Susan Fonseca

Susan Fonseca is a globally recognized education keynote speaker and innovation strategist who bridges the future of learning with the world of work. As Faculty Associate at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and Founding Member of Singularity University, she brings transformative insights on education technology, artificial intelligence in higher education, leadership, and workforce development to audiences worldwide.

Education Leadership & Global Impact

Credited as “Singularity University’s Founding Architect” by luminaries Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil, Susan executed the organization’s founding meeting, secured critical seed capital, and negotiated a 5-year Space Act Agreement with NASA. She managed strategic partnerships with Google, Autodesk, and TED while launching programs that reached 75+ nations in year one.

As Director of Marketing & Communications at Rocky Hill Country Day School and Global Impact Adviser, Susan helps education leaders, startup founders, and entrepreneurs define creative vision and accelerate strategic growth through strategic storytelling. She founded Women@TheFrontier and SheWorks!, and serves on advisory boards for Velara Fintech and XR in Learning.

AI & Storytelling in Education

A brand strategist and master storyteller, Susan specializes in communicating ideas that connect people, places, and purpose. Her expertise spans AI’s transformative impact on education and higher education, helping institutions navigate digital transformation while coordinating compelling narratives for strategic growth. She orchestrates innovative programs that feature next-generation change-agents and uncover breakthrough solutions for the future of learning.

Keynote Speaking Experience

Susan delivers keynote presentations on education innovation, AI in higher education, storytelling for impact, digital transformation, and future workforce trends for premier organizations including:

• Corporate & Industry: Mastercard Latin America & Caribbean Leadership Forum, Coca-Cola, Forbes LatAm Summit, Digital World Congress Summit
• Education: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), NASA STEM Conference, University of Georgia, Tecnológico de Monterrey, University of Waterloo
• Government & Global Forums: International Development Bank Innovation Summit, Clinton Foundation’s Future of the Americas Forum, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, Global Entrepreneurship Summit
• Thought Leadership: TEDx, MarketersLatAm

International Trade & Diplomacy

As Presidential Attaché, Susan coordinated diplomatic trade missions between U.S. Trade Officials and Central American Presidents, joining the U.S. Secretary of Commerce during DR-CAFTA negotiations—a multinational Free Trade Agreement spanning seven nations.

Book Susan Fonseca for keynotes on education innovation, AI in higher education, storytelling for impact, future of work, global leadership, and digital transformation.

• Educational Frontiers: Ignite the Next!
• Transformational Leadership: Beyond 2020
• The Future World of Work: Building the STEAM Pipeline
• Creating: Singularity University + Women@TheFrontier + SheWorks!
• Be Exponential. Tech Trends to Impact 1 Billion.
• Women Entrepreneurs: The Third Billion
• Female Game-Changers: The New Face of Innovation
• The Future of Education: Are We There Yet? Trends + Impact