Keynote Session
Mark your calendar to hear the Summer Institute keynote speaker on Wednesday, June 11, at 9 a.m. in the Royal Ballroom. Be there!
Priyanka Sharma
Priyanka Sharma is the Director at JSI/World Education where she plays a pivotal role in leading transformative education and development initiatives both in the United States and across Asia. Her visionary leadership drives diverse high-impact projects and centers of expertise, including the EdTech Center, National College Transition Network, and the SABES Program Support Center. JSI/World Education, a Boston-based global nonprofit, is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education and fostering economic and social advancement.
Priyanka brings a dynamic and strategic approach to advancing postsecondary career readiness, digital transformation, and technology integration. As co-leader of Digital US, she champions cross-sector collaborations to create a digitally resilient learning and working landscape, ensuring equity and accessibility for all. Her passion for sustainable impact shines through in her leadership of groundbreaking initiatives such as the AI Initiative for Learning and Work initiative, as well as her ability to unite policymakers, professional developers, and practitioners to foster meaningful, long-lasting change.
Beyond the United States, Priyanka spearheads efforts across Asia, leading projects that strengthen climate resilience, promote education equity, and drive digital innovation. Her work in the region includes fostering partnerships, enhancing local capacity, and advancing initiatives that empower communities and support sustainable development.
An accomplished leader and expert in innovative project design, Priyanka continues to influence efforts focused on college and career readiness, digital equity, and education technology. Her interdisciplinary background, with a degree in biology and anthropology from the State University of New York, fuels her holistic and forward-thinking approach to education and social impact.