Yujia Zhu is a seasoned social entrepreneur, business strategist, and a trailblazing Woman in STEM with over 12 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. She is the sole founder of For A Safer Space (FASS), a federally registered Canadian nonprofit, and the visionary creator of FASSLING AI Platform (Fassling.ai)—the world’s first comprehensive, all-in-one AI platform for human care services. At just 25, Yujia established a scholarship at the University of Toronto in her name to support international students from China, further demonstrating her commitment to education and social impact. Currently, a Ph.D. A candidate at Sofia University, Yujia is a strategic disruptor, a life explorer, a curious student, and a resilient survivor. As a multifaceted social entrepreneur, business strategy advisor, executive coach, and philanthropist, she brings a unique blend of experience and insight to her work. She embraces her identity as a perfectly imperfect human being with a deep commitment to innovation, ethics, and social impact.

Tamanna Nambiar is a student at Harrow International School Bangalore. She is a researcher, author, archer and debater who is passionate about economic history, policy analysis, and global governance. She founded Equity Ed, an initiative dedicated to improving education and healthcare accessibility in rural India. Tamanna’s fictional story, Nadia, explores the human cost of war and displacement, reflecting her deep engagement with global conflicts, historical narratives, and their socio-economic impacts.

She is a PhD student in the English department at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, where she also serves as an instructor. She holds a master’s in Comparative Literature from University College London (UCL). Basha’s current research focuses on manga, cultural studies, and the impact of globalization on art as a form of soft power. Basha is particularly interested in how global cultural products shape and reflect power dynamics, identities, and narratives across different societies.

Alexandra Safronova is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the State University of Moldova, specialising in collective impact collaborative to strengthen the childcare system in Moldova. With extensive experience in programme monitoring and evaluation, Alexandra has also managed programmes in education and livelihood development, focusing on data-driven decision-making and systemic change for vulnerable and minority communities.

Özden Bulutbeyaz is a MA Sociology student at Free University Berlin, currently writing her master’s thesis. She is student representative, mentor and tutor. She was granted “Success Scholarship” from university entrance examination in social science branch. She is interested in migration, history, and cultural heritage.