Yolanda Botti-Lodovico

Yolanda Botti-Lodovico is the Storytelling and Advocacy Lead at the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF), a 21st-century philanthropy advancing artificial intelligence and data solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. In her role at the foundation, she focuses on creating a human-centered narrative around the potential of AI to benefit both people and the planet, highlighting the critical importance of responsible and inclusive governance of AI and amplifying diverse stories of impact from PJMF’s grant partner community. Before joining PJMF, she worked at the intersection of global health and biotechnology, as well as in refugee advocacy. Yolanda holds a Master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a dual Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Art History from Boston College.