Rebecca Barnes is the Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning at Covenant House Vancouver, where she leads enterprise-wide data strategy to drive evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. Her team oversees the full data lifecycle, from design and collection to governance, analytics, and actionable insights, ensuring that the organization is informed by rigorous, ethical, and timely data. With over 15 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, Rebecca brings deep sector knowledge and a commitment to leveraging data and technology to advance systems-level change.
She is passionate about building data cultures that are inclusive, transparent, and focused on impact.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
2:15 pm
CASE STUDY
Responsible AI in the Nonprofit Sector: The Journey to Rosey
How do you innovate with AI when the stakes are high and trust is everything? Introduce AI in a sensitive, nonprofit environment, leveraging automated testing, red teaming, and ongoing monitoring to safeguard outcomes. Meet “Rosey,” an AI initiative at Covenant House, from early buy-in and risk assessment to safe, responsible deployment. Get a blueprint for:
- Securing buy-in and managing risk for AI in high-trust sectors.
- Practical methods for automated testing, red teaming, and ongoing AI performance monitoring.
- How strategic partnerships can accelerate responsible AI delivery and expand impact.
