Event Description and Speaker Bios Below
Whether you're leading transformation at a global company, shaping policy, building a startup, or driving change in your community, your leadership matters.
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We stand at a critical moment in time
As headlines swing between fear and fascination, this is precisely when leadership matters most. The choices we make today will shape AI's impact for generations.
"Leading Change at Critical Moments" will offer inspiration from influential women leaders in AI as well as guidance on practical actions leaders can take - whether at their own company, as an employee, as a founder, an educator, or in your community- to bend AI's moral arc toward a positive impact for all.
Welcome to the #SheLeadsAI Forum
This isn't theoretical pontification. We will learn from case studies from our speakers, build our connections through facilitated networking, have an opportunity to ask for what you need and share what you have, and walk away with action steps.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
8 am - 10 am PST
11 am - 1 pm EST
On Zoom
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Introducing our Speakers
Anne murphy
Founder and CEO
AI Empowered Fundraiser Group
Founder, #SheLeadsAI
With 25 years leading nonprofit and higher education advancement, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for STEM education and research, Anne and her team serve educational and nonprofit organizations through professional development, strategic consulting, and responsible AI solutions and upskilling.
Her team’s AI zone of genius is in enterprise-wide AI adoption through tailored training, governance consulting, and delivery of bespoke AI tools.
Her advisory role on The Framework Toward Responsible AI in Fundraising is complemented by partnerships with high-profile organizations such as OpenAI, International Fundraising Congress, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and affinity groups around the world. Her company has upskilled over 3,500 advancement professionals in responsible AI application and governance.
She's an Aquarius, ESFJ, Enneagram 8, Strengths Finder Activator-Individualist, Oregonian from the Midwest, way-too-loud laugher, and Words of Affirmation is her language of appreciation.
Rachel Kimber
Managing Director, Full Circle Impact Solutions
Moderator, #SheLeadsAI
Rachel M. Kimber, Managing Director at Full Circle Impact Solutions, is a nonprofit strategist and technology futurist with over 20 years in data-driven, equitable philanthropy. Known for her expert facilitation and memorable “mic drop” moments, Rachel co-founded The Oral and Alternate Reporting Work Group to drive inclusive grantmaking practices focused on marginalized communities. Partnering with organizations like PEAK Grantmaking, she advocates for responsible AI use, leading projects that enhance global grant systems and strategic planning for a $90 million international NGO.
Rachel’s human-centered approach and commitment to ethical tech position her as a transformative force in modern philanthropy.
paige lord
AI Ethicist
Product Marketing at GitHub
Founder, Just AI Media
Keynote Speaker
Paige Lord is an AI ethicist and Senior Product Marketing Manager at GitHub, where she leads initiatives on responsible AI and democratizing AI access for developers worldwide. Certified by the Sorbonne and Oxford, she has contributed to the NIST Generative AI Working Group, CAIDP Global Report, and Cambridge University’s top 20 AI controls. As the founder of Just AI Media, she promotes responsible AI and policy awareness through a popular TikTok channel, podcast, and newsletter. Paige is a trusted voice in AI policy, a sought-after speaker, and a passionate advocate for ethical technology that prioritizes humanity.
Look forward to her deep insights into AI ethics and leadership across industries.
Paige is a Libra, Enneagram Type 8, StrengthsFinder: Communication, Belief, Restorative. Her appreciation language is Words of Affirmation.
Luisa Fernanda Molano, ACC
Holistic Entrepreneurship Strategist
Leadership Coach, #SheLeadsAI
Luisa Fernanda Molano, founder of HERlocity, is an executive and business coach with over 15 years of experience guiding Fortune 200 and 500 leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
She joins the #SheLeadsAI Forum to coach us through our personal leadership journey as women in AI.
Through HERlocity, Luisa empowers women in business to embrace resilience, authenticity, and joy. Her approach blends strategic expertise with heartfelt mentorship, offering a supportive community where women leaders access tools, transformative discussions, and one-on-one coaching to build impactful careers. She blends wit and wisdom to allow others to embrace their personal development journey with joy and ease.
Known for her dynamic public speaking and facilitation skills, Luisa also advocates for youth empowerment and recently co-authored an award-winning children’s book with her niece. A believer in lifelong growth, she inspires both emerging and established leaders to realize their fullest potential.
