Jeannice Fairrer Samani, PhD, MBA
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Jeannice Fairrer Samani is an award-winning digital technologist and CEO of FSG, LLC, an MBDA-recognized firm specializing in AI, Web3, IoT, Smart development, and digital transformation. A visionary leader, she seamlessly blends technology and strategic leadership to foster resilient organizations, ethical innovation, and sustainability.
Dr. Samani’s career spans over two decades, including C-Suite leadership roles in Technology and Not-for-Profit. She has held prestigious academic positions at Carnegie Mellon University, William Jessup University, and Santa Clara University while advising on innovation at Stanford University.
Awards and Success Funding
As a Fulbright Faculty Scholar and a global speaker for the U.S. Speaker Bureau, Dr. Samani has engaged audiences across five continents. Knowledgeable in seven languages, she is a sought-after speaker on digital transformation, STEAM education, and sustainability.
She is the founder of the FSG Accelerator, a program supporting established and funded businesses seeking to scale globally, and the Fifth Wave initiative, which advances STEAM education and mentorship while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to build workforce development. Her forthcoming book, The Fifth Wave of Transformative Leadership, reflects her commitment to creating impact through ethical governance and innovative practices.