Orr Group TALKS “Why Accountable AI Matters and How to Get There”

Join us for an insightful discussion on building accountable AI programs and their growing importance in today’s technology-driven world. This session will cover key strategies for ensuring your AI systems are transparent, ethical, and responsible. Learn best practices from real-world examples of organizations leading the way in accountable AI, and explore how these lessons can be applied to nonprofits to drive mission-focused impact.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the fundamentals of accountable AI and why it is critical for maintaining ethical and responsible technology practices.
• Learn practical strategies and best practices for building and implementing accountable AI programs in any organization.
• Explore how nonprofits can leverage accountable AI to enhance mission-driven initiatives, ensuring transparency and equity in their operations.

WHO SHOULD WATCH:

• Nonprofit executives.
• Senior staff.
• Technology and data leaders.
• Board members.
• Decision-makers interested in AI integration and ethics in nonprofit operations.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Terry Cangelosi, Senior Director & Head of Operations, Orr Group

Terry is responsible for ensuring the most efficient operations in Orr Group’s office-wide workflows, technology, and infrastructure. In his role, Terry maintains safe, compliant, and effective day-to-day operations and implements projects to continually improve organizational systems. Terry is also a member of Orr Group’s AI Taskforce and has spearheaded the firm’s adoption of AI technology and resources, in addition to positioning Orr Group as a thought leader on AI within the nonprofit sector.

Prior to joining Orr Group, Terry built up a resume with more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit operations, facilities, and IT. Most recently, Terry served as the Director of Operations at Americans for the Arts. In this role, Terry implemented and standardized organizational practices and procedures, introduced new systems, and helped advance the organization’s IT infrastructure, office services, contracting, HR, and meetings & events. Before that, Terry worked at Imagination Stage, serving as the Facilities Manager and Assistant General Manager.

Matthew Reisman, Director of Privacy & Data Policy, Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL)

Matthew Reisman is Director of Privacy and Data Policy at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), where he is working to advance the responsible use of data and technology. Matthew’s areas of focus include data protection, artificial intelligence policy and governance, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).  Prior to joining CIPL, Matthew was a Director of Global Privacy Policy at Microsoft.  

Prior to joining Microsoft, Matthew led research on the digital economy at the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) and advised emerging economies on international trade and investment policy through programs funded by the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. Matthew was a Fulbright Fellow in Mali, where he partnered on community-based research with the Save the Children and CARE International. His nonprofit experience also includes work with Communities In Schools, the Center for Community Self-Help, and the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).