Cecilia Ambros

An executive technology leader and a proud IIT Institute of Design alumna, Ambros passionately advocates for the power of design and the importance of workforce inclusion. Her journey, rooted in her fine arts background, has taken her through diverse roles in digital advertising, enterprise software, consumer products, and strategic research. She currently serves as Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, leading Digital Design and Customer Experience for CCB ML/AI Operations. Ambros previously held senior leadership positions at Amazon (including Head of UX Design for Grocery, Design Research & Data Science for Devices and Global Executive UX Director for Advertising). She also served as Global Studio Director at Nike for NFL, Global Football, and Men’s Training.

With a Master’s Degree in Design Planning, Research and Strategy from IIT Institute of Design, a Bachelor of Technology from Farmingdale College, and further certifications from Portland State, MIT, Cornell and Harvard, Ambros is committed to empowering the next generation. Her contributions to STEM have been recognized with the 2022 Luminaria Award by Latinas in Tech. As a global keynote speaker, Ambros is excited to connect with the IIT community and share insights from her career.