Leading the conversation on the AI-powered future of research and work

Bringing the skills, clarity, and real-world insight to navigate AI responsibly — grounded in human intelligence, community learning, and collaboration.

AI is transforming not only the research ecosystem, but the entire landscape of knowledge work.
My work bridges the realities of research operations with the emerging skills, mindsets, and practices needed to thrive in the AI-powered future of work.

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Inspiring, human-centred talks on the AI-powered future of research and knowledge work.

I deliver keynote talks, leadership sessions, and conference presentations that bring clarity, confidence, and relevance to a rapidly changing landscape.

Drawing on real-world insight from AIRON and my experience across research operations, I translate complex trends into accessible, practical messages that help people understand the skills and mindsets that matter in the AI era.

Ideal for: conferences, leadership programmes, sector events, and professional communities.

Writing & Insight

Analysis, commentary, and sector-focused reflection on how AI is reshaping research, work, and professional practice.

Through articles, reports, and thought pieces, I explore the ways AI is transforming the research ecosystem and the wider world of knowledge work.

My writing blends research operations expertise with future-of-work thinking — offering grounded, human-first perspectives on emerging roles, responsible transformation, and the skills needed to thrive.

Ideal for: sector publications, organisational insights, and platforms seeking expert commentary.

Interviews & Future-of-Work Conversations

Curated discussions with leaders and practitioners shaping the future of research, work, and responsible AI adoption.

Through the Future of Work Studio and other conversational formats, I host and participate in discussions that highlight practical AI use, emerging roles, peer learning, and the human stories behind institutional transformation.

These conversations surface real experiences, challenges, and innovations from across the research and knowledge-work landscape.

Ideal for: podcasts, panels, digital content, community events, and collaborative conversations.

Beyond my own work, I lead the AI in Research Operations Network (AIRON), a global community of professionals reimagining how AI can support research and knowledge-intensive environments. With members across universities, funding bodies, libraries, and technology companies, AIRON brings practitioners together to share insight, test ideas, and build the skills needed for an evolving world of work.

AIRON champions community-driven, human-centred AI adoption — where the people closest to the work help shape the tools, practices, and ethical frameworks that guide institutional transformation.

Our collective ambition is simple:
to build a future where AI empowers people, strengthens research systems, and supports a culture of shared learning and responsible innovation.

This work is closely connected to my writing, speaking, and the Future of Work Studio — where I explore the skills, mindsets, and human-first practices needed to navigate the AI-powered future of research and knowledge work.

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And events

May 6-8, 2025

INORMS Congress 2025 in Madrid I Presentation: AI Chatbots for Efficient Research Management

Anna will be presenting at the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Congress. This prestigious event will be held at the IFEMA Palacio Municipal in Madrid, Spain, from May 6th – 8th. This year’s topic is Responsible Use of AI in Research Management.

📅 Date: 7th May 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Auditorium/ Main Stage.

May 6-8, 2025

INORMS Congress 2025 in Madrid I Table Discussion: Designing AI-Driven Workflows: Identifying Automatable Tasks in Research Management

Anna will be presenting at the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Congress. This prestigious event will be held at the IFEMA Palacio Municipal in Madrid, Spain, from May 6 – 8. This year’s topic is Responsible Use of AI in Research Management.

📅 Date: 8th May 🕓 Time: 2:30 PM 📍 Location: La Habana.

June 11, 2025

National Information Standards Organization (NISO) I AI & Research Cycle

Anna will speak alongside Andrea Jacobs (CAS), Qiana Johnson (Dartmouth College), and Lynda Kellam (University of Pennsylvania) at the NISO webinar on AI & the Research Cycle.

📅 Date: 11th June 🕓 Time: 10 AM -12 PM (ET) 📍 Location: online

Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) | Beyond the Chatbot: Enterprise AI in Research Administration

Anna will lead a panel discussion with James Shelley (Western University), Sarah Martonick (University of Idaho), and Joel Faber (University of Toronto) on the deployment of enterprise-scale AI in research administration.

📅 Date: 10th September 🕓 Time: 12 PM -1 PM (EST)/ 5 PM-6 PM (BST)📍 Location: online

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