Joy Hammond works at the intersection of emerging technology and regulatory compliance, helping organizations adopt digital solutions responsibly. She focuses on striking the critical balance where commercial growth and data protection coexist, with a long-term goal to drive this
impact across the Global South. With her background in entrepreneurship and international business, Joy assesses data protection
and privacy risks, from a cross-functional perspective, across diverse organizations, products and services. She is currently finalizing an LLM in Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Data Management. Outside of work, she volunteers with a local organization to mentor teens, equipping them with essential soft skills to thrive as future changemakers.