Jeannice Fairrer-Samani

Mentor Jeannice Fairrer-Samani, a digital technologist and founder of the Fifth Wave STEAM Initiative, recently presented a workshop, “AI for Impact: Empowering Innovation Across Industries,” for IIE’s Alliance of Saudi Women Active in Tech (ASWAT) fellowship program. In her session, Jeannice explored how artificial intelligence is transforming STEM fields, entrepreneurship and global problem-solving.
ASWAT brings together rising Saudi women professionals in cybersecurity, biotech, electric vehicles, energy and beyond for a three-week program based in Austin, Texas. Activities include job shadowing, site visits, professional networking and the creation of action plans for impact.
Through ASWAT, Jeannice advances a growing movement of mentors who are helping to shape technology-driven, cross-sector solutions to today’s biggest challenges.
“AI has the power to drive innovation across industries,” she shared, “and I’m honored to welcome this extraordinary cohort of women in tech to explore that potential together.”​