You’re Invited!
Join us for a conversation between Lisa Qian, the city of Seattle’s first AI officer, and CJMD fellow Austin Jenkins.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 PM
Location: CMU – Room TBD | Address: 2023 King Ln NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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Speakers:
Lisa Qian is a data science leader with more than a decade of experience spanning research and industry, having held leadership roles at companies including LinkedIn, Airbnb, and Convoy, where she built high-impact AI systems and teams. As Seattle’s first Artificial Intelligence Officer, she is focused on advancing responsible, trustworthy AI that strengthens public services and delivers meaningful benefits to the city’s residents and businesses.
Austin Jenkins is a CJMD fellow who also covers tech policy for Pluribus News, a digital news site focused on emerging policy trends in states and state legislatures. Austin is also the longtime host of “Inside Olympia” on TVW, Washington State’s C-SPAN network. Previously, Austin spent nearly two decades covering the Washington State legislature and state politics for Northwest NPR stations. Prior to that, Austin worked as a television news reporter.
Discussion:
Lisa Qian and Austin Jenkins will discuss how Seattle is approaching the responsible and innovative use of artificial intelligence across city operations and public services. Drawing on her work since stepping into this role, she’ll share insights on governance, implementation, and the challenges of bringing AI into the public sector.
The conversation will include time for audience Q&A, offering a chance to engage directly on the opportunities and risks of AI in city government.
Open to anyone interested in AI, public policy, and the future of civic technology.
Questions?
Contact Lauren Rosenthal at laurer7@uw.edu.