Experience

Governance Manager @ Meta • London, UK

In her role as Governance Manager at Meta for the past two years, Ayana leads initiatives that connect technology with accountability and human rights principles. She oversees compliance with Meta’s external Oversight Board—a global body of human rights experts that guides responsible content decisions—and coordinates implementation across policy, product, and operations teams. Ayana also drives the publication of Meta’s biannual transparency reports, providing NGOs, journalists, and regulators with insight into the company’s progress on governance and accountability regarding content moderation. Her work centers on making governance visible, measurable, and people-focused, ensuring that digital platforms strengthen public trust and societal outcomes.

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Community Response Program Manager @ Meta • Dublin, Ireland

For four years Ayana oversaw Meta’s cross-check program, a critical initiative designed to safeguard journalists, activists, and public figures from censorship and undue bias online. She led global coordination across multiple teams to manage the program’s operational success, balancing precision, empathy, and efficiency at scale. Ayana also managed high-stakes global incidents involving health misinformation, civic integrity, and human rights concerns. Working at the intersection of technology and social impact, she developed risk assessment frameworks and long-term harm-reduction strategies to mitigate off-platform threats. Her work supported partnerships with NGOs, policy experts, and internal integrity teams, enhancing Meta’s ability to respond to crises swiftly and effectively. This experience sharpened her expertise in crisis response, risk management, and the design of systems that prioritize both individual safety and community trust.

Research & Engagement Coordinator @ EdTech Evidence Exchange • Washington, DC

For one year at EdTech Exchange, Ayana led national research engagement efforts focused on equitable innovation in education. She coordinated a multi-million-dollar initiative that brought together more than 120 educators, researchers, and technology executives to address access and inclusion in the edtech sector. Her responsibilities included managing external communications, stakeholder engagement, and event logistics for over 500 participants nationwide. Through this role, Ayana cultivated her expertise in partnership-building and communications—skills that continue to shape her approach to social impact and cross-sector collaboration.

Refugee Youth Mentorship Pilot Program Coordinator @ IACT • Austin, Texas

For one year Ayana designed and led a pilot mentorship program at a Texas-based NGO to support teenage refugees and their families during resettlement. She developed English instruction modules, guided parents through financial and education systems, and built a mentorship network connecting refugee youth with local professionals. The program strengthened community integration and created a scalable framework for inclusive resettlement support, deepening Ayana’s understanding of how equitable systems are built through both policy and human connection—a perspective that continues to shape her global governance and human rights work.