Oksana Kotelnikova
Oksana is a mission-driven strategist and NGO founder who combines her community-building roots with a passion for beneficial AI. After launching civic dialogue projects and nurturing local communities in Russia, she saw firsthand how early catalytic support and cross-sector connections can spark broader collaboration across themes and regions. Oksana envisions a future where engineers, researchers, and activists co-create a collective fund that truly serves humanity by supporting public, beneficial AI systems.
Favourite Leadership Quote
“If we are gaining the power of gods, then without the love and wisdom of gods, we self-destruct.”
- Daniel Schmachtenberger
I applied to the Elischer Mentorship because practical guidance on securing independent funding is the quickest way to mobilise a global network around safe, beneficial AI. I hope the programme helps me position myself in this emerging field, communicate clear opportunities, and spark partnerships with those eager to join the cause.