Johanna Figueira

Johanna Figueira is a speaker focused on leveraging simple, effective technology to support communities facing crisis situations. Her work centers on how accessible tech solutions can create vital connections when traditional infrastructure and communication channels are disrupted or unavailable.

Figueira has presented at TED 2020, where she explored practical approaches to community connection during times of crisis. Her expertise lies in identifying low-barrier technological interventions that can be rapidly deployed to help people stay connected, share critical information, and coordinate support when it matters most.

She is affiliated with Duke University, where her work continues to examine the intersection of technology accessibility and crisis response.