Tech Global Institute is pleased to introduce its second cohort of Tech Policy Fellows, selected from a global pool of over 7,000 applicants. These leaders—with diverse expertise in international human rights law, public policy, data protection, journalism, and media studies—will dedicate their time researching and implementing tech policy interventions to address issues around accountability, responsibility and equity in underserved regions in the Global Majority. As fellows, this cohort of experts spanning South and Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East will actively contribute to building a global and multi-stakeholder community of practice focused on fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable Internet future.
Antara Vats
India
Anatara serves as a Senior Technology Policy Associate at Wadhwani AI, driving research and implementation support to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem in India through strategic investments and interventions across the AI lifecycle. She is also a fellow of the ARTICLE19 Internet of Rights Fellowship, contributing to IEEE’s initiatives on transparency and accountability in Large Language Models (LLMs). Previously, she worked with the Observer Research Foundation and CyberPeace Foundation, producing research on emerging technologies and policy response papers.
Zarif Faiaz
Bangladesh
Zarif Faiaz is a journalist, writer, and communications expert, currently serving as the In-Charge of the Tech & Startup section at The Daily Star newspaper in Bangladesh. Zarif’s work explores the intersection of technology, policy, human rights, and society, shedding light on critical issues such as data privacy, digital rights, and the impact of emerging technologies on traditional industries. Zarif has worked on development communication projects with BRAC, the EU, Swisscontact, and WorldFish.
Angela Minayo
Kenya
Angela is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Digital Rights and Policy Programs Officer at Article19 in Eastern Africa. She works at the intersection of law, technology, and human rights with an extensive professional profile that extends to project management, research, and policy analysis.
Azka Haria Fitra Agus
Indonesia
Azka Haria Fitra is a public policy analyst specializing in media, digital, and democracy issues. In Indonesia, he has worked with the government in developing strategic policy frameworks addressing digital privacy, press freedom, content regulation, and AI governance. His work focuses on designing policies that cultivate a healthy digital information ecosystem, safeguarding public rights, ensuring media sustainability, and holding platforms accountable. Azka holds a Master’s in Digital Policy from University College Dublin.
Lucas Anjos
Brazil
Lucas is a legal scholar specialized in technology, privacy, and international law, working as a postdoctoral researcher at Sciences Po Law School in Paris. He is also a data protection specialist at the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD). Lucas holds a PhD in Law from Université libre de Bruxelles. He is also a Professor of Law at UFJF and a founder of the Institute for Research on Internet and Society (IRIS). His research focuses on privacy and data protection, exceptions to intellectual property, policy discourses, and AI governance.
Diyi Liu
China
Diyi is a DPhil candidate in Information, Communication, and the Social Sciences at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. Her research examines the development and governance of the ICT industry in Asia Pacific, with a current focus on algorithmic content moderation and platformized speech governance in South and Southeast Asia. Diyi is also a visiting researcher at the National University of Singapore (Fall 2023), an Open Research Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute in Germany (Spring 2024), and a research fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta Indonesia (Fall 2024). She earned her BA and MA in International Journalism and Communication in China prior to commencing her DPhil.
Shashank Mohan
India
Shashank is a Delhi-based lawyer and tech-policy researcher working towards strengthening the voice of the Global Majority in global policy dialogues. He’s currently the Associate Director at the Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University in Delhi. Shashank is interested in studying how new technologies impact society, especially those who are vulnerable and historically marginalised. His work is targeted towards building policy solutions that benefit and restore the rights of invisibilised communities. His writing has covered subjects such as data governance, platform accountability, online free speech, and regulatory design. For the past two years, Shashank has been working on publishing a podcast on tech policy in India housed within CCG.
Jessica Yarak
Lebanon
Jessica is a Master of Public Policy and Management candidate at the University of Melbourne, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Lebanese American University. With a keen interest in tech policy, she is dedicated to exploring how technology can be harnessed to promote equitable outcomes across society. She is passionate about shaping policies that ensure all individuals, regardless of background, have access to the opportunities and benefits that technological advancements can offer, while addressing potential disparities.
Abigail Adu-Daako
Ghana
Abigail is a tech policy professional, and currently leads Trust and Safety policy at Wikimedia Foundation. She is responsible for creating and updating platform policies for Wikipedia and over 12 other related products and platforms. Abigail has a background in responsible AI and economic research and has worked for international organizations such as the World Bank. She holds a Master in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.
