Elisa Torres Durney

Elisa Torres Durney, a 19-year-old Chilean student, is actively promoting gender diversity in quantum computing. She has been recognised as one of the 30 most powerful women in Chile by Forbes Chile and was selected as one of the top 10 recipients of the Global Student Prize.

Elisa attended summer programmes at Yale and Stanford University, where she was inspired to unite students in technology. She founded Girls in Quantum and leads a global team of ambassadors. They've reached over 5,000 students in +25 countries and provided over 250 free educational resources.

Elisa is committed to inclusivity in quantum computing and STEM, especially for girls and students. She is involved with organisations such as Girl Up, Inspiring Girls and G100: Mission Million. Elisa has also spoken at international conferences at the invitation of IBM, EY, The Lancet, The Economist, Women Economic Forum, TEDx, MetLife, The InterAmerican Commission on Science and Technology, and others.