Martine Kalaw, MPH
Martine Kalaw is the CEO and President of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, a consultancy that drives organizational growth through learning and development,change management, and cultivating workplace culture, community engagement, and shared values. With more than 15 years of experience across sectors including SaaS, retail, aviation, and legal, Martine has designed and implemented global onboarding, mentorship, and leadership programs for companies like Macy’s, Xaxis, Wheels Up, and The Ad Council.
A certified AI practitioner with expertise in enterprise-scale adoption, she created an AI certification program for 800 employees that achieved an 80% adoption rate. She also serves on AI governance councils, ensuring technology integration is responsible and sustainable. A TEDx speaker and author of The ABCs of Diversity, Martine has been featured in outlets such as Huffington Post and C-SPAN. Through AI Elevation Lab, she partners with organizations to align leadership, employees, and business goals, ensuring AI adoption is not only efficient but also people-centered and culturally sound.
15+ years of expertise in Learning & Development (L&D), HR strategy, and organizational culture across diverse sectors including SaaS, private equity, aviation, commercial real estate, luxury retail, adtech, legal, federal government, and international public sector organizations.
Founder & CEO of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, a boutique consulting firm that drives organizational growth through inclusive talent management, strategy, and workforce enablement.
Master in Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on organizational development; certified in DiSC, Facilitation Skills, and Project Management.
AI Expertise & Certification: Earned certification in AI Applications in People Management from Wharton Online, demonstrating advanced knowledge in AI-driven HR and workforce transformation.
Author & Speaker: TEDx speaker and author of The ABCs of Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the New Workplace (2021), providing practical strategies for leaders navigating change.
AI Adoption at Scale: As Head of the AI Learning Taskforce, Martine designed and implemented a comprehensive AI certification program for 800 employees, achieving an 80% adoption rate. This program successfully enabled employees on advanced AI tools—including Gemini, agent creation, and NotebookLM integration—proving her ability to democratize AI across the enterprise.
Governance & Leadership: Serves an the AI Learning Council, collaborating with leadership in security and governance to evaluate, approve, and scale sanctioned AI tools across the organization.
"AI adoption is not only about efficiency, it is about culture. When leaders center people in the process—addressing their concerns, building trust, and aligning change with purpose—organizations unlock the true power of innovation."
– Martine Kalaw