EXPERT GUIDANCE
Strategic Technology Advisor
Expert-level technology leadership, without the full-time hire.
Why work with a Strategic Technology Advisor?
Most nonprofits and small businesses can't afford a full-time CTO, a privacy officer, dedicated AI trainer, and a cybersecurity advisor. This retainer gives you all four in one relationship, scalable to exactly what you need and nothing you don't.
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As AI reshapes how every organization operates, you need more than tools. You need a trusted partner who helps you adopt technology responsibly, not just rapidly.
Working with an STA:
Clients choose a monthly hour tier at signup; that becomes their recurring subscription. Hours can be used however they need across any service area, including training.
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Essential: 5hrs/mo - small orgs, light advisory
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Core: 10hrs/mo - growing orgs with active tech decisions
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Strategic 15hrs/mo - midsize orgs with staff, multiple vendors, and increasing tech complexity
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Enterprise 20 hrs/mo - larger orgs with ongoing compliance or multi-project needs
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THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
Core Service Areas
Your expert advisors will guide you through navigating situations and decisions around these 6 key areas.
AI Strategy, Policy, & Risk
Clients get guidance on responsible AI adoption, organizational AI policy development, AI vendor and tool vetting, risk assessment for AI-powered systems, and ongoing review as the landscape evolves.
For nonprofits and businesses navigating funder or client expectations, board questions, or staff concerns about AI, this is where our expertise is most differentiated.
Technology Deployment & Vetting Guidance
Vetting new tools, platforms, and vendors before adoption; advising on implementation strategy, integration risk, and alignment with organizational capacity and mission.
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​Structured evaluation of software, SaaS products, and third-party systems against organizational needs, data handling standards, and mission alignment; including AI-powered tools embedded in everyday platforms.
Training
Training is a standalone deliverable within the retainer, not a footnote. Clients can dedicate retainer hours toward structured, custom training sessions for staff and leadership. Core offerings include:
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AI Fluency Training — BotQueen's flagship training; developed around Anthropic's 4D Framework, the training teaches staff how to use Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other AI tools effectively and responsibly. Designed for staff at all skill levels.
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Security & Privacy Awareness — Custom training on phishing, social engineering, secure data handling, and password hygiene; built around the organization's actual tools and workflows, not generic slides.
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AI Risk & Ethics for Leadership — Board and executive-level sessions on AI governance, bias, accountability, and what responsible AI adoption looks like for an organization.
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Custom Technology Onboarding — When an organization rolls out a new platform or tool, BotQueen can design and deliver staff training tailored to that specific deployment.
Your Advisors
Caitlen Macias and Chase Fopiano have spent their careers helping nonprofits, businesses, and government entities deploy technology, implement policies, train their staff, and successfully create cultures that support innovation.
AI Consultant and Strategist- BotQueen
Caitlen Macias
Caitlen Macias is the Founder and CEO of BotQueen, dedicated to helping small businesses, nonprofits, and executives harness AI for growth and impact. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit industry, Caitlen's work has been featured in Newsweek, thet, CEO Weekly, the Wall Street Times, the Orlando Sentinel, and WPTV.
Today, Caitlen is a national speaker and works collaboratively with clients to assess, train, and empower their staff to use tech tools. Caitlen is an Executive Fellow with the National Privacy Council and on the Advisory Council for PBSC AI Curriculum. She believes in leveraging AI for good and making tech accessible to all.
Consultant and Lead AI Governance Expert- National Privacy Council
Chase Fopiano
​Chase Fopiano is a cybersecurity and AI governance leader committed to advancing secure, privacy-first innovation. He is the current Chief Trust Officer at GovTrust AI, a secure AI solution for government agencies and the Executive Director of the National Privacy Council. Formally the Global CTO for the Global Council for Responsible AI, Chase prioritizes AI security and the ethical use of AI. With experience at the crossroads of strategy, policy, and education, Chase’s mission is clear: empower people to innovate while safeguarding what matters most.