Divya Balachandran

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, and now based in Portland, Oregon, Divya Balachandran is a business professor, AI strategist, and doctoral researcher passionate about helping higher education navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She enjoys turning complex ideas into practical strategies for educators and institutional leaders and firmly believes that responsible AI should empower people—not overwhelm them. When she’s not teaching, researching, or writing about AI, she’s probably mentoring, exploring new technologies, travelling, exploring new restaurants, or enjoying a good cup of tea