Jennifer Addison

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Project Manager, AI4Good Lab at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Jennifer Addison is the Project Manager for the AI4Good Lab at Mila, where she focuses on advancing gender justice by equipping women and gender-diverse people with machine learning skills. Her career is rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with previous roles at BDC and the Pop Culture Collaborative. She holds a Bachelors from William & Mary.

Jennifer is deeply passionate about empowering underrepresented communities, reflected in her publications on womens solidarity and racial justice in politics. She describes herself as an introvert and emphasizes creating collaborative, curiosity-driven environments. Her education in graphic design suggests a creative side.

She recently served as a jury member for the 2025 Montreal FemTech Breakfast Club.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Risk-Accepting

Confident

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Gender Justice in AI
Her work at AI4Good Lab and her public-facing title are dedicated to empowering women and gender-diverse individuals in the AI sector.
AI for Social Good
She manages a program where participants build AI prototypes to solve societal challenges like housing insecurity, climate change, and healthcare disparities.
Inclusive Education
She advocates for a collaborative and non-competitive learning model at the lab, welcoming trainees from diverse non-STEM backgrounds to foster richer problem-solving.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2023
Project Manager, AI4Good Lab at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
3-2018 - 12-2023
Social Media Manager at Pop Culture Collaborative
4-2022 - 11-2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator at BDC
10-2021 - 4-2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Learning Coordinator at BDC
6-2020 - 10-2021
Network and Partnerships Manager at Girls Action Foundation - Fondation filles d'action

Education

Bachelor of Arts from William & Mary
Graphic Design from Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Jennifer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jennifer is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jennifer

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jennifer move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jennifer take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jennifer

Personality Compatibility


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