Michelle "MJ" Johnston (them/they)

MJ spent 30+ years in various Information Technology roles, then stepped away to live as an Episcopal Benedictine monk and work as a jail chaplain. That experience taught them to meet people where they are, without judgment.

As a trained life coach, spiritual director, and Compassion Practice facilitator, they consider themself an AI guide with a chaplain's heart. Heart is at the center of what they currently do, which is to help small nonprofits adopt Artificial Intelligence with a thoughtful approach to AI and a human approach to change.

Currently on the board of Beloved Compassion Network (BCN), MJ stays active in the Compassion Practice as a compassion facilitator in the programs BCN offers.