Dayana Bulchand

Dayana is the Programme & Partnerships Associate at Vertical Institute, where she works at the intersection of AI, workforce development, and industry collaboration. With a background in social work and technology, she enjoys bringing diverse perspectives together to challenge assumptions and explore new ways of thinking. She is particularly curious about how emerging technologies can support peacebuilding through policy and cross-cultural dialogue. Outside work, she can usually be found laughing at memes online, West Coast swing dancing, or playing with her 13-year-old fluffy cat, Moji.

Thought Leadership

Keeping Her In The Loop: Career breaks, AI, and the safe space to move forward

In a world where AI keeps advancing, women who step away from work for family, caregiving, health, entrepreneurship, or simply life, risk returning to an environment that has moved on without them. This article explores how gender, circumstance and the accelerating pace of technology shape who gets to keep up, and asks what a fairer […]

11 November 2026 • Reading Time: 11