Name: Skilling that Scales: Generative AI Skills Challenge
Start: 2024-09-04T09:00:00+0000
End: 2024-09-04 10:00:00

In November 2023, data.org and Microsoft, with support from EY, announced five global awardees of the Generative AI Skills Challenge:

These organizations embarked on ambitious projects to train and upskill social sector workers in generative AI, focusing on driving socioeconomic mobility. Their initiatives emphasized community-led implementation to accelerate digital inclusion and skill development for workers in historically marginalized populations. Over the past nine months, the awardees have created AI platforms and tools, developed comprehensive training materials and prompts, and trained thousands of generative AI practitioners across Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Join data.org for a webinar on Wednesday, September 4, to meet the awardees and explore their innovative and impactful approaches to generative AI skilling. During this discussion, the awardees will share insights from training educators, community health workers, and entrepreneurs. They will discuss their unique approaches to leading with localism and effectively working with communities. Don’t miss this virtual event to discover what’s possible and what’s next in the field of data and AI for social impact.

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Speakers

Moderator

Uyi Stewart, Ph.D.

Chief Data and Technology Officer

data.org

As Chief Data and Technology Officer, Uyi Stewart oversees all of data.org’s programmatic initiatives which today include the Generative AI Skills Challenge, Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge, the Capacity Accelerator Network, and Epiverse.

Gregory Bianchi

Director, Global Partnerships, Microsoft Philanthropies

Microsoft

Tanvi Divate

Co-founder of Rani Jobs

Myna Mahila Foundation

Tanvi Divate is the Co-founder of Rani Jobs at Myna Mahila. She holds a degree in Economics and has extensive experience in developing digital solutions focused on healthcare and livelihoods in India. At RANI Jobs, Tanvi spearheads efforts to provide flexible and dignified employment opportunities for women in India. Her…

Brittany Myburgh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Art History

Jackson State University

Dr. Brittany Myburgh is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Jackson State University, originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is known for her innovative research at the intersection of art and technology, focusing on subjects such as electric light, new media, and generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Daniel Newton Obaka, Ph.D.

President and Co-Founder

Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association (GIEVA)

Daniel Newton Obaka has been working for over 20 years in the nonprofit sector and over 25 years in the public sector.  He is the President/Co-Founder of the Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association (GIEVA) and served as Executive Director (2010-2022) with three offices in Nigeria. 

Yiorgos Nikoletakis

CEO

100Mentors

Yiorgos Nikoletakis is a graduate of AUEB, OSU, and Columbia University, where he held research and fellowship positions at the Blinken European Institute. He is the recipient of scholarships and fellowships from 10 institutions, like the Propondis Foundation, the State Scholarships Foundation, the London Deloitte Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship,…

Anne Sawyer

EY Global Corporate Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, and Next-Generation Leader

Anne Sawyer leads the EY Ripples program’s global focus on Accelerating Environmental Sustainability (AES) and Supporting the Next-Generation workforce (SNG).

Rob Segan

Co-Founder and Head of Technical Direction

Data Elevates

Rob Segan is a data for development specialist with more than 20 years of experience in international development, global health, and education. He is passionate about using data and technology to improve health outcomes and increase economic opportunities.