Overview

September 19

As AI becomes more integrated into government’s decision-making processes, maintaining trust is crucial.

AI poses significant risks if it’s created, deployed and managed without intentionality and discipline. Agencies should do what they can to build trust — among employees as well as the public.

Join us September 19 at 10 PT / 1 ET for a webinar on trustworthy AI.

In this 30-minute session, we’ll cover:

What experts mean by "ethical" and "responsible" AI
Specific questions your organization should ask itself before launching any AI project
Essential components of an AI strategy on oversight, controls, operations and culture
How to create an AI culture on your team

Speakers

Sterlina Smith

Senior Manager, Data Ethics Practice, SAS

Sterlina Smith is a Senior Manager in the SAS Data Ethics Practice (DEP), a cornerstone of the company’s Responsible Innovation efforts. She regularly speaks about practical strategies for implementing trustworthy AI systems and leads the team that secures and executes Data for Good partnerships globally. Prior to joining the DEP, she led teams in customer success, ed-tech, and social innovation and brand. She is passionate about bringing the same human-centric values that drive her everyday work into her life outside of the office, where she volunteers frequently, including serving as a pro bono attorney. In that role, she works to fight on behalf of the rights of clients in vulnerable populations who cannot afford an attorney. Sterlina holds a JD from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, as well as a BS in agriculture communications from North Carolina State University.

Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer. Throughout his 25-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences. Sean earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Certificate of Public Management from the Willamette University, Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Sean is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Sean also holds a Secret level clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Webinar

Trustworthy AI: Building Your Strategy for Ethical Use