Mohit Mukherjee is the Founding Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He is also the founder of Changemaker International, an organization focused on enabling youth to gain the skills to be social innovators. He has also served as Vice President of Programs for Watson U, the first incubator leading to a degree for next generation social entrepreneurs. Prior to these positions, Mohit Mukherjee served as Education Program Manager of the Earth Charter Initiative, a global movement of organizations and individuals promoting sustainable development. Mohit earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University in 1995 and did his Master’s at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2002. He currently resides in Florida.

Abhinav Khanal facilitates the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Change  and the Design Thinking course. Abhinav is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Bean Voyage, a non-profit social enterprise that provides training and market access to smallholder women coffee producers in Costa Rica and Nepal. He is also the Co-Founder & Chief Thought Officer at Little Big Fund, which provides knowledge, networks, and micro-grants to early-stage non-profit leaders around the world. He is a Cordes Fellow, Resolution Fellow, Trust Scholar, Watson Scholar, and a One Young World Ambassador. Abhinav has a B.A in Political Science from Earlham College

Alonso Muñoz facilitates the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Change course. Alonso is an instructor in the Department of Environment and Development at the University for Peace (Costa Rica), where he also coordinates the Programme in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development (RMSED). He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Costa Rica and a M.Sc. in Business Administration. He has worked in the private sector as a consultant and as an entrepreneur and has volunteered on various national and international projects regarding peace education, migration, environmental impacts of systems, and Social Enterprises. He is a novelist, a blogger, a peace advocate, an entrepreneur and passionate about social and environmental development.

Amr Abdalla facilitates the Skills for Effective Negotiations course and the Skills for Effective Negotiations onsite workshop. Currently based in Washington, D.C., Dr. Abdalla is Professor Emeritus at the University for Peace, and serves as the Senior Advisor on Conflict Resolution at the Washington-based organization KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights).  Amr brings a multidisciplinary background to his graduate classes and workshops in conflict analysis and resolution, which he has conducted in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. He holds a law degree from Egypt, a Master’s degree in Sociology and Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

Andrea Parra Nuñez co-facilitates Tackling Finance in the Social Sector. She is the Head of Operations at Little Big Fund and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Amsterdam and a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership from Edhec Business School in France. She also serves as Head of Partnerships at Little Big Fund, an organization that supports early-stage social entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and microgrants.

At Little Big Fund, Andrea manages operations and logistics for the fellowship program, co-facilitates workshops for over 50 social impact leaders each year, and leads communications efforts including social media growth, newsletters, and public outreach. She also serves as a Mentor with The Resolution Project, guiding young changemakers as they design and launch their ventures. Andrea has lived and worked in six countries, bringing an international perspective, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills to her work.

Arianna Reyes Chanto is dedicated to helping others reach their highest potential. She facilitates the Positive Leadership Live Virtual course.With over 15 years of experience in coaching and leading top-performing teams, she is passionate about the intersection of people and technology, striving to make a positive impact on social enterprises and tech-driven organizations. Based in Costa Rica, Arianna blends her background in Agile Coaching, Process Improvement, and Delivery Management with expertise in Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Organizational Development. A graduate of the U.S. State Department’s Community Solutions Program and the UN Upeace Global Leadership Diploma, she has led initiatives focused on Women’s Rights and Empowerment. As Director at BLOOM, Arianna provides tailored education, coaching, and consultancy services, promoting leadership, inclusivity, and professional growth. Her work aims to foster environments where emotional intelligence, effective communication, and innovative thinking drive sustainable success.

Arthur Sherwood facilitates the onsite and online Positive Leadership. He is the David Cole Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director of WWU’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs.  He teaches and researches human-centered entrepreneurship and innovation education with a focus on well-being and coaching promoting flourishing practices for lifelong changemaking.  He is an experienced entrepreneur and certified executive coach and is actively engaged as co-founder of Reimagine by Design, LLC and member-owner of Columinate, a cooperatively owned consulting business.

David Espinoza facilitates the onsite course Workplace Insight: Understanding People, Elevating Teamwork in Spanish and English. David is a certified practitioner for Myers – Briggs Type Indicator with about 6 years of experience facilitating and interpreting MBTI results. He has facilitated sessions with the consulting firm McKinsey and Company and as an independent instructor with his own consulting firm Intendere Strengths Consulting. He is also certified in the Clifton Strengths Finder tool. In his free time, David is a Licensed Tour Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.

Flor García Mencos facilitates the onsite workshop Positive Leadership. Flor is a Clinical Psychologist, specialized in Sensory Integration Therapy, Neuromotor Therapy and Trauma Therapy. She has worked as a therapist, university professor and as manager and organizational consultant.

Graduated from the Academy for Leaders of the Center for Courage & Renewal in the United States and from the Executive Education program at INCAE as Executive Coach. She is a certified trainer in Restorative Practices and a member of the International Institute of Restorative Practices Board of Directors. Flor is co-founder and Executive Director of the Association for Leadership in Guatemala, where she facilitates training processes for a network of 120 organizations and leaders from different parts of Central America.

Gabriela Cevallos, facilitates the Designing Your Life course. Gaby is a social innovator interested in human development and education. She is the founder of The Life Experiment where she designs experiences for organizations to increase the well-being of their employees. She also helps individuals connect with themselves, their purpose, and design a life and online business they love through personalized workshops, coaching sessions and transformational online programs.

