Welcome to Your City: Pittsburgh

I'm a researcher and designer entering my final year of my PhD student. I spent this past summer working in DC on AI evaluations and policy and working with companies to implement new frameworks for ensuring effective and responsible AI integrations. Excited for post-grad opportunities and to keep connecting with folks here in Pittsburgh.

I moved to Pittsburgh 4 years ago. I reside in Dormont now. I look forward to meeting new people.

Grew up in Pittsburgh, recently moved back here last year and starting a family. Excited to meet other Harvard folks and welcome them to the small but mighty Harvard community!

I am passionate about multiculturalism, equity, inclusive excellence and matters of social justice... I hope to meet and get to know people who are new to the greater Pittsburgh region with the hopes that they might be interested in joining the Harvard Club of Western Pennsylvania during this program year.

I studied applied math economics in college, and care a lot about the environment and public participation in government systems. I also really like probability theory and linear algebra. Hopefully, I can use CS to combine these in some way :) Outside of work/school, I love music, yoga, and running. I am hoping to meet other alumni in the area!

Timi Olagunju is a policy expert, lawyer, and governance strategist working at the intersection of emerging technology, law, and development. Timi has advised governments, multinationals, and global institutions including UNICEF, the ILO, Samuel Hall, and the U.S–Africa Business Bridge on digital transformation, regulatory policy, sustainability policy, AfCFTA/AGOA, and governance of emerging technologies. He has also provided public policy and GR expertise through Global Integrity (Washington DC) and Speyside Group (London). He is the Founder of the AI Literacy Foundation and Youths in Motion, and serves on the boards of the Slum and Rural Health Initiative and Feed To Grow Africa. His advocacy on AI governance, including his published submission to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), helped shape U.S. policy debates that informed the landmark Executive Order on AI Education for American Youth in 2025. His publications and recommendations have guided policymakers, global institutions, and courts alike. He has contributed to Berkman Klein Center (Harvard) research on digital self-determination now informing policy in Germany, judged the RAIN national AI & robotics hackathon, and authored two books. A poet, he blends socio-impact storytelling with policy influence. Timi has been recognized internationally for his leadership and impact, and also spoken internationally and on several TV/podcast on policy issues around his field. Some media mention: 1. Tribune. Meet Timi Olagunju (2025) [Online]. Available at: https://tribuneonlineng.com/meet-timi-olagunju-timithelaw/ 2. Presidential Precinct. Timi Olagunju Offers Leading Voice in Mark Zukerburg’s Visit to Nigeria (2020) [Online]. Available at:https://presidentialprecinct.org/timi-olagunju-offers-leading-voice-mark-zuckerbergs-visit-nigeria/ 3. PM News Nigeria. Timi Olagunju: Shaping the Future of Technology Policy and Youth (2025) [Online]. Available at: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/07/17/timi-olagunju-shaping-the-future-of-technology-policy-and-youth/ 4. BellaNaija. Lawyer, Leadership Consultant, and Good Governance Advocate Timi Olagunju (2018) [Online]. Available at:https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/02/lawyer-leadership-consultant-good-governance-advocate-timi-olagunju-bellanaijamcm-week/ 5. AllAfrica. Timi Olagunju Advocates Youth-Led Policy Reforms (2018) [Online]. Available at: https://allafrica.com/stories/201804090770.html

I’m currently pursing a Master’s in Human Computer Interaction at CMU. Having lived in Taiwan the past 5 years working in animation + VFX, I’m now trying to transition into tech PM roles here in the states. Probably sports tech? Probably AR/VR?

Just moved into town recently!