We work at every level of the social impact ecosystem to help mission-driven organizations bend the AI adoption curve.
2,000+ Leaders Trained | ~100% Increased Confidence with AI | ~100% Reported Operational Efficiencies | 85+ World-Class Net Promoter Score
We work at every level of the social impact ecosystem — training leaders, building networks of training providers, and driving organizational and cross-sector transformation — to help mission-driven organizations bend the AI adoption curve.
Hands-on training that gives leaders the confidence, skills, and mindsets to use AI responsibly and effectively in service of their mission.
A train-the-trainer model that empowers local organizations to deliver AI training across entire communities and sectors.
Guiding organizations and coalitions through strategic AI adoption that advances equity and amplifies mission impact.
2,000+ Leaders Trained - Social change leaders equipped with AI skills across the US and globally.
~100% Increased Confidence with AI - Participants report greater confidence to harness AI for their mission.
~100% Reported Operational Efficiencies - Participants report AI training leads to real operational and programmatic gains.
85+ World-Class Net Promoter Score - Exceptional participant satisfaction and advocacy across all programs.
The question isn't whether mission-driven organizations will need to adapt. It's whether they will do so in ways that advance equity and strengthen outcomes.
Every week brings new tools, new capabilities, and new risks. "Move fast and break things" and "wait and see" are both fundamentally flawed approaches.
Without intentional action, AI could widen the digital divide, deepen inequities, and remake society in ways that harm people and communities.
Adapting to the era of AI requires more than one-off trainings and siloed tool development. It takes a movement: leaders, networks, and sector-wide coalitions working in partnership.
That's why mission-driven organizations need a comprehensive, intentional approach.
Whether we're training leaders, building networks, or guiding organizational transformations, we follow a consistent, proven methodology rooted in four guiding principles.
Sam helped us tackle AI in a way that made sense for Compass and stayed true to our mission. What stood out was his thoughtful, systematic approach to both training our staff and developing practical tools, always with a sharp focus on equity and real-world impact.
Markita Morris-Louis, Executive Director, Compass Working Capital
From national foundations to grassroots nonprofits, we partner with organizations committed to harnessing AI for good.
Expert contributor to the Amazon Bestseller by Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee. Contributions form the basis of the AI and Strategy chapter.
TogetherRI: How to Use AI for Good - Hosted by David Cicilline, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation and former Mayor of Providence and U.S. Congressman. A conversation on how organizations in Rhode Island and beyond can harness AI responsibly.
POV with SEG: AI for Good - Hosted by Julie Owens, CEO of Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Sam discusses how AI can be used responsibly to advance equity and strengthen Rhode Island's small business ecosystem.
Deep expertise in strategy, evaluation, human-centered design, and AI for social good. Previously Senior Director at Habitat for Humanity International and Director at Compass Working Capital. Holds an MPA from Syracuse Maxwell School and AB from Brown University.
Harness AI. Build Capacity. Transform Your Impact.
From creating AI leaders to building train-the-trainer networks to driving organizational and cross-sector change, let's start with a conversation about your mission and where you want to go.