Hi, I'm Valerie!
Let's Use AI to Create Impact You Can Feel Good About
The work of mission-driven organizations is needed now more than ever. When used responsibly, AI can help amplify their impact. But more importantly, we need to mission-driven values of the social sector to shape, influence, and build the type of AI that will benefit everyone.
For nearly two decades, I've immersed myself in applied research and learning in the social sector. I believe in this work. I am deeply committed to unlocking the transformative power of learning and emergence through collaborative work that leverages AI, builds capabilities, and shapes the future of this technology.
Mission Bloom is an invitation to co-create new paths to impact. How can we work together to leverage AI for intentional, collaborative learning to become the catalyst for the change you aim to see?
How We Can Help
At Mission Bloom, we partner with mission-driven organizations that want to unlock insight, foster strategic clarity, and build cultures of learning, all while leveraging AI. Our services are designed to meet you where you are and grow with you, whether you're evolving a strategy, experimenting with AI, or deepening leadership capacity.
AI Consulting for
Mission-Driven Work
When used responsibly, AI can amplify human insight. We help nonprofit and philanthropic leaders explore AI in ways that are values-aligned, ethically grounded, and practically useful.
Whether you're curious about where to start or ready to prototype responsible AI use, we offer tailored support that blends strategic advising, capacity building, and experimentation.
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Our AI work includes:
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Values-centered AI exploration labs
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Use case sprints for program, evaluation, and learning leaders
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Coaching for ethical and inclusive AI adoption
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Team trainings that build confidence and clarity with conscience
Signature offering: AI Lab Day – a 1:1 or team-based immersion to explore what generative AI can do (and shouldn’t do) for your work.
Speaking, Workshops, and Custom Learning Experiences
Looking to spark curiosity, build shared language, or move your team from awareness to action?
Valerie Ehrlich delivers dynamic, research-informed sessions that make space for reflection, interaction, and experimentation.
Whether introducing AI, rethinking strategy, or exploring AI-enhanced learning cultures, her sessions are engaging, pragmatic, and people-centered.
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Popular topics:
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Building an AI-Ready Culture in the Social Sector
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AI for Nonprofits
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AI-Powered Consultants
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Leading in the Age of AI: Critical Mindsets
Formats: Keynotes, conference sessions, team workshops, and organizational retreats. Custom design is always available. View my full presentation menu.
Strategic Planning, Learning, and Research
We design and lead customized strategy engagements rooted in emergent learning, inclusive facilitation, and real-time sensemaking.
Together, we’ll co-create a direction that aligns with your mission and adapts to complexity. Not a static plan, but a living one.
Our process helps teams pause, reflect, and make meaning from their experiences so they can move forward with clarity and conviction.
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Through customized research, paired with data collection and analysis, we can help you understand how to make the most effective strategic investments, leverage learning for continuous improvement, and share your impact.
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Each engagement is customized to your organization's needs. Reach out to discuss.