OUR STORY
Founded in 2018 by Elena Sinel, Teens in AI was launched at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit. Our team is made up of passionate, knowledgeable, and driven individuals who strive to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential.
Our Vision
Inspire Leaders
Inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders and technologists to thrive together.
Empower Innovation
Empowering young people to harness technology for innovative solutions to global challenges.
Foster Diversity
Fostering diverse perspectives to address the complexities of our evolving world.
Create Connections
Building connections to inspire, exchange ideas, and unlock technology’s endless possibilities.
LIVING BY OUR VALUES
Diversity
We welcome everyone: varied perspectives help generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of our changing world.
Courage
We challenge the norm and break barriers of traditional career pathways.
Inspiration
We connect everyone through shared experiences, to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and open our eyes to what is possible.
Autonomy
We take individual responsibility to ensure that we are accountable for our actions.
OUR IMPACT
We are creating the next generation of ethical AI researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders who will shape the world of tomorrow.
OUR TEAM
Elena Sinel
Founder, CEO & Award-winning Wonder Woman
Chloe He
Co-Founder, CTO & Content Human Being
Bev Chislett
Head of Marketing & Conservation Warrior
Toby Otton
Head of Commercial Partnerships
Ntsika Bovula
Programme Project Manager & Mythical Unicorn
Alanna Windrim
Programme Project Manager & Fearless Feline
Treasure Akiokpo
Programme Project Manager & Creative Maverick
Favour Precious
Programme Project Manager & Tactical Titan
Chidinma Ndu-Okechukwu
Action Forum Project Manager & Calm Athena
Simdy Ekemezie
Digital Marketing Manager
& Home Bird
Tionae Webster
Marketing
and Programme Assistant
Deji Oyero
Business Development Manager and Super Saiyan
Simon Smith
Web Development
& Creative Media Expert
OUR TEAM
Elena Sinel
Founder, CEO & Award-winning
Wonder Woman
A multi-award winning social entrepreneur whose expertise lies in bringing ecosystems together to revolutionise education globally.
Chloe He
Co-Founder, CTO & Content
Human Being
An expert in Artificial Intelligence set on making knowledge and skills transfer accessible to teens from all walks of life.
Bev Chislett
Head of Marketing & Conservation
Warrior
A business leader with marketing, communications and brand experience who excels at developing brands from start-up through scale-up, and a passion for conservation, sustainability and ethical business practice. Bev is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Toby Otton
Head of Commercial Partnerships
An experienced senior marketing and brand specialist with over 25 years of expertise in Partnerships and Alliances, dedicated to developing brands from start-up through scale-up, and deeply committed to ethical business practices.
Ntsika Bovula
Programme Project Manager & Mythical Unicorn
An experienced Digital Marketing, SEO & SEM Project Manager with a desire to inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship in young minds.
Alanna Windrim
Programme Project Manager & Fearless Feline
A tech savvy, hybrid teaching experiences developer intent on developing fun learning journeys that prepare future tech-leaders.
Treasure Akiokpo
Programme Project Manager & Creative Maverick
An experienced project manager with expertise in project handling, marketing, and business development, driven to empower teams and support impactful initiatives.
Favour Precious
Programme Project Manager & Tactical Titan
A versatile Project Manager with a business administration and operations background, dedicated to driving excellence through innovative and strategic solutions.
Chidinma Ndu-Okechukwu
Action Forum Project Manager & Calm Athena
An experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Administration and Operations, combining strategic thinking and a composed approach to navigate challenges and deliver impactful results.
Simdy Ekemezie
Digital Marketing Manager & Home Bird
An eccentric Social Media, Project and Digital Marketing Manager focused on impactful initiatives to drive positive change and inspire others.
Tionae Webster
Marketing and Programme Assistant
A cross-programme marketer dedicated to driving growth and engagement via digital channels. She is passionate about inspiring young entrepreneurs and building relationships.
Deji Oyero
Business Development Manager and Super Saiyan
A passionate Business Development Manager who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and driving growth with creative, outside-the-box strategies.
Simon Smith
Web Development & Creative Media Expert
A skilled web designer with a passion for creating impactful digital experiences. With expertise in web development, photography, and video editing, Simon focuses on supporting initiatives that drive positive change.
Our Strategic Advisers
Bringing industry expertise and insight to amplify our mission—guiding and empowering the next generation of responsible AI innovators
At Teens in AI, we’re privileged to work with a world-class team of strategic business advisers who bring diverse expertise, passion, and commitment to our mission of empowering the next generation of responsible AI leaders.
Their invaluable insights and networks help us expand our impact and deepen our reach, supporting transformative programs that inspire young people to innovate responsibly and tackle real-world challenges with AI.
Together, we’re creating a future where teens are equipped, inspired, and ready to shape the evolving landscape of technology.
Ganesh Ramachandran
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Ganesh is a strategic innovator dedicated to advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals by fostering entrepreneurial approaches, building resilient teams, and creating impactful partnerships worldwide.
Mischa Dohler
Based in California, USA, Mischa is a VP of Emerging Technologies in Silicon Valley. He leads advancements in 5G/6G, AR, and Generative AI, with a career spanning serial entrepreneurship, influential advisory roles, and cross-disciplinary research in technology, sciences, and the arts.
Philip Miller
Based in London, UK, and Geneva, Switzerland, Philip has over 25 years’ experience in tech, specialising in AI, high performance computing, complex event processing and system integration. He is also a founder, architect, and engineer dedicated to creating impactful solutions to tough real-world problems.
Alex Yip
Based in London, UK, Alex leads AI-driven technology strategies across multiple industries, focusing on secure, compliant systems and strategic partnerships to drive innovation. He has a strong commitment to business and digital transformation, as well as continuous process improvement.
OUR AWARDS
Our passion lies in preparing young people for a future in AI and our hard work speaks for itself.
