Name: Empowering Young People to Preserve, Reclaim, and Evolve Human Connection in an Age of AI
Start: 2026-05-12T14:15:00-0700
End: 2026-05-12T15:15:00-0700

Empowering Young People to Preserve, Reclaim, and Evolve Human Connection in an Age of AI

Tuesday May 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Shiley Hall 301

At a time in which young people are experiencing record levels of pervasive loneliness and disconnection - rapidly evolving AI products including AI companions and emotional support bots are promising to support young people's foundational social and emotional needs in new ways. Will these new technologies truly support human connection, or further erode and exacerbate the growing divides between humans? In this session leaders and Youth Fellows from the Rithm Project will share how we're thinking about these changes and tools we're using to help young people navigate this new world with agency and discernment.

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José Guallpa

Youth Fellow, Rithm Project

José Guallpa is a student at Brown University from Chicago, studying Computer Science and Education. His work focuses on how technology can support learning and expand access, especially for multilingual students.
Drawing on his Mexican background and interest in activism, José has explored projects in VR, AI, and cultural storytelling. He is interested in using digital tools not just for innovation, but to make education more inclusive and connected to community needs... Read More →

Nate Kerr

Head of Youth Partnerships, Rithm Project

Nate leads innovation and new product development work at City Year — focused on scaling holistic youth development practices in new ways across 29 cities.
Nate spends his non-working time chasing around his 2 and 5 year old boys, trying to stay outdoors whenever possible, spending too much money on AI subscriptions, and attempting to be a buddhist... Read More →

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Tuesday May 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Shiley Hall 301 Shiley Hall, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203, USA

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