LET US DREAM
Triennial International Conference 2023
Empowered Communities:
Strengthening Connections For a Sustainable Future
CHRIST University, Bangalore | November 3 - 5, 2023
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LET US DREAM
Conference Theme
Empowered Communities:
Strengthening Connections For a Sustainable Future

With the theme of Empowered Communities, the LET US DREAM conference brings together individuals with transformative stories of social intervention. Driven by a shared commitment of establishing a sustainable community, we invite people who have adopted responsible practices in the social, educational, health, environmental, and economic sectors. Contemporary narratives about transitioning aspirations of upliftment to actions of volunteerism will contribute to new perspectives in community building and service learning.

The ultimate objective is to empower all sectors of society, which necessitates involving a broad ecosystem comprising NGOs, educational institutions, post-secondary institutions, service organizations, corporations, and volunteers. LET US DREAM 2023 aims to provide opportunities for sharing authentic stories of inspiring pursuits and discover ways to improve the quality of life in diverse communities. LET US DREAM a better reality and come together to establish and strengthen connections while working collectively to better ourselves and future generations.

Day One - November 3, 2023
EDUCATION TRACK

Welcome Message

REV DR Joseph CC
Vice Chancellor,
Christ (Deemed to be University)

Inaugural Address

Dr Donald E Hall
Provost & Executive Vice President
for Academic Affairs,
Binghamton University

Keynote Speaker

Ms Hope Lenoir
Founder and Owner Rise and Fly,
USA

Immersive Learning

Mr Venu Doddavarapu
Experiential Learning Designer
Consultant Facilitator & Trainer

LUD Expression

Mr Gary Guice
Police Officer, Director of DREAMS
Project in Bastrop, Louisiana, USA

Closing Address

Dr Anil Joseph Pinto
Registrar,
Christ (Deemed to be University)
PANEL 1 - Re-Imagining Global Education Policies, Reforms and Innovations
Mr Vikram Bhatt
(MODERATOR) Joint Director, the Bangalore
International Centre (BIC)
Mr Anustup Nayak
(PANELIST) Project Director, Central Square
Foundation
Ms Juanita Rea
(PANELIST) Founder, CEO - eduSOIL
Ms Khushboo Awasthi
(PANELIST) Founder, ShikshaLokam and
Mantra4Change
PANEL 2 - Equalized: Embrace Diversity, Empower Minds in Education
Dr Michelle McCormack
(MODERATOR) CEO, Drake Music NI
Dr Jennifer Gillis
(PANELIST) Professor, Psychology,
Binghamton University
Dr Suzanne Mynette Mayo
(PANELIST) Lecturer, Grambling State
University
Ms Sneha A
(PANELIST) Undergraduate Student,
Christ (Deemed to be University)
PANEL 3 - Storytellers Of Change: Scripting A Resilient Story For Tomorrow
Ms Lauretta Philip
(MODERATOR) Head of Inclusion at
GEMS Modern Academy
Ms Dianne Malone
(PANELIST) Associate Dean, Memphis College of Urban
Theological Studies
Mr Tarsh Williams
(PANELIST) Founder/Director,
TrueNature Learning & Development
Ms Tasqeen Macchiwalla
(PANELIST) General Manager,
Azim Premji Foundation
Day Two - November 4, 2023
HEALTH TRACK

Welcome Message

Dr Angela Curl
MSW Program Director &
Associate Professor
Miami University, Ohio, USA

Inaugural Address

Dr Donna R. Hedgepath
Provost/Vice President
for Academic Affairs,
Campbellsville University, USA

Keynote Speaker

Dr Sunita Maheswari
Chief Dreamer & Loop Closer,
Telerad Group
Cofounder, The Telerad Group

