Meet the Team

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Meet the Team

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Meet the Team 〰️ Meet the Team 〰️

  • Amanda Jeffs - Founder | CEO


    Amanda Jeffs is the visionary force behind SHE IS AI and its evolution into a global, mission-driven AI ecosystem. With 20 years of experience across marketing, publishing, entrepreneurship, and international business, she leads global operations, partnerships, and growth. As founder of the SHE IS AI Global Advisory Council, Amanda is committed to building an inclusive, ethical, and human-centered future of AI. She champions education, empowerment, and access for youth, women, and underrepresented voices, guided by a belief that technology must serve humanity. Her leadership continues to shape one of the most ambitious women-led AI platforms in the world.

  • Rachel Gaia - Founder | Chief Creative Visionary Officer | Editor-In-Chief

    Rachel Gaia is the creative force behind SHE IS AI™ Omnimedia, the five-pillar ecosystem to increase the representation of women, underrepresented and youth in AI. Rachel directs the brand identity, editorial voice, magazine layout, AI-generated cover art, visual narratives, and multimedia design. A generative fashion artist, AI visualist, and former international concert flautist, Rachel blends luxury branding, and digital innovation. With 25 years in business strategy, she is the architect of SHE IS AI’s mission-led ecosystem fusing creativity, culture, and ethics to shape the future of inclusive AI. Her work is unapologetically feminine, and rooted in mission.

  • Hope Frank - Global Advisor | Top 100 CMO Forbes

    Recognized as a Top 100 CMO by Forbes Magazine and CEO World, Hope Frank is a global brand and digital visionary with extensive leadership across SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and emerging technologies. She has held executive roles as Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Growth Officer, and Global Experience Officer, building brands for Intel, Apple, Visa, Nike, Amazon, and CNN. Hope specializes in strategic innovation, demand generation, and digital transformation across B2B and B2C markets worldwide. A filmmaker and ocean advocate, she is the producer of Brave Blue World, streaming globally on Netflix, and leads initiatives to protect the planet and clean water.

  • Deanna Leonard MBA - Chief Communications Officer | US Executive Director

    Deanna Leonard, MBA, is an award-winning AI Consultant, Strategist & Executive Communications Leader, recognized as a LinkedIn Top 100 AI Creative of 2024. With over two decades of experience leading marketing, merchandising, & design teams for Fortune 500 companies & startups, Deanna bridges AI, EI, & Business Intelligence to drive transformational growth. As CCO for SHE IS AI, Deanna brings together AI pioneers, investors, and emerging voices, offering a rare combination of strategic intellect and genuine connection. A dynamic intenational keynote speaker she empowers women to lead the future of AI

  • Wayne Morgan - President Global South

    Wayne Morgan is President of SHE IS AI Global South, leading strategy, partnerships, and growth across Africa, the Middle East, and APAC. He champions inclusive AI through education, innovation, and grassroots empowerment. Wayne is driving SHE IS AI’s training hub launches in Uganda and Thailand and securing alliances with the UN, World Bank, and Canva. With decades of experience in business development, cross-border partnerships, and youth leadership, he’s advancing equitable AI access. He also focuses on securing regional investment and building strategic networks, positioning SHE IS AI as a global catalyst for women and underserved communities in emerging markets.

  • Natt Trakul - Director South East Asia

    Natt Trakul is a visionary business leader and advocate for women in innovation across Southeast Asia. With expertise in international business, manufacturing, and emerging technologies, she brings strategic insight and cultural intelligence to the SHE IS AI global leadership team. As Director of Southeast Asia, Natt leads regional growth and partnerships, advancing AI adoption, education, and empowerment across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and beyond. Known for bridging global strategy with local execution, she connects industry, government, and community. Her focus is on building purpose-driven business, empowering women, and shaping the future of AI and sustainability in the region.

