The Human Edge in an AI Driven Job Market: Hosted by The Colony Public Library

About this event

The Colony Public Library Presents

The Human Edge in an

AI-Driven Job Market

How to stay competitive, authentic, and ready for what’s next as AI reshapes the workplace.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.

AI is changing the job market. What will help you stand out?

Looking for a new job or considering a career transition? Join Maria Joseph , a passionate AI expert and former Microsoft director, for a practical conversation about how artificial intelligence is changing what employers value — and how you can prepare.

AI SKILLS • CAREER TRANSITIONS • AUTHENTICITY • INTERVIEWS

What You'll Learn

01

Which AI skills employers are looking for and why they matter.

02

How AI is changing, reshaping, and eliminating certain jobs .

03

How to use AI tools while maintaining your own voice and authenticity .

04

How to prepare for AI-related interview questions and conversations with prospective employers.

Your experience still matters.

The opportunity is learning how to combine what makes you uniquely human — your experience, judgment, communication, and perspective — with the technology shaping what comes next.

Featured Speaker

Maria Joseph

AI Technologist • Former Microsoft Director

Maria Joseph is a passionate technologist who retired after an extraordinary 27-year career at Microsoft , where she served as a director leading high-impact teams across Customer Service and Support organizations focused on Developer, Security, and Windows technologies.

Throughout her career, Maria played a key role in some of Microsoft’s most transformative moments, including the dot-com boom, the launch of Microsoft’s .NET support organization, and the development of global security and operational initiatives.

A lifelong innovator, Maria has continued to deepen her expertise in Artificial Intelligence, earning Microsoft Team Hackathon awards for AI projects in both 2024 and 2025. She is also recognized for her leadership in diversity and community initiatives, including Asians at Microsoft and Women at Microsoft Texas.

Maria’s career journey is a powerful example of reinvention, adaptability, and embracing emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Event Details

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Colony Public Library • Multipurpose Room