Outstanding Contribution to AI Award

Anusha is an accomplished AI leader and strategist, known for her contributions to AI governance and responsible deployment across the UN system through the UNICC AI Hub. With nearly two decades of experience in data science and AI from financial services at Barclays, Anusha has been instrumental in pioneering cross-agency collaboration and capacity-building initiatives. Her work focuses on pushing the boundaries of ethical AI integration, making significant impacts through strategic partnerships and AI literacy programs across public, academic, and private sectors. Previously leading data science initiatives in financial crime compliance and electronic surveillance, Anusha continues to drive forward AI governance while teaching at NYU and Fordham University, leveraging her expertise to shape the future of sustainable and impactful AI across the multilateral system.