May-Ann is a globally recognised technology policy expert, known for her work in navigating emerging and frontier technology policy development with governments and the private sector.

Data Policy and Infrastructure Expertise. Her expertise and experience ranges from work involving digital public infrastructure (DPI), cybersecurity and cybercrime (trust and safety), data protection/governance and digital sovereignty, standards development (ISO/IEC, IEC, IEEE etc). Her recent work focuses around emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and quantum/supercomputing, threats such as dark patterns, and also on foundational infrastructure such as cloud and data centres, submarine cables and satellite connectivity, including accountability/sustainability mechanisms and reporting standards.

Multilateral and Think Tank Collaborations. She is a contributing subject matter expert on various international agency task forces and technology think tanks such as with the World Bank, ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 5^th edition 2024 and 6^th edition (slated for release in late 2027), INTERPOL, the Oxford Internet Institute, the Internet Jurisdiction Project. She was also the primary author of the ITU Broadband Commission's 2023 Report - State of Broadband 2023 - Digital Connectivity - A Transformative Opportunity.

Environmentalist and Sustainability Champion. An avid scuba diver, instructor, and environmentalist, May-Ann holds a Specialist Diploma in Environmental and Corporate Sustainability (SDECS), is a member of the OceanObs’29 Program Committee, and merges her advocacy for sustainable policies in technology with environmental protection of ocean reefs, and sustainable development and economic growth policies.