Dr. Elizabeth Volini
Speaker Bio
Dr. Elizabeth Volini is a leader in responsible AI adoption and the human side of AI at work, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on experience driving change in large organizations.
Her doctoral research at DePaul University examined AI bias in hiring decisions, focusing on how people interpret and act on algorithmic recommendations. She founded Women Transforming Tech, a global community advancing women in technology, and she is the author of THE AI PLAYBOOK FOR EVERYONE.
🎓 Doctoral Research: Beyond the Black Box
Examined AI bias in hiring through controlled experiments with 226 participants, developing practical approaches for calibrated trust using explainable AI and psychology-informed interventions. Research addresses automation bias and empowers users to recognize and challenge algorithmic recommendations.
Speaking Topics
⚖️ Responsible AI in Practice
How leaders translate responsible AI principles into everyday decision-making—governance, accountability, and risk-aware workflows.
🔍 Recognizing & Challenging AI Bias
Research-backed strategies for detecting bias and avoiding automation bias in high-stakes decisions like hiring and performance reviews.
đź‘Ą Trust, Change, and AI Adoption
What helps people embrace (or resist) AI at work—psychology, change management, and building confidence without hype.
🎓 AI Literacy for Non-Technical Audiences
An audience-friendly talk on how modern AI works, where it fails, and how to use it responsibly in everyday work.