  • Maribeth Woodford - Regional Lead NE USA | Investor

    Maribeth Woodford is an award-winning AI artist, author, and creative leader advancing SHE IS AI’s mission across the Northeastern United States. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top 100 AI Creator and featured in global exhibitions including JPEG FICTION at The Oculus (NYC) and the Charis Awards (San Francisco), she blends generative AI with powerful visuals. As founder of Dream Canvas Creations, she creates original AI imagery for luxury brands. A published author and AI speaker, Maribeth champions inclusive, accessible AI, mentoring emerging creators and exploring the intersection of art, education, and ethical innovation.

  • Mike Parker - Anchor Investor Global Advisor

    Mike Parker is a Certified Artificial Intelligence Scientist (CAIS™), strategic advisor, and anchor investor for SHE IS AI. With expertise in business strategy, system development, and organizational leadership, he supports the platform’s mission to advance women and emerging talent in AI. As a senior executive at Georgian Communities, he drives innovation and long-term value in community development. Mike brings a strong focus on responsible, human-centered AI and explores the real-world impact of generative technologies. A lifelong learner, he is committed to applying emerging tools in practical, ethical ways to enhance innovation, collaboration, and global opportunity.

  • Nina Sabina Caballero - Regional Lead Finland | Creative Partner

    Nina Sabina Caballero is a Helsinki-based AI artist, synthographer, and creative director redefining visual culture through generative technology. Named a Top 100 AI Creator on LinkedIn, she merges classical fine art traditions with AI to create conceptually rich, emotionally resonant fashion and art. As CEO of AI/CC and Creative Partner for SHE IS AI, Nina leads global campaigns celebrating generative creativity. Her work spans immersive fashion worlds, speculative mythologies, and digital couture. With a background in marketing, she fuses strategy with imagination—pioneering new creative codes that bridge identity, innovation, and the evolving relationship between human and machine.

  • Natasha Williams - Regional Lead USA Bay Area

    With over 20 years of experience at the crossroads of technology and storytelling, Natasha Williams seamlessly blends AI innovation with creative vision. As the founder of AI Integrated, she builds custom GPT tools and interactive chatbots while also crafting international bestselling books. A trusted voice in AI governance, data protocols, ethics, and compliance, Natasha helps organizations harness the power of AI with both integrity and imagination.

  • Matt Dodds - CFO


    Matt Dodds is Chief Financial Officer of SHE IS AI, bringing a unique blend of creative vision, financial strategy, and entrepreneurial experience to the leadership team. With a career spanning advertising, design, and fintech, he co-founded DO, a purpose-driven business initiative, and Payment Express (now Windcave), one of Australasia’s leading payment platforms. A former creative director and global ocean sailor, Matt combines imaginative thinking with financial precision. At SHE IS AI, he leads the development of scalable, future-forward financial systems that support sustainable growth while staying aligned with the company’s mission of ethical innovation and global inclusion.

  • El Wong - Regional Lead Canada

    El Wong is the Regional Lead for SHE IS AI in Canada, an AI educator and business growth coach dedicated to democratizing AI. With 25+ years in corporate learning, change management, and community engagement, she empowers professionals, nonprofits, and small businesses to implement AI—no technical background required. El believes AI is not just a technical skill, but a communication tool for transformation. Through her coaching-supported learning model, she builds equity-centered spaces where underrepresented voices can confidently adopt AI to grow, lead, and innovate. Her work turns technology into a bridge for empowerment, inclusion, and real-world impact.

  • Julia Lewis – Regional Lead Qld Australia

    Julia Lewis is a media producer, generative AI educator, & e-learning innovator with over 25 years of experience in broadcast media, digital storytelling, and education design. As Queensland Lead and Global Advisory Committee Member for SHE IS AI, she drives inclusive AI adoption across education & creative sectors. Julia is founder of Margarita Media, currently producing Maggie’s Music & developing a VR experience on music and trauma recovery. Her work with Women’s Mentoring Foundation and WorkHaven highlights her commitment to equity, empowerment, and ethical tech. Julia blends creative excellence with human-centered learning to advance AI for real-world impact.