AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Carolyn Vigil
Carolyn is a leader on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Social Responsibility & Impact (SRI), driving collaborations that align social impact initiatives with AWS business priorities. She leverages cloud and AI technologies to advance global social and environmental progress while supporting AWS growth. With decades of experience across tech and the social sector, including founding two disability services nonprofits, she brings deep expertise in scaling high-impact programs. At AWS, she empowers nonprofits, governments, and purpose-driven startups to build scalable solutions, with a focus on health equity, education access, and climate action.
AWS social impact awards accelerate innovation at Columbia
Every year, an estimated 3 million Americans receive home healthcare services. These programs often improve health outcomes, but they also carry risks. Patients may fall, miss medications, or face complications that lead to hospitalization. Researchers at Columbia University’s School of Nursing are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict and prevent such events.