Stephanie Sylvestre is a dynamic transformational leader and co-founder of Avatar Buddy, an AI company dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses. With a BA in international relations from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts an Sciences and an MA in international studies and economics from the University of Miami, Stephanie combines her academic background with hands-on IT leadership experience. She has held such pivotal roles as chief information officer at The Children’s Trust, where she managed a $184 million portfolio. Stephanie is passionate about leveraging technology for social impact, fostering high-performance teams and driving initiatives that promote diversity and innovation.