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Amplify, Don't Replace: Collaborating on AI Tools for Compassionate Care Workplaces
Friday November 6, 2026 TBA
Speakers will discuss Jon Dennis's Iowa STEM Teacher Externship with Friends of the Family, a nonprofit organization serving victims of homelessness and domestic violence across 25 Iowa counties. The team created AI tools for crisis hotline advocate training, social media content creation, and donor outreach campaigns. They are planning to expand the externship through a partnership with the Waterloo Career Center, creating event support and internship opportunities for students in Information Solutions, Marketing, and other service areas. We hope to demonstrate how these tools can be used, explain how they were developed, and foster a discussion about our partnership.
Presenters
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Jon Dennis

CTE Information Solutions Teacher, Waterloo Career Center, Waterloo Schools
Jon Dennis has taught in Waterloo for 27 years and currently teaches AI, programming, game development, and cybersecurity at the Waterloo Career Center. In summer 2026, he completed an Iowa STEM Teacher Externship with Friends of the Family in Waterloo, gaining industry experience... Read More →
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Madison Gaffney

Volunteer Manager, Friends of the Family
Madison Gaffney is the Volunteer Manager at Friends of the Family in Waterloo. She is responsible for recruitment and oversight of internships and volunteers in this nonprofit organization serving people in crisis. They have utilized traditional college student interns in social work... Read More →
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Rich Ross

Communications & Events Manager, Friends of the Family
Rich Ross is the Communications and Events Manager at Friends of the Family in Waterloo. A storyteller at heart, he believes stories are the key to breaking down barriers and building meaningful connections. As a lifelong learner, Rich is passionate about using AI and emerging technologies... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 TBA
  50-Minute

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