Eisenhower Fellowships | First Week.
Wrapping up our first week has been surreal. I still remember the planning sessions with our lovely program officer, Seya Fadullon, and all the preparations that went into this. …
Professional Summary
Erika Fille T. Legara is a scientist, educator, and data science and AI practitioner working across government, academia, and industry. She is the inaugural Managing Director and Chief AI and Data Officer of the Philippine Center for AI Research, and an Associate Professor and Aboitiz Chair in Data Science at the Asian Institute of Management, where she founded and led the country’s first MSc in Data Science program from 2017 to 2024. An Eisenhower Fellow, her work focuses on responsible AI governance and algorithmic auditing. She serves on corporate boards, is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors, an IAPP Certified AI Governance Professional, and a co-founder of a technology company. Her recognitions include the 2020 NAST Outstanding Young Scientist Award, TOYM and TOWNS honors, and selection as an Asia 21 Young Leader (Class of 2022).
Education
PhD Physics
University of the Philippines Diliman
MS Physics
University of the Philippines Diliman
BSc Physics (cum laude)
University of the Philippines Diliman
Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Network Science
Complexity Science
AI Governance
Data, Complexity, and Innovation
CERN and Science Diplomacy
It was Day 4. Our “CERN Day” :) Even though it was my second time, I was still quite giddy. It’s CERN!! The second time hit differently, though. I went with our GESDA Science …
The Randomness of Days
Missed the randomness of my days… This morning at some random coffee shop in Geneva, I sat with my journal and my first cup of coffee, wondering how to kill time. I wanted to do …
The Monty Hall Problem in Digital Transformation: Overcoming Cognitive Biases
Despite aiming for rational decisions in digital initiatives, we often fall prey to cognitive biases like the sunk cost fallacy and the tendency to stick with initial choices, as …
Uncertainty, Behavior, and the Limits of Rationality
Better decisions often rely on data, but real-world scenarios involve uncertainty and reactions to others, where behavioral science and bounded rationality become crucial. A recent …
Featured Publications
Leveraging Existing Legal Authority to Guide AI Development
Typology, network features and damage response in worldwide urban road systems
J.F. Valenzuela
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Recent & Upcoming Talks
The Role of the Board in AI Transformation
As I always say (or warn!), AI transformation isn’t for the faint of heart. Boards must lead with a sharp DSAI Strategy (Data Science and AI) that aligns with organizational goals. …
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Operationalizing AI Governance
Had a fantastic time in Seoul to join a small-group, insightful discussion on Operationalizing AI Governance, with a special focus on standards setting. It was so nice and …
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8th Ayala Corporation-FINEX 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕 and FINEX 9th GMM
Honored to have been the keynote speaker at the 8th Ayala Corporation-FINEX 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕 and FINEX 9th GMM. Thank you for the invitation to share about the Center for AI Research …
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GNAM Deans and Directors Meeting
At the 2024 AACSB ICAM, joining a distinguished plenary panel alongside Asian Institute of Management President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, Dean Saïd Business School, University of …
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AACSB ICAM
At the 2024 AACSB ICAM, joining a distinguished plenary panel alongside Asian Institute of Management President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, Dean Saïd Business School, University of …
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