Creative x Social Impact x AI: Community Night

Would you like to turn your creativity to real-world impact?
Join us for an intimate community gathering that brings together designers, creatives, technologists, and nonprofit leaders to explore how creativity and AI can drive meaningful social change.
This evening is designed to:
Connect with like-minded creatives who care about impact
Hear directly from nonprofits on real challenges they’re facing
Learn how design, storytelling, and AI tools can support meaningful work
Get a first look at the ACF Social Impact Hackathon 2026
Whether you’re a designer, marketer, builder, or storyteller — this is a space to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, and explore how your skills can make a difference.
✨ Come for the conversation, stay for the community.

🗓️ Agenda
6:30 – 7:00 PM Doors Open + Arrival
7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Intro
7:15 – 7:30 PM Social Impact Hackathon Intro
7:30 - 7:50 PM Nonprofit Lightning Talks
7:50 – 8:10 PM Panel Discussion
8:10 – 8:25 PM Open Q & A
8:25 - 8:55 PM Networking & Mingle
8:55 - 9:00 PM Wrap-up

🎤 Speakers
Shandy Tsai, President & Co-Founder @Asian Creative Foundation | Creative Lead @Duolingo
Erin M. Hawkins, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships @New York Immigration Coalition
Grisel Olivo, Director of Development @ UnLocal, Inc.
Kenrick Ross, Executive Director @Brooklyn Community PrideCenter (BCPC)
Jenny Goldberg, Director of Communications @Brooklyn Community PrideCenter (BCPC)
Aubrie Fennecken, Director of Development @Transportation Alternatives
Emily Jacobi, Manhattan Organizer @Transportation Alternatives

🩵 Venue Sponsor: Air HQ
Air is the home for all creative work — a single platform where marketing & creative teams collect, approve, and multiply their assets.
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🎟️ RSVP: Free
Entry: $10 at the door