Catalysts for Change: Global Women Leaders Driving Social Impact

Thursday, May 29, 2025

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Join a dynamic panel of global women leaders at the forefront of international education as they share insights, strategies, and bold visions that inspire practitioners worldwide. Through their experiences, discover how global education can drive innovation, foster collaboration, and create meaningful social impact. This session is a call to action for educators and policymakers to reimagine possibilities and embrace transformative leadership.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Esther Benjamin

CEO and Executive Director
World Education Services, Inc.

Presenter(s)

Miki Sugimura, PhD (she/her/hers)

President, Professor of Comparative and International Education
Sophia University
Vidya Yeravdekar, PhD

Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University and Principal Director of Symbiosis Society
Symbiosis International University
Lydiah Bosire, PhD (she/her/hers)

Founder & CEO
8B Education Investments