Dear Friends and Partners of The International Social Impact Institute®,
As I reflect on this remarkable year, the image above captures the heart of my message - gratitude knows no borders or language barriers. Seeing "Thank you" expressed in so many ways, from "Arigato" to "Asante," "Merci" to "谢谢," reminds me of the truly global community we've built together in 2024.
Global Partnerships & Innovation
This year has been transformative, marked by meaningful collaborations with organizations committed to social impact. Our partnership with EPIC-Africa supported their groundbreaking Individual Giving Report launch through AI-enhanced design and digital storytelling.
Working with a global team across four continents, we leveraged Generative AI to create compelling visuals, AI-generated music, and multimedia elements that helped bring their research to life. The launch event reached nearly 600 leaders across 47 countries and helped attract philanthropic support for EPIC-Africa's vital work in documenting African giving.
I'm deeply grateful to our partners and collaborators at EPIC-Africa, Cornell University, Imagine AI Live, MSI Reproductive Choices, MC Consulting, Compliance Week, boodleAI, AskHumans AI, African Leadership University, USAID/Power Africa, and TetraTech.
Educational Impact & AI Innovation
Over the last 18 months, we've had the privilege of training nearly 7,000 emerging and established leaders on harnessing AI for their careers and organizations. A highlight was co-organizing and hosting Imagine AI Live - IMPACT NYC at Cornell Tech, which brought together over 700 registrants and 40 speakers to explore the frontiers of AI innovation.
Team Excellence & Technology
Our success wouldn't be possible without our exceptional team of partner consultants, who leverage our tech stacks and AI collaborators to deliver outstanding results. To our advisors who provide invaluable guidance - thank you for helping us navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
Breaking New Ground
This year brought exciting opportunities to advance global accessibility and inclusion:
- Implementing Wordly AI with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas across Asia, making sommelier education accessible to non-native English speakers in Japan and Taiwan
- Contributing as a Conversationist at the 2024 Reykjavik Global Forum, joining hundreds of women leaders from politics, business, and civil society to advance equality worldwide
- Being elected alongside tech industry leaders to the American Society for AI (ASFAI) Board of Directors, serving as Chair for Ethics & Responsible AI
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2025, I'm energized by the possibilities that lie ahead. Our commitment to leveraging technology for meaningful impact while ensuring ethical and responsible implementation remains stronger than ever.
And finally, my deepest gratitude to my mother and husband, whose unwavering support makes this work possible.
Thank you for being part of our global community. Your support, engagement, and shared vision for a better world drive us forward.
Wishing you continued innovation and impact,
Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi
Founder & CEO, The International Social Impact Institute®
Board Member, American Society for AI
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