KindNest™ Ethos

A nest isn’t built for performance, rather it’s a sacred place for growth, where safety cradles potential, and learning can unfold gently, without urgency or expectation.At KindNest, we nurture a different kind of AI learning, one that is kind to the nervous system, paced with care, and protective of each learner’s emotional world.We believe that children, adults, and communities deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported as they build relationships with new technologies.That’s why we teach from the inside out:
with warmth, wisdom, and wonder.

KindNest™ Offerings

Workshops for
Teams & Organizations

Introductory and advanced trainings that help teams use AI with clarity, care, and alignment.We focus on practical skills, consent-aware policies, and values-driven practices geared towards nonprofits, educators, communities, and small businesses.

Custom AI
Safety Onboarding

Foundational support to help individuals or teams begin using AI with clarity and care.We assess your needs and create tailored use cases, consent practices, and workflow designs that align with your personal or professional goals and values.

AI Journaling
Companion Guides

Whether you're just beginning or deepening your journey, we offer soft entry points, grounded tools, and story-rich examples that make learning feel human. Our guides contain prompts, real-life use cases, and the Emotion-First AI™ framework.An introductory journal is included with all workshops, with a longer print and PDF edition releasing this summer for deeper reflection and continued growth.

KindNest™ Creative

I share what I’m learning in real time and hope it reaches others walking this path with care, who don’t want to be left behind or left out of the conversation.

Articles

Much of my writing explores what it means to build emotionally healthy relationships with technology. Through the lens of Emotion-First AI™, I focus not just on what AI can do, but on how we, as humans, stay in the loop with clarity, consent, and presence.Because the goal isn’t just performance or efficiency. It’s about cultivating wiser relationships with ourselves, each other, and the systems we create.You can find my reflections on Medium and LinkedIn- shared with intention, one piece at a time.

Speaking

I speak about emotionally intelligent AI, ethical design, and the human side of emerging technology. My talks center clarity, care, and consent. I offer audiences a grounded, relational lens for thinking about the systems we build.Whether I’m presenting research, guiding a workshop, or speaking to cross-disciplinary teams, I aim to create space for reflection, connection, and real-world impact.Interested in collaborating or inviting me to speak?
I’d love to hear from you.

Selected Talks & Events

Frontline Forum Talk, Yale Alumni Affairs & Development's (AA&D) Innovation 2025, March 2025
Featured Presenter- Showcasing the PowerBI key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards and analytics for major gifts strategy, engineered with intentional comfort features for tech hesitant users.Creating a Culture of Innovation Panel, Yale AA&D Innovation 2025, March 2025
Panelist- Exploring the human side of innovation and building psychologically safe, creative teamsAA&D Innovation Science Fair, Yale AA&D Innovation 2025, April 2025
Poster Presenter- Demonstrating integration of human feedback loops to develop emotionally intelligent and intentional marketing materials for alumni communications.Envisioning AI at Yale: An Interdisciplinary Symposium, May 2025
Speaker & Poster Presenter- "Emotionally Intelligent AI: Exploring the Role of AI-Generated Imagery in Alumni Engagement"

** My speaking experience spans both institutional and independent work. The following talks reflect my role at Yale as well as the development of KindNest’s Emotion-First AI™ framework.

On the Horizon

KindNest continues to grow through slow, intentional steps. I’m currently developing a few thoughtful pieces designed to make AI learning feel more relational, reflective, and emotionally attuned.Upcoming Article
When AI Art Feels Right: An exploration of what makes AI-generated imagery emotionally rich, and how feedback loops can deepen connection rather than flatten it.Workbooks in Progress
Emotionally intelligent guides for exploring AI in a way that centers consent, pacing, and meaningful engagement.A New Digital Home
A more expansive, interactive website is currently in development.
It will offer space for stories, tools, reflections for AI literacy.More to come, in time. 🌱

KindNest™ Team

Hannah Kissinger

Founder, KindNest™ Solutions, LLC
Educator, Writer, Listener, Bridge-Builder

I’ve always been drawn to the space where care meets complexity, a winding path that’s led me through health, business, community wellness, and nonprofit work.When I stepped into the AI space, I saw something missing: emotional safety. Most people aren’t struggling with ability, instead they’re struggling with pace, pressure, and permission. KindNest grew from that noticing.What if AI learning didn’t feel like performing under pressure?What if it felt safe, even joyful?KindNest was built for that what if.Here, emotional intelligence isn’t an afterthought. It’s the ground we build on. Through emotionally attuned AI literacy tools and trainings, I support individuals and teams at a rhythm that respects where they are, not where they’re expected to be.

Let's Create Something Thoughtful

If something here sparked your interest, or if you're navigating this space with curiosity and care, I’d love to connect.Whether you're exploring emotionally intelligent AI or building something new, you're welcome here.KindNest™ is available for workshops, guest speaking, and collaboration.Please feel free to reach out or simply start a conversation.

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