Isabella Bonil

Isabella is an anthropologist working at the intersection of digital transformation and human behavior, with a focus on implementing generative AI and intelligent agents. Her work is driven by a deep interest in how emerging technologies reshape human dynamics, decision-making, and organizational culture.

Her interests lie at the intersection of anthropology, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, particularly generative AI and intelligent agents. She focuses on how organizations adopt new technologies and how those technologies, in turn, reshape decision-making, culture, and human interaction. She is currently exploring opportunities to pursue a master’s degree abroad in related fields, with the goal of deepening her impact through a more global and interdisciplinary lens.

Location

Education

Research Interests

Bogotá, Colombia

She holds dual degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, where she built a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and complex social systems. Her academic path reflects an ongoing curiosity about how people adapt, communicate, and transform within changing environments—skills she has since applied in both corporate and public sector settings.

Digital Anthropology and Emerging Technologies

Reflection on Mentee Experience

Through the mentoring process, she has found the space to pause and reflect on her professional path, values, and aspirations with greater clarity. Engaging with a mentor has helped her recognize the distinct value that anthropological thinking brings to the world of technology—especially in areas where human behavior, ethics, and systems change intersect with rapid innovation. The conversations have not only strengthened her confidence in the relevance of her background but also challenged her to think more strategically about the kind of impact she wants to create.

She has appreciated the opportunity to explore questions that often remain in the background of fast-paced environments: What kind of future are we building with AI? Who is being included—or excluded—in digital transformation processes? How can we make technological change more human-centered and responsible? These reflections have reinforced her desire to work at the frontiers of applied anthropology and technology, and to continue cultivating a practice that brings empathy, critical thinking, and ethical depth to the design and implementation of emerging tools.