Co-founder and Executive Director of CK-12 Foundation

CK-12 Foundation is a not-for-profit organization advancing K-12 STEM education by leveraging the power of AI and open multi-modal content. Their AI-powered Student Tutor, Teacher Assistant, and Open Content are removing the barrier of access and equity by providing the best content delivered by cutting-edge technology, free for all. CK-12 has served over 317M+ users worldwide.

Mrs. Khosla in the past has served as a member of several advisory boards, including The Nueva School’s Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors for High Tech High School’s Graduate School of Education, the Advisory Board for Stanford University’s School of Education, and the Advisory Board for IDEO.org, a member on the Advisory Board for the Wikimedia Foundation, the Advisory Board for DonorsChoose.org, and is one of the founding members of the K-12 Initiative of the Design School (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) at Stanford University.

Global technology company in the payments industry

Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Global community of women hailing from Pakistan and their global allies

PWiC's aim is to collaborate, grow, inspire, celebrate, mentor, and create opportunities for each other. PWiC is dedicated to building a strong network of Pakistani females and their allies across the globe, promoting women in all fields, with a particular focus on technology.

PWiC's vision is to find ways to enable their community to connect, learn, and grow together. By increasing the global reach and visibility of Pakistani women, PWiC strives to foster growth and retention in STEM fields within the Pakistani community. PWiC believes in the power of collective effort and shared knowledge to overcome career challenges and achieve professional success. PWiC is committed to providing a supportive environment where its community members can thrive, develop their skills, and make impactful contributions to the global tech industry and beyond.

President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Dr. Nancy Ip is the first female president of a publicly funded university in Hong Kong. Professor Ip received her PhD degree in Pharmacology from Harvard University and is world-renowned for her significant contributions to the field of neuroscience, for example, in understanding the complex mechanisms that underlie proper brain functions, as well as drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases. Her outstanding research has resulted in over 330 scientific papers that have garnered more than 45,200 SCI citations, as well as over 70 patents. As a distinguished neuroscientist, Professor Ip has been elected to various academies, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the US National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the World Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences. She is a recipient of numerous awards and honors including the National Natural Science Awards, the L’OREAL-UNESCO for Women in Science Award, and the 10 Science Stars of China by Nature.

In addition to conducting pioneering neuroscience research, Professor Ip helps shape research policy on a global level. She is a member of various strategic initiatives such as the Leadership Group of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative. She also actively serves on local committees, such as the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers, to help steer the strategic development of Hong Kong. Moreover, as the Council Chair and founding member of the Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians, she fosters cooperation among academics in Hong Kong and the Mainland, to help advance science and technology in the Greater Bay Area.

Board Member, Global Women Asia

A passionate communicator and storyteller, Eyee works with clients to produce powerful events through effective messaging. She lived in Beijing for over 15 years, where she hosted and produced two flagship television programs on CGTN and reported for NBC during the Beijing Olympics.

Eyee is also a Co-Founder of Mountain Towns 2030, an organization supporting outdoor communities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Dedicated to create and amplify impact in social and environmental issues, Eyee also serves on the Boards of Park City Community Foundation, World Trade Center Utah and PBS Utah, among others.

Board Member, Global Women Asia

Elaine Wong has over 20 years of private equity experience in the US and Asia. She is a Co-Founder and Partner of H+ Partners, an investment fund which invests in companies that actively support decarbonization. 

Elaine serves on the Board of Trustees of MIT, Global Women Asia, Hyzon Motors, Protium Green Solutions and Encina. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Ingrid Capacity, Overlook Investments and Enapter AG.

Ms. Wong graduated from MIT with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. 

Executive Vice President and Founder, Community Pass, Mastercard

Tara Nathan is founder of Mastercard Community Pass, a social enterprise that gives people living in low-income markets digital access to critical services. In her role, Tara innovates digital solutions for emerging markets and segments that further Mastercard’s strategy for commercially sustainable social impact across the globe. Community Pass works online and offline, facilitating farmer access to affordable financial services and markets, recipient access to humanitarian aid, merchant access to payments and more. 

