The Honorable Roxy Ndebumadu

Pronunciation: “ROX-SEE IN-DEY-BOO-MAH-DOO”

Roxy Ndebumadu is a visionary leader recognized for her groundbreaking work in ethical AI, government technologies modernization, and assessing the impacts of customer experience and online harms on consumer behavior. As an elected official, angel investor, and technology visionary, she is reshaping the innovation landscape globally.

In 2019, Mayor Pro Tem Ndebumadu made history as the youngest female and first African American woman to be voted and sworn into office as a Councilwoman for City of Bowie, Maryland, the fifth largest city in the state. In 2023, she secured re-election to the Bowie City Council with 51% of the vote in a three-way race, becoming the youngest two-term Councilmember in the City of Bowie’s history. Roxy has led efforts to launch the first STEM-based school in Prince George's County, Maryland, Friendship Aspire Bowie STEM Academy, which opened in August of 2024.  

Her career spans pivotal roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Twitch before transitioning into entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, Roxy is pioneering new applications of AI and customer experience (CX) in regulated industries through her venture, roxHealth. As the founder and CEO of roxHealth, Roxy leads a multidisciplinary team developing software and artificial intelligence solutions designed to redefine neuroscience, clinical psychology, and wellness, with the goal of transforming mental health outcomes in today's society. Roxy’s efforts in promoting ethical and equitable AI practices, notably through her involvement with the AI Trust Foundation and the Policy Center for the Global South, have been instrumental in advancing innovative industry solutions. In being a humongous dreamer, and honoring her commitment to foster global social cohesion, Roxy founded the Bild Foundation. Bild Foundation is a global organization focused on empowering women, strengthening democracy, fostering innovation, and uplifting local communities across the Global South.

She has served on numerous State Boards and is a Fellow at Rodel Institute and Vital Voices. You can catch Roxy contributing to insights on geopolitical opportunities, emerging technology trends, small business shifts, economic development, and U.S. policy impacts across various mediums.