Naria Santa Lucia
Microsoft Philanthropies
San Diego, CA USA
"Be endlessly curious."
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Naria's work combines: Technology, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Don't underestimate the value of coffee chats and informational conversations. Do your research and reach out to people working on the things you're interested in. Get out of your comfort zone, make that LinkedIn post, tap your network, and talk to people.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Public Policy
University of Chicago
Doctorate
Law
University of Chicago Law School
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I went to law school because it seemed like the right path, but quickly realized it wasn’t the work I was meant to do.
2.
I shifted into STEM education, building programs to help people, especially underserved communities, gain skills for tech careers.
3.
Over a decade ago, I was already thinking about how to train people for careers in AI and emerging technologies.
4.
I’ve felt stuck many times throughout my journey, but I’ve learned that discomfort is often where the most growth happens.
5.
Today, I lead a global team at Microsoft working with nonprofits, governments, and schools to deliver AI skills training.
6.
I’m committed to ensuring no one is left behind in the AI era, especially those without access or representation.
