Deana Anglin, PhD
About Deana Anglin, PhD
Deana Anglin, PhD, serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Talawa.ai and the Azarae Foundation, which supports children's education in the Caribbean. She has been recognized as one of Silicon Valley's 100 Most Influential Women in 2024 and has extensive experience in user experience research and product management at Google.
Work at Talawa.ai
Deana Anglin serves as Co-Founder and CEO at Talawa.ai, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on advancing AI solutions and strategies within the organization. Her leadership is instrumental in shaping the company's vision and fostering innovation in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Deana Anglin holds a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Institute of Technology, completed between 2010 and 2015. She also earned a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Spanish from Lawrence University. Additionally, she has pursued specialized studies in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Harvard Business School Online from 2021 to 2023.
Background
Deana Anglin has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in user experience research and product management. She worked at Google for several years in various roles, including Founder and Product General Manager of an internal generative AI startup, and Senior Staff UX Research Manager. Her early career included internships at companies such as Intel Corporation, MITRE, and Lockheed Martin.
Achievements
Deana Anglin founded the Azarae Foundation in 2019, which supports children's education and advancement in the Caribbean, distributing over a quarter million US dollars from the diaspora. She has been recognized as one of Silicon Valley's 100 Most Influential Women for 2024 and has engaged as a global speaker across multiple continents. Additionally, she has mentored over 150 tech and consumer goods startups worldwide.
Current Roles
In addition to her role at Talawa.ai, Deana Anglin is the Founder and President of the Azarae Foundation and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University since 2018. Her involvement in academia complements her industry experience, allowing her to contribute to both education and practical applications of technology.