Prior, Tara also served as chief executive officer of Mobile Payment Solutions, a Mastercard/Smart Hub, Inc. joint venture, and created, led and developed the Mastercard Mobile Payments Gateway. She previously held roles at Citigroup and served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service with posts in Taiwan, Japan and China.  

Tara has received multiple awards for her leadership in social impact and innovation, including most recently being recognized as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation in 2024. She earned a BSFS from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business. 

Co-Founder, Pakistani Women in Computing

A life-long learner and active volunteer in global STEM communities, Huma co-founded the US-based global non-profit Pakistani Women in Computing (PWiC), driving its mission to elevate women in STEM. Her leadership and impact have been recognized by organizations such as wogrammer, AnitaB.org, TechTalent South, Wonder Women in Tech, and Cisco. Huma also advises Global Women Asia, the Cisco-WISE Social Justice and Inclusive Innovation initiative, and serves on the Women of Cisco Americas Board. 

Huma Hamid is dedicated to building inclusive products, diverse teams, and thriving global communities to foster a more inclusive and sustainable world. With over 17 years of experience at various global tech companies, she has contributed to engineering and product teams focused on creating scalable platforms and digital products. Currently, she serves as a Product Manager for Cisco U., part of the Cisco Learning team.

Co-Founder, Pakistani Women in Computing

Farah Ali is a co-founder of Pakistani Women in Computing (www.pwic.org), where she works as an advocate for underrepresented populations in STEM fields. She is also the founder and president of the non-profit, One Good Act (www.onegoodact.org), which empowers those living below the poverty line.

With a sustained focus on deep technical roles, Farah began her technical career as an engineer at Microsoft after graduating with a degree in Computer Science.  She has held senior engineering leadership roles at Microsoft, eBay, and Electronic Arts. Her passion for innovation, entrepreneurship and learning has led her to be involved in the startup community through investing, advising and board service. She is a board advisor at the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, a technical advisor at Madrona Venture Labs, and sits on the boards of a few startups. Farah believes in making an impact by championing causes close to her heart.

TSMC Distinguished Chair Professor Emeritus of UC Berkeley

Dr. Hu is a pioneering Taiwanese-American electronic engineer, called the “Father of 3D Transistors” by the IEEE, the world’s largest technological association, for leading the invention of the 3D thin-body transistor, a breakthrough that changed semiconductor technology forever. Modern electronics was advanced by this invention. In his decorated career, Dr. Hu received the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Obama in 2016, the Taiwan Presidential Science Prize in 2023, and the IEEE Medal of Honor in 2020. He also received UC Berkeley’s highest honor for teaching — the Berkeley Distinguished Teaching Award.

In addition to his outstanding academic achievements, Dr. Hu has been an industry innovator. He was tapped by Morris Chang as TSMC’s first Chief Technology Officer, holds over 100 U.S. patents, and has authored six books and more than 1,000 research papers. He has also served as board chairman of the nonprofit Friend of Children with Special Needs and the East Bay Chinese School. Dr. Hu’s ingenuity and contributions continue to influence the semiconductor industry and improve societies globally. Dr. Hu received his B.S. degree from National Taiwan University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from UC Berkeley.

Board Member, Global Women Asia

Eric is Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Stillpoint Investments, a China-focused public equities investment firm. Prior to founding Stillpoint, Eric was Managing Director at Blue Ridge Capital, a global investment firm, for more than a decade, based across Beijing and New York.  Eric began his career with Morgan Stanley's investment banking division in China.  Beyond investments, Eric has served as Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama’s Foundation, a board member of Global Women Asia, and a member of Asia Society’s Asia 21 Fellowship. Eric earned a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Co-Founder and Chairwoman, GWA

Wenchi Yu is Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Global Women Asia. As a leader with global experiences in nonprofit, government, media, and business, Wenchi is building a global community to elevate Asian perspectives on global affairs. Wenchi has over two decades of experience working at the intersection of business, government society, and media. She has held strategic roles at Goldman Sachs, US Department of State, and has been advising high-growth technology companies on cross-border market entry strategies.

Wenchi is a Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and sits on several nonprofit boards.