Jade Tang-Taylor

Strategic Designer, Educator & AI-for-Good Evangelist

Jade brings a diverse range of experience from Design and Community to the Social Impact consulting space in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As a Strategic Designer, Facilitator, Innovator, Collaborator & Educator, Jade is deeply passionate about co-designing better futures, and leveraging Emerging Tech, specifically AI, for good.

Jade’s career has been more of a squiggly line, than a straight line. With over 20+ years experience in the Tech + Design for Social Impact space, this particular social venture - 'simpact AI' weaves the professional strands, challenges and opportunities she's personally worked with.

Operating in the community, philanthropic and public sectors over the years, Jade holds a strong desire to democratise AI for the community, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors to create impactful and equitable futures.

Previously, Jade co-founded Curative, a creative agency focused on social good. She established CreativeMornings (Auckland Chapter), a monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community, and was also an associate of the Centre for Social Impact & Innovation Unit ANZ as well as serving in several community governance roles.

Currently, alongside simpact AI, Jade is delighted to support the amazing mahi of academyEX, ThinkPlace and Design Futures Aotearoa.

Most importantly, Jade is a working mum of one and a proud Westy. #WestIsBest