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Michelle Yi

Michelle Yi

AI, ML, & AI for Good leader; Board Member, Speaker, Violinist, Polyglot

San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Joined August 2025
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Summary

Michelle Yi is a seasoned AI and machine learning leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in translating cutting-edge technology to industry. Her career highlights include contributing to the original IBM Watson, where she worked on reasoning and language models, and leading applied AI initiatives at companies like RelationalAI and Slalom. She focuses on building and deploying AI solutions to solve real-world problems and bridging the gap between academic benchmarks and operational utility. mlconf+3
She is a strong advocate for 'AI for Good' and purposeful innovation. At Slalom, she founded and led the 'Innovation for Good' initiative, focusing on leveraging AI and machine learning for societal improvements. She continues this mission as Co-Founder at Generationship, exploring the intersection of AI and work philosophy, and through her ongoing research and speaking engagements on ethical AI and LLM evaluation. generationship+3
Michelle is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education and careers, particularly for minority communities. She serves as a Board Member and Program Chair for Women in Data, focusing on educational program expansion, and is an avid volunteer with Girls Who Code. Her dedication is evident in her speaking engagements and advisory roles, where she champions accessible AI knowledge and ethical considerations. mlconf+4
Michelle Yi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative expression to her profile. She is a talented violinist, having played for over 25 years and performed with the New York Philharmonic, and a polyglot fluent in 6 languages. These personal interests not only highlight her diverse talents but also inform her holistic approach to technology and communication. michelleyi+4

Work

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Writing

A Linguaphile's Perspective on Communication

October 4, 2021

An article reflecting on life lessons learned from playing the violin for over 25 years, discussing how these experiences shape one's perspective on communication.

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5 Life Lessons from Playing the Violin

July 13, 2021

An article reflecting on life lessons learned from playing the violin for over 25 years.

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Model Cards: A Nutrition Label for Predictive Models

An article exploring model cards as an easy-to-implement way to address transparency challenges in AI and machine learning models, bringing visibility to how predictive models impact the public.

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Computer Vision and Identifying Patterns in Breast Cancer

A project detailing the use of computer vision and unsupervised machine learning to identify novel patterns in breast cancer tumor tissue sample images.

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Hobbies

Michelle Yi is an avid violinist, having played for over 25 years, including with the New York Philharmonic. michelleyi+4

She is a polyglot, having learned 6 languages, which influences her perspective on communication. michelleyi+2

Notes

RCRachel Chalmerssaid they've seen
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actively champion investments in both AI and women-led startups or funds.

Aug 27, 2025