Dr. Mahsa McCauley is a globally recognised AI expert and Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology. Her research spans machine learning, cybersecurity, and natural language processing, including pioneering mahi in machine translation and AI literacy. A Fulbright Scholar and Deputy Chair of AI Forum NZ, she also serves on several national tech boards, helping shape AI policy and innovation. In 2014, she founded She Sharp, a nonprofit empowering women and non-binary people in tech. Widely respected for her leadership, Mahsa is a sought-after speaker and media commentator, known for making complex AI topics accessible and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders.