Mission
We aim to level the playing field for women and non-binary individuals by closing the technology-gap at work, and changing who defines & leads the conversation around innovative technology, starting with generative AI. Let’s FLIP THE SCRIPT.
Your Co-Founders
Our organization was born out of a shared vision to empower women, especially those in mid-careers and from non-technical backgrounds, to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We believe that AI offers a unique inflection point in technology, one that can help level the playing field in STEM fields, which are traditionally marked by a stark underrepresentation of women.
Program Leads
Our Program Leads are the heart and soul of Women Defining AI, embodying our core values and culture in everything they do. They are visionaries who lead critical initiatives throughout the year, bringing a unique blend of domain expertise, creativity, and dedication to their role.
Relentless in their pursuit of integrating AI into their everyday practice, Program Leads are not just advocates but active practitioners, inspiring the community to push boundaries, and ensure our programs deliver meaningful impact.
Sandhya Simhan
Operations Advisor
Carolyn Roth & Theresa Fesinstine
Show Not Tell
Sheena Miles, Becky Pauly, & Julia Kapoor
AI Guest Interviews
Jessica Mehring + Rebekah Leslie-Hurd
AI Insights
Patty O'Brien Novak & Anennya Veeraraghavan
Build TogetHER Program
Lauren Irving
Community Management
Brigitte Lyons + Rita Hokstad
New Member Onboading & Welcome
Rita Hokstad, Kristina Kroot, Vaishali Mittal, & Maninder Paul
GTM Operations
Regional Leads
Regional Leads in Women Defining AI are passionate individuals who spearhead initiatives in their home regions to foster a supportive and inclusive community for women and non-binary individuals in AI. Their efforts may include hosting programming workshops, facilitating in-depth discussions on AI topics, or creating tailored support networks to empower women learning AI. These leaders embody our mission of democratizing AI knowledge and building local connections that drive innovation and growth in AI-related fields.
Beatrice Stonebanks
San Francisco Bay Area
Becky Yang Palmon & Carolyn Roth
New York
Sumathi Menon
United Kingdom
Maribel Mendoza
Greater Boston Area
Becky Pauly
Minnesota
Anennya Veeraraghavan
Seattle