Nicoleta J Economou, PhD, serves as the Director of Governance and Evaluation of Health AI Systems for Duke Health. She is also the founding director of the Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support (ABCDS) Oversight leading the operations and framework design effort for the governance, evaluation, and monitoring of ABCDS software at Duke. She also leads initiatives relevant to the evaluation and governance of health AI technologies, along with leading operations of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a coalition establishing the guidelines and guardrails for health AI technologies.

Mwisa Chisunka is the Head of Government Programs at John Snow Labs. She facilitates the adoption of advanced AI technologies, including specific applications in LLMs, NLP and VDU to enhance efficiency and outcomes within the government and public sector. Her work is at the forefront of bridging governance, policy-making, and technology, targeting the resolution of complex challenges through the strategic deployment of AI solutions.

With a profound understanding of the dynamic interplay between public administration and emerging technologies, Mwisa recommends state-of-the-art AI solutions that drive significant advancements in government operations and services. Mwisa is actively engaged with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), which aims to establish standards and provide guidance for the ethical development and integration of AI in healthcare. Her involvement aligns with CHAI’s goal to promote the evaluation and adoption of responsible AI technologies – a commitment deeply reflected in her work.

Mwisa attained a BA from Colgate University and an MPA from the Nelson A. Rockefeller School of Public Affairs and Policy, equipping her with a solid foundation of public affairs, policy analysis, and administration. Her career trajectory includes critical positions within the New York State (NYS) Senate, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, and a groundbreaking tenure as the first NYS Business Ombudswoman.