USA/Liberia, 25
Desiree is an emerging leader in AI safety and governance focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and equity. She has led community initiatives and policy research projects focused on digital access and AI governance. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Bell Project, an independent digital media initiative that centers emerging technology and digital equity, where she publishes thought leadership essays analyzing AI’s societal impacts and shaping discourse on digital equity.
As an AI Safety & Governance Fellow with UC Berkeley’s AI Safety Initiative, Desiree explores critical questions around how society perceives and should regulate advanced AI systems. Her research portfolio includes evaluating how AI systems handle complex decision-making situations and identifying patterns that inform efforts to build more trustworthy and safe AI technologies.
While serving as a Paragon Fellow she aided in the development of crafting a state government’s AI safety standards and designed frameworks to reduce bias in AI interactions. As a Policy Primer Scholar with the Aspen Policy Academy, she wrote policy memos addressing AI-powered dynamic pricing systems and authored critical analyses of AI detection tools in academic settings.
Her commitment to advancing equity in technology extends to her leadership roles, including serving as a Black Wings Leader for Rewriting the Code and her ongoing work as an Alumni and Mentor with Girl Up, championing women and girls’ access to education globally.
She is committed to promoting transparent and safe systems for the betterment of society and safe use for all.
