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I'm a corporate AI trainer and strategic advisor who helps organizations integrate AI systematically and safely. I provide executive alignment strategy, hands on organization-wide training, and practical team implementation that ensures AI adoption drives results. My background spans 6+ years in AI-focused companies, including co-founding a Y Combinator-backed startup and leading teams at public companies. This combination of startup agility and enterprise experience means I understand both the technology possibilities and the organizational realities of successful AI rollouts. With 1,250+ hours of hands-on AI experience, from advanced prompting to agentic workflows, to evaluation systems, I specialize in translating generative AI capabilities into clear, actionable strategy for leaders and team members at any technical level. Additionally, I teach core skills: effective prompting, how to build custom AI assistants and workflows, and fluency with major LLM apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude so that you have the hands on knowledge to lead from the top and understand what your teams are building. My clients build sustainable capabilities that drive measurable productivity gains and ROI while maintaining safety and quality standards.

My goal is to leave you with the knowledge and frameworks to make confident AI decisions that move your business or career forward.

With over 6 years of experience at Microsoft as a Product Manager, I have extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning on hard problems while ensuring all voices are heard, especially in innovation spaces like AI and agentifying products. I work directly in the AI space to define and build AI features, as well as build the underlying system to support AI, where I identify user needs and establish mental models to align on a common strategy for building agentic experiences. I've successfully coached over 30 individuals across varying levels of experience and backgrounds, where they have landed roles in Apple, Microsoft, Google, Slack, and more. I have also been closely involved with recruiting to bring in interns/new grads and industry hires for our next wave of talent. Whether you're looking to break into AI, understand the various opportunities available to you based on your background, advance your career, or more, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Please feel free to reach out, I would love to be part of your journey~

Before I became a coach, I spent 15 years in data and strategy consulting, most recently at Slalom Consulting, where I led Data & AI for the Great Lakes region. I scaled an enterprise AI practice from 3 to 26 consultants and delivered programs for Fortune 500 and public-sector clients. Today, I run Pathworks AI, a fractional Chief Data & AI Officer practice for independent businesses. What I bring to a coaching session is range. I've sat with CEOs trying to figure out where AI actually pays off, and I've sat with engineering teams making it work in production. I started my career as a high school teacher and studied philosophy in college, which probably explains my operating principle: humans define the work, AI does the work, and humans validate the results. In our session, you'll get direct, specific guidance. I'll tell you what works for your business, what's hype, and what to do next. No vendor commissions. No jargon. No pressure.

AI is changing everything and you need to build an organization, team, and culture that succeeds through the change. As CEO & Co-Founder of Leland, I've built an AI-first organization and supported countless other founders, CEOs, leaders, and managers do the same for their organizations too. Whether you're looking to integrate AI into your business or transform your existing strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's chat and explore how we can achieve your AI goals together.

I've worked a ton with using AI to bridge the gap of UXR + competitive analysis.

I'm Kristen, a future Stanford GSB MBA student and co-founder of a digital wellness movement. With a background in Strategy & Operations at Leland and experience as an Associate Consultant Intern at Bain & Company, I bring a wealth of knowledge in AI strategy and transformation. My journey includes roles in product management and business development, equipping me with the skills to help you navigate the complexities of AI integration in your organization. Let's work together to transform your business with cutting-edge AI strategies. Reach out to start your journey towards innovation and success!

For more than two decades I have worked at the intersection of human performance, decision-making, and high-pressure business environments. My background includes enterprise sales leadership, executive coaching, and performance consulting with professionals operating inside rapidly evolving technology markets. As artificial intelligence reshapes how organizations operate, the biggest challenge many leaders face is not the technology itself—it’s how to think clearly, make strategic decisions, and adapt their teams to a new operating reality. My coaching in AI Strategy & Transformation focuses on helping leaders and professionals navigate that shift with clarity and structure. Rather than focusing purely on tools, I work with clients on strategic thinking, performance under pressure, and decision frameworks that allow them to integrate AI into their work while maintaining focus, judgment, and long-term effectiveness. This combination of business experience, executive coaching, and performance psychology allows me to help clients move beyond hype and build practical strategies for operating successfully in an AI-driven environment.

I lead AI security and risk initiatives at Microsoft, working directly on how AI systems are designed, governed, deployed, and scaled in complex enterprise environments. My experience spans AI penetration testing, secure AI architecture, Responsible AI controls, and integrating AI into existing engineering and business processes. This gives me a practical, operator level view of what AI strategy and transformation actually looks like inside large organizations beyond high level frameworks or hype. I help leaders, product teams, and technical professionals translate AI ambition into executable strategy. This includes defining AI use case portfolios, aligning AI initiatives with risk and governance requirements, structuring AI operating models, and understanding the real organizational change required to adopt AI successfully. Whether you are evaluating AI investments, building internal AI programs, or navigating enterprise transformation, my coaching focuses on pragmatic decision making, risk aware execution, and how AI initiatives succeed or fail in real world environments.

I'm a Senior Software Engineer at Slack on the DevXP AI team, where my job is literally AI strategy in practice — figuring out how to get engineers and non-engineers across a 2,000+ company to actually adopt AI tools, change their workflows, and build with confidence. I work on the technical and human side of that equation: evaluating tools, designing rollout strategies, building internal tooling, and making the case for AI investment to stakeholders at every level. I've spoken at 100+ events on tech, leadership, and emerging tools — and I'm one of the people in the Latina tech community actively demystifying AI for founders, executives, and teams who feel behind. Whether you're a leader trying to build an AI roadmap, a founder figuring out where AI actually fits in your product, or a team that's experimented but hasn't seen ROI yet — I'll help you cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and build a strategy you can actually execute on. 💪🏽

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in product design and strategy, I have led transformative initiatives at top companies like Google, CNN, Twitter, and Amazon. As a Senior Director of Product Design at Travelers, I drive innovation and growth through human-centered design practices, contributing to significant business success. My expertise lies in crafting cohesive design systems and modernizing digital platforms, balancing user experience with business objectives. I am passionate about leveraging AI to enhance product design and strategy, ensuring inclusive and trust-building experiences for diverse global audiences. Let's connect to explore how I can help you navigate AI strategy and transformation in your organization!