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At AAPOR’s 81st Conference, Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, joined the 2026–27 Executive Council. Leveraging her previous committee experience, she aims to enhance AAPOR’s mission through high standards, collaboration, and public understanding of survey science, while promoting equity and inclusion within the field.
A new episode of Leading by Association with Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandpani features Ashley Casovan, Managing Director, Center of AI Governance at the IAPP discussing AI governance, emphasizing its necessity in today’s organizations. She highlights the importance of human-centered approaches, ethical leadership, and AI literacy amid rapid technological advancements. The conversation underscores that responsible innovation involves both smarter systems and wiser management practices.
In this latest Leading by Association episode, Ali Demircan discussed trauma, community leadership, and recovery with Arundati Dandapani. He emphasized that lasting trauma extends beyond media coverage and highlighted the need for long-term community support. Demircan also advocated for recognizing the uncertain status of Turkish families in Canada due to recent disasters, urging policies that reflect their experiences.
Arundati Dandapani, CEO and Founder of Generation1.ca, will speak at Ascend Toronto’s event on March 25, 2026. As a thrice immigrant, global storytelling, data and association innovator, ecosystem builder and educator, she will discuss themes of identity, resilience, and belonging across the female immigrant journey. Her insights emphasize true self-acceptance into leadership, and the significance of curiosity, creativity and personal experiences in shaping a purposeful passion-filled life.
Global post-digital talent, including immigrants and globally mobile professionals, represents a significant competitive advantage for organizations. While technology has been prioritized, understanding and leveraging this talent can reshape workforce strategies. Companies that activate global talent effectively will lead in innovation and market growth, blending profit with social impact for a sustainable future.
