Emily McCarthy

Hey there! I'm excited to be a first-timer at THAT Conference. My day job? I'm the Operations Manager at Applied AI, a nonprofit in the Twin Cities where we're all about bridging the gap between tech and non-tech folks, making AI more accessible to everyone. It's a perfect fit for me - a humanities grad who fell in love with tech. When I'm not geeking out over AI or diving into some critical theory, I'm probably daydreaming about my next camping trip (though they're way too rare these days). I'm a firm believer in the power of community and education. There's nothing I enjoy more than a good conversation about building connections or sharing knowledge. And in these fast-changing times, I'm all about encouraging curiosity - it's like a superpower for navigating our complex world. I'm looking forward to exploring one of the Upper Midwest's most unique tech conferences with you all. Let's connect!