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V3 Inspiring Women Leaders Making a Difference in Education Sector.pdf
1. THE
INSPIRING THE BUSINESS WORLD
CI
Industry Insights
Strategies to Help
Female Leaders
Overcome Challenges
Pg.No: 24
Pg.No: 34
March
ISSUE : 01
2023
Phoebe
A.Wasfy
Transforming the Sphere of Educa on,
Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow
Phoebe A. Wasfy
Principal
Philopateer
Chris an College
Global Equivalence
Examining the Impact
of Gender Equality
on Educa onal
Opportuni es
4. Editor’s
Note
Alterations &
Implications by
Women Icons
eadership has been defined and refined in
Leduca onal philosophy for millennia. One of the
most enduring models is the great leader leading
the organiza on to success. We are feeling the
consequences of these images, as leaders who vary from
the quiet yet forceful solo leader may be seen adversely.
Transforma onal leaders, for example, have a harder me
crea ng authen city. Personal a ributes recognized in a
leader s ll originate from the great leader paradigm:
Agency and Asser veness.
When women display these characteris cs, they are
frequently met with scorn or mistrust. Furthermore, many
women scholars engaged in social jus ce work may be
sidelined inside higher educa on due to the no on that
they are too conten ous.
However, the de is turning with the rise of women icons
who are changing the face of leadership by introducing
new models that value collabora on, empathy, and
emo onal intelligence. Women leaders have shown that
leadership can be intui ve, empathe c, and inclusive
without compromising efficacy. These women icons have
successfully led their countries through crises, offering
support, compassion, and hope to their ci zens.
5. Despite the complexi es posed by gender stereotypes and
biases, women have not been deterred but have instead
forged ahead and made great strides in the educa onal
industry by working harder, proving their me le, and
surmoun ng extra hurdles in order to succeed. As a result,
women have made considerable contribu ons and can be
found leading some of the most esteemed educa onal
ins tu ons, managing flourishing ed-tech start-ups, and
propelling advances in pedagogy and curriculum design.
Celebra ng the accomplishments of women, our latest
issue, “Inspiring Women Leaders Making a Difference in
Educa on Sector,” highlights the journeys of those in
leadership roles who, despite systemic impediments, have
made footprint in the educa on sector.
Have an enlightening read ahead!
-Prh D. Bombarde
CIO
7. Article
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Helping Women Find Empowerment
Through Technology and Leadership
Amina H. Haji
Clemmie Stewart
Enabling Outstanding Futures for
Children of Today and Tomorrow
Leading the Way to a Broad and Ingenious
Global Space Ecosystem
Shelli Brunswick
Industry Insights
Strategies to Help
Female Leaders
Overcome Challenges
Examining the Impact
of Gender Equality
on Educa onal
Opportuni es
Global Equivalence
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9. MWIT
Tech Women
Amina Haji
Project Manager
Amina is a Social
entrepreneur with over
10 years of experience
in leadership roles
which helps bring
cultural diversity and
development of the
community.
Philopateer Chris an College
pccnet.ca
Phoebe Wasfy
Vice Principal
Experienced Board
Member with a
demonstrated history of
working in the educa on
management industry.
Strong business
development professional
in Educa onal Leadership
and Administra on.
Space Founda on
spacefounda on.org
Shelli Brunswick
COO
Shelli Brunswick brings a
broad perspec ve and
deep vision of the global
space ecosystem — from a
dis nguished career as a
space acquisi on and
program management
leader and congressional
liaison for the U.S.
Chatsworth Schools
chatsworthschools.com
Clemmie Stewart
Director of Learning and Teaching
Experienced leader within
educa on with a demonstrated
history of working across
sectors. Passionate vice-chair of
Governors at a Primary
Academy. Podcast host, TEDx
speaker and marathon runner!
Featuring
Company
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11. WITH MY MATERNAL
GRANDMOTHER AS MY
AMAZING ROLE MODEL, MY
PASSION FOR EDUCATION
GREW WITH ME YEAR AFTER
YEAR UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO
REACH THE BEGINNING OF MY
JOURNEY IN EDUCATION,
WHEN I BECAME A TEACHER
IN THE EARLY 2000s.
Transforming the Sphere of Education,
Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow
12. very challenge that I faced, I decided to take it as an
opportunity for growth and change, and a chance to
get into a new chapter rather than being boggled
down by it. This does not mean that I didn’t stress or panic
at times, but it means that I had the opportunity to get up
and prove myself.”
This courage to face adversities and blossom amidst them
has made Phoebe A. Wasfy a global educational leader
today. Her role as the Principal of Philopateer Christian
College has changed the lives of 1000s of students till now
and has profoundly transformed the way students usually
learn.
Starting her career with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
History and Religious Studies, then going forward to do her
Masters of Education, to becoming the principal of PCC,
she was always motivated by the motto of “Creating a
difference.” What kept her going during her journey of
becoming a teacher was the inspirational life of her
maternal grandmother, who went against the tides of time
and impacted a huge batch of students who recall her even
today with gleaming eyes.
With PCC, she is preparing students to become well-
rounded leaders of tomorrow by helping them believe and
develop their God-given talents in the right environment,
guided by highly qualified teachers. She is achieving this by
collaborating with her team of teachers to lay a solid
foundation in all areas of the school, allowing its students to
progress to top universities nationally and internationally
after graduation.
Phoebe, as an empathetic leader and educational
omniscient, ensures that she does not treat her students as
walking textbooks, but as individuals who are equally
learned and talented to face all that life has to offer.
Therefore, the school organizes annual productions, global
humanitarian trips, local and global fundraising student-led
initiatives, sports, national writing competitions, national
art competitions, national financial literacy competitions,
global math competitions, and many more such activities
that have been shaping students into global leaders.
While the student body has grown over the years and the
programmes have expanded to include high school, what
still guides their success is the atmosphere they present
–where teachers care.
“
THE SCHOOL WAS
THEN MOVED TO A LARGE
FACILITY THAT HAS NOW
BEEN OUR HOME
BUILDING SINCE 2009.
