Lauri Goldkind

Lauri Goldkind is a Professor at the Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, located at Fordham Westchester. Their work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and social work, with an emphasis on ethical integration, data justice, and the impact of AI on human services organizations.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the available text, but as a Professor in Social Service, it is typical to hold a doctoral degree, likely in Social Work or a related field.

Goldkind’s research interests revolve around the ethical and practical implications of AI in social work and human services. Key areas include the responsible integration of AI technologies, data science applications in nonprofit sectors, tele-mental health practices, and promoting social justice through technology. Their work also addresses challenges such as bias in AI, data privacy, and the role of technology in advocacy.

Recent publications explore topics such as AI’s impact on clinical social work, ethical considerations in AI implementation, and the use of large language models in mental health. Goldkind also examines the intersection of technology and social justice, including data labor in human services and the platform economy’s influence on social work.

No information on scientific awards, advising students, or grants is provided in the available text. Their work often emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the adaptation of social work practices to digital realities, including platform-based advocacy and data-driven decision-making.

Labs or teams are not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, but their research aligns with Fordham’s commitment to social justice and innovation in human services.