Rewiring the Path: Career Reinvention Through AI and Grit

What does it take to pivot from a 20-year career in education into AI strategy and entrepreneurship?

In this candid and inspiring talk, Jen García shares her path from teacher and workforce development leader to founding Ingrained.ai and leading AI strategy at the Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education.

Drawing on real-world wins, missteps, and lessons learned, Jen explores how discipline, community, and judicious use of AI helped her overcome internal and external roadblocks—eventually creating a career that blends her passion for learning with the most transformative technology of our time. She’ll also share why using AI to augment our thinking and communication isn’t just smart—it’s essential for those seeking to grow, create, and contribute to today’s rapidly evolving world.
Expect an honest look at:

• Career reinvention through skill-building and mindset
• How educators and professionals can tap into AI—ethically and practically
• The power of using AI to enhance (not replace) human potential

### About the Speaker:

Jen García is the founder of Ingrained.ai, an AI tools learning ecosystem that empowers professionals, educators, and social impact leaders to integrate AI into their work while sharpening cognitive and communication skills. She also serves as AI Strategy and Partnerships Lead at Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education and as AI Executive in Residence at the Goldhirsh Foundation.
With 20 years of teaching and workforce development experience, Jen has designed AI literacy programs for hundreds of organizations—from small businesses and public sector teams to cultural institutions and K–12 schools. She’s a sought-after speaker known for her engaging, ethical, and practical approach to making AI adoption accessible for all.

Presented by: Echo-Factory & Innovate Pasadena
Co-hosted by: CALE at Caltech