OUR STUDENTS HAVE
GRADUATED FROM OUR
SCHOOL AND HAVE
MOVED ON TO TOP
UNIVERSITIES NATIONALLY
AND INTERNATIONALLY
AND HAVE NOW BECOME
LEADERS IN DIFFERENT
PROFESSIONS ALL OVER
THE WORLD.
E
13.
14. As Phoebe strongly believes, “In order for things to happen
and happen with a difference, one must believe in what they
are doing and dream big,” let us learn how she is
facilitating this with PCC by delving into her inspiring
story below!
Roots of Inspiration
Coming from the country of great civilization – Egypt, and
an environment where the will always makes a way, she
always stayed true to achieving her dream of becoming a
teacher. She found her inspiration in her maternal
grandmother who was a teacher in the 1950s in Egypt.
Phoebe shares, “A time when women were not usually
educated, my grandmother was going against the norm at
the time and was a teacher.”
When Phoebe grew older and moved to North America, she
got the chance to meet some of her grandmother’s former
students who had graduated from her class years before.
After her meet with them, all Phoebe could experience was
the pride in their eyes that spoke louder than their words as
they spoke of her maternal grandmother.
She says, “With this amazing role model in my life, my
passion for education grew with me year after year until I
was able to reach the beginning of my journey in education
when I became a teacher in the early 2000s.”
Phoebe found her path to spread her knowledge and
expertise from the time she stepped into PCC. Her story
with PCC began when she was hired as a new graduate out
of Teacher’s College in 2005. Although she began working
as a teacher in the classroom, what carved her as a leader
was when she learned that the then-school principal saw a
leader in her and took steps along with that thought in mind.
Phoebe, with a combination of her passion for her vocation
as a teacher and her leadership skills, along with lots of
post-graduate studies, began to climb into the educational
leadership roles in the school. Phoebe says, “My love and
faith in Philopateer Christian College have helped me lead
the school to earn many recognitions and placed us in a
very high level in the educational world both locally and
internationally.”
Reminiscing her initial days at the school, she shares,
“When I took on the leadership role at the school, I worked
with my team of teachers to build together a solid
foundation in all areas of the school.
15. WE ARE DREAMING OF OPENING A SECOND CAMPUS OVERSEAS. WE
ARE LOOKING AT EXPANDING OUR VIRTUAL CAMPUS AND EVEN MAKING
IT AS AN OFFICIAL ENTITY IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD AS PART
OF OUR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS.
16. Our numbers have doubled since, and our school has
expanded even through the pandemic.”
A School Ahead of its Time – Building Futures with
Interactive Learning
Philopateer Christian College is a Pre-K to gr.12 school that
began in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, by the Egyptian
Coptic Community in 1999. In its inaugural year, around 40
students (K-8 at that time) were schooled in the basement of
the Canadian Coptic Centre.
As the Principal and a witness to the school’s journey,
Phoebe informs, “Over the years, our student body grew,
and the programs expanded to include high school. The
school was then moved to a large facility that has now been
our home building since 2009. Our students have graduated
from our school and have moved on to top universities
nationally and internationally and have now become
leaders in different professions all over the world.”
At Philopateer Christian College, the vision is to prepare its
students to become well-rounded leaders of tomorrow,
following in their Master’s footsteps. The institution does
this by helping its students believe in and develop their
God-given talents in the right environment, guided by
highly qualified teachers.
“Students are not a textbook walking on feet but a unique
person with strengths and weaknesses that make them
unique,” says Phoebe. Therefore, it is of ultimate priority
for them to provide their students with opportunities to
expand their thoughts as well as their talents.
The school’s annual productions, global humanitarian trips,
local and global fundraising student-led initiatives, sports,
national writing competitions, national art competitions,
national financial literacy competitions, global math
competitions, and many more such activities make this
happen for its students.
Valuing a Right Classroom Atmosphere
Educational values are not just built by books but by the
atmosphere, children receive while they are at school.
Considering this, PCC provides its parents and students
with a cordial environment where teachers care.
The teachers at PCC understand the responsibility they have
towards the students; they teach and take those extra 100
miles to ensure that the concepts are learned and
understood. The institution visualizes its students as its
future ambassadors, as well as, in the future, of the entire
world. So, when Phoebe states that the school invests in its
children extensively, what she also means is that they are
shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Winning through Challenges
When Covid hit, the world of education froze. Many
challenges arose. But Phoebe believed that though
challenges are part of every step in one’s life, yet life is not
about challenges; it is about how one handles them. She
comments, “I must say that over the years, there have been
many things that have come up along the way, but as the
saying goes, what doesn’t break you makes you stronger.”
During those times, Phoebe shares, “At the beginning, I
st
must admit it was difficult to maneuver, but by 1 June, a
decision was made that wrote a new chapter in our school’s
history.”
Together they turned the challenging situation around and
successfully created a fully virtual high school recruiting
students from all around the world. She highlights, “While
high schools stopped giving exams due to the challenges of
Covid, our school invested in online examination portals,
which allowed us to administer exams for all students.”
With this, they actively indulged in digitized methods of
education, as this year, in their third year of the virtual high
school, they have inaugurated a synchronous method to go
hand in hand with the asynchronous method they have by
installing 3D cameras in their classrooms, giving students
from overseas the opportunity to join live classes.
IN ORDER FOR THINGS
TO HAPPEN AND HAPPEN
WITH A DIFFERENCE,
ONE MUST BELIEVE IN
WHAT THEY ARE DOING
AND DREAM BIG.
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18. Leading the Education World
- Phoebe A. Wasfy
Phoebe A. Wasfy is the Principal of Philopateer Chris an College
(PCC), one of the fastest-growing private Chris an schools in
Canada, and a well-recognized member of the Associa on of
Chris an Schools Interna onal (ACSI).
Phoebe, born in Alexandria, Egypt, immigrated to North America
at the age of nine. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in
History and Religious Studies (University of Toronto 2002). Later,
she completed her Professional Program in Educa on (D’Youville
College, New York, USA 2004). In the process, she pursued
addi onal qualifica ons in “Reading,” “History,” “Religious Studies,”
and “Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12,” as well as completed her
Principal Qualifica on Courses (PQC) in 2011.
