Jasmine Moradi Harbou-Hals — from refugee to system shifter. Born in Iran, raised in Sweden, and now rebuilding the world from Cannes. Once a refugee girl navigating visible and invisible borders, she now dismantles them — turning every barrier into a blueprint for change.

Redesigning the future through UX Research & Behavioral Science across MusicTech | TravelTech | Inclusive Innovation, Jasmine is the Founder of the Queens of Tech podcast and an author. Today, she is a Senior UX Researcher at Amadeus Nexwave, leading behavioral research to build TravelTech systems that are smarter, safer, and human-first.

With studies in Media & Communication and Journalism, and degrees from Berghs School of Communication and the Stockholm School of Economics, her impact spans four groundbreaking MusicTech research studies with Spotify Business/Soundtrack Your Brand — read by over 70,000 people and shaping global industry standards. She is also the host of The Power of Audio + Science + AI, exploring how sound, branding, AI, and human behavior intersect with guests from neuroscience, MusicTech, and behavioral design, and the creator of the Queens of Tech podcast, sharing 100 untold stories from women, non-binary, and trans tech leaders across 27 countries and 70,000 listeners.

Jasmine is the author of Jaz – A Unicorn Cat’s Song of Colors and Courage, a lyrical children’s book inspired by her refugee journey, which teaches the importance of belonging, empathy, and bravery.

Through boardrooms and classrooms, podcasts and research reports, Jasmine’s mission remains constant: build tech that remembers who it’s for — and who it neglected.

www.jasminemoradi.com

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Jingjin is a trailblazing entrepreneur dedicated to advancing women's inclusion and social justice across Asia. As the Founder of ELEVATE with Uma Thana, she spearheads a dynamic group of companies committed to redefining societal, organizational, and individual norms to rebalance power and drive meaningful change for women at every stage of their professional journey.

Jingjin's career is marked by her leadership in global product management, successful portfolio turnarounds in multinational corporations, and the establishment of thriving organizations in Germany, China, and Singapore. Prior to founding ELEVATE, she was the founder and CEO of ZaZaZu, a pioneering corporate education platform aimed at empowering one million professional women to master challenges both at work and at home.

She also co-founded ASBO Drives Technology GmbH, which revolutionized agricultural practices in rural China by increasing crop yields and reducing vehicle downtime through advanced gearbox technology. This venture was successfully acquired by China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) in 2019.

In the male-dominated automotive industry, Jingjin made history as the only Asian, the only woman, and the only senior director under 35 to serve as Global Marketing Director at WABCO. There, she oversaw portfolios worth up to $800 million, achieved remarkable revenue growth of over $200 million, and generated $5 million in sales for ASBO Drives.

Driven by her profound passion for transforming the professional landscape for women, Jingjin continuously pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms to create an inclusive environment where women can thrive and embody their best selves.

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Solona is a problem solver and strategic thinker who is passionate about working with educators to create learning environments that allow all students to see themselves as life-long learners of science.

Before joining Leading Educators, Solona worked with state, district, and school leaders to develop strategies and implement systems for increasing leader capacity and teacher effectiveness. Most recently, she supported the implementation of a state-wide coaching model.

Before pursuing a career in education, Solona worked as a chemist and co-invented a commercially sold adhesive.

Solona Hollis holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Dillard University and completed her education certification at Mercer University. An Atlanta native, she spends free time with her two sons and her dog, Layla. Solona works to promote autism awareness and advocacy in her local community.

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