Samera Edwards

Samera Edwards is a skilled program manager with extensive experience in equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives. At Waymo since March 2022, Samera leads efforts in promoting equity within the organization. Concurrently, at the Institute of International Education, Samera has held various roles since March 2015, including Program Implementation Lead for the Ford Global Fellowship and a contributor to the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. Responsibilities include driving professional development for the TechWomen program, managing global events, and ensuring logistical efficiency in program execution. Previous experience includes international program coordination in Uganda and administrative roles in early childhood education. Samera holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from San Francisco State University and additional qualifications in event planning.