AI promises trillions in value and immense societal benefit, yet its foundation is flawed, locking us into a cycle that limits both progress and trust.
Today’s ecosystem faces a triple threat:
About She Shapes AI
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People doubt how AI is built and governed.
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Uniform voices lead to narrow solutions.
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Exclusion blocks innovation and impact.
This system cannot repair itself because it lacks:
Perspectives. Pipeline. Trust.
A new approach isn’t optional - it’s essential.
She Shapes AI is on a mission to demonstrate that responsible AI achieves its full potential when built on diverse perspectives that ensure relevance, powered by a future-ready talent pipeline that expands opportunity, and anchored in trust and human values that sustain impact.
Our Promise: Shaping Responsible AI Leadership
She Shapes AI isn’t just advocating for change; we are building it.
At the heart of She Shapes AI lies our Magic Triangle, where purpose meets action.
We identify, spotlight, and amplify responsible, female-led AI innovation, creating a powerful link between female leadership, responsible AI, and measurable social impact.
Our Founder
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Dr Julia Stamm
CEO and Founder
An award-winning founder and purpose-driven leader, Dr Julia Stamm brings nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact. As CEO and Founder of She Shapes AI, she champions responsible AI and the global network of women pioneers proving its power to drive positive change.
Team & Advisors
We collaborate with a global network of diverse contributors and advisors who bring expertise across science, policy, business, entrepreneurship, and impact organisations. Together, they are united by a shared commitment to advancing responsible AI and driving social impact.
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Rachel Gutierrez brings a decade of international experience in project management, partnership development, and design thinking to her role as Director of Programmes and Partnerships. Her career spans impactful roles in global organizations, where she led strategic initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and fostered partnerships across areas such as global health, gender equity and social inclusion, and good governance.
Aliya Boranbayeva
Advisor, Communications & Advocacy
Lesley Pinckney
Advisor, Go-to-Market
Dr Ishita Mandrekar
Advisor, Narrative
Anna Henry
Advisor, Partnerships
Nathalia Trujillo Castro
Programme Assistant
Monica Lagazio PhD
Advisor, Product Development & Growth
Jennifer Crowley
Advisor, Responsible Business
Beth Lamey
Advisor, Brand Communications & Content
Elia Plagne-Ismail
Digital Marketer
Simran Kanabar
Content Editor
Flore Postel-Vinay
Contributing Writer
Rima Sheehab
Contributing Writer
She Shapes AI, Globally…
She Shapes AI is building the go-to global ecosystem for female-led innovation, setting the standard for how technology is built, applied, funded, and scaled for the benefit of all.
We are already driving change globally, through our awards, services and programmes.
