Opening AI Access: Career Pathways Panel #AIWeekNY
Join us for a candid conversation about building sustainable careers in AI, featuring professionals who've successfully navigated transitions from diverse backgrounds into AI-related roles. This panel addresses the growing accessibility gap in AI adoption while sharing practical pathways for career development in an evolving landscape.
What You'll Experience:
20 minutes: Individual panelist stories - hear how each speaker transitioned into or advanced within AI-related careers, from creative industries to workforce development to technical ethics
25 minutes: Moderated discussion on breaking down barriers to AI career access, addressing geographic divides, economic factors, and practical steps individuals can take
15 minutes: Audience Q&A focused on actionable next steps, resource sharing, and building sustainable career pathways in AI
Who This Is For:
Professionals considering career transitions into AI-related roles
Educators and workforce development leaders designing AI literacy programs
Technology practitioners focused on inclusive AI adoption
Anyone interested in democratizing access to AI skills and opportunities
Featured Panelists:
Jennifer Mazzon - VP of Product at Trustlab, founding Product Manager of Google Docs, the product that you know and love, bringing insights from scaling teams and building career pathways at AI tech startups.
Michael Posso – Software Engineer and Educator working at the intersection of user experience, creativity, AI, and robotics, focused on ethical and responsible applications of technology. therobotage.com
Laurel Beyers - Creative Technologist and B2B UX leader who recently made a deliberate career transition, taking a creative sabbatical to explore AI tools while founding Curionaut Studios.
Jeff Pollastro – Creative Strategist leading Crown Roots Foundation and Inchworm Design, with 20+ years of experience, currently integrating AI to advance youth development through media, academic tools, and grassroots storytelling.
Thu Do - Founder of TAILORU Collective and seasoned Product Leader who combines Design, Strategy, and Product Management to create human-centered AI experiences. With a US patent in Augmented Reality and experience teaching at MICA, Flatiron School, and CUNY, she helps individuals and organizations navigate AI adoption through hands-on training.
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The opinions expressed by our panelists are their own and do not reflect the views and opinions of the TAILORU Collective and its partners. This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/