Phoebe received her Master of Educa on (MEd) (University of
Western, Ontario 2014) and completed a Higher Educa on Teaching
Cer ficate from Harvard University, USA, in 2019.
Apart from her academic interests, Phoebe enjoys interac ng with
other educators, students and parents as well as she is commi ed to
fostering leadership and professional development among her staff.
Phoebe heads many ini a ves and is responsible for the school youth
missionary trips globally while partnering with other governments,
worldwide charity groups, and global aid organiza ons. She has recently
ini ated the first fundraising ini a ve led by a group of 16- and 17-year-
old students for the Egyp an presiden al ini a ve Decent Life, adding to
her list of achievements.
ü An ac ve member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and the
Ontario Principals Council (OPC).
ü Nominated for the Order of Ontario 2019 and 2020, which is one of the
highest recogni on for community services awarded by the Province of
Ontario and its Governor General.
ü Inducted into The Marquis Who’s Who in America in recogni on of her
professional integrity and outstanding achievement in her voca on.
ü The recipient of the Vision Builder Women of Inspira on Award 2021.
ü Recipient of the Arab Women of Excellence Awards in Academia from Life
Transforma on Academy (Calgary, Alberta - Canada).
ü An adjunct Faculty for the Youth Ministry Cer fica on Program (YMCP)
offered by the Canadian Cop c Center in affilia on with YouthTrain, New
Zealand.
ü Phoebe was chosen to par cipate in the World Youth Forum 2018 in Sharm
ElSheikh, Egypt.
19. Phoebe rightly points out, “What could have been a crisis,
PCC utilized technology to create a new chapter in its
story.”
Words to Inculcate – Teaching Creates Other Professions
In education, one needs to acknowledge that there is a huge
responsibility to shape the lives of students today, who will
be either doctors, teachers, or world leaders tomorrow.
Phoebe remarks, “This on its own brings into the light the
caliber of the profession. Hence, coming into this
profession, one must take it on with respect and reverence.
As someone once said teaching is the one profession that
creates all other professions.”
Stepping Ahead – Dreams will Lead Us to the Sky
Talking about where she sees herself in the next few years,
Phoebe says, “Being an educational leader is my past and
my future.”
Ever since a very young age, she has always wanted to
become a teacher. As she got into the profession and her
role grew into a school principal, it became possible for her
to impact 400 students at a time rather than 15 in her class
back then.
She says, “I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I know
who holds tomorrow. It is through God’s work in my life;
He used me to grow into the educational leader I am today,
and I know that He will continue to help me grow in the
profession and make a difference in many more lives.”
As for the school, she shares that they have many dreams.
Phoebe briefs, “We are dreaming of opening a second
campus overseas. We are looking at expanding our virtual
campus and even making it as an official entity in different
parts of the world as part of our international educational
systems.”
Throughout the past nine years as the principal, she has
strongly known that in order for things to happen and
happen with a difference, one must believe and dream big.
Well, who can pause moments in life, hence she says, “Our
dreams will never stop, and dreaming big is what will help
us reach for the sky.”
STUDENTS ARE NOT A
TEXTBOOK WALKING ON FEET
BUT A UNIQUE PERSON WITH
STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES THAT MAKE
THEM UNIQUE.
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n individual who has previously been unable to
A make decisions on his own—is said to be
empowered—when given the opportunity and
freedom to do so. Among women, empowerment is a
crucial factor for promoting their growth and influence in
areas like health, nutrition, and their socioeconomic
position. But empowerment is not the same everywhere. In
the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), African girls and
women are constrained to seeking empowerment geograph-
ically, as the concept is ambiguously defined with an
unreliable statistic to compare regions altogether.
It is only in the past few years that empowerment has
climbed a steady growth there. African girls and women are
noted to seek the perks of empowerment and attain success
in their respective endeavors. From empowerment being
poorly defined to making it a conceptual way of being,
several intellectuals have put forth their voices and stood up
for women. One of these is Amina H. Haji, a project
manager at the MWIT (Muslim Women Institute for
Technology)– Tech Women, which is a tech-driven non-
profit organization where she addresses the challenges faced
by high-potential, disadvantaged women and youth in
education, employment, and leadership. In addition, she is
also the CEO and co-founder of Somali Professionals
Network Eastern Africa (SPNEA), a corporate company
that celebrates and connects Somalis who are successful
business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and students.
Steering women in the direction of empowerment, Amina
invites every skillset of coders, designers, strategists,
marketers, and related professionals, providing them with
the support they need through trainings, resources, experi-
ences, and community.
Let’s walk through the interview between The CIO World
and Amina H. Haji to learn about how she leads women's
empowerment globally.
What has been your source of motivation so far and
what has led you on the path of a disciplined life?
God created each of us with unique personalities, traits, and
ambitions. My uniqueness is something of which I should
be proud. One thing I always remind myself of that
motivates me is that we all have certain ingrained personal-
ity traits. As long as there is nothing negative or harmful
about them, there is no reason for me to try hard to change
them for the sake of anyone else. And if I dislike a particu-
lar characteristic and want to change it as a way of improv-
ing myself, this can be a reason to change.
Could you kindly tell us about MWIT-Tech Women and
the role you are playing there? Also, please share the
ideas and developments that led to its inception.
MWIT is a non-profit organization and a tech company
driven by young, passionate female leaders who are
Helping Women Find
Empowerment Through Technology and Leadership
Ama
H. Haji
Interview with The CIO World
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25. building a diverse team to work with partners to address the
challenges faced by high-potential but disadvantaged
women and youth in education, employment, and leader-
ship.
What are the organization’s key offerings, and how are
they impacting the demographic concerned?
MWIT addresses issues pertaining to women's empower-
ment through technical capacity building, mentorship,
networking, research, and innovation. There is a lack of
awareness; women and girls are misinformed and left
behind in many opportunities. We help Muslim women with
skills and give them opportunities to service their work. The
organization offers branding (web design, digital marketing,
and graphic design), ICT, cloud computing, and software
development to businesses. It helps to achieve important
development goals and bring about positive changes for
these women.
