Joanna presented "AI in the Social Sector" at the Lutheran Grantmakers Conference in Milwaukee, WI.  She emphasized the importance of responsible AI adoption and showcased case studies of nonprofits and foundations using AI to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance impact.

Joanna presented “AI Essentials for Small Businesses: Fundraising & Grant Writing” in St. Paul, MN. She discussed how AI tools can help founders spend more time working “in” the business rather than “on” the business.

Joanna facilitated a workshop during the AI for Good Symposium at the Simmons Center for a Global Chicago. A recurring theme was authenticity, with resonating questions of how we can use these tools while remaining authentic to our values, our voices, and those whom we serve.

With her techno-optimistic perspective, Joanna encourages listeners to embrace curiosity over fear and actively participate in shaping the future of AI development and utilization. She envisions a future where responsible AI adoption leads to a more equitable distribution of resources and fosters authentic human connections within the philanthropic ecosystem.

Joanna participated in NXUnite’s panel "What AI Means to Nonprofits in 2024", sharing her insights on how AI will impact grant writing, and the social sector more broadly in 2024 and beyond.