Silicon Valley’s Oldest Religion: Transhumanism
From California’s spiritual movements to Silicon Valley’s promises of transcendence: a personal reflection on AI, utopia, doom, and a more useful conversation about our future.
Read the essay05 / THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Ideas worth discussing.
Knowledge worth sharing.
Writing, speaking and conversations help me learn and challenge my own ideas.
Personal Musings
Personal essays on technology, society and the issues of interest
SELECTED WRITING
Questions I’m exploring.
AI & critical thinking · February 2026
Interview Your AI: What Social Scientists Already Know About Getting Better Answers
AI adoption · February 2026
AI in the Loop: Why the Best AI Strategy Starts with Your People, Your Data, and Your Ideas
The future of evaluation · November 2025
How Will AI Impact Program Evaluation?
SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS
Bringing ideas into the room.
IN CONVERSATION
How AI Is Transforming Evaluation Consulting
A conversation with Maria Montenegro about AI in evaluation consulting, the importance of human judgement, and how professionals can adapt as their work changes.
Listen on Spotify
Public policy in conversation
Discussing the implementation and effects of British Columbia’s decriminalization policy.
Impact measurement & management
Presenting ideas on measuring and managing impact, with a focus on how evidence informs decisions.
SERVICE & MENTORSHIP
Contributing to the profession.
Canadian Evaluation Society
Former Vice President, BC Chapter · DEI Chair
Contributed to chapter leadership, professional learning, and conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in evaluation.
Common Approach to Impact Measurement
Board member
Contributing to the development of useful, flexible approaches to impact measurement for social purpose organizations.
Mentorship
Supporting the next generation
Developing colleagues through constructive feedback, thoughtful questions, and opportunities to take ownership. I care about helping people meet their own career goals while doing excellent work.