Background
- CEO and founder of Measure, an advocacy analytics company
- Mother of four: 25-year-old daughter (CEO of her own business), 23-year-old incarcerated son, 19-year-old son, and 4-year-old daughter
- Wife and mother first, professional second by her own description
- Author of Afrofuturistic magical memoir
- Deep involvement in Black Lives Matter movement organizing in Austin ~10 years ago
Professional Focus
- Data analytics for social change and community impact
- Vice President of Responsible and Ethical AI at Austin AI Alliance
- Working with "techies and big corporations" in Austin to "do AI a little better"
- Advocacy analytics - using data as "a vehicle for change in our community"
- Speaking and consulting on AI bias and algorithmic harm
Areas of Expertise
- AI ethics and bias prevention
- Data-driven policy advocacy
- Community organizing and activism
- Algorithmic impact on marginalized communities
- Social justice analytics
- Historical connection to Victory Grill and Austin's civil rights legacy
- Former Black Lives Matter organizer in Austin
- Connected to Urban League Young Professionals movement
- Advocates for presence "where policy is shaped, not just where it is enforced"
Key Insights & Perspectives
- On AI Bias: "AI algorithms are disproportionately harming y'all when you try to go get a job because your name sounds a little different"
- On Economic Equity: Cited study showing Austin could generate "$5.3 billion surplus" annually if black-owned businesses achieved equity
- On Personal Healthcare: Shared personal experience of medical bias during childbirth at "suburban" hospital
- On Community Power: "It's not just about politics. It is about power... whether we are going to be the ones to wield and hold that power or not"
Strategic Philosophy
- Policy Engagement: "Be present where policy is shaped, not just where it is enforced"
- Vision Focus: "Be loud about your vision, not just about your pain"
- Data-Driven Advocacy: Using quantitative analysis to demonstrate systemic inequities
- Intersectional Approach: Connecting technology, policy, and community organizing
Interactions with Gary Sheng
- 2025-06-08: First documented interaction at Urban League Young Professionals event in Austin
- Gary attended her presentation on data analytics and AI ethics
- Discussion about AI bias and community organizing strategies
- Mutual interest in technology's role in social change
Family & Personal Philosophy
- Emphasizes being "enough" as an individual regardless of relationship status
- Travels extensively with 4-year-old daughter, exposing her to public speaking
- Balances motherhood with high-level professional work
- Strong advocate for single women's independence and self-worth
Austin Connections
- Deep historical knowledge of Austin's civil rights legacy
- Connected to Victory Grill and "chitlin circuit" musical history
- Understanding of local power structures and policy landscape
- Active in Austin AI Alliance and tech community
Business & Professional Network
- Works with major corporations on AI ethics
- Connected to policy research (cites Brookings Institute studies)
- Consulting work with school systems and organizations
- Speaking circuit for AI ethics and data justice
Notes
- Represents intersection of technology expertise and social justice advocacy
- Valuable connection for Gary's work at intersection of AI and community impact
- Potential collaboration opportunities around responsible AI development
- Strong background in both grassroots organizing and corporate engagement