Marisa Zalabak
- Thought Leaders • Women in Business

Futurist, AI Ethicist, Educational Psychologist &
Dedicated Optimist
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Speaking Topics
- ROI of Responsible AI
- Human Potential in the Age of AI
- Future of Education & Workforce with AI
- Navigating Leadship in The Emerging Future with AI
- Regenerative Imagination & Sustainability

speaker
As a speaker and lifelong-learner at the forefront of innovation, education, and sustainability, she invites audiences to explore new ways of thinking and provide actionable strategies for growth and transformation. As a “dedicated optimist,” her talks are designed to ignite motivation for positive change amidst monumental tech-driven global shifts.
What Audiences Gain
Participants leave her talks more aware, excited, and equipped to recognize their unique potential for shaping a flourishing future. She breaks down complex topics with clear storytelling and a humane-centered approach, making content accessible and actionable for all audiences. “The courage to care is contagious.” Her presentations are vehicles for igniting this courage, motivating audiences to take meaningful action in our rapidly evolving world .Whether you’re seeking a keynote that challenges conventional thinking or a workshop that equips your team with practical tools, she delivers insights that resonate, inspire, and provide strategies for action.
Unique Perspective
Her multifaceted background spans across fields in Responsible AI , business, education, psychology, organizational leadership, and performing arts. This blend, as well as being involved in AI long before the current boom, allows me to communicate complex topics with clarity and relatability, bridging sectors, generations, and cultures.

Who she Works With....
Her speaking engagements range from delivering keynotes at high-profile events to conducting specialized workshops for diverse audiences, including policymakers, researchers, tech executives, healthcare experts and creative professionals across sectors. She also delivers talks with leading entities across global summits and conferences, corporate leadership and international initiatives to advance responsible AI practices and ethical innovation such the United Nations, TEDx, Stanford University HAI, Microsoft, World Economic Forum Week-Davos and IEEE.
Work Off-Stage: AI, Business and Sustainability
- Founder and CEO, Open Channel Culture, Leadership, Education, Sustainability
- Co-Founder, Global Alliance for Digital Education and Sustainability (GADES)
- Co-Chair, IEEE.org AI Ethics Education & contributing author of global AI standards
- Chair, IEEE.org Global Methodologies, Planet Positive 2030
- Resident Fellow – Applied AI, The Digital Economist Center of Excellence


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Talks are carefully crafted and adapted to resonate with your unique audience, blending visionary outlooks and in-depth insights with tangible takeaways tailored to their interests. This ensures attendees leave inspired, informed, and equipped to drive positive change in their lives personally and professionally
Travels From
New York City, NY
Marisa Zalabak is Available for Master of Ceremonies, Speaking, and Public Appearances.