This talk will start with a macro reflection of the history of the US and Chinese education systems as context for understanding the current state of education and the potential future model. Living in a current world with expounding technological advances, overlayed with global challenges such as rapidly rising inequalities and grave sustainability challenges, is giving rise to a potentially different model of education for the future. What type of education do you think is needed for a better world? What role can each of us play in educating our children or contributing to the educational landscape? We hope this talk will engage people in a reflection and discourse that inspires us to be part of the path shaping the future of education.
Elizabeth Walker Sobhani
Elizabeth Walker Sobhani is the Director of Social Innovation at the Ivy Group and the Cofounder of the Qi Social Innovation Center in Beijing. She is passionate about creating social impact and inspiring youth and adults to do the same. With a background in social impact consulting, combined with educational leadership experience, she has a unique blend of tools and strategies that can empower youth to be positive change-makers.
Elizabeth has advised leading NGOs, schools, and social enterprises in North America, Australia, and the Greater China region. She is also a certified Emotional Intelligence Educator and a Shared Value Consultant, and has been a guest speaker at conferences in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Previously, Elizabeth was a consultant with Bain & Co, and was also the VP of Global Strategy for a multinational insurance company, where she helped shape their philanthropic educational programs.
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