Ms. LaToya Finney is the creator of WokeAI, a passion project designed to help drive meaningful conversations the impact data has on vulnerable communities. Through this forum, she encourages responsible use of data by empowering companies to be proactive and socially responsible data consumers and providers. WokeAI is designed to raise awareness about data for the average person, while serving as an advocate for accountability in computing and working with corporations to understand the unintended consequences of AI.
With over 20 years of experience in technology, Ms. Finney has always been inspired by the transformative effect of automation and is excited by the continuous growth of the industry. Her experience includes defining technical strategy, identifying solutions, implementing technology systems and designing processes to optimize business performance. Ms. Finney began her career as a database programmer at Symbol Technologies, a barcode scanner company. Committed to process improvement and reduction of defects, those skills prepared her to evolve from computer programmer to business analyst while at Barclays and a certified project manager at Goldman Sachs and Apollo Global Management.
Ms. Finney is an avid golfer and currently serves as the Director of Events and Activities for the NYC chapter of the LPGA Amateur Golf Association. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.