Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi is a globally recognized AI and leadership strategist, educator, and speaker, specializing in integrating artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital storytelling into social impact initiatives.
Serving on the Board of Directors for the American Society for AI (ASFAI), chairing its Ethics & Responsible AI Committee, and originating and co-editing its AI for Humanity anthology, she is at the forefront of ethical AI implementation.
Since joining New York University in 2009 and advancing to Adjunct Assistant Professor in 2020, Professor Ngonzi has been a pioneering force in education. Her innovative approach earned her the NYU SPS 2021 Teaching Excellence Award. In 2023, she introduced generative AI into her curriculum, empowering students to leverage this technology for enhanced stakeholder engagement and social impact. Her course now integrates custom GPTs - including AmplifyGPT and Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta - to help students apply her proprietary 1+1+AI=10™ Methodology and SHINE™ Storytelling Framework in developing compelling, values-aligned narratives using AI-powered tools. These tools have helped students from nonprofit, corporate, and international development sectors create AI-augmented communications and strategic plans that reflect ethical and mission-aligned storytelling.
As the Founder and CEO of The International Social Impact Institute® (The ISII), Professor Ngonzi has trained over 8,000 professionals across six continents in generative AI implementation and advised tech companies on optimizing their offerings for education and social impact. Her global initiatives have engaged over 40,000 individuals through 130+ webinars and events and established more than 150 strategic partnerships to amplify collective impact.
Her collaborations with organizations such as Cornell University, Candid, Compliance Week, GivingTuesday, NASDAQ, and S&P Global underscore her role as a thought leader at the intersection of digital transformation, AI, and social impact.
Her global perspective is shaped by her education at The United Nations International School, Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (BS), and Cornell University (MMH). She continues to contribute to her alma mater through her service on the Cornell University Council and the President's Council of Cornell Women.
Through her teaching, speaking engagements, and consultancy work, Professor Ngonzi prepares the next generation of leaders to harness the power of technology for global change, emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connections in education.
