Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning and Work(SWP)

A.I.: Our Bridge to Growth

Jen Garcia

Founder | Executive in Residence at Founder | A.I.
Executive in Residence, Goldhirsh Foundation | OpenAI Forum Member

Jen García is a former English professor with 16 years of teaching experience at institutions such as UCLA Extension, USC, Cal State Fullerton, UCI Extension, and in Taiwan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she pivoted from academia to workforce development, driven by a desire to help individuals thrive in an evolving economy. This led to the founding of Employ California, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering job seekers with the skills they need to advance their careers, including AI literacy.

As one of the first AI Executives in Residence in the world, Jen works with organizations such as the Goldhirsh Foundation and the Center for Nonprofit Management, where she trains businesses, nonprofits, and educators on adopting AI tools to enhance operational efficiency. She also designs tailored AI solutions for nonprofits, helping them meet operational needs and improve efficiency. Through her volunteer work with Break Through Tech AI, she connects nonprofits with emerging AI/ML talent and leads teams in developing customized AI/ML solutions.

Committed to making AI accessible to all, particularly underrepresented and underserved communities, Jen’s strategic approach has made her a leader in fostering socio-economic mobility through AI education. She holds two Microsoft certifications and is currently pursuing her third to become a Microsoft Certified AI Engineer Associate.

When she isn’t studying, reading or writing about AI, you can find her training for her next triathlon or cooking for her hungry Italian fiancé.

Catalyzing the Future of Learning and Work: A Call to Action in the Age of A.I.

Dr. Terri Horton

Work Futurist | Consultant | Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer Speaker | Author | Lecturer

Dr. Terri Horton is a distinguished workforce futurist and the founder of FuturePath, LLC. With expertise at the crucial intersection of the future of work, artificial intelligence, and the profound impacts on people and organizations, Dr. Horton is dedicated to guiding companies through the complexities and opportunities of the evolving workplace. As a trusted advisor, corporate trainer, international speaker, and author, she delivers transformative strategies and solutions to aid organizations in aligning organizational culture, leadership capabilities, learning, and employee experience with the demands and trajectory of the AI-driven future of work.

She is a Harvard Business Review Advisory Council member, has provided strategic insights for the Pew Research Center, Forbes, the Obama Scholars Foundation, Aquent Global Workforce Solutions, and two of the largest community college districts in the United States. She is a TEDx speaker, commencement speaker, and advisory board member for the Global Artificial Intelligence Forum. Dr. Horton is an international visiting professor, university instructor at UCLA and CSULA and course facilitator at Cornell University. She has created several courses on Generative AI for LinkedIn Learning and the Microsoft Global AI Skills Initiative. Her courses are translated into seven languages and have reached more than 100,000 learners around the globe.

Dr. Horton holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California, two master’s degrees and micro-credentials in AI business strategy and data analytics from MIT and Cornell University.

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A.I. in L.A. Innovation Summit Presenters

Luke Meyer

Director at Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (LA COE)

Luke Meyer is the director of the Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (LA COE), hosted at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Luke holds a Master’s degree in psychology and evaluation from Claremont Graduate University as well as an MA in education from the University of La Verne. Prior to joining the COE team in 2017, Luke conducted research for the Department of Public Social Services, evaluating the effectiveness of various social programs and services. His current research with the COE directs community college students towards living wage jobs in growing fields, especially in middle-skill occupations that support the fabric of LA's labor market.

Avery Cambridge

Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company

Avery is an Associate Partner in McKinsey & Company's Bay Area office, where she partners with philanthropies, universities, and government agencies to build and launch collaborations to drive economic mobility.