Marva Bailer is a board director, CEO, author, and technology thought leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, AI strategy, and cybersecurity at the intersection of business and technology. She currently leads Qualaix, an AI-first leadership community focused on reimagining workforce and technology-driven growth.

Marva serves on multiple boards and advisory councils, providing strategic guidance on AI governance, data privacy, and go-to-market innovation. Her leadership spans enterprise roles at global technology companies including IBM, Amazon, Twilio, and Splunk, where she shaped digital strategy, growth initiatives, and technology adoption.

As a board director and advisor, Marva helps organizations navigate the opportunities and risks of AI, cybersecurity, and digital business transformation. She is a TEDx and keynote speaker, nationally recognized for insights on AI, leadership, and the future of work, and has appeared on platforms such as Fox News, NBC, and TMZ.

Marva’s book, Be Unexpected, champions curiosity, connection, and creative leadership in rapidly changing digital environments. A member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and a 2025 Success Magazine Woman of Influence, she blends board-level perspective with pragmatic strategy for growth and governance.

Her board experience includes advising startups and nonprofits on technology strategy, digital risk, and inclusive leadership practices.

Marva holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from Johns Hopkins University, with executive education in leadership and innovation.