How can data help your nonprofit scale impact/programs? What does it take to execute a transformational technology project? How have other organizations successfully navigated this journey?

This complimentary 60-minute webinar brings together leaders from three nonprofits that have successfully completed major cloud technology projects. They will share why they chose the project, how they executed it, and what they’ve learned along the way. By the end of the session, you’ll better understand how to evaluate, scope, and implement cloud technology initiatives that could transform your own organization's effectiveness.


Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and AWS Nonprofits for a webinar that will explore how nonprofits can leverage data, generative AI, and cloud technologies to accelerate their missions. Register Now!

This webinar is designed to help nonprofit and IT leaders:
●    Learn about high-impact cloud technology projects that other organizations have used to scale mission and capacity
●    Navigate the planning and execution process from initial concept through implementation
●    Discover funding opportunities and resources available to support your cloud technology initiatives

We'll hear from leaders at American Red Cross, Smile Train, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), and AWS Nonprofits about their project journeys, key success factors, lessons learned, and how to access resources, such as the AWS Imagine Grant, to support your own technology transformation.

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Who should attend?
Leaders and professionals at nonprofit organizations who are considering, planning, or currently executing data and technology projects. This includes:
●    executive directors and senior leadership
●    IT professionals and systems architects
●    operations managers

No technical expertise required, only curiosity and interest in exploring scalable solutions for your organization's mission.



 

Program Features:

 Expert Speakers:
●    Kathy Miu is the vice president of innovation at the American National Red Cross, leading enterprise-wide innovation initiatives. She advances modern technology strategies to strengthen the Red Cross's humanitarian service delivery at scale. Her innovation team applies emerging technologies to improve operational resilience, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance community outcomes. Kathy brings expertise in helping nonprofits responsibly adopt advanced technology, build innovation capacity, and translate grant-funded experimentation into sustainable impact. She has deep digital product strategy and transformation experience from Silicon Valley startups and Boston Consulting Group.

●    Wendell A. Thomas serves as senior vice president of technology, data, and innovation at Smile Train, leading global strategy for technology and digital transformation to support free cleft surgery for children worldwide. With 25+ years across nonprofit and private sectors, he advocates for mission-driven organizations to operate with the same technological maturity as leading enterprises. Previously, he led IT at Safe Horizon, the nation's largest victim services organization. Wendell views technology as a human-centered catalyst for social good that enables scale, accountability, and sustainable growth.

●    Kelli Rasmussen is associate director of American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)’s Project GENIE, where she leads clinical informatics, data governance, and cross-institutional collaboration for one of the world’s largest international cancer data-sharing initiatives. With over a decade of experience in cancer epidemiology and data science, she works to integrate real-world clinical and genomic data to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes. Previously, she served as a senior data scientist at the University of Utah, leading oncology-focused initiatives within the Veterans Health Administration.

●    Irene Blanchard-Wu is a senior business developer for global nonprofits at AWS. With a background in education policy and international development, she is skilled at translating data into actionable insights, and building and growing new programs. Prior to joining AWS, Irene had professional experiences at grass-roots community nonprofits, research institutions, state government, and INGOs across North America, Asia, and Africa. At AWS, she manages scaled programs to support nonprofit organizations in their journey to accelerate time to mission with cloud technology.

 On-Demand Version: Registrants will receive access to the program recording afterwards.

 Complimentary Registration: Register for this webinar for free. The support from AWS Nonprofits has made complimentary access to this program possible. Your registration provides you with access to the webinar recording and resources.

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If you have any questions about this program, email us at [email protected]. 

Presenters

  • Kathy Miu
    Kathy Miu is the vice president of innovation at the American National Red Cross, leading enterprise-wide innovation initiatives. She advances modern technology strategies to strengthen the Red Cross's humanitarian service delivery at scale. Her innovation team applies emerging technologies to improve operational resilience, accelerate digital transformation, and enhance community outcomes. Kathy brings expertise in helping nonprofits responsibly adopt advanced technology, build innovation capacity, and translate grant-funded experimentation into sustainable impact. She has deep digital product strategy and transformation experience from Silicon Valley startups and Boston Consulting Group.
    Vice president of innovation,
    American Red Cross
  • Wendell Thomas
    Wendell A. Thomas serves as senior vice president of technology, data, and innovation at Smile Train, leading global strategy for technology and digital transformation to support free cleft surgery for children worldwide. With 25+ years across nonprofit and private sectors, he advocates for mission-driven organizations to operate with the same technological maturity as leading enterprises. Previously, he led IT at Safe Horizon, the nation's largest victim services organization. Wendell views technology as a human-centered catalyst for social good that enables scale, accountability, and sustainable growth.
    Senior vice president of technology, data, and innovation,
    Smile Train
  • Kelli Rasmussen
    Kelli Rasmussen is associate director of AACR’s Project GENIE, where she leads clinical informatics, data governance, and cross-institutional collaboration for one of the world’s largest international cancer data-sharing initiatives. With over a decade of experience in cancer epidemiology and data science, she works to integrate real-world clinical and genomic data to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes. Previously, she served as a senior data scientist at the University of Utah, leading oncology-focused initiatives within the Veterans Health Administration.
    Associate director of Project GENIE,
    American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
  • Irene Blanchard-Wu
    Irene Blanchard-Wu is a senior business developer for global nonprofits at AWS. With a background in education policy and international development, she is skilled at translating data into actionable insights, and building and growing new programs. Prior to joining AWS, Irene had professional experiences at grass-roots community nonprofits, research institutions, state government, and INGOs across North America, Asia, and Africa. At AWS, she manages scaled programs to support nonprofit organizations in their journey to accelerate time to mission with cloud technology.
    Senior business developer,
    AWS
  • Moderator
    Bryan Maygers
    Bryan Maygers is deputy editor, digital at Stanford Social Innovation Review. He has more than a decade of experience as an editor at some of the web’s most influential news and opinion publications. Before joining SSIR, he was an editor at The Week and previously held several senior editorial positions at HuffPost, where he launched and edited the site’s first opinion section. He also has serves as a volunteer mentor-editor for The OpEd Project, an organization dedicated to developing and supporting underrepresented voices in media. He has a bachelor’s degree in history and religious studies from the University of Kansas and now lives in Brooklyn.
    Deputy editor,
    Stanford Social Innovation Review