Amber Ivey (AI) — Data and AI for the Public Good. Before the ChatGPT Hype.

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I help leaders make sense of data, AI, and what comes next.

I’m Amber Ivey, also known as AI. Yes, those are my real initials. My parents clearly knew something the rest of us did not.

For more than a decade, I’ve helped governments, nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven leaders use data and technology to make better decisions, improve outcomes, and serve people better. My work sits in the practical middle: not chasing every shiny AI tool, and not pretending organizations can ignore what is changing around them.

I focus on three areas: responsible data and AI strategy, data-driven decision-making, and AI literacy that meets people where they are, from cabinet secretaries to fifth-graders.

Through my firm, the Ivey Collective, I offer workshops, keynotes, technical assistance, executive coaching, AI risk assessments and audits, and fractional Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer support.

If you are trying to move from “we should probably do something with AI” to a clearer plan, stronger guardrails, and better decisions, I can help.

Reach out to learn more, or if you’re ready, go ahead and book a time when you’re ready to talk.

Amber Ivey serving as the emcee for the 2022 Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance Convening

  • “Amber served as a guest speaker in our year-long AI series, guiding a group of educators from high-level conversations to practical, classroom-ready applications. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants especially appreciating how relevant and tailored the session felt. As one participant shared, “She was to the point and really well prepared.””

    —Judy Bowling, Wayne Resa

  • “Amber Ivey was an outstanding keynote speaker at BCRP’s inaugural Women’s Day Luncheon. She brought incredible energy to the room. She was engaging, personable, and deeply authentic. Amber’s insights were grounded in real-world experience, giving our employees practical advice they could immediately apply.”

    —Nicole Green, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks

  • “What sets Amber apart is her ability to make complex concepts engaging and accessible. Through hands-on activities, she empowers youth to actively explore AI tools, guiding them in everything from crafting effective prompts in ChatGPT to creating videos and animations. Her sessions are not only educational but inspiring, sparking curiosity and confidence in students who may not otherwise have exposure to emerging technologies.”

    —Bri Barajas, Greater Baltimore Urban League

  • “One of Amber’s greatest strengths is her ability to translate complex ideas into language and action that leaders can understand and use. Whether she is advising governments, developing programs, facilitating workshops, or speaking on national stages, she brings both technical depth and practical wisdom."

    —Tiffany Davis, Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University

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