Chandra Donelson is a global, award-winning leader in data and AI, known for driving innovation across sectors. She inspires everyone from second graders to CEOs of the world’s largest companies, providing practical tools audiences can use immediately—offering straightforward approaches to change and motivation that work in both professional and personal settings.

Chandra Donelson is a visionary leader in data and artificial intelligence, recognized globally for her contributions and for spearheading groundbreaking innovations across the defense sector.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Donelson possesses a remarkable ability to blend high-level leadership with personal authenticity, balancing complex, large-scale responsibilities with a grounded, human-centered approach. Whether engaging with Fortune 500 companies or introducing elementary students to the power of data, she instinctively meets people where they are.

Her unique strength lies in bringing empathy into leadership spaces traditionally focused solely on results, allowing her to achieve ambitious goals while inspiring others to feel seen, valued, and empowered. Ms. Donelson’s visionary approach and passion for driving innovation make her a sought-after voice in both technology and leadership.

Chandra Donelson is a visionary leader in the fields of data and artificial intelligence, globally recognized for her groundbreaking contributions across both public and private sectors. As one of the few individuals to have led data and AI initiatives at the highest levels of multiple defense organizations, she has shaped national strategies, influenced policy, and delivered innovative, mission-driven solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency at scale.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Donelson possesses a remarkable ability to blend high-level leadership with personal authenticity, balancing complex, large-scale responsibilities with a grounded, human-centered approach. Whether advising Fortune 500 executives or introducing elementary students to data literacy through her children’s book The Data Detective, she instinctively meets people where they are.

Her unique strength lies in bringing empathy into leadership spaces traditionally focused solely on results, allowing her to achieve ambitious goals while inspiring others to feel seen, valued, and empowered. Ms. Donelson’s visionary approach and passion for driving innovation make her a sought-after voice in both technology and leadership.