At the Robin Hood Opportunity X AI Summit, leaders explored how AI can fight poverty and build a more inclusive, tech-enabled future.
The Robin Hood Opportunity X AI Summit brought together innovators, advocates, and nonprofit leaders to explore AI’s role in expanding opportunity.
Robin Hood CEO Rich Buery calls on us to ensure AI serves those too often left behind—those experiencing poverty in New York City.
Robin Hood CEO Rich Buery opens the summit by urging attendees to make AI a tool for dignity, access, and upward mobility for all New Yorkers.
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Sendhil Mullainathan explores how AI can help us make better decisions, elevate insight, and expand human capability.
MIT’s Sendhil Mullainathan challenges the audience to think differently about AI—not as a replacement for people, but a reflection of our best selves.
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Clementine Jacoby (Recidiviz) shares how data-driven tools and AI are transforming the criminal justice system—helping reduce incarceration and improve reentry outcomes.
Clementine Jacoby of Recidiviz describes how AI can reduce incarceration by making the justice system more responsive, data-informed, and human-centered.
Joined by Barbara "Basia" Michalska (The Legal Aid Society) and Chymeka Olfonse (Robin Hood), the panel explores how AI can support returning citizens and expand access to justice and stability.
Panelists Clementine Jacoby, Barbara "Basia" Michalska, and Chymeka Olfonse explore how AI can drive better outcomes for New Yorkers impacted by the justice system.
Amber Oliver (Robin Hood) and Anu Malipatil (Overdeck Family Foundation) open the session with a shared vision: AI must improve learning outcomes while advancing educational equity.
Amber Oliver (Robin Hood) and Anu Malipatil (Overdeck Family Foundation) kick off the session with a vision for how AI can drive equity and innovation in education.
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Sarah Johnson (Teaching Lab) explores how AI can support educators by strengthening instruction, scaling best practices, and improving student engagement.
Sarah Johnson (Teaching Lab) discusses the real-world application of AI tools to support teachers and improve instruction across diverse classrooms.
David Golkin (TalkingPoints) and Britt Neuhaus (ASSISTments) showcase tools that personalize instruction and improve student engagement.
David Golkin and Britt Neuhaus highlight how AI helps educators personalize instruction and reach more students.
Peter Gault (Quill.org) shares how AI-powered writing platforms can support literacy growth and critical thinking for every learner.
Peter Gault presents how writing support platforms powered by AI can build skills and confidence in learners at every level.
Joshua Elliott shares how AI is helping predict, mitigate, and respond to the climate crisis—especially in high-risk communities.
Joshua Elliott of Renaissance Philanthropy discusses the power of AI to forecast climate risk and protect the most vulnerable communities.
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Mayme Hostetter (Relay GSE), Emily Joye (Kyron Learning), and Chris Caruso (Robin Hood) discuss AI’s role in teacher preparation.
Panelists share how AI can support and retain great teachers by helping them access high-quality coaching, feedback, and development.
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Michael Ellison (CodePath) and Nafis Khan (Amazon) explore how AI can close skills gaps and connect more people to good jobs.
Michael Ellison and Nafis Khan explore how AI is helping build a more inclusive tech talent pipeline and pathways to economic mobility.
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Jimmy Chen (Propel) and Hannah Calhoon (Indeed) explain how AI can streamline public benefits access for low-income families.
Jimmy Chen and Hannah Calhoon highlight how AI can remove friction from public benefit systems and ensure help reaches those who need it most.
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Alexandra Bernadotte (Beyond 12) shares how her team uses AI to help first-gen students navigate and complete higher education.
Alexandra Bernadotte of Beyond 12 shares how AI helps first-gen college students overcome systemic barriers and stay on the path to graduation.
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Jake Porway outlines how nonprofits can adopt AI responsibly to expand impact, streamline services, and stay mission-aligned.
Jake Porway speaks on making AI more accessible to nonprofits—and why mission-driven orgs must shape how these tools are built and used.
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With gratitude to the Overdeck Family Foundation for sponsoring this summit—and to everyone working to ensure AI builds opportunity for all.
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