That’s a wrap on my first AESP conference! 🌍⚡️
What an incredible experience—I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak, connect, and collaborate with so many brilliant minds committed to shaping an equitable energy future.

Huge thanks to Pamela Fann, CDP, CDT for encouraging me to step onto the stage and for welcoming me into her powerhouse network of energy professionals. Looking forward to future collaborations (and, of course, scouting the perfect karaoke spot in every city we visit! 🎤).

A big shoutout to my fellow panelists Matt Cox Valentina Jimenez Cindy Gage—it felt like we were building something real on that stage! Excited to keep the momentum going and turn ideas into action.

To all the amazing people I met—both old friends and new connections—thank you for the thoughtful conversations and shared commitment to community-driven solutions. Now more than ever, collaboration is key to driving an energy transition that prioritizes equity and justice.
Daphany Rose Sanchez Helena Merk Lindsey D. Jessica Yu Aisha Kutter Theodora Okiro Quarles Maya Saterson Phil Croskey JaMarcus Brewer Jason S. Trager, Ph.D. Dena Jefferson, J.D. Brendan Dagher

Finally, thank you AESP for hosting a space where real discussions about energy, equity, and resilience can happen. At a time when the values I hold dear—justice, community, and access for all—are being tested, it was inspiring to be surrounded by people dedicated to making the energy transition work for everyone.

Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀💡

#EnergyJustice #EnergyTransition #ClimateEquity #CleanEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #JustTransition #CommunityPower #AESP2025 #ClimateJustice #Collaboration #AESPAnnual

Excited to take the stage today at #AESPAnnual2025! 🎤

Our panel brings together brilliant minds to explore technology tools and insights that make public-private partnerships more effective in engaging and empowering environmental justice communities.

Honored to join Pamela Fann, CDP, CDT, Matt Cox, Cindy Gage, and Valentina Jimenez for this critical conversation!

#AESPAnnual2025 #EnvironmentalJustice #TechForGood #AESPAnnual #PublicPrivatePartnerships #ClimateTech #CommunityEngagement #Equity #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, where we hosted a dynamic student roundtable discussing the intersection of entrepreneurship, AI, and energy with the incredible Abha Nirula and the insightful audience.

A huge thank you to Abha Nirula for guiding such an engaging conversation and to everyone who participated. Your questions and enthusiasm helped make the event a success!

I also want to express my gratitude to Jessica Weis and the Women in Energy group for inviting me to share my experiences as the CEO of Unified Ground. It was an exciting opportunity to discuss how AI can drive innovation in the energy sector, empower community-based organizations, and contribute to a Just Energy Transition.

Always nice to come back home to my old Columbia stomping ground!

I look forward to continuing these conversations and collaborating on initiatives that bridge technology and social justice.

#AI #Entrepreneurship #Energy #CommunityResilience #WomenInEnergy #ClimateAction #TechForGood #UrbanTech #AIforSocialJustice #JustEnergyTransition #Sustainability

Asked AI for a middle course about Brooklyn African American's contribution to American History! Brooklyn Strong!

https://lnkd.in/ezZk9_rv

#BlackhistoryMonth #BlackhistoryMonth2025 #Brooklyn #chatgpt

I asked ChatGPT what civil rights leaders would say about USAID's abrupt end if they were still alive.

#blackhistorymonth #ai #chatgpt #mlk #malcolm #ture #midjourney
https://lnkd.in/ew6_2gNF

https://lnkd.in/ezZxYFjq

Black History ChatGPT is back in full effect. It started as a project with a simple mission - "A mostly unfilftered, partially opionated ai based exploration of African American HIstory." As the active erasure of Black History has started at the highest levels of the American government in the past weeks, this Black History month, this project feels more important than ever to me. I've been posting things pretty much since the new administration has taken office so the launch is really in full swing. I will not sit silently as they try to erase my culture and history. I will use every tool I've learned in my life to stand up and be heard and let the voices throughout history that have stood for equality, the end of systemic racism and justice echo loudly!

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025 #creative #ai #justice #equality

🌟 Thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at AESP's #AESPAnnual2025 conference alongside an incredible group of panelists! 🎤

My panel brings together brilliant minds in #ClimateTech, #SocialJustice, and #Sustainability to discuss how we can leverage technology to drive equitable climate solutions. I’m honored to join: Pamela Fann, CDP, CDT , Matt Cox, Annie King, and Valentina Jimenez

I can’t wait to share the stage to explore how collaboration, innovation, and empathy can make a real difference for communities and our planet. 🌍✨

🎧 Can’t make it to the conference? Check out my recent podcast appearance where I discuss leveraging SaaS & AI for Climate Justice and the importance of building community-focused tech:
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ebt7EXwy

💡 Let’s continue the conversation about how tech can empower communities, enhance environmental justice, and shape a more sustainable future.

