Shauna Oenning
Expanding Access to AI & Creative Opportunity for the Next Generation | ex-Microsoft
- Role
- Co-founder & Executive Director at Edequity.Global
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shauna Oenning
AI isn’t the future. Access is. I build at the intersection of AI, creativity, and opportunity—co-designing and delivering education programs, content, and cross-sector partnerships that expand who gets to participate. From national to global initiatives, my work unlocks access for young women and underserved youth—turning curiosity into skills, and skills into real-world pathways. Marketing is my lever. Content is my engine. Visual storytelling is how I scale impact. Canva + Leonardo.AI enthusiast | Visual storytelling through GenAIFocus Areas: • Workforce Development & Tech Education • Strategic Partnerships (Government, Education & Industry) • Integrated Communications & Content Strategy • Community & Audience Growth • Global Programs & EventsMBA and Certificate in Design Thinking MBTI: ENFJ leader with ambivert tendencies
Experience
Co-founder & Executive Director
May 2019 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Our MissionA global coalition of partners advancing foundational AI/ML education and economic inclusion for women, disadvantaged youth, and marginalized communities leveraging best-in-class technology tools.Problem StatementAI is significantly transforming the way we work, learn, and live. Marginalized populations should not be excluded from the opportunities that these changes create. AI education is crucial to addressing poverty, boosting literacy, economic growth, and creating more job opportunities – it’s our shared responsibility to make it accessible for everyone everywhere.Our WorkWe engage with a range of stakeholders, including academia, public and private sector leaders, and civil society, to support digital skills learning, training, policy dialogue, collective action, partnerships, and workforce development.Our generous partners, sponsors, and speakers have included global technology and consulting leaders like AWS, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and Intuit. Prominent national organizations including UNA-USA, UN Women, UNICEF USA, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. Educational and community institutions like California State University Office of the Chancellor (USA), American Association of University Women California (USA), San Diego Office of Education (USA), Southwestern Community College (USA), De Cero a Ciencia de Datos (Guadalajara, Mexico), UniSant\'Anna (São Paulo, Brazil), and African Leadership University (Rwanda). SMBs such as Always.AI, Accedian, ThingLogix, Greenrope, NPB Design Studio, and PowerFuel Damas. See full partner list: https://edequity.global/#partners
Education
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Certificate, Design Thinking
California State University San Marcos
MBA, Business Administration
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