AI is changing how expertise is found.

Your team needs to understand what that means.

Workshops and talks for communicators, journalists, and organizations 

navigating AI, visibility, and trust.

What I help teams understand

AI isn’t just changing how we write, it’s changing how information is surfaced, trusted, and discovered.

I work with organizations to help them understand what this shift means for communication, visibility, and strategy.

My sessions are practical, grounded, and designed for immediate application.

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Popular talks and workshops

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How Experts Are Found Now

How AI systems are reshaping discovery and what communicators need to do to stay visible and credible.

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for Communications Teams

What Answer Engine Optimization & Generative Engine Optimization mean in practice & how to apply them.

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How AI is reshaping media and public trust

AI is changing how news is created, raising new challenges around accuracy and trust.

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Communicators

How to use AI for research, drafting, and strategy—without losing voice, accuracy, or judgment

Tell Me What You Need

I do  Half-day and  Full-day workshop including webinars

Complete the form with your details, including who the session is for and how you’d like me to support you. You can hire me for either a half-day or full-day workshop, each option has its own pricing. This information helps me recommend the right format and ensure the session is aligned with your goals, team, and context.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

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Communications teams and PR professionals

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Newsrooms and media organizations

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Universities and journalism programs

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Corporate teams navigating AI adoption

Experience

I’ve trained journalists, educators, and communication professionals across the U.S. and internationally.

  • U.S. Fulbright Specialist (Laos)
  • San Francisco State University professor
  • Former Associated Press reporter
  • Speaker at PWorld AI in Communications Boot Camp and ONA
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What makes this work different

Most AI training focuses on tools.

My work focuses on thinking.

I bring a journalist’s lens to AI, emphasizing clarity, verification, and judgment while helping teams understand how AI is reshaping visibility and discovery.

A practical framework

My four-part framework helps teams work more effectively with AI:

  • Clarity
  • Context
  • Role
  • Intent

This approach moves beyond surface-level prompting into strategic use.

Choose Your Coaching Path

If you’re in a season of transition — searching for clarity, alignment, or purpose — there’s a path here designed for you. Let’s find the one that moves you forward.

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Personalized coaching for professionals and creatives navigating transition, building clarity, confidence, and purpose along the way.

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Editorial consulting for op-eds, nonfiction projects, and newsroom storytelling in the age of AI.

 

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Talks and workshops on AI, storytelling, and reinvention for media and comms professionals.

 

Tell Me What You Need

I do  Half-day and  Full-day workshop including webinars

Complete the form with your details, including who the session is for and how you’d like me to support you. You can hire me for either a half-day or full-day workshop, each option has its own pricing. This information helps me recommend the right format and ensure the session is aligned with your goals, team, and context.

Name
Engagement Type
Workshop Format
Preferred Timeline
Budget Range

Bring this to your team

If your organization is navigating AI, communication, and visibility, I’d love to work with you