What is special about the organization? How is it
enabling an environment for women technology leaders
and aspirants to thrive in the industry? How are we
achieving gender equality?
There has been some progress towards gender equality and
women's empowerment, but women are still not fully
empowered in technology and leadership. Women are the
change agents and champions of their communities. When
they are economically independent, women can better
influence politics and empower themselves economically.
We would love to know about an incident that shaped
your life profoundly and has made you into the person
you are today. Could you please share it with us to
motivate our audience to never give up in life?
I have been living, working, and staying with Muslim
women from my community for my entire life. Many
women have been forced into seclusion and silence, have
been denied jobs and education, and are unable to be
financially independent. I have always recognized cultural
approaches that are harmful and, at the same time, prevent
women and girls from expressing themselves or getting
information when needed. This laid the groundwork for my
involvement in finding solutions to these issues and gave
me the potential and strength to inspire other women and
girls and change their lives.
As an experienced entrepreneur, what would be your
advice to budding entrepreneurs who wish to enter the
industry, especially women entrepreneurs?
There is a lack of awareness. Women and girls are misin-
formed and left behind in many opportunities. This not only
laid the groundwork for my involvement in finding
solutions to these issues but also for gaining the potential
and strength to inspire other women and girls and change
their lives.
What are the future goals of your organization? How do
you envision upscaling its operations and reach in 2022
and beyond?
To promote, empower, and build many confident Muslim
women to participate in and influence society through
technology. Our main mission is to ensure women are
economically empowered through technology and build the
diversity to work with partners to address the challenges
faced by high-potential but disadvantaged women and
youth in education, employment, and leadership.
“ “
There has been some progress
towards gender equality and
women's empowerment, but
women are still not fully
empowered in technology and
leadership. Women are the
change agents and champions
of their communities. When
they are economically
independent, women can better
influence politics and empower
themselves economically.
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27. e use panel and cross-country regressions to see how
gender differences in employment and education,
which are proxied by gender differences in labor
force participation, affect economic growth using the
most recent data and investigating over a more extended period.
Using panel data, we update previous research on the impact of
education gaps on growth and extend the analysis to employment
gaps. We find that orientation holes in training and business
impressively lessen economic development.
Economic growth disparities between regions appear to worsen
due to gender gaps in employment, with South Asia, the Middle
East, and North Africa experiencing slower growth in female
employment.
Gender disparities in important well-being-related dimensions
like education, health, employment, and pay have many causes
for concern. These gender inequalities are problematic from a
perspective of equity and well-being because they lower well-
being and constitute a form of injustice in most conceptions of
equity or justice.
Let’s examine how gender equality affects educational
opportunities!
Equity, Gender Equality, and Human Rights
Equity is the most important guiding principle for a rights-based
agenda after 2015. It emphasizes the need to correct structural
and historical injustices to allow everyone to get a good
education at any level. It is heralded by a rights-based approach
in which rights are indivisible, effectively one of the most
prominent themes that emerged from the education consultations
after 2015.
As a result, it is necessary to consider all facets of education
from a rights perspective, including the content of educational
curricula and the structure of educational systems. Indeed,
realizing education rights for all necessitates overcoming
structural barriers to accessing high-quality education.
A stronger focus on how various forms of inequality intersect to
produce unequal outcomes for marginalized and vulnerable
groups must be included in achieving equal access to high-
quality education, necessitating addressing widespread and
persistent social inequalities. Equity in education also entails
various proactive and specific measures to give disadvantaged
groups progressive support.
W
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28. Gender Socialization
When a woman becomes pregnant, and people begin to
make judgments about the value of males over females,
gender socialization begins. Relatives, instructors, and
others propagate these generalizations by making
assumptions about guys and females.
“Gender socialization” became an essential signifier as the
concept entered the mainstream lexicon regarding gender
relations and development dynamics after receiving
criticism and counter-criticism. It has not been just a
signifier and a “root cause” that explains various aspects of
gender identities and what underlies many gender
dynamics. It is because gender socialization is a tool to
highlight discriminatory practices, laws, and perceptions,
including stereotypes.
Consequently, a special connection exists between gender
socialization and sociocultural values. It partially explains
why women’s “domestic” roles and responsibilities
continue to take precedence over public ones in many
developing societies. Most young girls are socialized to
believe their socially determined role as mothers will be
“biologically inevitable.”
Gender Inequality and Economic Performance
Several theoretical and empirical studies have shown that
gender inequality in employment and education slows
economic growth. Concerning disparity in training, the
hypothetical writing proposes as a first contention that such
an orientation imbalance decreases the standard measure of
human resources in public and hurts financial execution.
In addition, if they restrict girls’ education to lower levels,
then boys’ education at higher levels means the marginal
return to educating girls is higher than educating boys. It
would boost overall economic performance. It can be
accomplished by artificially restricting the talent pool,
excluding highly qualified girls, to draw for education.
In conclusion,
It indicates that education is undergoing multiple
transitional stages in the traditional sense of school
enrollment, dropout rates, curriculum development, and
structural dynamics. New forms of education, information
sharing, and knowledge acquisition remain visible in their
impact on gender socialization patterns. It is too early to
evaluate the shifting sands on which we stand definitively.
However, it would be wrong to overestimate the power of
ingrained patriarchy or underestimate women’s and men’s
ability to alter their realities significantly. Simultaneously,
the progressions in the way of life of worldwide
improvement objective setting are creating essential
experiences and data sources that are molding the plan of
worldwide, local, and public elements for many years.
-ShreyasiShelke
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29.
30. Clemmie
StewartEnabling Outstanding Futures For
Children of Today and Tomorrow
Experience Unmatched Educational Leadership with Real
Integrity, Passion for Schools, and a Commitment to
Excellence!
As the world continues to become increasingly
complex, education must be able to provide children
with the opportunity to create a better future for
themselves and those around them. With the rise of new
technologies, it has never been more important to ensure
that children have access to quality education and the
necessary tools to succeed in this ever-evolving world.
