LilyBotsyoe

As a Graduate Student and Adjunct Instructor, Lily Edinam Botsyoe researches the deployment of technology in service of public needs. She is an ardent contributor to technology communities and speaks widely on issues relating to the internet with a particular interest in Women and Youth Inclusion, Accessibility, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Sustainability.

As a believer in the power of technology to accelerate development, her work focuses on human-centered approaches to building technology that ignites real impact for users. Lily grounds her strategies in the principles of digital inclusion and solutions focused on sustainability and scale.

In the Internet Governance and policy space, Lily coordinates the Ghana Youth Internet Governance Forum and is a member of the steering committee for the West Africa and Africa Youth Internet Governance Forum. She is part of the 30 women awarded the STEM Woman Honour 2020 at the National Women in STEM Honours in Ghana for her contribution to the field of work and education under STEM. This has spurred her interest to start a book-based mentorship to build a STEM Identity for girls through a color book. Lily was also awarded the 2021 Research and Knowledge Builder in Ghana by the Coalition for Digital Equality.