Avita D. Barnes
Founder & Executive Director @God\'s Heart
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WORK HISTORY
Founder & Executive Director @God\'s Heart
Tampa, FL, US
AI-Augmented Leadership: Pioneered the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate grant writing, social media management, and multi-channel content development, increasing output significantly.Digital Transformation: Leading the organizational shift toward a \"tech-first\" non-profit model, utilizing AI to maximize resource allocation and donor engagement.Operations & Governance: Overseeing strategic growth and board relations while maintaining a lean, high-impact operational structure.
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science (BS), BST Computer Information Technology
ABOUT AVITA D. BARNES
Methodical builder and strategist with a BS in Computer Science and 10+ years of experience bridging the gap between technical complexity and business ROI. My focus is moving organizations beyond the black box dilemma of deep learning—ensuring that AI integration is not just powerful, but transparent, ethical, and audit-ready.Currently I lead a dual-track portfolio- As CEO of Candid Media and Consulting I architect bespoke AI/ML roadmaps, specializing in automation workflows (webhooks, API integrations) and AI Risk Governance. I help businesses implement Explainable AI (XAI) frameworks to ensure their models are compliant and their decision-making is traceable- As Executive Director of God\'s Heart, I serve as a practitioner for AI for good implementing LLM-driven operations for grant writing and content development to maximize social impact through lean, high-efficiency systems.My approach combines a deep foundation in Natural Language Processing with a rigorous commitment to Responsible AI. Whether I’m consulting on enterprise automation or steering organizational growth, my mission is the same: building technology that stakeholders can trust and scale.Business Website:
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