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Youth Ambassadors 2026

Alice de Perdigão Lana
(Brazil)

I am a lawyer and public policy researcher specializing in digital rights, Internet governance, and tech policy. I’m currently a PhD candidate at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where I research the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright. Previously, I focused my master’s thesis on online gender-based violence, an issue that’s still deeply meaningful to me. As a lawyer, I help tech companies navigate policymaking in Brazil by sharing a technical understanding of how the Internet works with political leaders. My dream is to help shape better policies from a Global South perspective.

Since 2020, I’ve been actively engaged in regional and global Internet governance initiatives. I was a Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center, where I participated in a global research sprint on online content takedowns. I later became a Youth Fellow and subsequently a mentor in the CGI.br Internet Governance Program, with the honor of attending IGF Ethiopia and IGF Japan. More recently, I joined LACNIC’s 2025 Policy Shapers Program.

Outside of work, I recharge through yoga, Latin American literature, and studying new languages—I’ve learned six so far and am still counting!

Amisi Jospin Hassan
(Democratic Republic of Congo)

I am the founder and CEO of ADAI Circle, a non-profit in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. I started the organization in 2020 after seeing a need to train youth in artificial intelligence to expand the knowledge of my community through advanced technology. I’m a computer science graduate and have worked as an IT specialist and chief data officer. My mission is to bridge the gap in access to AI and data science by giving underserved communities advanced technological skills to drive growth across Africa. I’ve also worked with MIT RAISE as a research educator to implement AI curricula for middle school students.

Outside of my professional work, I love reading books, watching tech documentaries, and traveling to learn about different cultures.

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Ankita Rathi
(India)

I am an India-qualified lawyer and policy analyst with the Internet Governance Division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. My work focuses on online safety, platform governance, and cybersecurity. Previously, I served as a policy researcher with the Parliament of India, where I engaged with the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology. Through my roles as a NetMission Ambassador, APIGA2024 Fellow, APyIGF 2024 Chair, ICANN83 NextGen, inSIG2025 Fellow, ICANN84 Fellow, I’ve gained deep expertise in navigating the complexities of tech policy.

My training in law from Symbiosis International has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of complex issues within the field of Internet governance.

When I’m not busy with the digital world, I’m either conquering the board game table or chasing the horizon on a long car drive.

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale
(Uganda)

I am a technical support engineer at eLAAB Limited, where I fix hardware and software issues and support IT networks. I’m an ICANN85 Fellow and a member of the Internet Society Uganda Chapter. I’m passionate about policy research, specifically in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. As a member of the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI), I help identify good practices for sustainable AI governance. With a background in telecommunication engineering, I’m especially interested in gender inclusion and helping shape policies across Africa.

Outside of the tech bubble, I enjoy going on walks and watching K-dramas.

Fernanda Stephanie Rokha Sánchez-Umaña
(Chile)

I am a lawyer from Valparaíso, Chile, for whom research is a fundamental way of engaging with the world. My work sits at the intersection of diplomacy, digital governance, and organized crime prevention. I served as Chile’s first youth representative to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and won Falling Walls Lab Chile for my project, “Breaking the Wall of Algorithmic Distortion,” which aims to help people reclaim their agency from social media algorithms. I believe effective change requires intergenerational collaboration to make the unseen visible again.

Outside of work, theatre, films, and long conversations remind me of human complexity and how much there’s still to understand about the world.

Francesca Chocano Villanueva
(Peru)

I am a Latin American lawyer working on digital rights and technology policy. I’ve spent several years focusing on cybersecurity and technology governance across the private sector and academia. Currently, I collaborate with the Center for Studies in Free Speech and serve on the Global Council of Roblox, where I engage in discussions on online safety and platform governance. I’m particularly interested in how global Internet governance debates translate into Global South realities.

Outside of work, I enjoy surfing and going out for a coffee.

Joana Promise Mhone
(Malawi)

I am a computer network engineer and cybersecurity professional, currently working as a patch and vulnerability specialist. In my role, I focus on identifying and cutting security risks across systems and networks to make sure our digital infrastructure stays resilient and secure. My background is in computer network engineering, and I’ve worked on projects involving everything from vulnerability management and automation to data-driven applications for healthcare, accessibility, and disaster preparedness.

At the core of my work is the belief that technology should make people’s lives better. I’m especially motivated to use my technical skills to protect critical infrastructure and help communities that rely on the Internet for education, communication, and economic opportunity. I am committed to making sure the Internet remains trustworthy, open, secure, and inclusive for everyone.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading novels half the size of my head and calling it relaxing.

Maria Juliana Gamboa Acevedo
(Colombia)

I am a Colombian lawyer and data privacy consultant based in the Netherlands. My work focuses on AI governance and responsible technology, helping international organizations build privacy-by-design systems. My expertise lies at the intersection of law and emerging tech, with a particular interest in how digital regulation affects access to justice and health data in underserved communities. This perspective is grounded in my academic training, including an LL.M. in Law and Technology from Tilburg University, and a CIPP/E credential.

