Tarja Stephens is a Finnish-American entrepreneur and leader in AI workforce development, boasting over two decades of international experience in business development, change management, and talent development. As the founder of AI Opportunity at Work, Tarja provides strategic guidance to public and private sector leaders on navigating the transformative impact of AI Agents on employment, skills development, and career mobility.

A dedicated advocate for women in technology, Tarja co-founded MiaAI with the mission to upskill one million women in AI. She is also a founding partner of Women of the Future, a book series that showcases 100 influential women in emerging technologies globally.

Tarja actively collaborates with global organizations and engages in international initiatives to advance AI workforce strategies. She works with both public and private sectors to enhance skills-first hiring practices, advocate for the importance of human capabilities, and equip diverse talent with essential AI skills to support career mobility and economic opportunities.

As a public speaker, Tarja emphasizes the importance of balancing human intelligence with AI capabilities. She focuses on redefining “career-ready” by enhancing interpersonal skills and developing unique human qualities. Tarja advocates for AI skills development and equitable access to career opportunities across public and private sectors. She specializes in understanding how AI agents redefine job roles and the broader workforce, and in launching responsible AI agents that maintain essential human capabilities.

Through her visionary leadership, Tarja Stephens is preparing the global workforce for an AI-driven economy, driving innovation and inclusive growth worldwide.