Division of Social Studies and Computer Science Program Present

Automating a Multiracial Democracy

In November 2022, NYC voters declared that our city is a multiracial democracy that integrates racial equity in government practices such as rule-making, decision-making processes, and investment of public funds. However, this is an aspiration. As the use of technology grows in government practice, public service practitioners must align the pathway toward a multiracial democracy and the processes, decisions, and application of artificial intelligence. Racial equity assessments to identify and remove negative racial bias is a key promising practice that aligns with addressing questions of ethics, human rights, and racial inequities in society. This talk will explore the current use, according to the law, and the challenges associated with integrating racial equity into the local government process. 
 

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Linda Tigani is the Chair and Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE), where she leverages over a decade of government experience to work with New Yorkers to create meaningful change and advance racial equity. Prior to this role, Tigani was the acting Chief Equity and Strategy Officer for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she led the Race to Justice team, an internal initiative to transform the agency into an anti-racist organization. She worked with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan and across the health department to implement an equity-focused strategic plan in all agency programming and operations. Tigani also served as Senior Director for Children, Youth, and Families in the Office of Community Mental Health and as an Education Policy Advisor for First Deputy Mayor Fuleihan.

Along with her proven track record in government, Tigani has demonstrated her dedication to New York City communities through her work with youth, parents, and community-based organizations. She provided direct services to families in need, ensuring that those most impacted by longstanding inequities informed the development of interventions and research addressing the impact of racism and poverty. Tigani's background as a social worker and long-time community advocate centering racial equity within education, health, environmental justice, and youth development prepared her for her government roles.

Tigani is a native New Yorker. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Bard College in Sociology and a Master's degree in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 10:10 am EDT/GMT-4

Location: RKC 101

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