Kem-Laurin L.

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Researcher, Sessional Instructor, & Teaching Assistant Faculty of Arts at University of Waterloo

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

Kem-Laurin Lubin is an author, researcher, and industry thought leader specializing in sustainable tech design and AI governance. With a Ph. D. from the University of Waterloo and leadership experience at Autodesk, Siemens, and BlackBerry, she focuses on making technology equitable. Colleagues describe her as a passionate, innovative, and highly skilled UI/UX expert.

Outside of her academic and professional work, Kem-Laurin is a passionate gardener who enjoys creating layered gardens with a tropical vibe. She is a mother to two boys and owns a King Shepherd named Chewie, with whom she enjoys spending quality time.

She recently co-founded the AI Global South Summit, an initiative to promote sustainable tech futures rooted in the socio-economic realities of underrepresented regions.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Ethical AI
Her doctoral thesis and recent book focus on creating ethical heuristics for AI, particularly concerning women's health, privacy, and responsible data design.
Human-Centered Design
Her work centers on ensuring technology serves people. She holds a certification in Facilitator of Human-Centered Design and founded KEM LAURIN CONSULTING on this principle.
Global South Perspectives
She co-founded the AI Global South Summit to ensure that conversations around AI include diverse perspectives from underrepresented regions, particularly the Caribbean.

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Work History

4-2020
Researcher, Sessional Instructor, & Teaching Assistant Faculty of Arts at University of Waterloo
1-2025 - 5-2025
General Assignment Teaching Assistant at University of Waterloo
9-2023 - 12-2023
Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant at University of Waterloo
10-2024
Founder at KEM LAURIN CONSULTING
1-2019
Principal at Human Tech Futures

Education

2019 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy from University of Waterloo
1999 - 2000
Master of Arts (MA) from University of Waterloo

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DO's

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  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

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  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kem-Laurin is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kem-Laurin

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

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  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
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