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Core Team

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.

Yves Zumbühl

AI Expert & Policy Research

Sixuan Liu

Head of Publications

Dorothy (Chunni) Song

Communication & Distribution Lead

Regional Insight Leaders

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.

Phylis Atieno

Phylis Atieno

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.

Omkar Ravikant Shinde

Omkar Ravikant Shinde

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.