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Our Team
EdTechpreneur/Educator, Psychology, Social Impact, Design
Himanshi Sharma, M.Ed.
Born and raised in India, I am a passionate enthusiast dedicated to creating impactful solutions at the intersection of education, technology, and human behavior. With a diverse educational background, a commitment to social responsibility, and a focus on networking and building connections, I'm eager to bring ideas to life and drive positive change in the world.
As the Innovation Lead at NEXT GENERATION, INC, I thrive at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and education. It is at that intersection that I design innovative solutions that drive positive change. I am also the founder of Edansh, an EdTech platform which directly connects high school and college students with career mentors. I earned my Masters in Education from John Hopkins University, and my BSc from Florida International University in Miami.
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Connector/Marketer, Leadership, Climate Action, Environment, Sustainability
Michele Joseph, MBA
I am the chief executive officer of SGAP Leaders and president of NEXT GENERATION, INC. Over the years, I have honed exceptional coaching and relationship development skills, and I thrive in an environment that utilizes my superpower: galvanize a team around a shared vision and goal to achieve extraordinary outcomes. As a visionary, I cultivate fruitful relationships to grow a mission-focused organization.
I am the first generation Trinidadian-American and attained my MBA in strategy and marketing from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and my BSc in Biology/Environmental Sciences from Catholic University of America. I was the team lead for Net Impact while attending Georgetown University. I also earned a certificate in Sustainable Practices for the Workplace and have taught entrepreneurship to promising high school students at the WEB Dubois Scholars Institute at Princeton University. I serve as an Advisory Board member for the Wheaton Sustainable Innovation Zone, member of the Greater Washington Region of Clean Cities Coalition, the Black Owners of Solar Services, and a Board member with Nonprofit Montgomery.
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Professional, Dedicated, Non-fiction Book Lover, Traveler, Passionate about the Environment
Rosemarie Harvey
Born in Jamaica, I have served a Director on the Talent team with the ORR Group, where I partnered with clients on customized strategies to overcome the challenges of executive search and recruitment in the nonprofit sector. I am dedicated to building relationships with hiring teams and developing trust for positive recruitment experience for all stakeholders. Daily, I leverage my extensive knowledge and skills to research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to identify and attract diverse pools of qualified and capable talent for our nonprofit partners across the country. I am a Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR).
I bring two decades of recruitment experience working in tech, nonprofit, healthcare, and environmental industries. I have a track record of developing recruitment and sourcing strategies that enable recruiters and organizations to grow while adhering to employment laws and guidelines. Throughout my career, I demonstrated the ability to partner with all levels of management to source and hire top talent. I employ my effective interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to influence operational changes, drive collaboration, and adopt new ideas, tools, and practices.
I was the Senior Recruiter on the Global People Team for Vimeo Inc. where I recruited for the USA and UK regions that significantly impacted the company’s rapid growth. I also directly supported the Chief Talent Officer of an environmental consulting firm in formulating and executing recruitment strategies to grow the company.
I serve on boards and committees of several small nonprofits in the Maryland and DC areas.
Professor/Author, Global Education, Advocacy, Social Responsibility
Laurence Peters, JD, Ph.D.
Born in London, England, I am a leading curriculum expert and have developed courses for Johns Hopkins University, as well as Temple University. I have made dynamic contributions to the formation of United States education workforce development policy, having served in senior positions for the US Congress and the US Department of Education. I teach at Johns Hopkins University where I specialize in global education.
I have consulted with organizations across a broad spectrum of topics, and authored a variety of books on the transformational potential of education technology, the value of global education and the historical significance of the United Nations. As the Vice President of NEXT GENERATION, INC., I am involved with strategic partnership development with universities, workforce development organizations, and clean energy corporations.
I received my doctorate degree from University of Michigan, and law degree from the University of Maryland. I reside in Rockville, Maryland with my family and identify as gender fluid.
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