Artificial Intelligence is changing how we do things. Everything from business, content, communicating with clients, and deliverables is being fed through AI. Tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are in your inbox, your documents, and your workflow. But with great power comes great responsibility: copyright exposure, compliance risks, data privacy issues, and client liability are all very real challenges if AI is misused.
This interactive 60-minute workshop equips marketers, agency owners, freelancers, and business professionals with a high-level, practical roadmap for using AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively. You’ll engage in live polls, reflections, discussions, and conceptual exercises designed to help you understand AI’s impact and identify where human oversight is essential.
What You’ll Learn:
How AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini differ in style, accuracy, and workflow integration.
Core risks in professional AI use: bias, copyright, and client liability.
The 5 pillars of responsible AI use: vetting tools, ethical data management, human oversight, contracts & disclosure, and sustainable AI practices.
Conceptual frameworks for creating policies, safe input rules, and workflow safeguards.
Why Attend:
Gain clarity on where AI can boost productivity and creativity, and where it introduces risk.
Walk away with actionable insights to start implementing responsible AI practices immediately.
Engage in discussion with peers and reflect on your own workflows.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals, marketers, agency owners, and freelancers or anyone else using, or planning to use AI tools in client- or team-facing work who want to maximize benefit while minimizing risk.
Takeaways:
Understanding AI’s potential and pitfalls in professional workflows.
A roadmap for responsible, ethical, and compliant AI use.
Practical frameworks and strategies you can adapt to your organization.
Conceptual preparation for a deeper, hands-on masterclass.
Agenda
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Speaker
Mary Leaf - MLof Strategies (Owner)
Mary Leaf is the founder of MLof Strategies, a branding and content creation agency that helps organizations design business strategies, blueprint operational frameworks, and craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
Over the past eight months, Mary has attended a wide range of AI integration seminars across multiple industries. Recognizing the abundance of misinformation…
Hosted By
Angelo Thalassinidis, GDG Organizer
Spotlight on Angelo Thalassinidis: Empowering the Future of Tech and Education
With over 25 years of experience in education and professional services, Angelo Thalassinidis is a proven leader in shaping the future of technology programs, and supporting founders and innovation. As a first-generation college graduate, Angelo is at the forefront of social mobility efforts and creating impactful degrees, certifications, and industry partnerships that bridge the gap between academia and the tech industry.
🔧 Transforming Technology Education
Angelo has spearheaded the development of new academic programs, especially in MedTech, AI, and Information Systems, preparing students for the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
🌐 Building Communities and Connecting Innovators
As a co-organizer of GDG Baltimore and GDG Annapolis, Angelo is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where tech enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and innovate. Events like the StartathonAI, Chesapeake Innovation Summit, and DevFest Annapolis offer invaluable opportunities to engage with the latest in AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
💡 Entrepreneurial Leadership
Angelo led multimillion-dollar projects and corporate ventures in business intelligence, data warehousing, and IT service management with MCI Systemhouse, EDS, ATT GIS, and various startups. His leadership has created high-impact solutions and successful ventures in both the US and Europe. Angelo has also founded several companies in both Europe and the US.
📊 Shaping the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
Angelo’s expertise extends to program development, having created graduate and undergraduate degrees in IS/IT, as well as custom educational solutions for corporations. His experience at Tampa Bay Tech and Tampa BSides further underscores his commitment to fostering tech communities and knowledge sharing. Angelo has planted the seed and mentored several startups and has a goal to increase the pipeline of founders.
💬 Driving Strategic Growth
Known for his ability to drive strategic initiatives and data-driven organizational change, Angelo’s leadership focuses on value creation, customer-centric solutions, and continuous improvement. He consistently helps organizations harness emerging technologies to scale and succeed.
Mary Leaf, Co-organizer
Mary Leaf is the founder of MLof Strategies, where creativity meets strategy to elevate brands. Specializing in Brand Identity Design and Content Creation, she excels at developing compelling brand narratives and visual identities. Her approach integrates brand development, marketing, and artistic talent with a holistic mindset.
Mary believes a brand’s strength comes not only from its logo but from a clear, deep understanding of its core identity and the narrative it tells. By blending creative design with marketing insights and data-driven strategies—including the innovative use of AI and advanced tools—she enhances content performance and overall brand development.
Leveraging her business acumen, Mary also excels in crafting executive summaries and strategic roadmaps, providing clients with actionable steps to clarify their vision, define their unique position, and achieve sustainable growth. As a Marketing Content Creator, she utilizes SEO and data analytics to help businesses improve their online presence and engage meaningfully with their target audience.
With a background in operational optimization and project management, Mary ensures that every project is executed efficiently from concept to completion. Whether supporting startups to define their brand or helping established businesses refine their strategy, Mary is dedicated to positioning every brand for success in a rapidly evolving market.
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