#AESPAnnual2025 #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #TechForGood #SaaS #AI #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #CommunityEngagement #ClimateAction #Collaboration

Help us win a Make It in Brooklyn Innovation Award. https://lnkd.in/exDbqFuR miib-innovation/Voting is open until Dec 6th. Cast your vote and help us celebrate the innovative spirit of Downtown Brooklyn! #MakeItinBrooklyn #DTBK

I'm honored to speak at this year's Urban Tech Summit at Cornell Tech. Join me on November 19-20 to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning can address critical challenges like extreme heat, flooding, renewable energy and building systems, and urban logistics. Now more than ever these vital discussions will help shape the the future of urban resilience.

Unified Ground is excited to be taking the next steps in its mission to use technology to empower communities.

https://lnkd.in/e_7v7nxG

#UrbanTechSummit #UTS2024 #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #resilience #ai #communityempowerment

What an incredible experience competing at the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership’s Make It in Brooklyn Climate Tech Pitch Contest! Huge thanks to the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and the sponsors, Con Edison and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, for creating this amazing opportunity for climate tech innovators.

It was an honor to present Unified Ground's vision to the panel of expert judges and the community. The energy and support in the room were inspiring.

Looking forward to continuing the journey and making an impact in the climate tech space.
#ClimateTech #Sustainability #Brooklyn #ClimateAction #NYCClimateWeek #BrooklynForever #UnifiedGround

🌟 What an incredible day! 🌟
Yesterday's workshop was a huge success, with a full house of engaged participants and inspiring discussions. It was amazing to collaborate with such passionate individuals, and I want to extend my deepest thanks to all the attendees and my amazing collaborators,CIV:LAB, Haviland Software ,who made it possible. Together, we explored innovative ways to empower communities with AI for climate action and resilience.

As we continue here on the second day of the Urban Tech Summit, I’m even more excited about the potential for building stronger, climate-resilient communities. Let’s keep the momentum going as we explore the intersection of technology, equity, and environmental justice.

Thank you all for being part of this journey. Here’s to creating a brighter, more sustainable future—together! If you're interested in being a part of community focused ai solutions join us - https://lnkd.in/efRHr7yu

Vijayta Narang Karl Haviland Aminata Cisse Jelani Ellis Alex Bell simon sylvester-chaudhuri

#UrbanTechSummit #UTS2024 #ClimateAdaptation #AIForGood #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #Collaboration #TechnologyForCommunities

Nice to see Energy Justice front and center at AESP's Annual conference. I'm speaking later today at 3:15. Private and Public Partnerships: programs, tools, and insights.

#energyjustice #climatejustice #environmentaljustice #aiforgood #techforgood #communityempowerment #AESP #AESPAnnual

Earth Day is coming soon. This year's theme: Our Planet, Our Power . I feel like we need that more than ever in this moment so....

🌍💡 Calling all climate + AI changemakers! 💡🌍

Where are my people at the intersection of Climate & AI? 🤖🔥🌱
Unified Ground is exploring hosting some interactive virtual events on Earth Day to explore how AI can drive climate justice and sustainability in our communities. We want to hear from YOU—innovators, activists, and technologists—on how we can build a more just, resilient future.

🚀 Want to be part of it? Drop a comment or DM me to get involved!
Also, I’m sharing my vision board image generator for people of color in climate work. Create an image and share in the comments that reflects your vision for a more equitable, sustainable world! https://lnkd.in/dhvEC6av 🎨🔗
Let’s make climate action more inclusive and impactful—together!

#ClimateAI #AIforGood #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #EarthDay #EnvironmentalJustice #TechforGood #InclusiveInnovation #CommunityResilience #AIforClimate #UnifiedGround #OurPlanetOurPower

What would RBG have said? I asked...

https://lnkd.in/ePPJA5gQ

Prompt:
Please answer as expert in US constitutional law, and the Supreme Court I'm going to give you a list of executive orders signed by the incoming president. I want you to tell me the top three executive orders you think that Ruth Bader Ginsburg would write a majority opinion for. Pick the one that you think that she would be most passionate about. Write her majority opinion as if she was still on the supreme court. Please then provide sources used to come up with the majority opinion. Please provide 5 books to read more about RBG with links and 5 youtube/videos with links. Please also provide a list of 5 prompts people can use to find out more about RBG. Please provide 3 prompts to create images I can create in midjourney images for a post I’m going to do on this. Also I need tags for social media.

