Speaking & Workshops

Intersectional Innovation and Impact Labs partners with schools, nonprofits, public institutions, foundations, corporations, and mission-driven organizations to turn complex challenges into practical solutions. Our talks and workshops combine research, lived experience, and systems thinking to build safer digital futures, stronger communities, and more equitable institutions.

Recent Talks & Appearances

Prioritizing Grassroots Knowledge Access

  • Workshop Presenter – Green Allies 6th Annual Conference | Gettysburg College | April 2019
  • Speaker & Panelist – United Nations We the People Film Festival | London, UK | October 2019
  • Guest Lecturer – Algorithmic Bias and Censorship | Tufts University | December 2021
  • Keynote Speaker – Algorithms, Gender, and Social Media | University of Toronto | March 2022
  • Lavender Commencement Keynote Speaker – University of Massachusetts Boston | May 2022
  • Panelist – AI Bias | MathWorks | January 2023
  • Keynote Speaker – AI Bias and Racism | Black Tech Denver Conference | February 2023
  • Panelist – Gender Justice in the Age of AI | Harvard University | October 2023
  • Keynote Speaker – Introducing Oscar-Nominated Movie Joyland | Rose Art Museum | January 2024
  • Panelist & Speaker – Boston University Sustainability Innovation Conference | January 2024
  • Guest Lecturer – Amplification of Bias on Social Media and Digital Theatre | Tufts University | March 2024
  • Workshop Presenter – Intersectionality in Action | Dickinson College Women of Color Summit | March 2024
  • Panel Moderator & Host – AI Bias and Social Impact | MassChallenge × Out in Tech | April 2024
  • Workshop Presenter – AI Ethics and the Future of Artists | MassCreative Inaugural Creative Advocacy Institute | May 2024
  • Keynote Speaker – Pride and Empowerment: A Journey Navigating Digital Censorship | Ginkgo BioWorks | June 2024
  • Featured Speaker – Immigrant Rights and Intersectionality | City of Boston | October 2024
  • Panelist – Gender Justice with a Digital Lens | Harvard University | November 2024
  • Host & Moderator – City of Boston LGBTQIA2S+ Immigrant Panel | City of Boston | May 2025 | Boston, MA
  • Featured Speaker – AI Bias, Intersectionality, and Empowerment | Malden Pride Coalition | June 2025 | Malden, MA
  • Workshop Facilitator – Addressing Algorithmic Bias in Classrooms through the III Methodology | Massachusetts Teachers Association Conference, | July 2025 | UMass Amherst, MA
  • Speaker – Youth Empowerment and AI Literacy | Massachusetts State House, MA Youth Commission | July 2025 | Boston, MA
  • Workshop Facilitator – Building Intersectional Cities | Rainbow Railroad & UCLA Law Symposium | August 2025 | Mexico City
  • Keynote Speaker – AI Bias, Intersectionality Problem, and Empowerment | O4U Engineering Conference | September 2025
  • Workshop Facilitator – IMPACT OF ALGORITHMIC BIAS on Trans Community | First Event Conference | January 2026
  • Workshop Facilitator – AI Bias Literacy and Harm Prevention Among Youth | FLY Initiative | February 2026 | MA
  • Workshop Facilitator – Intersectionality in Action: Empowering the Youth | Worcester State University | February 2026
  • Workshop Facilitator – Algorithmic Bias and Informed Technology Use: Lessons from Grassroots Movements | Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies 2026 Annual Conference | March 2026 | MA
  • Workshop Facilitator– Health in the Age of AI Bias and Surveillance Capitalism | SOGIECON 2026 Conference | March 2026 | University of Connecticut