Our Core Team leads the Observatory's strategy, research, partnerships, publications, and external engagement. Together, they shape the institution's direction and turn emerging developments in AI, education, and workforce transition into credible public insight.
Local context. Grounded insight. Global relevance.
Our Regional Insight Leaders are practitioners, researchers, and community builders working across different countries, cities, and education contexts. They bring grounded local insight into how AI is shaping education and workforce transitions on the ground. Through their regional experience, they help the Observatory surface context-specific challenges, spotlight emerging practices, and connect local realities to global policy conversations.
Leader of the Technovation programme
Nairobi, Kenya
Phylis works at the intersection of technology, education, and community impact. Her work focuses on AI literacy, digital access, and expanding STEM opportunities for girls in underserved communities.
PhD Researcher at LSE, GSC Beijing Hub Curator
Beijing,China
Yiwen co-founded Future Youth, an education equity initiative supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. She was named to Forbes China 30 Under 30 and has been featured by UN News.
Regional Insight Leader
Kolhapur, India
Omkar focuses on AI literacy, teacher readiness, and youth employability. He brings local insight into the education and technology gap in rural communities and works to expand access to future-ready learning.
Workforce Futures Practitioner
Atlanta, United States
Hannah works at the intersection of enterprise AI, organizational change, and workforce readiness. She works to bridge the gap between high-level AI strategy and the communities and workers most affected by these transitions, helping organizations navigate change and make sure no one gets left behind in the shift.
