This one hour webinar takes a non‑technical, practitioner perspective, focusing on best practices for AI use. We'll explore AI in day‑to‑day operational decision‑making and draw from lived experience, introducing an approach to exploring where AI can complement, supplement, or enhance our work (and when it doesn’t), helping us to establish thoughtful boundaries grounded in human judgment.
About the Presenter
Amanda Harrell works with the University of Arizona's College of Information Science (InfoSci) as Lead of Industry Programs. She builds client-based learning opportunities and projects that support student success while connecting community organizations with InfoSci expertise in people, data, and technology. She has been with the University of Arizona for nine years, serving in roles including Career Coach and Program Manager.
In 2025, she helped establish the Office of Responsible AI, where she supported AI strategy through cross-disciplinary collaboration and educational programming. With a background in training, employee engagement, and team development, she brings a people-first perspective to AI adoption and is particularly interested in how these tools shape and impact workplace dynamics. Her work centers on practical questions: How do we collaborate effectively with AI? How do we use these tools responsibly? She helps teams and individuals navigate the realities of AI in practice and develop thoughtful, responsible approaches to integration.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Arizona. Her side projects include writing, improvising, and recipe development. She loves list-making and has a soft spot for videos featuring unlikely animal friendships.
https://infosci.arizona.edu/person/amanda-harrell
