Lorrayne Porciuncula

Lorrayne Porciuncula is a Lecturer and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Datasphere Initiative. She is affiliated with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where she conducts research on data for development. Her professional background includes over ten years of experience in digital and telecommunications policy across international organizations.

**Education**:

• Master’s in Development Economics, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Switzerland
• Bachelor’s in International Relations, University of Brasilia, Brazil

**Research Interests**: Porciuncula specializes in digital policy frameworks, data governance, and the socio-economic impacts of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. Her work emphasizes global connectivity, infrastructure regulation, and inclusive technology adoption, particularly in developing regions. She has contributed to reports and country studies on technology convergence and has engaged in high-level forums such as the UN Broadband Commission and the Internet Governance Forum.

**Advising & Grants**: While her profile highlights her leadership in managing projects and partnerships at the OECD and ITU, no specific advisees, grants, or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned. Her role at the Datasphere Initiative focuses on advancing global data policies, leveraging her expertise from prior engagements in multistakeholder initiatives.

**Labs/Teams**: She collaborates with the Berkman Klein Center and has been part of teams at the OECD (2014–2020) and ITU (2012–2013), contributing to strategic advisory roles and international policy formulations.