Afua Bruce's career in data science and technology is dotted with a bunch of impressive acronyms: IBM, the FBI (!), even working for the POTUS (Obama) as Executive Director of the National Science and Technology Council. Now, she's taken on a new challenge as Chief Program Officer for Datakind, a global non-profit that harnesses the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. Heck, she even has her own statue as part of the #IfThenSheCan women in STEM initiative (https://ifthenshecan.org). Tune in to hear an amazing story of a truly unique life path.

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Afua Bruce's career in data science and technology is dotted with a bunch of impressive acronyms: IBM, the FBI (!), even working for the POTUS (Obama) as Executive Director of the National Science and Technology Council. Now, she's taken on a new challenge as Chief Program Officer for Datakind, a global non-profit that harnesses the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. Heck, she even has her own statue as part of the #IfThenSheCan women in STEM initiative (https://ifthenshecan.org). Tune in to hear an amazing story of a truly unique life path. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

For the 9th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson introduces us to some new folks facing key career moments, checks in with some old friends, and explores how AI and other technologies are changing how people find work, meet their mates and live their lives. It's another rollercoaster season featuring entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.

"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. 

For the 9th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson introduces us to some new folks facing key career moments, checks in with some old friends, and explores how AI and other technologies are changing how people find work, meet their mates and live their lives. It's another rollercoaster season featuring entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.
"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions.&nbsp;

On The Job

Welcome to Season 5 of "On The Job," a podcast about finding your life's work. A lot can change in a year – especially the kind of year we’ve all had. This season, we’re shining a light on folks who have chosen unique career paths – by necessity or by choice. You’ll hear surprising stories of people excelling in non-traditional roles, and meet folks who have put non-profit work front and center in their lives.

Afua Bruce: Data Scientist and Real-Life Statue

The Unlikely Journey of a Civic-Minded Tech Ninja

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