Tech Policy Expertise: Skills & education

  • Alyson Hwang

    Alyson is a Research and Strategy Manager overlooking the Education and Skills team at cross-party think tank Policy Connect. Her research looks at the intersections of social equity, technology and literacy. Throughout her career she has been a staunch advocate for digital inclusion across all age groups and demographics, which underpins many of her research projects today.

  • Alina Timofeeva

    Alina Timofeeva is a globally recognised leader in AI, Data, and Digital Transformation, with a proven track record of driving large-scale change across public and private sectors in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. She has held senior roles at Oliver Wyman, KPMG, and Accenture, advising global institutions and working closely with Boards, CIOs, and CROs to align technology with regulatory and strategic priorities.

    As an Influence Board Member of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Alina actively shapes national tech policy. Her passion lies in empowering the next generation—particularly women and individuals from underrepresented or underprivileged backgrounds—to discover the power and beauty of data and technology, believe in themselves, be seen and heard, and realise their full potential. In doing so, she helps unlock wider contributions to the economy, society, and communities.

    A LinkedIn Top Voice and a regular speaker at Davos, London Tech Week, and other leading forums, Alina is also a State Guest and trusted media commentator. She has received eight national awards, including Digital Leader of the Year and Most Inspirational Person of the Year.

    Alina is reshaping global narratives around technology by placing ethics and human impact at the centre. Her mission: to inspire 50 million people through technology, resilience, and opportunity.

  • Abigail Scarlett

    Abigail is an experienced public affairs and policy specialist. She joined 5654 from Brunswick Group where she supported international organisations to understand and shape the policy and regulatory environment. This included advising on AI and innovation policy, skills and cybersecurity.

    Abigail was previously Private Secretary to the Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. She spearheaded a partnership programme to increase communication channels between the government and private sector, and led representations to the G7 on emerging technologies.

  • Aimee Louise Carton

    Aimee Carton is a leading voice at the intersection of AI-driven innovation, tech policy, and ethical governance. An exited entrepreneur with a background in behavioral science and experience scaling AI systems across global organizations, Aimee focuses on how emerging technologies can be designed and deployed to prioritize inclusion, safety, and human impact. Her work spans the regulation of AI in startup ecosystems, collaborative approaches to responsible innovation, and the advancement of online safety frameworks—especially for vulnerable populations. A passionate advocate for diversity in tech, Aimee also champions equitable skills development and education as critical pillars of future policy, ensuring that AI transformation is both just and accessible.