Tricia Friedman (she/her) is a long-time educator who has worked in the US, China, Thailand, Morocco, Ukraine, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore and now lives in Canada. She’s the founder of Allyed.org and Director of Learning and Strategy with Shifting Schools. Tricia is an avid podcaster. You can catch her on Be a Better Ally, Unhinged Collaboration, and Shifting Schools, and if you listen closely, you might occasionally hear her dog weigh in too.

Connect with her on LinkedIn, where you’ll catch her talking about the intersection of #AILiteracy, #InformationLiteracy, and #MediaLiteracy and how #DEIJ is integral to those literacies and leadership.

Paula (she/her is an experienced international educator known for her commitment to fostering community, nurturing relationships, and cultivating psychological safety among teams. She has taught in the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States and, through her teaching experience, has developed practices that center safe and inclusive spaces where learners feel empowered and valued. Through intentional design, she champions agency, collaboration, reflection, and a strong sense of belonging. She believes learning and connections occur when people feel like they can show up as who they are. She is committed to lifelong learning, building capacity in others, and reimagining education through humanizing and sustainable ways.

She currently serves as the Membership Engagement Manager at AAIE (Association for the Advancement of International Education). She is happy to continue to be closely connected with the international school ecosystem, supporting and connecting school leaders worldwide. 

She is also part of the Executive Committee and is a Founding Member of AAICIS (The Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools).