Who I Am
Bridging worlds that don't usually connect: philosophy & AI, facilitation & code, wisdom & innovation.
I'm Charles McDonald, a social impact leader, self-taught developer and AI/ML-for-equity expert. I help organizations navigate the space between vision and action, building tools and facilitating processes that make meaningful impact not just possible, but enjoyable.
My approach combines deep experience in social change, philanthropy, and technology with technical expertise to create solutions that honor human wisdom while leveraging technological possibility. My career spans community organizing and organizational development, political philosophy and AI safety research, human-centered facilitation and custom technology development.
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Years in Social Impact
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Organizations Served
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States Impacted
Envision possibilities. Design solutions. Actualize impact.
EDA is an approach to problem solving that combines behavioral science research, 25 years of leadership in the social impact sector, and cutting-edge technology.
Technology Solutions
Full-stack development and responsible AI solutions that honor human wisdom and leverage technological possibility.
Recent Example:
Built Community Engagement Partners a complete custom platform with AI-powered features - saving them 80% on tech and operations costs.
ENVISION DESIGN ACTUALIZE®Methodology
Applying the EDA® methodology to your specific challenge—from half-day pilot sessions to multi-month transformation engagements.
Proven Results:
Organizations using EDA methodology report 78% implementation success within 6 months.
Knowledge Products
Technology designed and built specifically for social impact leaders, by social impact leaders. Stakeholder management, decision-making, and donor and elected official intelligence tools.
Why These Tools?
Built out of necessity and frustration with the lack of technology designed for social-impact leaders BY social impact leaders.