AI, with care.
I help people and organizations put AI to work for what they care about.
30+ years leading communications and social impact at The New York Times · Christie’s · American Express · UK Government · Razorfish
Three ways we can work together
Practical and human, never hype. Each starts with what you care about, then finds where AI can genuinely help.
Teach
AI literacy courses and workshops for professionals, teams and nonprofit leaders who want to start using AI with confidence.
Advise
Strategic counsel on communications, CSR and philanthropy through Philanthropic Impact (π), now with a clear plan for using AI responsibly.
Convene
Keynotes, panels and moderated conversations that bring leaders together on purpose, giving and AI.
The Caring Economy with Toby Usnik
Conversations with leaders from every sector who are putting AI and purpose to work for people. What does it take to lead, give and build with care in the age of AI?
5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts. Listed by Feedspot among the best corporate social responsibility podcasts.
Kyle Clifford
September 2026
The Research We Can’t Afford to Stop: A Conversation With Kyle Clifford
Jamie Alcroft
Comedian, writer, and organ donation advocate
Jamie Alcroft, Organ Donation, and the Part of the Healthcare Conversation That Still Depends on Public Trust
Hazel Ann Felder
Gen Z storyteller and strategist
Why Hazel Ann Felder Is Paying Attention to the Messy Middle
AI 101: start here
A friendly, plain-language introduction to AI for people who want to understand it before they use it. No technical background needed.
Books
The Caring Economy
How to Win with Corporate Social Responsibility
A primer for leaders of small and growing businesses on managing people, profit and planet, told through years of brand stewardship at global companies.
Connecting the Dots
Building Your Network and Legacy, with Samir Kanuga
A practical guide to building meaningful relationships and a lasting legacy in the modern era.
About Toby
I’ve spent my career helping organizations communicate what they stand for and give back in ways that matter.
I led corporate communications at The New York Times Company, built Christie’s first corporate social responsibility function as its Chief CSR Officer, and served in communications leadership roles at American Express, Razorfish and the UK Government in New York. I founded Philanthropic Impact (π) to advise philanthropists and companies, and co-lead ArtsCom, a network of communications leaders at New York’s top cultural institutions.
Today I bring that experience to AI, helping people use it with the same care. I live in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley, and I’m a private pilot.
Let's talk
Courses, consulting, speaking or a podcast idea. Send a note and I’ll get back to you.
Email: tobyusnik@gmail.com