Immersive Learning

Mr Kamal Singh
Clinical Music Therapist

LUD Expression

Dr george Noflin, Jr.
Associate Professor,
Grambling State University

Closing Address

Dr Carolyn Bishop
President, Consortium
for Global Education
PANEL 1 - The Future of Food: Navigating Sustainability in Production and Consumption
Mr Mack Ottens
(MODERATOR) Community Research and
Action Doctoral Program
Ms Francesca Bové
(PANELIST) PhD Scholar,
Binghamton University
Dr Shamala Devi
(PANELIST) Social Activist
Ms Bhagyalakshmi Ganapathy
(PANELIST) Manager – Sustainability,
Griffith Foods
Ms Sonia Varghese Tharakan
(PANELIST) Executive Operations,
Bangalore Food Bank
PANEL 2 -Unraveling Wellness: How Can the Mind and Body Find Synchrony?
Ms Tracy Lyman
(MODERATOR) Lecturer, Teaching,
Learning & Educational Leadership
Binghamton University, USA
Dr Debra Craighead
(PANELIST) Professor, Kitty DeGree
School of Nursing, USA
Ms Champa Saha
(PANELIST) Founder Trustee – MayaMukunda
Educational Trust, Bangalore
Dr Aaron Livingston
(PANELIST) Professor, Grambling
State University, USA
Dr Jeffrey Moore
(PANELIST) Professor of Management,
Anderson University, USA
PANEL 3 - Collective Vigilance: How can United Stakeholders Safeguard A Healthy Future?
Ms Aparna Singh
(MODERATOR) Program Director,
Orbit Future Academy,
Bangalore, India
Ms Paula Russell
(PANELIST) Senior Director,
Center for Learning and Teaching,
Binghamton University, USA
Mr Chandan Sharma
(PANELIST) Chapter Head
of Karnataka - Goonj
Mr George Nariamparambil
(PANELIST) Major General (Retired)
MR R Vimal Kingston
(PANELIST) Student, MBBS,
St. John’s Medical College,
Day Three - November 5, 2023
SOCIAL TRACK

Welcome Message

Dr Jain Mathew
Dean, School of Business &
Management,
Christ (Deemed to be University)

Inaugural Address

Mr Chocko Valliappa
CEO, VEE Technologies and
Vice Chairman,
Sona Group of Institutions

Keynote Speaker

Prof Dr Norbert Frieters-Reermann
Professor of Education and
Educational Sciences,
Aachen, Social Services

