Biography
Lily Stelling, from Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington, is an AI governance researcher and policy advocate. She completed a BA/BSc in Mathematics, Philosophy and Economics at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, followed by an Honours degree in Mathematics at the University of Queensland. She has contributed research across public policy, economics, and mathematics and AI governance in New Zealand, Australia and Europe. She was awarded the Kahotea Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at Te Herenga Waka.
Co-founding Make It 16 NZ at the age of 18, Lily cares deeply about advocating for neglected voices. After considering the moral importance of future generations, this commitment led her to work on AI safety.
At Oxford, Lily hopes to pursue an MPhil in International Relations, focusing on international cooperation amidst rapid technological change. Outside of her academic work, she is a keen choral singer and a published poet.