Speaker Details
Samira Z. Saab
Program Manager, CLOA & Head of Digital Transformation and Information Governance, OWCS
Samira Z. Saab is widely recognized as a visionary leader and digital transformation expert shaping the future of education in Curaçao. As Program Manager for CLOA and Head of Digital Transformation & Information Governance at OWCS, she champions innovation, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive systems that prepare learners for a rapidly evolving world. Her leadership has positioned Curaçao at the forefront of educational modernization in the Caribbean. Samira combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, driving projects that integrate technology, governance, and global best practices while advising policymakers and advocating for digital equity.
Key Achievements
- Architected the national rollout of the Central Education Application.
- Authored Curaçao's education digitalization roadmap with embedded cybersecurity and resilience.
- Forged multi-stakeholder partnerships with UNESCO, Nuffic, and EY to accelerate adoption.
- Scaled training programs that build digital capacity across educators and school boards.