Ms. Odipo is the Founder of Women in AI Africa (WAIA), a groundbreaking non-profit organization working to bridge the gender gap in the rapidly advancing AI field. Through WAIA, Ms. Odipo leads the charge to empower women across Africa by offering targeted support in capacity-building and skill development. Her organization provides critical training programs designed to equip women with the expertise needed to excel in the AI ecosystem. WAIA also hosts focused workshops, delivering hands-on guidance and valuable industry insights to open up new career paths for women. By creating a supportive network, Ms. Odipo fosters a community where like-minded women can connect, share ideas, and collaborate toward a more inclusive future in AI.
In addition to her work with WAIA, Ms. Odipo is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Evacare, an AI platform dedicated to supporting women through their fertility journeys, pregnancies, and early stages of parenthood. Her dual roles reflect her commitment to using technology as a force for empowerment and accessibility.
Achievements
Ms. Odipo’s visionary leadership and contributions to AI have earned her a place on some of the most prestigious platforms for technology and innovation. She was a keynote speaker at the 2023 African AI Summit, where she shared her vision of an inclusive AI future. She has also been an invited speaker at the Kenya Innovation Week, Commonwealth Chapter, where she showcased WAIA’s significant impact and advocated for gender equality in technology across Commonwealth nations.
Her message of empowerment through AI has inspired audiences at various events, including the eDigital Connect summit, the Rotary Club, and the Nation Digital Summit, 4th Edition, 2024. Additionally, she was a featured speaker at the SWARM Community Women in AI Summit, further spreading awareness about capacity-building and the importance of gender representation within the AI landscape. Ms. Odipo’s voice and influence continue to drive meaningful changes across the AI and tech communities.