Oklahoma City Techlahoma

In this AMA we'll break down things like: Using AI Ethically, Everyday Decisions with AI, Building Trust in the Digital Age, How to navigate privacy, authenticity, and misinformation while still leveraging AI tools.
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About the Speaker:

​Ashley Coffey is the CEO of Coffey & Consult, Oklahoma’s premier human-centered technology consulting firm, helping businesses confidently navigate and integrate emerging technologies into their operations. With more than 15 years of cross-sector experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit industries, Ashley is a recognized leader in future-facing technologies including AI, XR (VR/AR), and spatial computing. A sought-after speaker and educator, Ashley has delivered over 100+ talks since 2018—on stages including TEDx, SXSW, and Harvard—where she bridges the gap between complex innovation and real-world business impact. She was named to The Journal Record’s Power List of Innovative Women in 2022 and continues to champion women in technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship. As host of both the “Coffey & Code” and “AI News You Should Know About” podcasts, Ashley leads conversations that make technology accessible, human, and transformative. Whether guiding a boardroom through AI strategy or speaking to a room full of changemakers, she’s driven by one mission: to empower people and organizations to thrive in the digital era—without losing the human element.

​Ashley is on a mission to build the Silicon “Prairie” in the heartland of Oklahoma—one innovative solution at a time.

Join Techlahoma this month for an inspiring Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Jordan Egstad — a designer, creative director, and developer with over 15 years of experience shaping brands, websites, and apps for leading agencies and global clients.
Jordan’s multidisciplinary approach blends brand identity, digital products, typography, illustration, and generative systems into creative solutions as unique as the brands they serve. His recent role as Creative Director on the Claude Website Redesign highlights his ability to merge design, storytelling, and technology into world-class experiences.
Whether you’re a designer, developer, or simply passionate about the intersection of creativity and tech, this AMA is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and learn from one of Oklahoma’s top creative minds.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20th
🕓 Time: 12 - 1 PM CST
📍 Location: Virtual - Register to receive the event link
🎟️ Free and open to paid subscribers; live stream option for Techlahoma members

About the speaker: Jordan is a well-respected designer, creative director, and developer with 15 years’ experience shaping brands, websites, and apps for leading agencies and global clients. His multidisciplinary approach blends identities, products, typography, illustration, and generative systems into creative solutions as unique as the brands they serve. He currently lives in Tulsa, OK!

Got questions, ideas, or feedback for the Techlahoma board?

Come hang out with us for an informal AMA at 12:00 PM.

This is a relaxed space for members to:

• Ask anything that’s on your mind
• Share ideas and suggestions
• Hear how we’re working to make Techlahoma even better

No agenda. Just open conversation, visibility, and connection with board members.

We’d love to see you there!

During this AMA, Tristan will share insights on responsible AI strategy, data governance, and turning emerging technology into real-world impact. Whether you’re a data professional, AI enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of technology in government and business, this session is your chance to ask questions, gain expert perspectives, and learn from one of Oklahoma’s foremost AI leaders.
​📅 Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
🕓 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST
📍 Location: Virtual – Register to receive the event link
🎟️ Cost: Free for paid Techlahoma subscribers; Live stream option for Techlahoma members

About the speaker:

Tristan Kilgore is a data science and AI strategist with experience deploying machine learning and generative AI solutions across government and enterprise environments. As the State Data Strategy manager for the State of Oklahoma, he led the development of one of the nation’s first generative AI chatbots and played a key role in architecting the State Data Platform, a statewide data-sharing system designed to expand data access and enable AI innovation across agencies. His work focuses on responsible AI strategy and development, data governance, and helping organizations turn an emerging technology into sustainable impact.