AI for Nonprofits Workshop
October 22, 2026 at the Gray Area in the Mission (SF)
1:30-4:30 pm
AI for Nonprofits Program
1:30 pm: Introduction
1:40 pm: Ethical Adoption of AI
Thomas Gilbert, CEO, Hortus AI
2:00 pm: Demo - Data Analysis & AI
Cristy Rowley, Steering Committee Lead, OpenOakland
2:35 pm: Panel: Cybersecurity & AI
Dan Hernandez, CEO, PCS Technology
Adam Eads, Senior Program Manager, TechSoup
Facilitator: Winnie Yu, Chief Programs & Compliance Officer, Self-Help for the Elderly
3:05 pm: Break
3:20 pm: Demo - Grant Writing & Fundraising with AI
Karla Suomala, SF Tech Council
3:50 pm: Case Study: JVS’s Journey with AI
Dylan Bailey, Vice President of Program Delivery
Yana Kusayeva, Director of Impact and Evaluation
Luba Yusim, Senior Director of Strategic Communication and Marketing
4:25 pm: Wrap-up
