About
Hi there!
I’m Dr. Sabba Quidwai.
For too long, leaders have been told that innovation is about technology. But the real key to transformation? It's people. From teaching in a high school history classroom to global keynote stages, my work centers on one belief:
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In a world focused on AI.
I’m focused on people.
In a world focused on AI, I’m focused on people.
A culture where trust is the foundation, curiosity is encouraged, creativity thrives, and AI is integrated seamlessly as a teammate to enhance human potential, not replace it.
Cultures of innovation begin with empathy.
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My mission is to help leaders design a future where no one feels unprepared for what's next.
From my early days as a high school science teacher to serving as an Education Executive at Apple and Director of Innovative Learning at USC, I’ve seen what’s possible when people feel empowered to embrace change, rather than fear it.
Today, I work with leaders across education, business, and community organizations to redesign the way we learn and work using Design Thinking and AI.
But this isn’t about adding more to your already full plate.
It’s about rethinking how you lead, so that AI becomes a trusted teammate, your workflows become more intentional, and your people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Before you build an AI team, you need a mindset shift, because AI isn’t just another tool. It’s a teammate.
And every leader today needs a strategy for how to build that team.
That’s where I come in.
I help schools, businesses, and organizations build AI-ready teams using Design Thinking, a human-centered approach that helps you lead with clarity, align your people, and create systems that actually work.
AI is powerful, but it’s only as good as the people who design and implement it.
That’s where Design Thinking comes in. It ensures that AI isn’t just another tool, it’s a trusted and ethical team member that enhances human potential rather than replacing it.
Together we will:
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go deeper, I’ll help you turn curiosity into confidence and create a future-ready team that leads with heart and purpose.
Design an intentional AI strategy
Identify roles and responsibilities across your team
Build a culture of trust, experimentation, and collaboration
Ensure AI aligns with your values and amplifies your people, not replaces them
Keynotes and Workshops
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We’re in a moment of massive change, and the future isn’t waiting. But here’s the truth: the most powerful advantage we have right now isn’t the technology. It’s our ability to think differently, ask better questions, and design the future together.
That’s the human advantage.
My keynotes and workshops are interactive, energizing, and designed to shift mindsets from fear to possibility. Grounded in Design Thinking, I guide audiences through a journey that’s part inspiration, part strategy, and fully human.
Whether I’m speaking to educators, entrepreneurs, or executive teams, I help people reconnect with their purpose, reimagine what’s possible with AI, and walk away with practical tools to lead with clarity, courage, and creativity.
Transformation doesn’t happen by accident, it’s designed.
The biggest barrier to AI integration isn’t a lack of tools, it’s a lack of trust, alignment, and clarity.
The AI Power Circle is a 3–6 month immersive, collaborative experience that helps your team shift its mindset, build confidence, and design an intentional path forward.
This isn’t a sit-and-get session.
It’s a think, build, and lead experience.
Rooted in Design Thinking, the Power Circle guides your team through the real work of innovation—defining the right challenges, aligning on goals, and experimenting with purpose. You’ll identify how AI can serve your people, refine your strategy, and walk away with a team that feels equipped, empowered, and ready to lead.
Because when people feel ownership over change, they don’t resist it—they design it.
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All of my best and life changing relationships began online. Whether it's a simple tweet, a DM or an email. It always begins and ends with the relationships we create.
Each week I'll send the skills and strategies you need to build your human advantage in an AI world straight to your inbox.
As Simon Sinek Says:
"Alone is hard. Together is better."