Leslie Salgado is a PhD Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Calgary. She is an experienced professional with a strong background in science communication, having worked with international organizations such as UNESCO, OXFAM, and PAHO. As a doctoral student, she focuses on the intersection of Responsible AI, public narratives, policy, and ethics. Her research interests revolve around public trust in AI systems, technology co-design practices with end-users, and interdisciplinary approaches to developing AI literacy. Critical and feminist approaches in STS inspire her investigative stance.

Leslie holds certifications in AI Ethics (LSE), Responsible AI and Human Rights (University of Montreal-MILA), and AI Policy (CADIP). As a consultant for a Global Partnership in AI project, Leslie contributed to research on equality and inclusion within the AI ecosystem. As an educator, she is interested in encouraging critical conversations on technology and society. Leslie is a founding member of the Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Technology, and Policy.