Speaker Biographies

Dr. Lauri Goldkind

Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Technology in Human Services

Dr. Lauri Goldkind is a nationally recognized scholar, educator, and advocate at the intersection of technology, social work, and justice. A tenured professor at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service, she is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Technology in Human Services, where she leads critical conversations on digital transformation, data ethics, and equity in the human services sector.

Dr. Goldkind holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, an MSW in Planning, Administration, and Research from SUNY Stony Brook, and a B.A. in Psychology from Rollins College. Before joining academia, she held leadership roles in New York City’s nonprofit sector, including serving as Director of Evaluation and New School Development at The Urban Assembly. There, she supported principals and school leaders through capacity-building, data-driven planning, and youth development initiatives.

With a research portfolio that bridges digital innovation and social good, Dr. Goldkind’s work explores how data ecosystems, algorithmic governance, and artificial intelligence shape service delivery, policy, and outcomes in nonprofit and public sector environments. She also investigates the implications of digital tools on civic engagement, organizational life, and the ethical responsibilities of institutions serving vulnerable populations.

Tameka Vasquez

Founder & Principal, The Future Quo
Futurist | Business Strategist | Educator | Keynote Speaker

Tameka Vasquez is a globally recognized human-centered futurist, strategist, and educator with a deep commitment to designing better, more equitable futures. She is the Founder and Principal of The Future Quo, a research and foresight consultancy that partners with mission-driven organizations to explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social innovation.

Tameka holds an M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University and a B.A. in Corporate Communications from Baruch College. She serves as Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University, where she teaches “Navigating the Future of Work,” and has also facilitated executive education programs in the U.S. and abroad.

With over 15 years of experience across the tech, education, and nonprofit sectors, Tameka helps organizations break free from conventional thinking and reimagine what’s possible. Her work spans strategic foresight, innovation planning, systems thinking, and purpose-driven leadership, always centering people and planet.

Tameka’s professional background includes leadership roles in high-growth technology startups and future-focused organizations. She previously served as the inaugural Head of Marketing at Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet company focused on urban innovation, and has supported numerous brands in aligning growth strategies with long-term vision and values.

At the core of Tameka’s work is a belief that the future is not something we predict—but something we shape through bold imagination, ethical design, and intentional action. Through The Future Quo, she partners with organizations ready to think beyond short-term wins and co-create futures that are just, regenerative, and resilient.

Osarumwense “Pat” Osagie

Independent Consultant
Digital Equity & Community Engagement Specialist

Osarumwense “Pat” Osagie is an independent consultant specializing in digital equity, community engagement, and strategic operations for nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic organizations. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, Pat brings a systems-oriented approach to closing the digital divide, expanding broadband access, and building inclusive technology ecosystems that reflect the needs of historically underrepresented communities.

Pat earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.

His prior experience includes roles in strategy and operations at education-focused nonprofits, as well as technology leadership in the finance and media sectors. Earlier in his career, he worked in technology consulting and business analysis, developing a cross-sectoral understanding of innovation, data, and systems thinking.

Pat Osagie is deeply committed to ensuring that all communities, regardless of income, race, or geography, have both the tools and the voice to fully participate in the digital age. He champions community-driven solutions and believes in co-creating strategies with those directly impacted by digital inequities, rather than imposing top-down fixes. His work is guided by the principle that equitable access to technology is not a luxury, but a fundamental right.

Sadie Mahoney, LCSW

Chief Program Officer, Youth & Family Services
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

Sadie Mahoney is a licensed clinical social worker and seasoned nonprofit leader, currently serving as Chief Program Officer for Youth & Family Services at the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) in the Bronx. With nearly two decades of experience at KHCC, Sadie has been instrumental in developing and overseeing programs that support children, teens, parents, and survivors of violence—ensuring that vital community services are both trauma-informed and rooted in equity.

Sadie earned her Master of Social Work from Columbia University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State. She began her journey at KHCC as a graduate intern and has since dedicated her career to deepening the organization’s impact in the Bronx. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Sadie brings both Midwestern warmth and urban strategy to her work, anchoring programs in care, consistency, and cultural responsiveness.

A longtime advocate for holistic family care and community resilience, Sadie leads a diverse portfolio of initiatives that span early childhood development, afterschool and teen programs, college access and leadership training, mental health counseling, ESOL and adult education, and crisis intervention for survivors of abuse. Her approach is grounded in the belief that stable, caring adult relationships and continuity of services are critical to breaking cycles of poverty and trauma.

As a leader, Sadie is deeply committed to community voice, staff mentorship, and program sustainability. She prioritizes cultivating inclusive teams, empowering new social workers, and preserving high-quality care—even during times of resource uncertainty. She is known for her deep empathy, operational excellence, and long-term vision for systems change rooted in community strength.