#RBG #EqualityMatters #CivilRights #JusticeForAll #WomenInLaw #SCOTUS #RuthBaderGinsburg #ConstitutionalLaw #EqualProtection #DiversityAndInclusion

Asked AI some Superbowl/Black History related questions for tonight!
AI on Athletes and Superbowl - https://lnkd.in/eH8RFdHU
AI on Musicians and halftime show - https://lnkd.in/eGqkUTAt
AI on Kendrick Lamar - https://lnkd.in/e8tezFXz

#superbowl #ai #kendricklamar #chatgpt #deepseek #halftimeshow #dalle3 #midjourney

🌟 DeepSeek and the Questions We Should Be Asking AI 🌟
The buzz around the new ‘open-source’ platform, DeepSeek, has been impossible to ignore. Much of the conversation has centered on its speed and energy efficiency—or lack thereof. While many are discussing its potential to disrupt the AI market and its environmental implications, I decided to take a different approach.

Instead of focusing on how DeepSeek works, I wanted to explore how AI interprets issues around human life.  I asked DeepSeek (and other AI platforms) about current events to gauge their understanding of real-world impacts. One question I posed: What is the impact of the abrupt end of USAID?

DeepSeek’s response, along with the others, revealed insights into how AI can help us understand human impacts. You can read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eRTp9ZAX

This left me thinking: Are we asking AI the right questions?

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepSeek #TechInnovation #Sustainability #OpenSource #AIEthics #CurrentEvents #GlobalImpact #TechForGood #FutureOfAI #EnergyEfficiency #AIInsights #InnovationInTech #chatgpt #gemini #claudeai #USAID #humancentric

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been selected as partners of the Rebuild by Design’s  Rainproof [Your Community's Name], an initiative supporting NYC communities to tackle heavy rainfall challenges with localized solutions.

Unified Ground and The City Sponge ’s project, FloodChat, will focus on NYC residents - 2.3M renters specifically -  prepare to “live with more water” by making the community engagement aspect more engaging, specific to their situation, and digestible versus overwhelming. We leverage the capabilities of AI to synthesize vast amounts of decentralized information and make it more accessible in a conversational, multi-language format.

Excited to contribute to a more resilient and prepared NYC!

Congratulations to the other participants - Sabina Sethi Unni, MSUP, The HOPE Program, Climate and Health Equity Foundation (CHEF), Brooklyn Level Up , @Flatbush Workshop For Design -https://lnkd.in/eZnUWVKV, Nonprofit Staten Island Tiffany Baker - https://lnkd.in/e2d-NRYh   - who we’ll be working together with over the next year as a cohort of the initiative. We’re excited to collaborate with the other grant recipients who are driving change across the city. Together, we’re turning recommendations from Rainproof NYC into action.

Follow along as we embark on this exciting journey: https://bit.ly/rycn
Learn more about Rainproof NYC: https://rainproof.nyc

#RainproofNYC #RainproofYourCommunity #RainproofTogether #environmentaljustice #climatejustice

Excited to be at the Flood Solutions Fair in Gowanus! Amazing turnout. Psyched about working with The City Sponge in 2025. More on our work together coming soon.


Nick Nyhan #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #waterconnectsus

🌍 Excited to kick off 2025 by joining Maggie Wong on the Products That Count podcast! 🎙️

We had an insightful discussion about how Unified Ground is leveraging technology to enhance environmental justice, foster community engagement, and drive climate resilience.

Key takeaways from our conversation:
✅ The critical role of nimbleness and focus in adapting to rapidly changing climate policies and scaling impactful solutions.
✅ Why diverse coalitions and perspectives are essential for solving complex climate challenges and building better products.
✅ How tools like Green Bridge, our SaaS platform, and AI Empower, our open-source toolkit, empower communities to engage meaningfully with sustainability investments and adopt ethical AI solutions. (https://lnkd.in/efRHr7yu)
🎯 Extreme weather events, like the LA Fires, and shifting political landscapes remind us of the urgency to act, go local, and build trustful relationships through empathy and collaboration.

Catch the full episode to explore how we can:
🌟 Leverage SaaS and AI for climate tech innovations.
🌟 Create scalable partnerships with community-based organizations.
🌟 Harness the power of technology for resilience and adaptation.

