Meet the founders
Ahlmahz Negash, PhD
Principal Analyst, Tacoma Power · Founder, N-Cubed SolutionsDr. Ahlmahz Negash is an accomplished energy strategist, electrical engineer, and civic leader. With over a decade of expertise in energy planning and power systems analysis, Ahlmahz specializes in navigating complex policy, utility economics, and grid modernization. She brings this same analytical rigor and strategic vision to her civic leadership, serving on the Boards of Directors for both the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and Essentials First.
Ahlmahz holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington.
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Mamie Jallow
Technology Professional at MicrosoftMamie Jallow is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and STEM advocate dedicated to leveraging technology for social impact. She draws on a deep background in complex privacy, security, and architectural management to build innovative ventures focused on AI and digital transformation.
Mamie is passionate about empowering women and underserved communities through digital literacy and AI education. She holds a B.A. and a Master’s in Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
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Sisters Who AI (SWAI) was born out of a conversation between sisters, Ahlmahz Negash and Mamie Jallow, during a cab ride after visiting an orphanage in Dakar, Senegal. The conversation covered wealth disparity, the exploitation of African natural resources, and how to pay forward the privilege of being educated in technical fields.
Before the end of that cab ride, SWAI was envisioned!
Our hope with this project is to inspire and motivate our community to do good with excellence.