Manal Siddiqui Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

San Francisco Bay Area

Advancing the World Economic Forum AI Governance Alliance's efforts to inform resilient governance and regulation efforts for generative AI. The working group is focussed on furthering understanding of societal implications and fostering greater international cooperation for responsible AI system design, development and deployment.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experimenting with immersive generative AI and XR technology applications to study emerging risks and design responsible interactive experiences, enabling enterprises to prioritize opportunities and set strategies for capturing value.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Programmed the 2023 Industry Conference session focussed on Artificial Intelligence under the TIFF Perspectives stream.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Canadian member and graduate of the Spring 2023 AI Policy Clinic. Contributed to drafting of the AI and Democratic Values Index 2023 Report by evaluating the progress of Malaysia's national AI policies and practices aligned with global frameworks for AI policy (the OECD/G20 AI Principles), human rights (the Universal Declaration for Human Rights), and democratic decision-making (transparency, public participation, and access to policy documents). Themes assessed included algorithmic… Show more Canadian member and graduate of the Spring 2023 AI Policy Clinic. Contributed to drafting of the AI and Democratic Values Index 2023 Report by evaluating the progress of Malaysia's national AI policies and practices aligned with global frameworks for AI policy (the OECD/G20 AI Principles), human rights (the Universal Declaration for Human Rights), and democratic decision-making (transparency, public participation, and access to policy documents). Themes assessed included algorithmic transparency and accountability, and support for the UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Led operational stability and growth for synthetic media startup pioneering innovations for content co-creation with AI within no code and low code environments. The resulting immersive experiences generated (and evolved) through real-time audience interactions. We were recognized as a Top 10 Innovation Leader by Canadian Business and the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship on their 2022 New Innovators List. Other achievements included successful valuation and corporate… Show more Led operational stability and growth for synthetic media startup pioneering innovations for content co-creation with AI within no code and low code environments. The resulting immersive experiences generated (and evolved) through real-time audience interactions. We were recognized as a Top 10 Innovation Leader by Canadian Business and the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship on their 2022 New Innovators List. Other achievements included successful valuation and corporate restructuring efforts for scaling business opportunities, establishing shareholder agreements, raising an oversubscribed funding round from signal investors, growing the team by 4x, building a strategic IP portfolio including a patent filing, and securing $2 million+ in funding for generative AI media productions. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bridged knowledge gaps between AI research, industry innovations and the public systems that govern health care delivery (e.g. ethics, regulations, privacy, reimbursement), to enable AI deployment in health. Served as an expert on multiple national working groups and panels to modernize legislation and regulations that serve to create a more supportive environment for AI research and implementation while balancing reasonable privacy and security considerations.

Toronto, Canada Area

Established and led the AI research operations team to deliver programming and services for over 400 AI researchers across Canada and oversee an annual $1.5 million student award program. Worked directly with the CEO, COO and Research Director to provide oversight for AI talent acquisition and retention practices, ensuring Vector attracted the best global talent focused on research excellence in deep learning and machine learning.

Toronto, Canada Area

As one of its first employees, operationalized the Vector Institute and its Board governance processes to drive excellence and leadership in Canada’s knowledge, creation, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) to foster economic growth and improve the lives of Canadians.

Toronto, Canada Area

Established and provided oversight for all operational activities at Clinical Trials Ontario and developed strategies for program implementation, stakeholder engagement and communications. My efforts directly contributed to the successful Ontario-wide launch of a coordinated streamlined system to prevent duplicative ethics reviews being conducted for the same clinical trial over multiple research sites, saving companies significant resources and time. Also represented CTO as a member of the… Show more Established and provided oversight for all operational activities at Clinical Trials Ontario and developed strategies for program implementation, stakeholder engagement and communications. My efforts directly contributed to the successful Ontario-wide launch of a coordinated streamlined system to prevent duplicative ethics reviews being conducted for the same clinical trial over multiple research sites, saving companies significant resources and time. Also represented CTO as a member of the Ontario delegation to three BIO International Conferences (2013, 2014 and 2015), led the development of the Metrics and Evaluation Program and executed two province-wide clinical trials conferences. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Created opportunities for low-income immigrant women in Regent Park to break social isolation and achieve financial independence. We developed an innovative quilting technique and secured financing for prototype production from a real estate developer engaged in community revitalization efforts in Regent Park. The finished story quilt is now a permanent installation in the lobby of the Paintbox Condos. The women have since incorporated their business and continue to live free of social welfare… Show more Created opportunities for low-income immigrant women in Regent Park to break social isolation and achieve financial independence. We developed an innovative quilting technique and secured financing for prototype production from a real estate developer engaged in community revitalization efforts in Regent Park. The finished story quilt is now a permanent installation in the lobby of the Paintbox Condos. The women have since incorporated their business and continue to live free of social welfare supports. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Analyzed and developed research innovation policy recommendations in support of Ontario’s $161million Life Sciences Commercialization Strategy, resulting in the successful funding of Clinical Trials Ontario and the release of the Ontario Clinical Trials Asset Map.

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Master Of Laws (Gpllm), Innovation, Technology And Business Law

M.Sc. (Distinction), Management

Activities and Societies: Ski/Snowboard Club, Strategy Group Specialist: Internal Audit and Islamic Finance Dissertation: The strategic.

B.Sc. (Honours), Life Sciences

Activities and Societies: World University Service of Canada, VicReach, Model United Nations, Only Human Dance Collective Specialist.

College Credits, Computer Integrated Surgery And Molecular Biology

The Johns Hopkins Summer University Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to take freshman- and sophomore-level.

Diploma, Advanced Placement - Biology, Chemistry, Calculus And English Literature

Activities and Societies: National Honours Society, Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity The Leysin American School (LAS) is a boarding.

Gce O' Levels, Physical Sciences