Category Archives: Stephen Ibaraki

Kathleen R McKeown, Henry & Gertrude Rothschild Prof of Computer Science, Columbia

Kathleen R. McKeown is the Henry and Gertrude Rothschild Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and is also the Founding Director of the Data Science Institute at Columbia.

David C. Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare, Microsoft

Realizes personal strengths lie beyond test scores
Combines computer science and pre-med in undergrad despite advice

Christopher Dorrow: Global AI Strategist on Innovation, Education, and Responsible AI

Discovering design thinking at UBC
Leap to Dubai for SAP innovation leadership

Jack Dongarra: Turing Award Winner & HPC Pioneer | Emeritus Professor, University of Tennessee

Stephen Ibaraki acknowledges Jack Dongarra as the creator of libraries and standards essential for scientific computing.
Recognition of Jack Dongarra’s mentorship, community building, and influence in industries like pharmaceuticals and simulation.

Prof Ramanujam, Professor of Cancer Pharmacology and Global Health, Duke University

Nirmala (Nimmi) Ramanujam is the Robert W. Carr Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Cancer Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, and Global Health at Duke University.
She founded the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies(GWHT) in 2013 to reshape women’s health through technology innovation.

Gerard van Grinsven, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lumera

Gerard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lumera, a luxury lifestyle brand that integrates precision health, longevity science, regenerative medicine, and immersive hospitality into a unified and transformative guest experience.

Dr Nick Bradshaw, Chair & Founder, The SA AI Association (SAAIA)

Nick is Founder of AI Expo Africa and also Chair & Founder of the SA AI Association (SAAIA) focusing on the deployment of Responsible AI in South Africa.

Meridith Grundei, Strategic Communication Partner & Experience Director

Childhood in Colorado: Outgoing yet shy, afraid to use her voice.
Struggled with self-expression through words, but found comfort in dance.