📢 AI Policy Group and PATH Career Exploration Series invite you to an engaging panel discussion exploring the diverse and impactful career paths available in AI and technology policy. This event is designed to provide Master’s students at the Munk School with firsthand insights into careers in tech policy, AI governance, and digital safety. Our expert panelists – representing the private sector, public service, academia, and think tanks – will share their experiences, discuss emerging trends, and offer guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of AI policy careers. (See full speaker bios below.)
📍 Location: 315 Bloor St, Room B019
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Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights into AI and tech policy careers from industry leaders.
Understand the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in this space.
Connect with experts and fellow students who share your interests.
Explore opportunities beyond traditional tech roles and discover the interdisciplinary nature of AI policy.
Agenda:
📝 Panel Discussion & Q&A (4:30 – 5:45 PM)
🔗 Networking & Catering (5:45 – 6:30 PM)
The panel's Q&A session will run for approximately one hour, followed by an informal networking session with refreshments provided. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with panelists in a more personalized setting. Please note that this is not a career fair, and networking should not be treated as a series of interviews.
We welcome our speakers to join us either in person or virtually, depending on their preference and location. The event will proceed under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open and candid discussion.
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Speaker Bios:
Greg Johnson is a Senior Policy Lead for Global Policy & Standards at Google, based in Washington, D.C. With a diverse background spanning the private sector and NGOs, he is dedicated to strengthening and securing the global information ecosystem. Greg has led initiatives in policy development, threat intelligence & investigations, and risk management across major platforms, including TikTok and Meta, as well as fellowships at organizations such as the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and the Integrity Institute.
Ari Lightman is a Professor of Digital Media and Marketing at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Ari teaches classes and does research on the intersection of digitization, organizational behavior and society. His classes, including Digital Transformation, Data Science for Product Management (DSPM), Applied Marketing and Measuring Social, are all interactive, experiential learning environments where students engage in critical thinking projects to assess real world implications. Ari has also designed several executive education programs across CMU including the Chief Information Security Officer program (CISO) and the Chief Digital Officer Program (CDigO). Ari works with the Tepper School of Management to develop executive education programs focused on AI transformation. He also has an appointment with the School of Computer Science focusing on AI/ML for healthcare. Previous to CMU, Ari spent time as a management consultant, and investor and was a member of 4 different startups. He is a 1991 graduate of the University of Toronto.
Alicia Demanuele is a Policy Researcher at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI). Following her BA in Political Science and Criminology at the University of Toronto, she completed a Master of Public Policy in Digital Society (MPP-DS) at McMaster University. She brings experience from the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative, Innovate Cities, and the Centre for Digital Rights where her work spanned topics like data governance, data literacy, privacy, interoperability, and regulatory capture. Her current research interests at SRI revolve around global AI governance, AI-powered mis/disinformation, election integrity, trust, and deceptive design.
Carrie Barr is the Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Supply Ontario. Carrie graduated from the Master of Public Policy program in 2020 and has since worked in various public service roles in the Provincial and Federal public service before transitioning to political staffing at Queens Park. She served as a Senior Policy Advisor and Stakeholder Relations Advisor to the Minister of the Solicitor General and then as the Director of Policy to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. At MPBSD, Carrie worked on digital transformation files, such as the trustworthy AI framework and other OPS and BPS technology projects.
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