Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek is an AI Expert, Keynote and Workshop Facilitator, and Bestselling Author ranked the #4 Influencer in Voice AI by Voicebot.ai.
With a PhD in Conversational AI and 10+ years of startup to Fortune 500 AI builder experience, including senior and VP roles at Nuance (acquired by Microsoft for $16B) and OneReach.ai, she combines cutting-edge technical knowledge with business acumen.
As CEO of Clarity AI, she helps leaders upskill in AI and data to future-proof companies. Her Amazon bestselling book "Your AI Roadmap" was published by Wiley in January 2025, and her work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and at major conferences including CES and Google i/O. She lives in Seattle, WA.
