
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower older adults with practical, accessible, and trusted AI education—built for seniors, by seniors. We believe technology should uplift, not intimidate, and we are committed to helping older adults gain the confidence, safety, independence, and connection needed to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Through a Seniors-for-Seniors ecosystem, we create meaningful opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, and support one another.
Our Approach to AI
Artificial intelligence can feel confusing or overwhelming at first. We believe it doesn’t have to be.
We believe AI should be:
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Practical, helping with real, everyday situations
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Supportive, working alongside people — not replacing them
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Safe and private, especially when it comes to personal information
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Easy to understand, even for beginners
Our goal is to help you use AI confidently, comfortably, and on your own terms.
Learning something new should feel encouraging — not intimidating.
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Led by seniors, for seniors — learn alongside peers who understand your experiences and teach with patience, empathy, and encouragement
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Hands-on and interactive — no jargon or technical overwhelm, just practical, real-life examples you can actually use
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Clear, step-by-step guidance — easy-to-follow handouts you can take home and reference anytime
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Designed for comfort and clarity — large fonts, visual demonstrations, and relatable scenarios throughout each session
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Confidence and safety come first — a welcoming, judgment-free space where you’ll see role models who look like you and feel comfortable asking questions
No prior experience is required —
curiosity is enough.
What Learning With Us Feels Like
What is Everyday AI for Seniors?
Everyday AI for Seniors is a community learning program that makes artificial intelligence approachable and practical. Whether you’re curious about how AI can monitor your health/wellness, prevent fraud, strengthen relationships, manage finances, or reconnect you with old hobbies, we’ll walk you through it step-by-step—no jargon, no pressure. We focus on what matters most to seniors: privacy, usefulness, and ease of use. All our examples are grounded in real-life applications with hands-on demonstrations.

Meet the Team
Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience.

Founder
Janie Mah, CEO
“I have a strong desire to partner with AI—not to replace my thinking, but to expand it. I’m drawn to emerging technologies like AI because they help me organize ideas, uncover new possibilities, and ignite creativity. But even with its power, I never forget to lean on my human instincts, skills, and knowledge. That balance is what makes AI truly impactful in my everyday life.” Janie Mah is a seasoned talent strategist and organizational change leader with over 30 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. As Co-Founder of Everyday AI for Seniors, she brings her passion for digital equity and lifelong learning to help older adults confidently embrace AI tools in their daily lives. Janie has led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives for global organizations such as Oracle, Cisco, Visa, Uber, and TikTok, specializing in workforce development, leadership coaching, and inclusive learning strategies. A former Apple Classroom of Tomorrow teacher and ed tech consultant, Janie blends her background in education and technology to make innovation accessible, equitable, and engaging. She holds an M.S. in Education/Online Teaching and Learning, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and is known for her collaborative, human-centered approach — and a good dose of humor.

Instructor
Jen Shively
"I get very excited when I hear about the possibilities for AI. The same kind of energy I experienced with the inventions of spreadsheet software, email, and the beginnings of the internet, creation of websites and then Facebook to connect with long lost friends. I wonder how AI can make my life easier, help me learn more and creatively solve problems? Like taking a photo of a 1000-piece puzzle picture and a puzzle piece and AI tells me where the puzzle piece goes. Yes, I feel the buzz of excitement." Jennifer has a background as a senior fitness instructor and fall prevention specialist with extensive experience working with older adults in community and home-based settings. She has led fitness classes in senior communities that focus on balance, flexibility, and strength, and has managed a fall prevention program that delivers injury prevention services directly to older adults in their homes and in community settings. She also enjoyed co-teaching nursing student cohorts on how to work effectively with older adults, emphasizing respectful communication, practical risk assessment, and simple, evidence-based strategies such as gentle exercise, medication review, health education, and home safety. Most recently, she worked in a community outreach role to support seniors with home modifications for accessibility and injury prevention.

Instructor
Nancy Applegarth
Nancy helps people confidently navigate AI and emerging technology—without the overwhelm. With a background in communication and marketing, and a global education that includes studies in France and Japan, she approaches technology as a practical, human-centered tool designed to support real work and everyday life. She began her career at Johnson & Johnson, working alongside surgeons and hospitals to introduce advanced medical devices in high-stakes, highly regulated environments. This experience shaped her ability to communicate complex information clearly, build trust quickly, and guide thoughtful adoption of new technology. Today, Nancy focuses on AI, technology, and professional development, helping individuals and organizations build practical skills to work smarter and communicate more effectively. She specializes in translating complex technology into accessible, usable solutions and is especially passionate about supporting new AI users with a grounded, hands-on approach. Based in Colorado, Nancy lives with her husband and their rowdy golden retriever, Goose. Their three adult children live across the country, and they enjoy traveling to spend time together. Her mission is simple: make AI understandable, useful, and human.
