Johanna Ballesteros is driven by solving problems at the intersection of technology, policy, and politics, with a focus on building impactful digital products and fostering innovation ecosystems. She previously led the tech upskilling and learning unit at GovTech Deutschland, the national platform ecosystem fostering the adoption of the best technologies and digital solutions for public administration in Germany. In this role, she drove state modernization by equipping public sector employees nationwide with hands-on skills in AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and cyber resilience. She holds an MSc in Political Science and Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI in Government, Agentic States, Automated Decision-Making, Governance of Emerging Technologies
24 April 2026
Whether Europe shapes the next technological paradigm or simply inherits it depends on one overlooked distinction.
2 December 2025
To govern AI effectively, states must learn continuously and at scale, argues Johanna Ballesteros.
