Education Featured Event Events 2025

From Demos to Doing: Using AI Responsibly in the Social Sector

As artificial intelligence reaches further into professional life, the dynamics of work are evolving. Which AI tools can streamline workflows, what ethical dilemmas arise in using AI, and how can professionals wade in responsibly?

WEBINAR

June 12, 2025
1-3 PM (central U.S.)

On June 12, the Evaluation Association of St. Louis (EASL) and the Data for Social Impact (DSI) initiative of the Center for Social Development hosted an interactive session with Brad Krueger, who offered a candid, hands-on introduction to AI tools for social-sector professionals, evaluators, and researchers. Krueger explored what today’s AI tools can do, from summarizing data to generating visuals, and which tools fall short. The event also featured discussion of ethical considerations, including data privacy and transparency, and of how to avoid common missteps.

Participants came away with a better understanding of how to integrate AI tools into workflows without compromising on values, and took a tool or two for a spin (no tech background required). Whether you’re optimistic, skeptical, or just curious, this event can help you move from questions to practical insights.

SPEAKER

Brad Krueger
Founder
Krueger Consulting

Brad Krueger, MPH, is the founder of Krueger Consulting, where he helps nonprofits, public health agencies, and mission-driven teams use data to make informed, equitable decisions. With a background in evaluation and public health, Brad has leaned into integrating AI tools into his work, testing their potential, identifying their pitfalls, and leading training on their responsible use. His approach is grounded in real-world application, ethical practice, and a healthy dose of curiosity. Brad specializes in helping teams build internal capacity to use AI tools safely, creatively, and with purpose.

About the Cohosts

EVALUATION ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS

The purpose of the Evaluation Association of St. Louis is to advance the field of evaluation practice and enhance networking and professional development opportunities for evaluators in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

CENTER FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

The Center for Social Development is a hub for implementing and testing applied social innovations that broaden well-being for individuals, families and communities. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the center incubates ideas that can be scaled to reach millions and creates new fields of study to meet social needs. CSD also trains emerging scholars and practitioners in the effective conduct of engaged social-science research.

Data for Social Impact (DSI) is an initiative that builds data capacity and collaboration among social sector organizations working to increase impact for and with the communities they serve. By being more strategic in how they engage with data, organizations have an opportunity to advance their missions, increase impact and promote equitable outcomes. The Center for Social Development offers free programming opportunities for social sector organizations seeking to build capacity in these areas in the St. Louis region and beyond. 

This event is one in a series celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Center for Social Development and the centennial of the Brown School at Washington University.

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