Khalid Atef Abdul Ghaffar is a former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the current Minister of Health and Population in Egypt. He is also Acting Minister of Health and Population since October 2021.

He headed the Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Radiology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, from 2009 to November 2015. He was appointed Dean of Dentistry in Ain Shams in 2014, contributing to the introduction of state-of-the-art dental equipment. He was appointed Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research and was awarded the State Encouragement Prize in Medical Sciences and published 20 research papers in international journals and magazines.

Rita Tani Iddi is a Ghanaian politician and educator. She served as the member of parliament for the Gushiegu constituency from 2005 to 2009, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP). During her tenure, she also held the position of Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, overseeing the mining sector. Rita is currently the Deputy Ghana High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland. With a background in teaching, she has worked in various schools including Yendi Senior High School and Berekum Training College. Rita holds a Diploma from the University of Cape Coast and a Bachelor of Education in Home Science from the University of Education, Winneba.

Michael Murphy served as the President of University College Cork, Ireland from 2007 to 2017. He has been actively involved in various academic organizations in Europe and the United States, holding positions such as Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Ireland and Chair of the Health Research Board of Ireland. He has also chaired the Irish Universities Association, the Permanent Working Group of European Hospital Doctors, and currently chairs the Steering Committee of the European Learning and Teaching Forum and the Advisory Board of U-Multirank. Prof. Murphy has a background in Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, with expertise in cardiovascular disease and clinical trials.

Prof. Silas Lwakabamba is a renowned academic and leader in the field of engineering education. With a background in mechanical engineering, he has held teaching positions, served as a director, and held leadership roles at universities in Tanzania and Rwanda. He has also served as Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Education for Rwanda. Prof. Lwakabamba has been involved in various national, regional, and international boards and committees, contributing to the advancement of education and engineering in Africa. Currently, he serves as the Regional Managing Director of Coventry University Africa Hub in Kigali, Rwanda.

Jeff Maggioncalda joined Coursera as CEO in June 2017. He previously served for 18 years as the founding CEO at Financial Engines Inc, a company co-founded by economist and Nobel Prize winner William Sharpe. Financial Engines grew rapidly under Jeff’s leadership, providing high-quality online investment advice that has helped millions of people save and prepare for retirement. Jeff has also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and Cornerstone Research, and continues to serve as a Director of Silicon Valley Bank, Inc. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and English from Stanford University. In his free time, Jeff is a lifelong learner and proud dad, and enjoys studying music theory and spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Professor Dr Ger Graus OBE is a renowned education figure, serving as the first Global Director of Education at KidZania and founding CEO of the Children’s University. He is also involved as a Board Director and Adviser in various education-focused organizations globally. With a teaching background, he held positions as an Education Adviser, Senior Inspector, and Director of Education in the UK. Dr Graus is a member of influential councils and advisory boards in education, including Junior Achievement’s Worldwide Global Council and the Dubai Future Councils. He is a sought-after keynote speaker at prominent education conferences worldwide. In recognition of his contributions, he received the OBE and the Global Education Leadership Award.