Ep. 85 Women in Water, Powered by AI: A Conversation with Melina Persson

WUN Advocate Julia Stichling speaks to Melina Persson who leads the water sector for Microsoft in the UK about women, technology and the future of waterThey speak  about Melina's journey into the sector, why water matters (now more than ever), the role AI can play in helping the industry become more proactive and resilient, and why women need to be part of shaping that.Key messages:You do not need to be technical to have a valuable voice in digital transformation.Women across the sector already understand the customers, communities, processes and operational realities that make technology useful. That context is powerful.If AI is going to serve everyone, everyone needs a voice in shaping it.Melina Persson leads the water sector for Microsoft in the UK, working with organisations across the industry to apply technology, data, AI and security to some of the sector’s most important challenges. She also runs TechHer for Water, a programme focused on helping more women build confidence and capability in digital, cloud, AI and cyber skills.As a speaker, mentor and passionate advocate for women’s rights, diversity and inclusion, Melina regularly speaks about the role of technology, representation and skills in shaping the future of critical national infrastructure.