Part of the “My Why with AI” series by Women Applying AI It starts with a familiar nightmare. The kind where you show up completely unprepared – for work, for a test, for something that matters. For Sherri Crowley, that feeling wasn’t a dream. It was her daily life for years as a psychotherapist. “In the therapy room, I was

Global community helping women explore, learn, and apply artificial intelligence continues rapid expansion following its September 2025 launch BOSTON, MA — March 26, 2026 — Women Applying AI (WAAI), a global community helping women explore, learn, and apply artificial intelligence in practical ways, today announced it has surpassed 1,000 members and has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as

Key Takeaways: Safety over Speed: Achieving aspirational goals with ethics, reliability, and accountability. Democratizing Use Cases: Using AI to widen use cases and innovate for all demographics. Human-Centric Design: AI development should prioritize empathy and real life complexity. Learning by Engaging: Women aren’t waiting for an invitation, they are proactively creating opportunity. Women are shaping the AI age As we

We went from a “what if…” at a breakfast table to a Global Movement across 16 time zones, with hundreds of members making an impact when it comes to applying AI in their personal and professional lives. Our infographic shares the highlights for our Inaugural Year. Want to be part of the fun? Join us! Learn more at https://womenapplyingai.com/#applyToJoin

When Shweta Agrawal was young, she wanted to become a neurosurgeon. She dreamed of changing people’s lives by understanding the most complex organ of all, the human brain. “I was fascinated by how powerful and intricate the brain is,” she said. “I wanted to help people, by saving their lives and to heal them.” But there was one problem: she

How are women keeping up with the rapid changes in the world of AI? Whether you’re learning AI tools for the first time or leading a team using AI innovation, mastering new technologies is only half the battle. Building the support system that fosters continual growth and confident leadership is the other half – and that’s what we’re doing at

(Part of the “My Why with AI” series by Women Applying AI) In moments of crisis, our core values often reveal themselves. For Debbie Millin, that moment came on September 11, 2001, when, as a 30-year-old director at a telecommunications company in Boston, she was suddenly faced with a defining choice. “Our senior management team was traveling, and in the

The Power of an AI Community. The future of work isn’t just about simply understanding AI, it’s about how we choose to apply it. For some, it’s a source of inspiration and opportunity. A powerful tool to boost productivity and strategic thinking. For others, the rapid evolution of technology is daunting and overwhelming. They may feel lost–or left behind. Regardless

New nonprofit equips women with hands-on skills, mentorship, and community to apply AI at work and in life BOSTON – September 24, 2025 – Women Applying AI (WAAI), a new nonprofit community based in Boston, today announced its official launch during Boston AI Week with an event on September 26 at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development (NERD) Center. The

Company Page Shows 942.73% Growth in 3 Months AI (artificial intelligence) has emerged as a profound force shaping industries and workflows. For women in today’s workforce, leveraging AI presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Recognizing this pivotal moment, WAAI (Women Applying AI) launched its official LinkedIn Company page mid-July this year. Just three months since its inception, it has garnered an