Michael Tjalve

Michael Tjalve

Michael Tjalve is Senior AI Advisor to UNOCHA. He brings more than two decades of experience with AI, from applied science and research to tech sector AI product development, most recently serving as Chief AI Architect at Microsoft Philanthropies where he helped humanitarian organizations leverage AI to amplify their impact.
In 2024, he left the tech sector to found Humanitarian AI Advisory, dedicated to helping humanitarian organizations and stakeholders understand how to harness the potential of AI while navigating its pitfalls.
Michael is Assistant Professor at University of Washington where he teaches AI in the humanitarian sector. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from University College London.
Michael serves as Board Chair and technology advisor for Spreeha Foundation, working to improve healthcare and education in underserved communities in Bangladesh.
Michael is also part of the recently launched SAFE AI initiative which aims to promote the safe and responsible use of AI in humanitarian action.
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  • Organization
    United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
  • Profession
    Founder of the Humanitarian AI Advisory and Senior Artificial Intelligence Advisor
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4 April 2025
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