Angella Ndaka PhD.

Activist
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Research Fellow - Sociotechnical Systems & Human-Tech Interaction at University of the Witwatersrand

New Zealand

Overview

Dr. Angella Ndaka is a Research Fellow at Wits School of Governance and a globally recognized scholar in decolonial AI and sociotechnical systems. With a PhD from the University of Otago, she is an award-winning thought leader focused on AI ethics and social inclusion. Colleagues describe her as hardworking, passionate, and a committed changemaker.

Fueled by personal experience, Angella is a passionate advocate for gender equality and empowering women and girls in Kenya, which earned her the ANU International Alumna of the Year award in 2020. Her work focuses on strengthening laws and policies to protect and uplift underserved communities, particularly women and youth.

Unique fact: Angellas advocacy for gender empowerment in Africa led to a new funding allocation for the cause from the Australian governments Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Personality Overview

Meticulous

Perfectionist

Logical And Quick

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Decolonial AI
Her core research focus is shifting Africa from being a technology consumer to a producer and ensuring AI serves communities, not erases them.
Gender Equality
Actively works to empower women and girls in Kenya, winning awards for her contributions to gender equality and social inclusion.
AI Ethics
Recognized as one of the '100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics' in 2023, she is a global advocate for addressing socio-economic gaps and safety in AI.

Media Appearances

Whose agenda is being served by the dynamics surrounding AI ... (Wits article). Featured in University of the Witwatersrand – Tayarisha

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Work History

8-2025
Research Fellow - Sociotechnical Systems & Human-Tech Interaction at University of the Witwatersrand
7-2025
Gender and AI Livelihoods Advisor(Short-term) at Shortlist Professionals
5-2025
Principal Investigator - Kenya at Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR)
3-2024
Global Academic Network Member at Center for AI and Digital Policy
2-2024
Journal Referee at The Royal Society

Education

4-2020 - 12-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Otago
2015 - 2015
Masters Degree from The Australian National University

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Insights For Selling To Angella

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Angella is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Angella

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Angella move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Angella take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Angella

Personality Compatibility


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