Generative AI Solutions for Social Movements
Howdy.AI examines the current and evolving utility of generative AI tools for progressive social movements. A living digital repository of training tools, case studies, system and product demonstrations, we bridge the gap to help organizations, activists, and political campaigns integrate AI tools into their workflows.
Fellow Bios
Chase Philip is a Social Entrepreneur, Data and Technology Professional, and Social Science Researcher. A long-time changemaker in the movement space, his work primarily focuses on Voter Registration and Civic Engagement technology. Their most recent collaboration, “Howdy AI,” focuses on empowering movement professionals and grassroots organizations to use Generative AI tools through training and project-based consultancy. Bridging their backgrounds in experimental psychology, neuroscience, and international relations, Chase is enthusiastic about growing competency and confidence in technical methods with diverse audiences.
Sheila Quintana Aguilar is a writer and strategist. With 15 years of experience in social justice movements, she has held roles in communications, political strategy, organizing, and fundraising.
Sheila co-led a historic campaign for sanctuary resulting in the first ever Congressional bill in defense of an immigrant family from Pennsylvania. She has supported dozens of non-profits and small businesses to develop strategy, infrastructure, and capacity. Sheila has helped clients raise over 2 million dollars to resource their work. She was a founding worker-owner of the Bonfire Media Collective and a founding member of the Movement for Migrant Leaders in Pennsylvania.
