The Los Angeles County Interbranch Council (LACIC) and the United Nations Association, San Fernando Valley (SFV), are co-sponsoring Harnessing AI for Education and Mental Health. The program welcomes Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz, an experienced former school administrator and counseling director with a history of working in community mental health and education as a social worker. She founded a consulting service where she conducts training for educators and social workers to ethically and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their practice. The author of “The AI Social Worker,” a widely recognized blog that serves as a guide for social workers, she also maintains adjunct professor status at NYU, Columbia, Hunter College and Louisiana State University.
September 14, 2025; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Via Zoom
Dr. Badillo-Diaz will explore the current state and future of generative AI and its impact on education, health, and mental health. She will present us with a clear understanding of how generative AI works, examine current trends, and provide live demonstrations of AI tools that can enhance education and support health and mental health interventions. Her presentation will address benefits and concerns, including ethical considerations, equity, and responsible use.
Participants will leave with continued learning resources and a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping our world and future. Both AAUW and the UNA believe that education holds the key for women and girls throughout the world achieving equity. Our AAUW strategic plan speaks to this goal and “Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all” is Goal #4 of the Sustainable Development Goals.