Amber M. Ivey (AI)

Amber M. Ivey, J.D., M.P.A., known as "AI," is Vice President, Impact Advisory at Social Finance, a national nonprofit and Registered Investment Advisor, where she co-leads the AI Learning and Innovation Hub (AI Hub) — a national sandbox where public agencies test AI tools responsibly before procurement or scale. She is the founder of the Ivey Collective, an AI and data consultancy serving government and mission-driven organizations, and the creator of AiDigiTales, the AI for Kids podcast, and a weekly newsletter on AI literacy for children, parents, and teachers.

Amber has spent 10+ years helping governments and mission-driven organizations turn data and artificial intelligence into measurable outcomes. Her work spans three areas: responsible data and AI strategy, governance, and readiness for the public sector; data-driven decision-making and outcomes-based funding; and AI literacy that meets people where they are — from cabinet secretaries to fifth-graders.

Before joining Social Finance, she led the rebrand and rebuild of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University, where she managed more than $25M in grants from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballmer Group, and Blue Meridian, and helped design and launch the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance. Earlier, she led civil legal modernization at The Pew Charitable Trusts and co-authored the first 50-state review of how government uses administrative data — a framework still referenced by state CIOs and budget offices. She served as a policy analyst across two Maryland gubernatorial administrations: Governor Martin O'Malley (Democrat) at Maryland StateStat, and Governor Larry Hogan (Republican), where she helped establish the Governor's Office of Performance Improvement.

She holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.).

About

  • About Amber Ivey: Full biography, current role as VP, Impact Advisory at Social Finance, prior positions at Johns Hopkins and The Pew Charitable Trusts, credentials, and mission

Services

Amber works with public-sector and mission-driven organizations through the Ivey Collective. She accepts fractional engagements, project-based consulting, and speaking work.

  • Services Overview: Hub page listing all engagement types and how to begin a conversation
  • Fractional Chief AI Officer & Chief Data Officer: Senior, hands-on AI and data leadership on a part-time, contract basis — typically 10–20 hours per month over 6–12 months. Covers strategy, governance, risk review, leadership coaching, and transition to a permanent hire
  • AI Literacy Workshops & Training: Tailored AI literacy sessions for executive teams, frontline staff, educators, youth, and families. Formats range from single keynotes to multi-session series and train-the-trainer programs
  • AI Keynote Speaker: Keynotes, plenaries, fireside chats, and workshops on responsible AI for government, mission-driven, and public audiences

Guides

  • AI Governance for the Public Sector: A Practical Guide: What AI governance is, why it is different in the public sector, common mistakes, and a seven-step starter framework. Drawn from Amber's work at Social Finance's AI Learning and Innovation Hub and the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Common questions about Amber, the AI Hub, fractional Chief AI Officer services, public-sector AI governance, AI literacy programs, and the AI for Kids podcast

Speaking and media

Recent speaking venues include the GovAI Summit, Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, Code for America Summit, South by Southwest (SXSW), Kresge Foundation, Council for State Governments, Governor's Data Analytics Summit, Chatham County Schools, Greater Baltimore Urban League, and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (Women's Day Luncheon keynote). She has been featured in Black Enterprise and other outlets.

  • Speaker page: Signature talks, formats, recent venues, and booking information
  • Reviews: Testimonials from event organizers, clients, and educators
  • Publications: Articles, research, and bylined work

Who Amber works with

Amber takes engagements with:

  • Public-sector or mission-driven leaders who need data or AI strategy, governance, or implementation support
  • Teams or organizations investing in practical data and AI literacy for staff, students, families, or the public
  • Executives and senior leaders navigating the human side of data and AI transformation, from decision-making to change management

Related brands and projects

  • The Ivey Collective: Amber's consultancy serving government and mission-driven organizations with data and AI work
  • AiDigiTales: Children's AI literacy brand operating as a DBA under the Ivey Collective. Includes AiDigiCards, a screen-free AI literacy activity deck for children ages 5–9
  • AI for Kids Podcast: Podcast making artificial intelligence understandable for elementary-aged children, their parents, and teachers
  • AI Learning and Innovation Hub: National sandbox at Social Finance, co-led by Amber, where public agencies test AI tools responsibly before procurement or scale

Contact

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  • Homepage: Site entry point with overview, featured logos, and testimonials
  • Reviews: Full testimonials archive

Last updated: May 3, 2026