieve their educational goals. A lifelong learner herself, Anabella is passionate about mentoring, fostering student confidence, and encouraging personal growth alongside academic success.

Dr. Priscilla Bade-White has worked in education for over 20 years, bringing extensive expertise to both teaching and leadership roles. She earned her Master’s degree in Inclusive Special Education and her PhD in School Psychology. Her specialty areas include assessment, MTSS, giftedness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Passionate about building equitable systems of support, Dr. Bade-White is dedicated to advancing practices that foster the academic and personal growth of all learners.

Anita is an educational consultant and founder of the HAGT Learners Collaborative. She conducts professional development workshops, comprehensive school audits, and provides courses and ongoing coaching for school leaders and faculty at a number of private international schools with European and American curricula. She previously coordinated special education programs and created gifted education programs at the American School of Bombay, the American School of Doha, and Academia Cotopaxi. Prior to relocating abroad, Anita supported more than a dozen schools in her role as a program specialist in the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. In addition to presenting regularly at regional and global educational conferences, Anita serves as a New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation school visitor, a professional mentor for the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC), an Advisory Board Member of the Parents Alliance for Inclusion, and a Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (SENIA) India Board Member.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Michael Vera has over 20 years of teaching experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Education and Special Education-Childhood from NYU, an Education Specialist degree from the University of Kentucky, and a Gifted & Talented graduate certificate from the University of Connecticut. His teaching experience includes leading an Elementary School G&T program, co-teaching in Preschool and Elementary School, serving as a 5th grade homeroom teacher, and providing Learning Center support for K–8 students both in New York City public schools and internationally.

Ceci is a dedicated collaborator, coach, and advocate committed to empowering educators to create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for multilingual learners. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Ceci grew up in a bilingual household where languages were equally cherished, a value deeply instilled by her family. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing and extensive experience in international schools, Ceci now leads educators in designing programs that prioritize culturally responsive teaching and ensure equitable access for all learners. Passionate about fostering meaningful change in education, Ceci combines expertise with empathy to champion practices that celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity.

With over 16 years of experience in education, Rodnella Turner has worked extensively with diverse student populations, including those in special education and gifted and talented programs. Her professional philosophy centers on empowering students to become effective self-advocates for their learning needs, regardless of their individual challenges or strengths. While her current administrative role has shifted her away from daily classroom instruction, she remains deeply committed to fostering direct student engagement. Rodnella continues to facilitate weekly enrichment sessions for middle school students, ensuring she maintains a hands-on connection to both learners and the art of teaching.

Karen Diaz currently facilitates HAGT LatAm and serves as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Primary & Elementary grades at Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia. She also represents Colombia as a delegate for the World Council for Gifted Children (WCGTC). Karen has a BA in Psychology, an MS in Learning Disabilities, a graduate certificate in Gifted and Talented Education, and is currently pursuing an additional Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Karen´s passionate journey in gifted education started as an identified student herself. As a professional, she began in special education with twice-exceptional students (2E) and later worked as a gifted and talented teacher, case manager, and coordinator. Additionally, Karen supports and consults with parents and schools in Colombia, Central America, and other areas of South America, educating and advocating for gifted and talented students' needs and for increased gifted education programming.

Kristopher Velez, more commonly known as Linus, has been an avid gamer, tinkerer, maker, and programmer since childhood. Previously a video game developer, Linus fell in love with education while teaching game development to students at iD Tech Camps. Since then, his career has been laser-focused on supporting students to find and develop capacities within their interests, develop flexible and adaptable mindsets, and pursue passions in hands-on learning with technology. 

Cecilia Quintanilla is a neurodivergent educator, advocate, and musician from Cochabamba, Bolivia, dedicated to empowering neurodivergent and gifted individuals and their families. After her children were identified as gifted and twice exceptional, she discovered her own neurodivergence at age 34, deepening her commitment to inclusion. She founded YBNeuro, supporting over 150 families across Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. Cecilia teaches in a Spanish immersion preschool and promotes equity for BIPOC and neurodivergent students.

Alesandra Rodriguez has over ten years of experience in Montessori, gifted, and bilingual education. She is currently an adjunct instructor for Early Childhood Education. Alesandra has a Master’s Degree in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education with an endorsement in Special Ed. She is passionate, dedicated, and committed to advocating for the identification and programming of gifted and talented students in underrepresented populations and with multiple exceptionalities.

Seth Jaeger is an international educator, gifted program coordinator, and researcher specializing in gifted Third Culture Kids. With experience across the U.S., Colombia, Ukraine, Russia and Morocco, he combines practical leadership with scholarly insight. His work focuses on intellectual resilience, transcultural giftedness, and inclusive enrichment models. Seth holds a doctorate in educational leadership and presents globally on innovative approaches to gifted education in diverse, high-mobility contexts.

Adriana Vergara is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She has served as a consultant on psychoeducational projects with educational institutions, government agencies, and NGOs. She holds an MSc in Child Development and Early Intervention, as well as an MSc in Gifted Education and Talent Development. Adriana is certified in attachment-based models, including Circle of Security and VIPP-SD, and is an IFMHC by the UFS. She is also a certified SENG group facilitator, a specialist in perinatal psychology from AUB Barcelona, and a specialist in legal and forensic psychology.

With over 20 years of experience in international education, Larissa Watson specializes in student support and enrichment, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and program development. Her work focuses on designing equitable, inclusive, and responsive systems that meet the needs of gifted and talented learners. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with schools and educators across diverse cultural contexts to create learning environments where all students can thrive. Larissa is committed to empowering teachers with the tools and strategies to recognize and nurture high-ability learners while fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.ption goes here