Diya is a technology executive and thought leader at the forefront of digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience across the internet, e-commerce, social media, mobile, cloud, and now artificial intelligence, she brings technical insight and strategic vision to her work. As Principal Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Diya champions the ethical, safe, and inclusive development of AI – empowering organizations and governments to innovate responsibly and build trust in emerging technologies.

Earlier in her career, she worked with startups to scale products toward acquisition and held key consulting roles advising on enterprise transformation. Today, Diya is a sought-after international speaker, published author, and guest lecturer on responsible and inclusive innovation. She serves on several non-profit boards including the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College and the advisory board for University of St. Thomas Institute for AI for the Common Good, and Jobs for the Future Center for AI, and volunteers with organizations focused on equity, education, and emerging tech talent.

Diya has been widely recognized for her leadership and impact. In 2023, she was named one of Business Insider’s Top 15 People in Enterprise AI, one of the Top 100 People in AI, and one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™, among other industry accolades.

A proud Spelman College alumna, she also studied the Management of Technology at New York University and completed executive programs in AI and Ethics at MIT Sloan and Harvard University. When she’s not shaping the future of AI, she’s shaping future leaders—starting with her two sons and extending to the many mentees she inspires to color outside the lines, defy the odds, and reimagine what’s possible.