Ayumi Moore Aoki is a tech diplomat, social entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Women in Tech® Global, the world’s leading organization for women’s empowerment in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). She is also the Founder and CEO of the Tech Diplomacy Forum. Currently, Ayumi is a Doctoral Candidate at the Ecole des Ponts Business School.
Her professional journey spans multiple continents, having grown up in Brazil in a multicultural family, studied in South Africa, and lived and worked internationally before settling in France. Ayumi’s career is defined by her commitment to bridging the gender gap in technology and empowering women globally
Memberships and Distinctions
• Member, UNESCO International Consultative Group of Experts for Closing the Gender Gap in Science
• Selected as one of Forbes’ 40 Women for 2023
• Founder and CEO, Women in Tech® Global
• Founder and CEO, Tech Diplomacy Forum
• Recipient of several honors, including presenting the GSMA Diveristy Award 2025
Expertise and Interests
Professional Expertise:
• Women’s empowerment in STEAM
• Tech diplomacy and international collaboration
• Social entrepreneurship and digital innovation
• Gender bias in AI
• Strategic partnerships and advocacy at global forums (e.g., UN, World Economic Forum, UNESCO)
Professional Interests:
• Advancing gender parity in STEM as a catalyst for economic growth
• Building global ecosystems for women in technology
• Driving policy and systemic change for inclusive innovation
Private Interests:
• Passionate about multiculturalism and global citizenship
• Dedicated mother of four, advocating for equitable education
• Enjoys international travel, cross-cultural exchange, and mentoring young women in tech.
