Leading the Human Side of AI Changes

Aakriti Agrawal, MBA, CDMP, ADGP

November 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

About the Talk

AI is transforming organizations everywhere — but real success depends on people, not just technology. In this talk, Aakriti explores how to lead the human side of AI change, using empathy, communication, and clear change management techniques to help teams feel ready, not replaced.

Speaker Bio

Aakriti Agrawal, MBA, CDMP, ADGP, is a Senior Manager of Data Governance at a Fortune 100 company, where she leads large-scale data change initiatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Change from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has dedicated her career to the intersection of data, transformation, and leadership. She recently published her first book, Data Governance Change Management, introducing the ANCHOR Framework for Change Leadership. Learn more about her book atANCHORyourChange.com.

 Aakriti is also a serial nonprofit founder, having co-founded Girls Code Lincoln and The Nonprofiting Org. Recognized with the Inspire Founders Award and the Emerging Young Leaders Award, and nominated to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Aakriti is a TEDx speaker and frequent presenter on data governance, change management, and women in STEM.

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