Listen here:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gs36rq99
🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gweGHrt5

Special thanks to CIV:LAB, Haviland Software, New York City Economic Development Corporation Founder Fellowship Program, Newlab, and all the organizations empowering climate tech innovators. Together, we can tackle this global environmental crisis. 💚🌎

Maggie Wong simon sylvester-chaudhuri Alex Bell Vijayta Narang Karl Haviland Jack Fritzinger Min Rosales Aminata Cisse Jelani Ellis

#ClimateTech #EnvironmentalJustice #SaaS #AI #ClimateAdaptation #ProductInnovation #ClimateChange #Diversity #Resilience #Partnership #CommunityEngagement #ClimateFinancing #Empathy #GreenBridge #AIforGood #losangelesfires #califroniawildfires #lawildfires

Psyched to be in Phoenix representing Unified Ground at AESP's annual conference! Going to be talking about AI, community and equity - and I couldn't be more excited. If you're here let me know and let's catch up.

#AESP2025 #AESP #AESPAnnual #AIforGood #CommunityEngagement #Equity #ClimateTech #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #TechForGood #ClimateAction

🔎 The Erasure of Black History in Real Time – What’s Next? Black History 365

For Black History month, we've seen a disturbing effort from the government rolling back DEI initiatives under the guise of "merit-based opportunity" and major corporations like Google quietly de-emphasizing Black History Month. This isn't just a policy shift—it’s an attempt to erase the hard-fought progress in recognizing African American contributions to society.

Black history is American history. When institutions stop acknowledging it, the burden of preservation falls on communities, independent creators, and grassroots organizations. But we refuse to let our history disappear.

💡 So how do we fight back?
I brainstormed with many of the AI Platforms (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude) and you can see my post here -https://lnkd.in/eKnNC9cq

🔹 Leverage technology—Develop digital archives, interactive tools, and AI-powered storytelling to keep Black history accessible.

🎙️ Use media & entertainment—Podcasting, theater, and film can amplify untold stories and make history engaging for new generations.

📚 Build independent platforms—If corporations won’t celebrate our history, we must create our own spaces to document, educate, and share.
Black history doesn’t end on February 28. The work continues, and so does the fight for visibility. How are you keeping Black history alive in your work and community? Let’s build together. ✊🏾

#DefendBlackHistory
#TeachBlackHistory
#TechForHistory
#MediaForChange
#Blackhistory365

I wanted to celebrate the legacy of Thurgood Marshall in these dark times, so I asked ChatGPT and DeepSeek to give a majority opinion on the most serious of Trump’s executive orders.
https://lnkd.in/eYQzSisj

#ThurgoodMarshall #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #ai #chatgpt #deepseek #midjourney

My heart goes out to my friends and all those who have had their lives uprooted by the Los Angeles fires. The effects of climate change are devastating right now - especially to those that can least bear the impacts. We must adapt and we must adapt now. We must also adapt in equitable way that does not amplify the inequities in our current systems. I’ve spend some time thinking about the more than 900 incarcerated fire fighters responding to the fires in Southern Califronia. https://lnkd.in/exN7CkSR

I will not mince words this is the legacy of slavery alive and well as we battle the effects of climate change with live bodies caught in our systems of oppression. What happens when we continue to go down this road?
I used AI to do a little creative writing and created a scene and some images.

https://lnkd.in/eU-Hczu9

#climatejustice #environmentaljustice #losanglesfires #midjourney #dalle3 #chatgpt #aiforgood

Tomorrow, I have the privilege of leading a transformative workshop at the Urban Tech Summit 2024 at Cornell Tech! 🌍✨

Join me as we dive into AI Empower: A Toolkit to Help Communities Utilize AI to Drive Climate Action. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity to explore how AI can tackle climate challenges, foster environmental justice, and build community resilience. 🌱💻

🔍 What to Expect:
Learn how AI intersects with climate adaptation and social equity.
Get hands-on experience with Beta AI tools Unified Ground is developing.
Collaborate with change-makers from diverse sectors to co-create impactful solutions.

📢 Let's leverage the power of AI to create sustainable, equitable futures. Can't wait to see the innovation and commitments that will emerge from this incredible gathering.

🌟 Special thanks to all the amazing partners - CIV:LAB and Haviland Software - and the participants tomorrow who will make this possible. Together, we're bending the arc of history towards justice and sustainability.

#UrbanTechSummit #UTS2024 #AIForClimate #ClimateJustice #AIInnovation #UnifiedGround

Psyched to be at Newlab for New Climate Futures with my team. The energy is electric here!! #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #newclimatefutures