She is a Certified Life and Leadership Coach and has a background in Peace Education, Social Innovation Management, Communication and Positive Psychology. Gaby holds a B.A. in Organizational Communication and PR, an MBA and a Postgraduate in Social Innovation, Diploma in Social Innovation from UPEACE Centre for Executive Education.

John Hardman facilitates the Regenerative Leadership course. He is a faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership & Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches Master’s and Doctoral level courses in school administration and qualitative research. Simultaneously, John is the departmental liaison to the Palm Beach County School District and the Chair of the College of Education’s Diversity Committee. John is also the founder of Regenerative Organizations, a consulting firm that specializes in helping facilitate organizational shift toward sustainability and regenerative practices. He is the author of ‘Leading for Regeneration: Going beyond Sustainability in Business, Education, and Community’ (Routledge, 2012). Originally from Argentina, John now lives in Florida.

Laura García facilitates the Social Media for Social Innovation course. She is a Mexican multimedia storyteller with a wide range of television and online experience. She started working as a multimedia journalist back in her hometown of Mexico as a photographer for a newspaper. Between 2008-2009, she lived and worked in Austin TX for a little while before coming to the UK in September 2011. Since then, she has worked in different newsrooms across the UK: ITV Meridian, BBC South East, BBC Radio Kent, NBC News, R4’s The World Tonight and ITN’s Channel 5 News. As a result of growing interest in UK politics since the vote to leave the European Union, every once in a while she works as a foreign correspondent for Imagen Mexico, Bloomberg Mexico and Estrella TV in Los Angeles. Currently, she teaches journalists from all over the world how to spot and verify disinformation. She is passionate about diversifying the media, cofounded a social enterprise called PressPad and runs the UK chapter of the Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers.

Lindsey Keck (she/her) is a facilitator, coach, and organizational change practitioner who empowers individuals and teams to collaborate across difference and lead with relational intelligence. She is the Co-Founder of Unlimited Boundaries, a culture consultancy that helps teams address the human barriers that can stand in the way of impact. With experience spanning global corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit initiatives, she brings a grounded, systems-based approach to intercultural communication and collaboration. She is ICF-trained Organizational Relationships Systems Coach (ORSC), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Change Management Practitioner (CCMP), with a master’s in public administration from the University of Pennsylvania. She has designed and led leadership development experiences for senior executives, supported mindfulness initiatives in marginalized communities, and facilitated growth at the intersection of personal and organizational transformation. Originally from the U.S., Lindsey has been living in Costa Rica for three years, where she continues to be an avid Spanish language learner and a strong advocate for cultural immersion as a pathway to deeper connection and understanding.

Luis Gallardo co-founded the first Gross Global Happiness Summit, and is a key leader in running this annual event. He is Founder and President of the World Happiness Foundation and World Happiness Fest, platforms that unite and amplify the impact of thousands of thought leaders and practitioners on human development, happiness and well-being around the world. Luis is the author of Happytalism and The Exponentials of Happiness and co-founder of the Gross Global Happiness program at the United Nations University for Peace. MBA from IMD in Switzerland. MA in Peace Studies from the Richardson Institute at Lancaster University and BA in Political Science and Sociology. Learn more about his profile at www.gallardo.world.

Reshma Aziz Khan facilitates our live virtual Positive Leadership course. She is a Kenyan of Indian origin who was born and grew up in Nairobi. She did her undergraduate degree in Calgary, Canada. Over the past decade, Reshma has worked in development and humanitarian aid in many roles, including communications, leadership, strategy, and culture, and has led leadership and strategy workshops globally. More recently, Reshma has been actively involved in inclusion work to ensure that large non-profits think and act on issues of race, diversity, gender equality, and other divisive factors. In 2020, Reshma set up her own leadership coaching and consultancy company K’enso Consulting, and collaborates with social impact leaders globally to work towards a more just world where it doesn’t matter what color, religion, or gender anyone is.

Rodolfo Carrillo facilitates the onsite workshop Positive Leadership. Rodolfo, an MBA graduate, has been involved in business consulting and training for more than 15 years and has participated as an independent director in more than 20 business boards. Rodolfo has a very interesting and unique combination of business skills, experience and spiritual wisdom that triggers profound transformation through his work, which is motivated by his purpose to raise consciousness in the World so all beings can live with greater wellbeing. He has travelled and given talks and workshops throughout the world, having visited more than 30 countries and also lived abroad in the United States, Spain and his home, Costa Rica. This gives him a very deep cultural sensibility, which he uses as leverage in the work he does.

Shelley Bragg facilitates the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Change course. Shelley is the co-founder and Director of Development of GOOD Travel, a New Zealand based social enterprise focused on transforming the tourism industry into a force for GOOD.  For over a decade, Shelley also worked for international schools in China and Thailand, as Director of Marketing and Communications and currently consults with schools in various countries. She has also been involved in various non-profit organizations and social enterprises, supporting with fundraising, events and communications. She is the Asia Tour Manager for the Kliptown Youth Program in Johannesburg, South Africa and she has also served on the Board of Directors for the South African Thai Chamber of Commerce. She has her Honours in Development Studies and a B.A. in Language and Literature, both from the University of South Africa. She is based in Cape Town, South Africa but is often in the U.S.