Deborah Berebichez

Currently a partner and the AI Products Leader at Ernst & Young (EY), Deborah Berebichez uses AI, quantum computing and other cutting-edge technologies, to enhance how people work and solve complex challenges. She works closely with leaders across the company’s core business areas – Assurance, Tax, Consulting, and Strategy & Transactions to develop innovative solutions that streamline operations.

Deborah Berebichez was the first Mexican woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University where she worked with Bob Laughlin (Nobel Prize in Physics 1998) and Steve Chu (Nobel Prize in Physics 1997). More recently, Berebichez helped build Finland’s first quantum computer.

In addition to her technical expertise, Berebichez is an award-winning media personality, having hosted popular science TV shows on networks such as Discovery, NatGeo, the Travel Channel, and PBS NOVA. She is also a frequent guest on major outlets like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and Univision, with her work recognised by The Wall Street Journal, Oprah, TED, DLD, and WIRED.

Berebichez was honoured to serve as an ambassador for the IF/THEN initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and to share the stage with Melinda Gates as a keynote speaker at the prestigious Grace Hopper Celebration, the largest conference for women in technology. She has also spoken at leading academic institutions, including Stanford, Cambridge University, Tel-Aviv University, IIT Kanpur, UNAM, Columbia, and others.

A passionate advocate for women in STEM, Berebichez’s contributions have been celebrated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Lydia Hill Philanthropies, and the government of Mexico. Her mission is to inspire others to embrace innovation, overcome obstacles, and make a meaningful impact through science and technology.