I’m driven to address the digital divide and promote an inclusive Internet that reflects the realities of the Global South.

Outside of work, I enjoy crafts, drawing, and martial arts, and a good cup of Colombian coffee is always part of my routine.

Mitchelle Wambui-Wangari
(Kenya)

I am an international relations specialist, writer, and youth advocate. I work with the Tony Blair Institute to create human-centered policy and digital content that helps governments bring effective change through tech. My work focuses on turning complex ideas into stories people can actually understand and act on. I’m especially interested in how communication can shape public understanding and make global issues feel personal. I care deeply about making sure young people from the Global South help shape the future of the Internet.

Outside of work, I’m a storyteller who loves writing creative stories and having long conversations about society and culture.

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Nakshathra Suresh
(Australia)

I am a cyber criminologist, entrepreneur, and academic. My work examines how people and communities experience harm in online environments and how these risks accelerate as technologies evolve. I’m the co-founder of eiris, a technology consultancy that helps startups and organizations embed safety-by-design principles and ethical considerations into their digital products. Through this work, I help stakeholders understand the social, psychological, and criminological impacts of technology to make sure safety and wellbeing are considered from the earliest stages of development.

I also teach at the University of New South Wales, where I created and lead the university’s first criminology-informed cybersecurity course. This program introduces students to cyber risk through legal, policy, and social frameworks. At the core of my work is the belief that cyber safety is a collective responsibility and that protecting vulnerable communities must be central to how technology is designed and governed.

Olutola Vivian Awosiku
(Nigeria)

I lead the programs for the Africa Digital Health Networks at the Africa CDC, where I coordinate digital health actors to build locally driven health systems. I’m also the founder of Digital Health Africa, a youth-led platform that tells the stories of health innovation across the continent and creates opportunities for young people to lead in digital health. With a background in biomedical laboratory science, I believe open, accessible digital systems are foundational to equitable healthcare from enabling telemedicine in rural communities to empowering young innovators to solve local problems.

I’m driven by a strong belief that Africa can build the health systems it deserves.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me reading, curating ideas on Pinterest, or listening to music.

Raneem Saliem Zaitoun
(Canada)

I am a policy analyst and entrepreneur specializing in digital governance, AI policy, and Internet regulation. My work focuses on translating complex frameworks into clear insights to support evidence-based decision-making. I’ve worked on G7 security documents and served as a Youth Envoy for the International Telecommunication Union, where I helped develop recommendations for the UN Global Digital Compact. I believe the Internet must be governed through an inclusive approach that highlights digital rights and youth perspectives.

I’m honored to be recognized as a World Internet Conference Global Young Leader for my contributions to the field.

Rilla Gusela Sumisra
(Indonesia)

I am a policy analyst at the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs of Indonesia. My work focuses on artificial intelligence and data protection to support an inclusive and people-centered digital ecosystem. My background in network and software engineering remains the foundation of how I approach policy challenges. I’ve been active in the Internet governance community for over a decade and view it as a lifelong space for collaboration and shared responsibility.

Outside of work, I enjoy volunteering at orphanage foundations, traveling, and watching football.

Steven Setiawan
(Indonesia)

I am a program manager at Feminists for Climate and Health Equity (FEquity), where I provide training for environmental human rights defenders to engage in safe digital advocacy. With a background in biology and environmental policy, I’m especially interested in AI ethics and building capacity for Internet policy advocacy. I believe in the power of the digital commons to advance sustainability and provide equitable access to all.

In my spare time, I like to ride public transport to see natural wonders and collect postage stamps.

Vivienne Kobel
(Germany)

I am a digital policy specialist dedicated to human-centric and intersectional feminist approaches to security policy. Until recently, I worked at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP), where I helped research cybercrime, cybersecurity, and AI. My work is committed to highlighting the human impact of technologies and centering the needs of marginalized communities who are often ignored in policymaking. I authored a study on feminist perspectives on cybercrime law and participated in the negotiations for the new UN Convention against Cybercrime.

I’m convinced that if we put people first, we can foster an open, secure, and trustworthy Internet for all. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Dresden University of Technology and am completing a dual master’s from Sciences Po Paris and Free University of Berlin.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, running, and swimming in nature, as well as dancing and creative writing.

Youth Ambassadors 2026

Alice de Perdigão Lana(Brazil)

Amisi Jospin Hassan (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Ankita Rathi (India)

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale (Uganda)

Fernanda Stephanie Rokha Sánchez-Umaña(Chile)

Francesca Chocano Villanueva (Peru)

Joana Promise Mhone (Malawi)

Maria Juliana Gamboa Acevedo (Colombia)

Mitchelle Wambui-Wangari (Kenya)

Nakshathra Suresh (Australia)

Olutola Vivian Awosiku (Nigeria)

Raneem Saliem Zaitoun (Canada)

Rilla Gusela Sumisra (Indonesia)

Steven Setiawan (Indonesia)

Vivienne Kobel (Germany)