The stark reality is that education can be among the most
divided of human rights and opportunities. That is
especially true for those who do not have access to the same
educational resources and opportunities as those who are
afforded them more easily.
It is in these cases that Clemmie has taken it upon herself to
make a real difference and make the world a better place for
generations to come. She has a mission to bridge the gap
between those in need and access to quality education and
to make sure that no one is left behind. She seeks to ensure
that every child has access to the same educational
opportunities and should be commended for her efforts.
Clemmie Stewart is a Director of Learning and Teaching
at Chatsworth Schools and is leading the charge in
creating incredible progress in education – providing
children with the opportunity to have an outstanding future.
She believes that the best way to ensure success for all
children is by providing a quality education that is tailored
to their individual needs, and this is at the heart of her
approach.
She has worked hard to create a robust educational system
that enables students to develop their knowledge and skills
and to become well-rounded, confident individuals.
Clemmie Stewart is blazing a trail of educational excellence
at Chatsworth Schools, providing a nurturing environment
in which students can reach their highest potential. Her
passion and dedication are shining examples to the
Chatsworth community, leading the way for a brighter
future for all. With her at the helm, Chatsworth Schools is
making remarkable strides in delivering an unparalleled
education and shaping brilliant minds for the years ahead.
Clemmie Stewart - A paragon of academic excellence and
a true champion of the future who joined forces with the
founder and CEO to develop a revolutionary learning
framework, making sure that each school in the group can
give children a personalized education that is tailored to
their individual needs.
Let’s explore how she is providing top-tier education to
children and elevating their learning experiences!
Clemmie, kindly brief us about yourself and your
professional journey so far. What was your inspiration
for stepping into Educational Administration
Programs?
My first two years of teaching were spent at a boarding prep
school, where I combined a class teaching role with being
an assistant house parent and hockey coach. I then moved
to the state sector, where I developed my ability to bring out
the best in every child with a diet of high expectations and
tailored teaching, all within a nurturing and safe
environment.
Further to this, I worked for a London-based school as
Director of Teaching and Learning before becoming Senior
Head across two prep schools. I joined Chatsworth Schools
in September 2021 as Director of Teaching and Learning
after meeting Chatsworth Schools Founder and CEO Anita
Gleave.
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32. Anita has inspired me to disrupt, and that is what attracted
me to the Chatsworth Schools role. It is one thing to
continually question our “why,” “how,” and “what,” but it is
quite another to act on it tangibly and pragmatically, and
that is what I have the opportunity to do in my role at
Chatsworth Schools.
Tell us about Chatsworth Schools, including its mission
and vision. What is your role in group development and
global outreach?
Chatsworth Schools operates fifteen schools and nurseries
across the UK, and our mission is to enable outstanding
futures for all our children. We focus on learning and
believe that world-class schools enable our pupils to be
world- and work-ready, confident, and well-rounded
individuals. As a group, we share a commitment to
integrity, resilience, and passion as our core values, and we
endeavor to not only live our values but to encourage our
school communities to do so too.
As Director of Learning and Teaching, I work closely with
all our schools on an individual basis, as every school in our
group is unique, although they are all non-selective. Last
year, I co-authored a unique learning framework with our
founder and CEO that ensures every school in the group can
deliver a truly bespoke education tailored to each child’s
needs. This bespoke framework is called the Chatsworth
Tapestry, and it consists of six individual strands that
encompass all the skills that children need to flourish in the
21st century: mindset, well-being, entrepreneurship,
sustainability, global, and digital literacy. Each of our
schools weaves these strands differently to adapt their
learning to their children’s unique talents and needs.
Globally, I am part of the core team developing Blenheim
Schools, the international school arm of Chatsworth
Schools, that is re-imagining international education for
investors and school owners around the world. Blenheim
Schools aims to have the same international impact on
children as Chatsworth Schools does for thousands of
children in our UK schools and nurseries. In 2022, we
finalized a partnership to open innovative, inclusive,
international schools in KSA. The first school in this
exciting new partnership opened in September 2022 and is
called Beech Hall School Riyadh, a new British
international school in Saudi Arabia powered by and guided
by Chatsworth Schools.
Please enlighten us about your approach toward your
work.
I am committed to research-based innovation alongside
tested traditional pedagogy, with a great deal of passion for
developing young people and staff alike. I completed my
Master of Education last summer and am currently
implementing my findings on coaching and teaching in all
Chatsworth Schools. Part of this is building relationships
based on trust and respect with colleagues across all of our
schools, ensuring we are, as a genuine team, doing the very
best we can for every child in our care.
Please highlight Chatsworth Schools and its prominent
features.
For Chatsworth Schools, our criteria for success is:
Enabling Outstanding Futures for all our children. This is
not a tick-box exercise but a constant journey of challenge
and improvement. Outlined below are just some of the ways
we work to meet this criterion every day.
Outstanding Exam Results: In 2022, one of our schools,
The Village Prep School in Belsize Park, announced
fantastic Year 6 results, including ten scholarships (from a
class of only 13 girls), at an impressive range of leading day
schools. The scholarships included two major academic
ones: a performing arts scholarship and a music
scholarship.
Excellent Inspection Reports: In 2002, another of our
schools, Highfield Prep, was found to be “Excellent” for
every single element inspected by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate (ISI). The ISI found that ‘Throughout the
school, pupils develop excellent knowledge in all areas of
learning and acquire a high level of skill in literacy,
numeracy, and ICT, which they confidently apply across the
curriculum, successfully meeting the school’s aims.’
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33. Innovative changes: Through the Chatsworth Schools
Tapestry, we have designed a unique learning framework
that ensures every Chatsworth School can deliver a truly
bespoke education tailored to every child’s needs.
Commitment to Training and Funding: Chatsworth
Schools recently secured the future of one of our London
schools, Benedict House School in Sidcup, on an enlarged
site, more than double the size of the existing school, and is
now investing in a program of refurbishment. This work will
see the creation of new subject specialist learning rooms and
improve the outdoor spaces at the school with the addition
of a floodlit all-year synthetic turf pitch, a forest school, and
an extended play space including multi-activity areas and a
jungle gym.
