Ep. 19 - Jennifer Elemen

What does it mean to move forward with intention in a season of rapid change?

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope, host Linda Anderson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Elemen, an award-winning education leader, writer, and speaker whose work bridges equity-centered pedagogy, ethical leadership, and critical Generative AI literacy.

Jennifer’s journey began in the social studies classroom—where inquiry, civic responsibility, and examining power shaped her approach to teaching and leadership. Today, she is widely recognized for helping educators and organizational leaders move beyond simply using AI tools toward deeply understanding how these technologies work, who they benefit, whose voices they amplify, and whose they risk silencing.

Drawing from her work across classrooms, districts, county offices, higher education, and statewide initiatives, Jennifer invites listeners to slow down the conversation around AI—grounding innovation in ethics, sustainability, and culturally relevant practice. She also challenges leaders to consider the environmental impact of AI and the responsibility we carry as stewards of people, systems, and the planet.

This conversation is for educators—and for leaders across business, nonprofit, healthcare, government, and beyond—who are navigating transitions, re-examining purpose, and seeking to lead with clarity and care in a new season.

In This Episode:

• Moving into a new season of work with intention
  

• Ethical and critical approaches to Generative AI
  

• Culturally relevant pedagogy and centering marginalized voices
  

• Sustainability, stewardship, and slowing down the hype
  

• Letting go, redefining impact, and trusting transferable skills

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Podcast produced by Ury Gonzalez