Biography

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Jutta Treviranus is director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the Faculty of Design at OCAD University.

Jutta established the IDRC in 1993 as the nexus of a growing global community that proactively works to ensure that our digitally transformed and globally connected society is designed inclusively. She also founded an innovative graduate program in inclusive design at OCAD University. 

Jutta is credited with developing an inclusive co-design methodology that has been adopted by large enterprise companies such as Microsoft, as well as public sector organizations internationally. Jutta has coordinated many research networks focused on inclusively designed education, with and by people with disabilities. 

Jutta was named one of Women in AI Ethics' 2024 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics. In 2022, she was recognized for her work by Women in AI with the AI for Good - DEI AI Leader of the Year award.

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