She Latina Room
15:15 pm to 16:15 pm
This session explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the entrepreneurial landscape, reshaping creativity, decision-making, and the human role in business. Experts will discuss how to harness AI responsibly while preserving the essence of human innovation in the workforce of the future.
Rochelle Grayson is a leading expert in AI-powered business transformation and digital strategy, with over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation for global brands such as MTV, Mattel, Warner Brothers, TELUS, and HSBC. As founder of Mosaic Accelerator and Circles of AI, and an award-winning instructor at the University of British Columbia, she helps leaders and startups turn bold AI strategies into measurable success.
Christopher McLean is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in design leadership at startups. As founder of Heroic Design, he develops software that pairs product designers with GenAI co-creators and a structured design process. He also teaches design at UBC and mentors startup founders at the Creative Destruction Lab.
Karen Claus is a technology lawyer and fractional general counsel, advising high-growth companies on contracts, privacy, data governance, and AI compliance. She has held senior legal roles at fast-growing tech companies and provides embedded general counsel services through her firm. Karen is CIPP-certified and advocates for equity and inclusion, serving on the board of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.
For over 15 years Sherese has worked as a consultant at the intersection of Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Marketing and Business Development to create remarkable online and offline experiences. She has worked across industries in the energy sector, supporting utilities and real estate developers to communicate and engage stakeholders with concepts related to purpose and profit. Her diverse experience working with clients such as Honeywell International, BC Hydro, Forest Products Association of Canada and Couverdon Real Estate to deliver creative messaging and storytelling through effective channels has allowed her to work with a foot in the door with small business and social enterprise, supporting new and growing companies to align their communications and marketing with their brand.