Immersive Learning

Ms Tabeah Sperber
Special Educator,
Neev Academy, Bangalore

LUD Expression

Mr Anson P D Alexander
Director and Founder of Kanal,
Kerala

Closing Address

Rev Dr Lijo Thomas
Director and Dean,
Christ University, Pune, Lavasa
PANEL 1 - Lonely Together: Exploring the Paradox of Connection and Isolation in Modern Times
Ms Paula Russel
(MODERATOR) Senior Director,
Center for Learning and Teaching,
Binghamton University
Dr Angela Curl
(PANELIST) MSW Program Director & Associate Professor
Miami University, Ohio, USA
Dr Eliza Pereira
(PANELIST) Mental Health Counsellor
Ms Neha Cadabam
(PANELIST) Neurologist, Executive
Director, Cadabam's Group
PANEL 2 - Climate Injustice: Are We All Bearing the Brunt Equally?
Dr Ashok Patil
(MODERATOR) Honorary President,
International Association of
Rural Health & Medicine, Japan
Ms Laura Maren Harter
(PANELIST) Research Associate,
Katho Aachen
Mr Paritosh Segal
(PANELIST) Co-Founder,
NavSahyog Foundation
Mr Venkata Krishnan S
(PANELIST) Co-Founder and Chief
Growth Officer,
Smart Grid Analytics
Dr Kshithij Urs
(PANELIST) Executive Director,
IBBN - India Biochar and
Bioresources Network
PANEL 3 - New Horizons, New Struggles: Can We Ensure Dignity in Migration?
Ms Fracesca Bove
(MODERATOR) PhD Scholar,
Binghamton University
Prof Gowribalan Ananda
(PANELIST) Associate Professor,
University of Cincinnati
Dr Ali Fitzgibbon
(PANELIST) Senior Lecturer, Creative & Cultural
Industries Management School of Arts,
English and Languages Queen's University Belfast
Prof Dr Norbert Frieters-Reermann
(PANELIST) Professor of Education and
Educational Sciences Aachen, Social Services
Conference Schedule
Day One
November 3, 2023
09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
Emcee Welcome
09:35 AM - 09:40 AM
Inagural Dance
09:40 AM - 09:45 AM
Lighting of Lamp
Dr Fr Joseph, Dr Donald E Hall,
09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Welcome Message
Dr Fr Joseph CC
09:55 AM - 10:15 AM
Inagural address
Dr Donald E. Hall
10:15 AM - 10:20 AM
LUD Jubilee Book Release
Dr Fr Joseph, Dr Donald E Hall,
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Momento & Photo
Dr Fr Joseph, Dr Donald E Hall,
10.30 AM - 11.15 AM
Keynote Address
Ms. Hope Lenoir
11.15 AM - 11.30 AM
Break | Networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
Mr. Venu Doddavarapu
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
Mr. Gary Guice
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
Dr Anil Joseph Pinto
04:30 PM - 04:35 PM
Vote of Thanks
Ms Nisha Joseph
04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking | Stall Visit
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Cultural Events
Day Two
November 4, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:03 AM
Emcee Welcome
10:03 AM - 10:05 AM
Lighting of Lamp
Dr Donna R. Hedgepath,
Dr Angela Curl
10:05 AM - 10:12 AM
Welcome Message
Dr Angela Curl
10:12 AM - 10:25 AM
Inagural address
Dr. Donna R. Hedgepath
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Momento & Photo
Dr Donna R. Hedgepath,
Dr Angela Curl
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote Address
Dr. Sunita Maheswari
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break | Networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
Mr Kamal Singh
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
Dr George Noflin, Jr.
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
Dr Carolyn Bishop
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Vote of Thanks
Ms Tracy Lyman
Ms Aparna Singh
04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking | Stall Visit
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Cultural Events
Day Three
November 5, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:03 AM
Emcee Welcome
10:03 AM - 10:05 AM
Lighting of Lamp
Dr Jain Mathew,
Mr Chocko Valliappa
10:05 AM - 10:12 AM
Welcome Message
Dr Jain Mathew
10:12 AM - 10:25 AM
Inagural address
Mr Chocko Valliappa
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Momento & Photo
Dr Jain Mathew,
Mr Chocko Valliappa
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote Address
Prof Dr Norbert Frieters-Reermann
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break | Networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch | Stall Visit
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Immersive Learning
Ms Tabeah Sperber
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break | Networking
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Changemakers
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
LUD Expressions
Mr Anson P D Alexander
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Address
Rev Dr Lijo Thomas
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Vote of Thanks
Ms Lisa Jungkamp
04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking | Stall Visit
Session Chairs

Education

Chair
Mr. Jimmy Cherian
Founder & President,
Creating Futures, India
Co Chair
Dr. Cheyrl Mansfield Ensley
Interim Head & Associate Professor,
Grambling State University, Louisiana
Co Chair
Prof. Nisha Joseph
Principal,
St. Anne's Degree College, Bangalore, India

Health

Chair
Ms. Anita Eipe
Managing Trustee,
Samatha, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Ms. Tracy Lyman
Associate Professor,
Binghamton University, United States
Co Chair
Ms. Aparna Singh
Program Director,
Orbit Future Academy

Social

Chair
Ms. Anupa Gnanakan
Director – Education,
ACTS Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Ms. Lisa Jungkamp
Social Worker and Systemic Counselor,
Catholic University of Applied Science of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Co Chair
Mr. Shinto Joseph
Director - South East Asia Operations,
LDRA, Bangalore, India

Operations

Chair
Mr. Nijumon K John
Associate Professor,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Mr. Nikhil Pai
Technical Writer,
Cisco, Bangalore, India
Co Chair
Mr. David S R
Founder,
E-Cure Charitable Trust, Bangalore, India
Host Universities
Our Sponsors
Our Partnering Universities
Our Partnering NGO’s
Our Corporate Partners
MEDIA
News Article
News Article
Silver Jubilee Video
Glimpses of Triennial Conference 2020