AI Made Simple: Easy Tools for Everyday Life

About this event

Adults: 18 and up. Please join Dr. Sanja Rikette Stinson for a beginner-friendly class showing how to use AI tools like ChatGPT for writing, organizing, creativity, business ideas and everyday tasks. Dr. Sanja Rickette Stinson is an AI strategist, consultant, educator, author, and retired nonprofit CEO dedicated to making artificial intelligence accessible and responsible for nonprofits, small businesses, faith-based organizations, and community learners. She is the creator of the TACT Framework (Train, Ask, Collaborate, Take Human Responsibility) and the PACE Framework, practical tools designed to help organizations adopt AI with confidence and accountability. Dr. Stinson is the author of AI as Your Grant Collaborator (2026) and a sought-after speaker on AI literacy and AI readiness. Recently, she presented AI training at Fundable Chicago in collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Faith Engagement, reaching more than 250 participants. She holds degrees from DePaul University, McCormick Theological Seminary, Concordia University, and Northern Theological Seminary. Dr. Stinson enjoys teaching adults and empowering lifelong learners to embrace technology with confidence and purpose. Saturday, September 5 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM AI Made Simple: Your Everyday Digital Assistant Discover what artificial intelligence is, what it can and cannot do, and how tools such as ChatGPT can support everyday life. Wednesday, September 16 | 2:00–4:00 PM Ask Better, Get Better: How to Talk to AI The quality of an AI response often begins with the quality of the request. This interactive class introduces simple prompting techniques that help participants receive clearer, more useful answers. Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon AI for Everyday Life: Write, Plan, and Get Organized Learn how AI can make common tasks faster and less stressful. Participants will practice using AI to draft letters and emails, create lists, plan meals and events, organize schedules, summarize in