Speaking

Ideas that open doors
for those behind you.

I speak on AI ethics, civic technology, youth leadership, and the work of building systems that actually invite people in. Every engagement is prepared with care — not a speech, but a genuine contribution.

On stage

Speaking topics

AI Ethics & Human-AI Collaboration

What do we owe the systems we're building? Drawing on three years of co-creative work with AI and published research on AI consciousness, this session explores the ethics of human-AI relationships at the frontier — and what engineers and builders must grapple with now, before philosophy catches up.

Civic Technology & Democratic Participation

How AI-facilitated deliberation can transform fragmented conversations into collective action. A practitioner's perspective on building Convexus — and what happens when you take seriously the idea that technology should invite people in, not filter them out.

Youth Leadership & Building Before Permission

What it actually looks like to found organizations, publish books, attend UN forums, and build a startup — before most people think you're old enough to be trusted. For young audiences and the adults who support them: a candid look at what it takes, what it costs, and what it's worth.

Girls & Women in STEM

From a decade of mentorship and community-building: what actually moves the needle for girls in STEM, why representation alone isn't enough, and what it looks like when young women stop waiting for the pipeline and start building their own doors.

AI Governance & International Policy

Drawing on formal submissions to UN processes and participation in global AI governance dialogues, this session examines the gap between where policy is and where technology is — and what that gap costs communities that can least afford it.

Custom / Hybrid Topics

My work sits at the intersection of engineering, AI, policy, youth advocacy, and writing. If your event needs something that combines these threads in a specific way, reach out — I'm happy to develop something tailored to your audience and goals.

Selected engagements

Seattle Girls' School Annual Luncheon Keynote · 600+ attendees · 2025
BARN Annual Fundraiser Keynote · 2024
National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention Featured Speaker · 2024
NCWIT Summit — Hidden in Plain View & PowerTilt tracks Panelist & track participant · 2022
Girl Up / UN Foundation Global Leadership Summit Speaker — CoderDojo & Keeping Girls in School Act · Washington D.C. · 2019
Changemakers Summit Host & moderator — Girls Ignited fireside chat · 2022
UW 25th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter — Insect Robotics in Space · 2022
BARN Coding Camp Instructor — Scratch programming for ages 10–14 · 2020

Working together

Sharing ideas, building connection, and opening new pathways — especially for youth, women, and underrepresented voices — is work I care deeply about. I bring preparation, presence, and a commitment to meaningful engagement, not just a speech.

Honorarium guidelines

To honor the time, labor, and energy that goes into quality speaking engagement, I typically request an honorarium. Fees generally range from $750 to $5,000 depending on:

  • Audience size and event format (virtual, in-person, hybrid)
  • Level of customization or preparation requested
  • Whether the engagement involves travel, multiple sessions, or a keynote
  • Whether the event includes fundraising or donor activation components

When my presence is central to a fundraising effort, I may request a higher honorarium or a value-based structure. Honoring someone and asking them to help raise money are not the same thing — I've learned to distinguish between the two.

For youth-serving organizations, schools, or grassroots programs with limited resources, I'm open to sliding-scale options and collaborative alternatives. I care about access, and I'm happy to find a path forward when mission and timing align.

Speaking request

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