Luisa is a Sagittarius Sun, Aries Moon, and Scorpio Rising. Here personality type is ESFJ and her Enneagram Type is 2. Her StrengthsFinder types are Empathy and Activator. She's a Words of Affirmation gal.
jennifer ives
Global AI Strategist
2024 Must-Follow AI Leader
Forbes Connector Extraordinaire
Panelist
A globally recognized AI strategist and award-winning technologist, Jennifer Ives' ability to connect artificial intelligence with real-world solutions has established her as a sought-after C-suite executive, advisor, and board member for public, private, and non-profit entities worldwide.
As a cofounder, CEO, and AI thought leader, her accolades include being named one of the 43 Must-Follow Women Leaders in AI, and one of the Top Five Inspiring Women Leaders Revamping the Future by CIO Times.
Additionally, she has been honored as a Business Transformation 150 recipient and was named Connector Extraordinaire by Forbes.
Jennifer was recruited to lead the Center for Federal Artificial Intelligence and serve as the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at the Partnership for Public Service. In her role, she leads cross-functional initiatives to enhance executive leadership and knowledge across the federal government in areas such as AI strategy, governance, and ethics. Jennifer is passionate about the responsible development and application of AI and committed to actively - and broadly - sharing her expertise.
Jennifer's zodiac sign is Cancer. Her StrengthsFinder types are: Analytical, Ideation, Adaptability, Empathy and Woo. Acts of Service is her language of appreciation - "Actions speak louder than words!"
Patty Parobek
AI Adoption Strategist
Vice President, AI Transformation, ModOp
Panelist
Patty Parobek, Vice President of AI Transformation at Mod Op, leads the agency’s AI practice group, driving responsible and scalable AI solutions for creative, advertising, and marketing initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in marketing strategy, marketing technology, and change leadership for enterprise companies such as American Greetings, Nestlé, and ServiceNow, Patty helps organizations unlock AI’s potential to revolutionize their business. She collaborates with executive leadership to identify high-impact AI use cases, oversee training programs, and ensure continuous innovation through Mod Op’s AI Council.
Patty's zodiac sign is Scorpio. She as an ESFP. Her StrengthsFinder types are: Achiever, Learner, Adaptability, Empathy and Maximizer. Words of Affirmation is her appreciation language.
Melissa Brown
Learning and Development
Holland and Hart LLP
Panelist
For over two decades, Melissa Brown has been a leader in organizational transformation, specializing in human resources and leadership development. Currently serving as an AI transformation and organizational strategy leader at Holland & Hart LLP—a law firm recognized for its comprehensive legal services across various industries—Melissa leverages her expertise to foster ethical AI integration and innovation.
Her journey, shaped by a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, a Master's in Management and Leadership, and certifications in SHRM-SCP and AI-HI, positions her uniquely at the intersection of AI and human potential. Melissa is deeply committed to guiding leaders to harness AI for societal benefit, ensuring that technology complements rather than replaces human ingenuity. Her mission centers on democratizing AI access across all levels of an organization, creating environments where diverse perspectives drive meaningful innovation. Through strategic initiatives, she supports leaders in adopting AI responsibly, with a focus on outcomes that benefit both business and society.
She's a Cancer, I/ENTJ, Enneagram 8, StrengthsFinder Learner-Commander-Strategic, an Ohioan from Middle-of-Nowhereville, chronic dispenser of obscure analogies, and her appreciation language is Acts of Service.
Ann McCrackin
Founder, AI Enabled Atty, LLC
Adjunct Professor, UNH Law Center
Panelist
Ann McCrackin is bridging the gap between AI and legal practice. She is the founder of AI-Enabled Attorney LLC, a consulting and training company that helps legal professionals effectively adopt AI technologies. Her expertise stems from over a decade of streamlining IP law processes with AI as the founding President of a legal technology company. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, where she teaches patent practice courses and prepares her students for the evolving role of technology in their practice. Ann's background also includes over 25 years as a patent attorney.
Through her Lady Edison's initiative, Ann highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women innovators, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing both technology and history.
Ann is a Taurus, and her language of appreciation is Acts of Service. She recently moved her farm, including 22 animals, from Minnesota to Vermont.