AI Community Builder · Emerging Tech Leader · Vancouver, WA
Co-founder, AI Portland · Partner, Cloud Four
I build communities where people understand AI, and help organizations lead with clarity at the intersection of technology, policy, and people.
In late 2023, I co-founded AI Portland, now one of the Pacific Northwest's most active AI communities, with over 2,500 members. Through monthly events, panels, workshops, and a podcast, we create space for honest, accessible conversation about how generative AI is changing work and life. I've been a featured speaker and panelist on AI literacy in the Portland Business Journal and beyond.
Before that, I spent nearly two decades building things: first as a developer, then as Senior Project Manager, and ultimately as Partner and VP at Cloud Four, a boutique web agency serving enterprise clients like Walmart and Old Navy. I've run hiring, finances, culture, and operations. I've built teams and I've made payroll.
What I'm drawn to now: roles where leadership, community, and technology intersect: Executive Director, Director of AI Community or Developer Relations, or Head of AI Literacy. Places where building something real is the whole job.
I speak on AI literacy, responsible adoption, and the human side of technology change, for organizations, conferences, and policy audiences. Available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and advisory engagements.
AI Portland
A Conversation with Senator Ron Wyden
Interview · AI Policy
Portland Business Journal
Table of Experts: Giving Women a Voice in the Age of AI
Press Feature · March 2024
Portland Business Journal
How Oregon is Positioning Itself as an AI Hub
Press Feature · February 2026
Kruse Way Economic Forum
The Messy Middle
Talk · October 2025
DisruptHR
Supercharging the Human Element with AI
Talk · August 2024
Oregon Consular Corps
AI Demystified: Practical Tools for Real Impact
Talk · April 2025
Co-founded and grew one of the Pacific Northwest's most active AI communities to 2,500+ members. Through monthly events, workshops, panels, and a podcast, we've built a platform for honest, accessible conversation about how AI is reshaping work and life. I host and produce the AI Portland Podcast, moderate all panels, and have secured sponsorships to sustain and grow the organization. Run through Supercharged LLC with co-founder Nicole Mors.
One of four equal partners at a boutique web agency serving enterprise clients including Walmart and Old Navy. Led operations, HR, finance, hiring, and strategic realignment across nearly a decade. Built and managed expert engineering and project management teams, modeled financial runway, developed core values, and transitioned the company to a four-day work week.
I write about AI, operations, leadership, and the human side of technology change, on Medium, Substack, and for Cloud Four.
I'm open to Director and Executive Director roles in AI education, community, and tech policy, and available for speaking engagements and advisory work.