Dr. Sonia Toledo is a writer, speaker, researcher and social entrepreneur passionate about training educators in self-directed learning and teaching youth social entrepreneurship. She holds a Ph.D. in education (with the focus on global training & development) and has more than 25 years of experience working in the after-school field. She is the founder & CEO of Dignity of Children, a global professional learning community designed to support forward-thinking educators in bringing positive change to education and inspiring youth to THRIVE.