Revathi Kollegala

Revathi Kollegala is an advisor to the CEO at CIFOR-ICRAF and has spent over a decade working at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and inclusive innovation. She’s led initiatives across industry, grassroots communities, and research—co-leading a responsible AI project with SEWA, working at MathWorks, and founding the Regen Foundation. Revathi now focuses on building ethical, data-driven systems for restoration and climate action, bringing together voices from policy, tech, and local communities to shape AI that truly serves the planet.