Williamson County Chamber of Commerce

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💲Fees/Admission

• $55 for Chamber Members
• $65 for Non-Members

Topic: Being Human with AI
Artificial intelligence is shaping the way we work, connect, and communicate but how do we keep the human at the center?
Join us as Sarah Gibson, AI strategist and university professor, explores how to:

• Use AI to reclaim your voice and deepen empathy
• Take the next steps toward understanding AI and putting it into action at the individual level

This luncheon will offer both perspective and practical steps for navigating the ever-changing world of AI while staying true to who you are.

#### About the Speaker

Sarah Gibson is an AI strategist and university professor with more than 17 years of experience in generative AI, communication law and ethics, and new media storytelling. She currently leads AI strategy and adoption at the first independent university to universally adopt an AI tool. A First Amendment scholar and media expert, Sarah champions responsible communication and a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence.
She serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Human-Centered AI: Creativity and Practice and as Executive Producer of the AI and the Kid podcast, co-created and hosted with her 10-year-old daughter.
Sarah holds a B.S. in Electronic Media from Abilene Christian University and an M.F.A. in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of North Texas. Her career includes award-winning filmmaking, academic leadership, curriculum redesigns, and mentoring students whose work has received national recognition. She currently serves as Director of the School of Communication and Faculty Fellow of AI at Lipscomb University.

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💲Fees:

• $35 for Chamber Members
• $40 for Guests

Black Business Coalition Dinner & Discussion: Balancing Business and Family Life with Erinn Hartwell

Join us for an inspiring evening with Erinn Hartwell, a seasoned public relations professional, entrepreneur, and community leader whose career spans public service, media, and business ownership. From her early days in Jackson, Mississippi, to founding multiple successful APK! Academy locations in Illinois, and now serving as an Alderman in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Erinn has built a legacy rooted in service, innovation, and resilience.

As a wife, mother of three, and multi-business owner—including her newest venture, The Southern Baking Company—Erinn knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with entrepreneurship. She will share her personal journey, lessons learned, and practical strategies for navigating the demands of business while staying grounded in family and community.
This dinner offers a chance to connect, gain valuable insight, and walk away encouraged in your own path toward balance and success.