Abi Weaver

Abi Weaver, a director within the international division of the American Red Cross, is currently researching and testing emerging technology solutions with the vision that they can help strengthen disaster resilience in urban communities. Abi comes from a family of early adopters. Her grandmother was the first among them to purchase a personal computer. Her father has been e-banking since the 80s. And while she was in primary school, her parents adopted a household robot. And with this background, it’s no surprise that Abi’s career eventually steered toward 3D printers, augmented reality and smart cars. But for Abi, the lure is not the technology. The draw is what these tools enable humans to accomplish. In addition to her 11-year career with the Red Cross, Abi has held strategic communications and government relations positions at PATH, an international nonprofit organization that accelerates global health technologies, as well as the National Parent Teacher Association, America’s premiere child advocacy organization. She has earned degrees in journalism and public relations, and lives in the Washington, DC metro area.