Hi everyone! I'm a bit late with my introduction, but here it is anyway! 🥰 I’m Lisa Ronquillo, and I’m so thrilled to join the Syndicate (a huge thank you to my wonderful friend, Scott, for creating this space for us!) 💙 My work centers on the intersection of Ethical AI, Accessibility, and Responsible Tech. I understand the skepticism that comes with seeing AI in a professional bio - and honestly, that caution is warranted. It's why I'm driven to ensure technology is used to uplift and empower marginalized communities, rather than exploit or replace them. I am currently pursuing my CRAIEO certification as an AI Ethics Officer to support this mission. This commitment is a continuation of my long-standing advocacy. My roots are in community organizing. While a student at Youngstown State University from 2012–2015, I served three years as President of YSUnity. This tenure included several honors: pioneering the campus's first Diversity Prom, assisting with a historic mass wedding in 2013, and launching our first "Coming Out Week," which featured a powerful symbolic closet on campus (yes, people were able to actually "come out" of it!) Though I was incredibly humbled by the awards I received from my leadership, the greatest lesson was learning how to intentionally build spaces where people GENUINELY feel safe and seen. I'm applying that same foundational energy to the technology sector today. My goal is to combat algorithmic bias against LGBTQ+ individuals and pushing for accessibility tools that are genuinely designed for neurodiversity. I'm here to connect - whether you have questions about data protection, want to discuss accessible tool advocacy and development, or simply want a conversation about the future of tech that moves beyond the typical "bro culture" hype. I look forward to connecting! Now, let’s suit up, get into some "good trouble," and fight the good fight together! 🦸‍♂️🌈👊

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My week has been a blur here at Creating Change. The most joy and surprises have arrived because I said Yes to volunteering. Today is an example. I am a room monitor and assisting speakers. What is amazing is that when I don’t pre-frame the sessions I work thereby allowing life to arrive I frequently learn more than if I had chosen. Today’s sessions are definitely on different themes. My 1st session is titled God is Not a Weapon, a class on diffusing Christian Nationalism. My second session is titled LGBTQ+ and Organizing Around Sex Work. Learning is joyful Back with more thoughts. Danielle

So excited to launch today and thanks to all of you who signed up. We have our first 10 members and I am excited to see how we can grow this together and lift up, collaborate and learn from each other to make our LGBTQ Entrepreneurial journey a success!! Welcome to our New Members: @Shanti Gold , @Garrett Miller @Michael Willows @Sandor Lovas @Lisa Ronquillo @Danielle Morris @Karim Maida @Justine MacArthur @Pk Kulasegram and our very first member @Malcolm Montgomery I hope you will all introduce yourself on the "Introductions" tab and start to get to know each other and let us know how we can help YOU grow.......Scott