Biography: Marisa is an AI Ethics pioneer and Educational Psychologist with expertise in responsible use of AI, human wellbeing, and sustainability. As a speaker and AI thought leader, Marisa is known for transforming complex, cutting-edge concepts and insights into clear and engaging narratives. Blending clarity and storytelling, Marisa invites audiences to consider our unique roles in new tech-driven landscapes, providing tangible strategies to support growth while navigating on the frontier of a new era.
A 2xTEDx and international keynote speaker, Marisa has spoken at leading global conferences such as the United Nations Summit of the Future, Stratcom, AI House-Davos, Digital Wellbeing Forum, Green Transition Forum, and Chief of Staff Association Summit. With expertise in Responsible AI, Education, Human Wellbeing, and Sustainability, Marisa shares actionable insights delivering bespoke and signature talks with organizations across sectors such as Microsoft, Stanford University, AWS, nClouds, TBM Council, IEEE, The Digital Economist, SAP, Value AI Female Quotient, Fusion Fashion Tech Society, McCann World Group, Asana, Prolific.
Marisa is Founder & CEO of Open Channel Culture and Co-Founder of the Global Alliance for Digital Education & Sustainability (GADES). With IEEE.org, she Co-Chairs AI Ethics Education, Chairs Global Methodologies for Planet Positive 2030, and is currently working on global standards for synthetic emotions in AI and human-machine interaction and k-12 AI ethics education.
Presenting ideas and insights to address real-world challenges in clear and accessible ways, Marisa motivates audiences to take action. Participants leave inspired, more aware and excited to explore their potential and ability to help shape a flourishing future personally and professionally.
