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About AGI Affinity
BOILERPLATE (FOR PUBLICATION)
AGI Affinity is a technology research and consulting firm dedicated to making Artificial Intelligence accessible for all. Founded by Dr. