Paula Caffer

Dr. Paula M. Caffer is an applied researcher and social innovation strategist with over 15 years of experience advancing learning and professional development across higher education, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. She specializes in designing transformative learning experiences that bridge theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on equity, innovation, and ethical leadership. Holding a Ph.D. in International Education & Entrepreneurship from the University of the Incarnate Word, a Juris Doctor from the Faculdade de Direito de São Carlos in São Paulo, a Master’s in Political Sociology from the Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar), an Advanced Study in Evaluation Certificate from Claremont Graduate University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Machine Learning and AI from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Caffer brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her current research explores the intersection of learning, responsible AI, and human-centered