DAMA GA April 2025 Chapter Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)

Christine Haskell, PhD

Principal Consultant, Data.Works  |  Christine Haskell Consulting

"Demystifying Generative AI for Data Professionals: Basics, Applications, and Challenges"

Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing how organizations handle data, but its practical applications and challenges can be overwhelming. This webinar provides a clear and actionable introduction to GenAI tailored for data professionals. Attendees will learn the basics of what GenAI is and how to use it—as well as how it can be integrated into their data stack, and why achieving ROI with GenAI requires more than just implementation.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Christine Haskell, Ph.D., is a seasoned leader, educator, and consultant with over 25 years of experience driving data-driven innovation. At Microsoft, she led transformative initiatives during the company’s shift to Big Data and Cloud Computing, focusing on data governance, quality, and executive reporting. Christine blends her expertise in Information Management with applied behavioral science to deliver actionable insights to data professionals. An author and researcher, her work emphasizes values-based leadership and decision-making, showcasing data skills as critical to organizational success. Certified in program management, change management, and executive coaching, Christine excels at fostering collaboration and building impactful communities of practice.