Role Overview
As Head of Community for Writers at OpenAI, I built and led a community of writers, educators, and students focused on ethical and effective AI use.
Key Achievements
Community Development
- Built a community of 500+ writers, journalists, and educators
- Developed frameworks for ethical AI use in writing and education
- Created educational resources viewed by millions
Thought Leadership
- Authored OpenAI’s flagship education resources
- Developed the “Socratic AI” framework for human-centered AI use
- Defined messaging about AI and the future of writing
Education & Training
- Delivered workshops at Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and other institutions
- Trained faculty and students in effective prompting techniques
- Represented OpenAI at conferences and academic events
Product Development
- Led early access cohort for alpha testing new features
- Provided community feedback for Canvas, Search, and Deep Research
- Collaborated with research and product teams on feature development
Impact
Educational Adoption
- Framework adopted by educators at Harvard, Babson, Simon Fraser University
- Implemented in California State University’s 460,000-student rollout
- Featured in talks at major universities and media organizations
Public Engagement
- Appeared on CBC Radio and other media outlets
- Facilitated community content creation for YouTube and podcasts
- Organized public events including “Can AI Be Funny?” at KQED
Community Growth
- Nurtured advocates who became champions of thoughtful AI use
- Created sustainable community engagement and knowledge sharing
- Established best practices for AI community management
Approach
My strategy focused on reframing AI not as a shortcut or replacement, but as an iterative thinking partner that amplifies human creativity while preserving the essential role of human agency in creative work.
Timeline: 2023-2024
Role: Head of Community for Writers
Impact: Millions of users reached through educational content