Polytechnic Alumni Association - International Board of Directors
(Term ending August 31, 2028)
Sana Zia Hassan is a senior AI leader with a proven track record in enterprise-scale digital transformation, specializing in the CPG, retail, and healthcare sectors. At Ernst & Young (EY), she leads AI strategy and implementation for Fortune 500 clients, translating emerging technologies into measurable business impact across customer experience, supply chain, and operations.
Recognized as a thought leader in practical AI adoption, Sana contributes to the development of global standards and frameworks through her roles with IEEE and OWASP. She serves as Chair of IEEE Young Professionals (NJ North); an Ambassador for Women in Data Science (WiDS), DSS, and IEEE WIE; and a key contributing member to initiatives such as IEEE SA’s AI in Public Health and OWASP’s AIMA & Multi-Agentic Systems Threat Modeling.
Sana received an M.S. degree from NYU Tandon, and a BTech in Electrical Engineering in India. Over the years, Sana has been recognized as one of the top Women in AI to follow on multiple platforms such as Data Science Salon and Linkedin. She also serves as an advisor to many early-stage startups and helps founders and CEOs in AI product innovation.
A sought-after speaker and advisor, Sana is passionate about shaping the evolving conversation around generative AI, intelligent service design, and agentic automation at scale. Beyond her corporate role, she actively engages in the AI and innovation ecosystem, sharing insights through panels, research contributions, and advisory boards. She is committed to bridging the gap between innovation and implementation by mentoring the next generation of leaders navigating this transformative era.