AI Workshops & Keynotes: Education & Community Outreach

Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards - Texas-based Keynote Speaker and Trainer

Contact - (254) 307-1375 or jennifertedwards@gmail.com

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we communicate and connect with others. How can we maintain in-person connections while integrating new technologies like chatbots, large language models (LLMs), and virtual assistants. If you are seeking to educate and inform your faculty, community groups, or students, please contact me to schedule an upcoming workshop session or conference keynote. 

Here are the Workshop and Conference Keynote Topics that I Currently Offer.

- The Chatbot Revolution: How We Can Maintain Human Connection?

-  AI and Influencer Culture: The Rise of Digital Influencers.

- AI-Powered Storytelling: Tools for the Next Generation of Creators

- Building Your Brand with AI: Strategies for Digital Communication

- Creating Your AI Toolkit: Mastering Communication in a Digital World.

- The Ethics of AI: Bias, Privacy, and the Future of Communication.

- AI for Community Connection: Tools for Bridging Digital Divides

- Crafting Your Message in the Age of AI: Effective Communication Strategies.

My sessions go beyond general theory, offering professional development and training that empowers you to become a leader in AI integration. I address the ethical implications of AI in education and community engagement, exploring topics like misinformation, deepfakes, and digital citizenship. From personalized learning to AI-driven communication skills, I provide the expertise needed to implement AI solutions effectively. Register now to learn AI strategies, book a keynote speaker, or explore AI consulting options. Let’s shape the future of education and community outreach by understanding and leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.

My Bio:

Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards is a Professor of Communication (she previously served as Assistant Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Academic Diversity Initiatives; Assistant Vice-President for Student Success and Multicultural Initiatives at Tarleton State University). As AVP for SSMI, she was responsible for the following areas: Academic Advising Center, Career Services, Academic Mentoring Initiatives, Academic Resource Center, Center for Academic Readiness and Success, Center for Assessment and Academic Testing, International Programs, and Upward Bound. Edwards was also the leader of the American Association of State Colleges and University's Re-Imagining the First-Year Experience initiative (RFY@Tarleton) and the lead for the implementation of the Education Advisory Board's Student Success Collaborative at Tarleton.

She is the 2012 recipient of the Tarleton State University Jack and Louise Arthur Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2011 recipient of the Tarleton State University Barry B. Thompson Award for Excellence in Service Award, and two of Texas A&M University System Student Recognition Awards for Teaching Excellence in 2011 and 2012. Edwards also serves at the executive director of the Texas Social Media Research Institute (a social media initiative based at Tarleton State University).

Most recently, Dr. Edwards provided outreach for rural communities in Texas for Census education and health/wellness outreach. She provides workshops focused on rural innovation, economic development, rural housing for small communities focused on federal and state resources. Most recently, she completed the year-long, USDA funded, "Advancing Scholarship and Practice of Stakeholder Engagement in Working Landscapes" sponsored by Penn State.

On a state level, she serves as a Faculty Fellow for Association of American Colleges and Universities - Liberal Education and America’s Promise in Texas. On a national level, she serves as a Social Sciences Councilor with the Council on Undergraduate Research. Edwards has published over 50 articles and presented over 50 conference presentations.

Edwards contributed over 50 publications and presentations in the communication and higher education research fields. She enjoys engaging students from all backgrounds in high-impact learning experiences (especially undergraduate research) in the classroom and the Texas Social Media Research Institute.

Her dissertation, "Supports for and barriers to on -time graduation as perceived by African American undergraduate students at historically Black colleges and universities and historically White colleges and universities" received the Dissertation of the Year Award from the Texas Association College and University Student Personnel Administrators. Her research interests include: engaging and educating rural populations, social media and pedagogy, and college student technology. Please connect with her on Twitter account @drjtedwards or YouTube (Dr. Edwards's YouTube Channel).