Dr. Mary is reimagining tech education in Kenya. As the Dean of Computing and Informatics at Meru University, she's bridging the gap between what her students are learning and the real challenges in their communities. For her, building better technology starts with listening, "it's not just about coding, it's about understanding people's needs."

Irvin is inspiring more people to build a better digital future. As a longtime contributor and volunteer community lead for the Mozilla Taiwan Community, Irvin is passionate about turning open-source technology into local impact. He has dedicated years to projects like Firefox, Support Mozilla (SUMO), MDN, and Common Voice.

Surabhi explores how media can be a lever to drive social impact at RNW Media in the Netherlands. She is focused on the intersection of media and AI ethics. She wants real impact for her community, where "diverse groups of people have a voice, and the decision-making power to co-design and co-create tech that serves public interest."