According to you, how do you support welfare and
innovative learning for students?
We have proudly placed health and well-being at the heart
of our Tapestry curriculum, recognizing and highlighting
that children need to feel happy, safe, and secure to reach
and unleash their potential. Last year we announced a
partnership with Happy Space UK to support all pupils with
their mental health and well-being, and all our schools now
have mental health guidebooks, which are a core part of our
approach to helping support our young people’s
development, from their academics to their mental health
and well-being and everything in between. For every child
that benefits from this mental health partnership, a child at a
state school is given the same access to resources and
mental health support from Happy Space UK.
Our framework is forward-looking, taking into consideration
the uncertain and ever-evolving future that our children face.
We recognize that this uncertainty means our children need
to learn to think critically, become solution-based problem
solvers, and act with empathy and resilience. We have
therefore created learning experiences that enable them to
develop a toolkit that equips them to face their futures with
confidence and excitement.
Tell us about the challenges you have faced and how they
have shaped you as a business leader.
One of the biggest challenges of my career to date was the
pandemic, and I know this was a huge challenge for so
many of us.
One of my favorite quotes is that of C. S. Lewis: “You can’t
go back and change the beginning, but you can start where
you are and change the ending.”
We strive to be ahead of the
curve, inves ng in and
fostering incomparable
educa on alliances from
nursery to Secondary
educa on.
This can, of course, be applied to so much, but it seemed to
ring particularly true as we navigate our way through the
pandemic. The change was most certainly the case as a
Head of two schools during COVID-19: change by the day,
week, and, in some cases, hour. While it was a difficult
time, it also provided many opportunities: to capitalize on
rapidly expanding access to technology, to bring our
communities together from afar, and to reconsider the
purpose of education and how we deliver it.
As life started to return to some semblance of normality, I
started a new role, and my new boss, Anita Gleave, founder
and CEO of Chatsworth Schools and Blenheim Schools,
asked me a question—a seemingly rhetorical one at the
time! If you could rewrite education from scratch on a
blank piece of paper, where would you start? What might
have been a bonding icebreaker as I began my new role was
a serious and strategic question that would ultimately lead
us toward launching our own bespoke, unique, and
inclusive educational framework, which is now in operation
in the UK as well as in schools abroad—the Chatsworth
Schools Tapestry.
Where do you envision yourself and your company’s
global outreach in the upcoming years?
Looking ahead, I am excited both about our work in the
UK, where we will continue to enable outstanding futures
for children at all Chatsworth Schools schools and
nurseries, and about our plans to grow internationally,
which are an opportunity to spread best practices and
enable outstanding futures for even more children.
Award
Chatsworth Schools was delighted to win Private School
Operator of the Year at the 2021 and 2022 Education
Investor Awards.
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37. ver the past few decades, there has been a
growing recognition of the significance of
female business leaders. In previously male-
dominated fields, women have been shattering
glass ceilings and breaking barriers, and their
leadership is impacting the business world. The variety
of perspectives female leaders bring to the table is one of
the main reasons they are important in businesses.
Women’s experiences, values, and approaches to leadership
are different from those of men, which can result in more
diverse and inventive solutions to business issues.
Additionally, studies have demonstrated that businesses
with more women in leadership typically have better
financial results. It could be because women tend to be
worried about taking risks and are more concerned with
long-term viability, which can result in more stable and
long-lasting business practices.
However, despite recent advancements, women still face
significant obstacles to leadership positions in numerous
industries. Unconscious bias, gender-based discrimination,
and a lack of access to opportunities and resources
frequently affect them. People Matters consulted experts in
Strategies
to Help
Female
LeadersOvercome
Challenges
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38. the field to identify some of the most effective methods for
strengthening women leaders to assist them in achieving
success and shining brightly.
Let’s look at it and find out more about it!
Construct a range of skill sets
It’s also critical to stay updated with the most recent
patterns and advancements in your field and to search out
unique opportunities to learn from specialists and
companions. Upskilling is an integral part of being
successful as a woman leader. You can do this by looking
for opportunities for education and training, making
connections, being aware of what’s going on in your
industry, and committing to a lifelong learning and growth
process. The key is fostering the abilities and mastery
essential to becoming a more compelling and significant
forerunner in your field.
As a female leader, it is essential to acknowledge that there
is always room for advancement and growth. By
consistently upskilling ourselves, keeping a receptive
outlook, and embracing new learning opportunities, we can
remain on top of things in reality as we know it, where
cycles and advancements are quickly developing. Adjusting
to change and extending our range of abilities is urgent to
guarantee that we stay equipped and clear forerunners over
the long haul.
Networking is vital
Organizing is significant expertise for any pioneer, yet it is
particularly substantial for ladies who must progress in their
vocations. Women leaders can increase their professional
opportunities, develop valuable connections, and acquire
fresh perspectives through effective networking. Attending
industry events like conferences, trade shows, and
networking events is one effective way to network as a
woman leader. These events allow you to meet other leaders
in your field, learn about new developments and trends, and
hear from experts and peers about their perspectives.
There is a bias against women in leadership positions, and
attending these forums and speaking up can help change
that. Second, ladies ought to seek out pioneers directly for
direction and backing in the workplace. Thirdly, women
should stand up for themselves by praising their
accomplishments and negotiating raises and promotions.
Neha Juneja, IndiaP2P’s CEO and co-founder told People -ShreyasiShelke
Matters, “They should be proactive in seeking out leadership
roles and expressing their interest in taking on more within
their organizations.”
Women for Women
In reality, as we know it, where women have generally been
underestimated and underrepresented in influential places, they
must stand together and lift each other. Trailblazers inspire and
motivate others to break down barriers and shatter stereotypes
by setting an example for other women to follow. They show
that women are just as capable, intelligent, and creative as men
and can make a big difference in how a business develops in
the future.
Your help will rouse different ladies and give you the
fulfillment of seeing more ladies scale higher levels. Let’s
work together to help women reach their full potential,” said
Jakson Group CHRO Radhika Arora.
