Humanication
Karina Alexanyan, PhD
Founder/CEO
My academic research explores how our values manifest in the tools we create,
and how those tools shape us in turn.
My professional work helps academic and social impact organizations
apply these insights for social benefit.
Thinker / Doer with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of social science, information technology, media, and education.
Consult and Advise academic institutions and social impact organizations on respectful and responsible technology.
Expertise in Communications Strategy, Research, Analytics, and Business Development.
Current Focus on ethical AI education, academic/industry partnerships, and diversifying workforce pipelines.
White Papers, Research Reports, Blog Posts, Feature Articles, Book Chapters, Academic Publications
SAMPLE TOPICS:
Ethical AI; Workforce Development; Interdisciplinary Data Science; Media & Democracy; Technology and Society; Human/Computer Interaction;
Conference Presentations, Panel Moderation, Media Appearances
SAMPLE TOPICS:
Respectful Technology; AI Education; Diverse Workforce Pipelines; Trust, Transparency & Technology; Media & Democracy
Intro to AI - Design Tech High School Intersession
Media, Technology & Society - Stanford Continuing Studies
Intro to Human Communication & Culture - NYU
Advising innovative education startups, with a focus on equity, project based learning and ethical AI
Clients
All Tech Is Human is building the Responsible Tech pipeline by informing & inspiring the next generation of responsible technologists & changemakers.
The AI Education Project provides engaging curriculum to help students thrive in the age of artificial intelligence
DSI advances the state-of-the-art in data science; transforms all fields, professions, and sectors through the application of data science; and ensures the responsible use of data to benefit society.
The Partnership on AI brings together diverse, global voices to realize the promise of artificial intelligence
The Disruptive Technology and Digital Cities (DTDC) Program at the Global Projects Center connects program members with early-stage technologies developed at Stanford University
The mission of the SEMI Foundation is to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry.
Internet Safety Labs is on a mission to ensure product safety in connected products and services. We measure the behavior of software to catalyze safer products for everyone.
Omdena is a social enterprise and collaborative platform enabling impact organizations with agile and ethical AI development
Building a community of educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and cross-sector innovators to catalyze the emergence of new projects and ventures driven by purpose and a sense of urgency in improving societal and planetary health.