In 2025, Google’s Economic + Community Development team launched a groundbreaking partnership with Watson Institute to power the Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship, which equips impact-driven, proximate leaders leveraging AI and technology to drive forward community solutions in their local Data Center Communities with training, committed mentorship, financial stipends, networks, and long-term Alumni support to scale their impact. In its first year, 2025 Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship impacted 7,500+ individuals across Google's Data Center Communities.
Join an engaging conversation with leaders from Google's Economic and Community Development team and a 2025 Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship Alumna to explore how the Fellowship advances Google’s Economic + Community Development strategy, activates employee engagement, and strengthens the business case for social impact—leaving you with practical, actionable insights to apply within your own organization.
Speakers:
Ariana Agombar, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Watson Institute. Connect with Ariana on LinkedIn.
Sonia Gaillard, 2025 Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship Alumna and Founder of Ignite Tech Impact. Connect with Sonia on LinkedIn.