Trust Matters
Trust is essential when creating an atmosphere where
employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. Employees
are more likely to feel at ease sharing their ideas, taking risks,
and working together when there is a high level of trust within
the organization. It may result in increased innovation,
improved decision-making, and enhanced performance.
Transparency, sincerity, and authenticity are all qualities that
women leaders can use to increase team trust. They can openly
communicate with their employees, promptly share
information and feedback, and create a secure environment for
discussion and collaboration.
To Conclude,
Women will also need to spend more time reflecting on
themselves, stepping outside of their comfort zones, and
taking on new challenges confidently, despite organizations
worldwide gradually beginning to establish solutions to gender
bias and assist women in flourishing.
They will be able to more effectively chart a course toward
leadership and develop self-confidence that will help shape
future leaders if they work in an encouraging and supportive
environment.
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40. Shelli
Brunswick
Leading the Way to a Broad and Ingenious
Global Space Ecosystem
Advocating Space Technology Innovation,
Entrepreneurship, and Inclusion!
inding joy in challenges is a skill that so many of us
Fstrive to master. It is about overcoming obstacles
and finding positivity and happiness even in the
most challenging tasks. It can be difficult to stay motivated
when faced with seemingly overwhelming odds, but with
the right mindset, we can persevere and come out of any
challenge feeling victorious. This does not mean we should
ignore the hardships we face but rather embrace them as
opportunities for growth and learning.
When we take on a challenge, we can make it our own and
come out to the other side with newfound strength and
wisdom.
Shelli Brunswick embraced her challenges and eventually
fell in love with her career.
Growing up, she never would have imagined that she would
one day be a COO for the Space Foundation, working
tirelessly to bring about an expansive view of the
worldwide space economy. After wrapping up high school,
she joined the United States Air Force with the dream of
becoming an officer. It was a difficult journey, as the Air
Force prioritized STEM professionals, but she eventually
achieved her goal and was appointed a space acquisition
officer. Initially, she was clueless about what she had gotten
herself into, yet she learned quickly and soon fell in love
with the concept of space exploration. This passion led her
to a position on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Budget and
Appropriations Liaison, which was where she concluded
her military service.
Shelli is a champion for space technology innovation,
entrepreneurship, diversity, and inclusion and works with
global organizations to bridge the commercial, government,
and educational sectors. She has made it her mission to
ensure the inclusion of marginalized communities, an effort
inspired by the values she was taught while serving in the
military - A commitment to share her experience, support
the space community, and aid in the growth of the
upcoming generation of workers.
As a pioneering thinker, she has been called upon to deliver
her astute insights at renowned think tanks like the Hudson
Institute and the Wilson Center to tackle topics such as
invention, technology, and workforce augmentation. Her
expert knowledge has extended to include inclusion in
studies conducted by both NASA and ESA to explore the
prospects of the space system worldwide in the years to
come.
This is an in-depth look at the incredible work Shelli has
done to advance the space industry, and it was a reminder of
the power of individual commitment and determination.
Let’s explore further…
Shelli, kindly brief us about yourself and your
professional journey so far. What was your inspiration
for stepping into non-profit organizations?
Working in the space industry is not something I expected
to do growing up. After high school, I joined the United
States Air Force.
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41. Space Industry is
at the center of
all of the exci ng
possibili es for
the space
industry, leading
those discussions
and connec ng
with even more
amazing
scien sts,
entrepreneurs,
innovators,
sponsors,
policymakers,
and crea ve
thinkers.
Shelli Brunswick
COO
Space Founda on
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42. It gave me a chance to learn some job skills as well as
explore the world and learn about other cultures in a
manner for which I am grateful to this day—and I did it
without incurring student debt because of the GI Bill.
I realized that I wanted to be an officer, but at that time, the
Air Force was very much focused on STEM professionals,
which was not me. I have a degree in business
administration. This meant my chances of acceptance were
only about 12%, but I tried anyway. I was rejected, but I
tried again and received my appointment as a space
acquisition officer. I had no clue what this meant or what
was involved; I had no real interest in space. In fact, I tried
everything I could think of to get reassigned. But when it
came down to it, the Air Force needed me to be a space
acquisition program manager, so I learned!
I fell in love with space and went on to help develop space
policy on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Budget and
Appropriations Liaison. This is where I finished my
military service, and I was ready for a new challenge.
The Space Foundation really brought together all the
pieces of my career—operations, policy, service, working to
connect people, and of course, space. To do so in a non-
profit was appealing because I wanted to continue serving
and try to make a difference in the world through space
technology.
Tell us about the Space Foundation, including its
mission and vision. What is your role in its development
and global outreach?
The Space Foundation has been devoted to the mission of
promoting and advancing innovation for the betterment of
life on Earth for the past 40 years. Whether connecting
companies with NASA’s Tech Transfer Program, which
helps commercialize cutting-edge technology so that
everyday people can benefit from its practical applications,
or by helping innovators meet the U.N.’s Sustainable
Development Goals, including food security, clean air and
water, clean energy, off-planet manufacturing, and more, the
Space Foundation works at the center of a global space
ecosystem united by technology innovation.
My role within all of that is to increase awareness of Space
Foundation programs, ensure that not only are those
programs funded but that we can contribute resources –
human, technological, financial, etc. – and be excellent
collaborative partners to drive innovation forward. To that
end, I oversee the Space Foundation’s Center for Innovation
and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance.
Please enlighten us about your approaches toward your
work and facilitating management within the
organizations.
I am a tremendous proponent of collaboration, first and
foremost. The Space Foundation is at its best when multiple
voices are heard, and different perspectives are considered.
I also believe in empowering our team by finding the
resources they need to be successful and having confidence
in their abilities. When you’re working on a mission as
significant as trying to improve life on Earth through space
innovation, no idea is too small or too big. I aim to create a
safe space for teams to think boldly, and we work together
to turn ideas into action through partnership.
Mentorship is also a fundamental tenet of our Workforce
Development Roadmap, so I try to mentor our teams
however I can, whether it’s helping individuals identify
additional career opportunities and the skills they need or
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43. assisting in the refinement of soft skills, like improving
their public speaking abilities or leadership development.
