Tonie Marie Gordon

Washington, D.C., United States

Health Justice Senior Editor at Nonprofit Quarterly

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Neuroscience Is In Danger

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Member-only storyTonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow5 min read·--The scientific landscape is changing, could neuroscience be left behind? Credit: Loaivat on pixabay.com. Imagine that you are watching a loved one battle Alzheimer's — a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder — and you feel powerless to stop it. You want to help but you don’t know how to help the person you love live without pain, frustration, and fear.
The Age of AI Demands High-Quality Market Research - Here’s Why

1 month ago | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Tonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow3 min read·--Amid market disruptions and AI-generated content, deep consumer and market insight is more crucial than ever. Credit: Leeloo The First on pexels.com. AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. From automating workflows to personalizing consumer experiences, businesses are leveraging AI to drive efficiency and innovation.
Technology & Our Changing Moral Compass

1 month ago | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Member-only storyTonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow3 min read·--Could AI make us less moral beings? Credit: Victor Miyata on pexels.com. “The Challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned.”—Antonio GramsciIn an age where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping every aspect of our lives, one pressing question remains: Are these advancements influencing our moral compass?
America has an Innovation Problem

2 months ago | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Tonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow4 min read·--Despite its wealth and resources, America risks failing to innovate for a better future. Credit: Wolfgang Weiser on pexels.com. “America…America has a problem.” The opening lines of the alternative R&B, pop rap song of the same name bang and boom in my headphones as I write this. The thumping beat sets a pace for my rhythmic typing and unbridled feelings of nervous indignation. America doesn’t just have a problem.
Combatting “Forever Chemicals”

2 months ago | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Tonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow4 min read·--PFAS are everywhere — from everyday products to vital healthcare tools — but we can take steps to help safeguard our collective health. Credit: Tina Winstead on pexels.com. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often dubbed “forever chemicals,” are silently invading our environment — and our bodies.
The Importance of Building and Maintaining Trust in AI Systems

Jan 20, 2025 | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Tonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow9 min read·--As AI systems continue to proliferate, societal buy-in has become paramount. These 8 strategies will help organizations build and maintain trust in AI. Photo by Google DeepMind on Pexels.com.
Should We Let the Machines Take Over? Navigating the Societal Implications of AI Agents

Jan 6, 2025 | medium.com | Tonie Marie Gordon

Tonie Marie Gordon, PhD·Follow8 min read·--AI agents can operate autonomously for different purposes. The ethical challenges could be profound. Image by BrianPenny on pixabay.com. AI agents — autonomous or semi-autonomous software programs that draw on AI to perform specific tasks and make decisions — have been in the headlines for months. Lots of the excitement around AI agents is because of their exploding market value.
The Federal Government Doubles Down on Women’s Health Research Investments

Oct 8, 2024 | nonprofitquarterly.org | Tonie Marie Gordon

From September 23 to 24, 2024, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting brought together nonprofit leaders, government officials, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and other changemakers to take collective action on “the world’s most pressing challenges.” In a session on advancing social impact on key human rights issues, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announced a $500 million investment from the Department of Defense (DoD) dedicated to women’s health research.
Shades of Inequity: Why It’s Crucial to Diversify Medical Illustrations

Sep 30, 2024 | nonprofitquarterly.org | Tonie Marie Gordon

Throughout the overlapping worlds of science and medicine, thin, White, young, heteronormative bodies are seen as the standard, and are most often represented within medical textbooks. As a result, these bodies are normalized at the expense of others. For aspiring care providers who use medical textbooks, illustrations essentially provide the first visual guide for diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Community Health Center Worker Shortages Could Undermine Care

Sep 16, 2024 | nonprofitquarterly.org | Tonie Marie Gordon

Community health centers are vitally important within a healthcare landscape where a growing number of Americans can’t access care.