Yolanda Botti-Lodovico (Patrick J. McGovern Foundation) Bio:
Longer version: 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 drives the creation of a human-centered narrative around the vast potential of AI to benefit both people and the planet, identifying and amplifying diverse stories of impact from PJMF’s grant partner community. Previously the Policy and Advocacy Lead, she has worked closely with PJMF President Vilas Dhar to advocate for rights-based AI design and governance, as well as to share best practices for philanthropic and nonprofit partners engaging with AI for good. Before joining PJMF, she worked at the intersection of global health and biotechnology, as well as in refugee advocacy across the public, legal, and nonprofit sectors. Yolanda holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and dual Bachelor’s degrees with Phi Beta Kappa distinction in International Studies and Art History from Boston College.
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 drives the creation of a human-centered narrative around the potential of AI to benefit both people and the planet, identifying 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 in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Art History from Boston College.
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