This helps to keep our people motivated and engaged – and
should they choose to leave the Space Foundation, chances
are they will go to an organization we partner with, so we
continue to strengthen our connections within the global
space ecosystem.
Please highlight the Space Foundation and its
prominent features. What services enable you to open
doors for opportunities?
The Space Foundation believes technology is the key to
solving the world’s biggest problems. The organization
fulfills its role as an educator, facilitator, and super-
connector in numerous ways, but it is most widely known
for hosting the largest gathering of space technology leaders
in the world, between its Space Symposium and its
Symposium 365 Digital Platform, Space.
The foundation hosts 11,000 (2022) from 43 countries,
including 235 technology exhibitors and 221 speakers. And
as I touched on above, it also operates the Center for
Innovation and Education to deliver new opportunities and
pathways for students, teachers, entrepreneurs, and
professionals, as well as runs its Global Alliance program to
assist commercial, educational, and government
stakeholders in collaborating on joint programs to advance
space technology and innovation.
The Space Foundation also plays an essential role in the
development of many new technologies and in ensuring that
they find their way successfully to market as efficiently as
possible. For example, the Space Foundation runs a Space
Certification Program that awards commercial companies a
seal of approval that serves as market validation for
products and services that originate from space or inspire
discoveries and innovations that improve life on Earth.
Additionally, we publish The Space Report, which provides
research and insight into trends and opportunities.
Highlighting each report is an overview of the latest data
available on the space economy, space infrastructure, and
other key industry indicators, as well as an analysis of
commercial, government, and educational events impacting
business, the workforce, and our daily lives. And since
1988, we’ve inducted individuals and organizations into the
Space Technology Hall of Fame® to recognize the life-
changing technologies emerging from global space
programs. In doing so, we honor the scientists, engineers,
and innovators responsible and communicate to the public
the importance of these technologies as a return on
investment in space exploration.
How is the Space Foundation utilizing technological
advancements to enhance non-profit organizations and
their services?
The biggest way is by enabling us to extend our reach and
collaborative abilities. And interestingly, the space industry
is responsible for a lot of the technologies that are vital to
operations today, like Zoom.
If you think about how we can use Zoom as a non-profit, it
streamlines operations and reduces operational costs by
eliminating all the expenses associated with in-person
meetings. It also enables us to collaborate with teams all
over the world very quickly, easily, and frequently. Together,
we can work to address stunningly complex issues in a
highly efficient manner that has not been possible for non-
profits previously. We can connect with donors in new ways,
make introductions, and deliver presentations all over the
world. This is necessary work for any non-profit, but now
we can scale it to accomplish so much more. Zoom is just
one example.
Shed light on your experiences whilst working in the
non-profit organization industry in your journey
Non-profits operate quite differently than the military. There
is not as much red tape, and things can be accomplished
faster. There still needs to be processing in place to start new
programs, however. We are accountable to donors and
sponsoring organizations. Fiscal responsibility is imperative
– especially in today’s climate.
Another difference is overseeing the finances behind
projects rather than relying on the federal government. If I
want money, I must go out and raise it, which is easier in
some respects and harder in others.
According to you, how do you support three divisions
driving one mission in the market?
For us, everything is about driving innovation and the
betterment of life on Earth. That can mean a lot of different
things and take on various shapes. But we always go back to
the question, “In what way does this improve life on Earth?”
Where are the connections? What piece does a program or
alliance contribute? With those answers, it’s very easy to
achieve alignment. We also constantly assess the different
divisions and where there might be holes so that we can
identify ways to plug those holes.
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44. There is so much that can be done across the global space
ecosystem, but we have to have focus and balance across
our divisions.
Tell us about the challenges you have faced and how
they have shaped you as a business leader.
I would never have made it this far if I had listened to
conventional wisdom. I was a woman in a male-dominated
field. I had a business degree when the Air Force wanted
STEM. I didn’t have private sector experience, and so on
and so forth. I’ve been told “no” a lot over the course of my
career, far more than I’ve been told yes.
From my interactions, I learned to pay attention but not to
listen to naysayers. They probably have their reasons for
doubt that warrant trying to understand and learn from their
perspective. But I find joy in challenges. I don’t want to
back away from something because it’s hard or someone
says I can’t.
This philosophy feeds into the big three lessons I like to
share: take advantage of every opportunity, don’t fear the
unknown, and even when the odds are stacked against you,
try anyway.
Where do you envision yourself and your company’s
global outreach in the upcoming years?
The Space Foundation is at the heart of the global space
ecosystem, and I think it will become that much more
prominent in the years to come. We will be at the center of
all of the exciting possibilities for the space industry,
leading those discussions and connecting with even more
amazing scientists, entrepreneurs, innovators, sponsors,
policymakers, and creative thinkers. We want to develop a
robust, qualified workforce that never has to worry about
labor shortages again, and we want to raise awareness for
all that “space” means and what it touches.
In terms of my own career, I hope that I can bring more
people—especially from underrepresented groups—into the
global space ecosystem. It is an exhilarating industry with
so many possibilities, and it is open to all. When we say
that people in space careers have the opportunity to change
the world, we really mean it!
Please share clientele, awards, and recognitions.
● Top 100 Aerospace & Aviation Professionals to Follow
on Linkedin in 2022, Issued by Matt Higa and
Pineapple EMPIRE · Jan 2023
● Chief in Tech of the Year, WomenTech Network · Dec
2022
● Global Chair of the Year Award, Tod’Aers · Dec 2022
● LifeTime Achievement Award 2022, World Women
Organization (WWO) · Dec 2022
● Top 100 Leaders Award, The Most Influential Women
in Leadership 2022, March 8 Magazine · Oct 2022
● Top 100 Inspirational Women 2022, March 8
Magazine · Mar 2022
● Global Technology Leadership Award 2021,
WomenTech Network · Dec 2021
● AeroTime Aviation Achievement Award, AeroTime ·
Sep 2021
● Diversity and Inclusion Officer / Role Model of the
Year 2020, WomenTech Network, Dec 2020
● CSBJ Women of Influence 2020, The Colorado
Springs Business Journal (CSBJ) · Nov 2020
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