Amy Sample Ward

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Amy Sample Ward

NTEN

Amy Sample Ward

Amy Sample Ward (they/them) believes that technology should be accessible and accountable to everyone, especially communities historically and systemically excluded from the digital world. They are the CEO of NTEN, a nonprofit creating a world where missions and movements are more successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology. Amy's second book, “Social Change Anytime Everywhere,” was a Terry McAdam Book Award finalist. Their latest book, “The Tech That Comes Next,” co-authored with Afua Bruce, addresses the opportunities for change makers, technologists, philanthropists, and policymakers to build an equitable world with technology.

Rights & Rails: How Philanthropy Links Access, Capacity & Inclusive Payment Systems

Financial inclusion doesn’t start with a bank account; it starts with people being able to get online, trust what they’re using, and move earnings in local currency without gatekeepers. This session brings three complementary lenses to a funder-focused conversation: (1) open source tech and shared infrastructure that reduce lock-in and keep costs low for NGOs; (2) public interest engineering and s…