Melissa Drew is an international keynote speaker with over 30 years of experience in data and digital transformation. Her professional career has contributed to her breadth and depth of knowledge working in the private sector, with start-ups, and as a consultant with Kearny, Deloitte, and IBM. She focuses on how emerging technologies impact procurement and supply chain organizations. Ms. Drew was ranked #34 of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain 2023, was named a Top 25 Global Consultant in 2025, and is a Top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer in 2024. She hosts the “AI Literate Citizen” podcast, interviewing leaders worldwide to educate listeners on how AI is impacting them personally and professionally.
Melissa is a TEDx speaker who has been featured in AI Time Journal, Tech Exec Magazine, and various data and technology podcasts. She is a founding member of Women Leaders in Data and AI and the founder of the nonprofit organization The AI Literate Citizen, which advocates for and educates global citizens of all ages about AI literacy. Melissa is a guest lecturer at the Rutgers Business School Supply Chain Program on Emerging Technologies. When not writing or speaking, Ms. Drew mentors, travels internationally, and tries to keep up with her twin teenage daughters. One of her most outstanding achievements is remaining cancer-free since October 2022.
