Our Mission
We work to ignite women's participation, leadership, and influence in the global AI ecosystem by:
- Advancing women to lead responsibly in AI and technology
- Promoting inclusive governance, ethics, and fairness in AI
- Building global connections between changemakers, researchers, and industry leaders
- Creating mentorship, visibility, and learning opportunities for women shaping the future of AI
Our Vision
We envision a world where technology reflects the full spectrum of human intelligence, where women shape the algorithms, policies, and principles that guide artificial intelligence.
A world where AI is not only ethical and transparent but designed with empathy, accountability, and inclusivity at its core.
From boardrooms to classrooms, from policy tables to research labs, women lead the conversations that define how AI serves humanity responsibly, fairly, and for the collective good.
Our Story
AIgnite Women began with a simple yet powerful idea: to create a space where women could connect, collaborate, and lead in the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence.
What started as a series of conversations among professionals in law, technology, and policy has grown into a global movement championing equality, accountability, and purpose-driven innovation.
The name AIgnite captures our belief that when women rise together, ideas turn into impact. Each spark of connection fuels collective progress, inspiring a more inclusive and ethical AI future for all.
Our Founding Team
Jean Gan
Kavell Gianina Joseph
Isabel Bathurst
Founder & Chair
Strategic Leadership
AI Governance, Research & Inclusion
Isabel Bathurst
Kavell Gianina Joseph
Isabel Bathurst
AI Governance & Research
Legal Innovation & Applied AI
Kavell Gianina Joseph
Kavell Gianina Joseph
Kavell Gianina Joseph
AI Governance & Leadership
Law, Policy and Ethics
Victoria Wymark
Kavell Gianina Joseph
Kavell Gianina Joseph
AI Governance & Leadership Corporate Governance & Transformation
Gillian Kang
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Programme Design & Innovation
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Research & Collaboration
AI Safety & Comparative Studies
Francoise Mouly
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Giovanna Fragalà
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Giovanna Fragalà
Aishwarya Pokhriyal
Giovanna Fragalà
AI Governance & Leadership
Policy & Outreach
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Dr. Leila Hanafi
AI Governance & Leadership
Global Policy & Public Governance
Cyndi Baily
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Research & Collaboration
HealthTech & Data Governance
Priyanka Sinha
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Priyanka Sinha
Research & Collaboration
Governance Frameworks & Cross-Sector Insights
Randa Salem
Dr. Leila Hanafi
Priyanka Sinha
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Strategic Leadership and Professional Development