Verna Lalbeharie is a strategic leader dedicated to fostering equitable education systems through technology, personalized learning, and evidence-based reforms. She is Managing Director at Results for Development (R4D) and Executive Director of EdTech Hub, a global initiative leveraging technology to improve student learning. With over 25 years in education technology and innovation, she has led major initiatives at the American Institutes for Research, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and the Friday Institute. Originally from South Africa, Verna is renowned for her ability to bridge research, policy, and practice to advance equity in education. She co-chaired the EdTech Genome project and serves on the Brookings Global Taskforce on AI and Education. She holds a BA from Smith College and a Master of Education from UMass–Amherst.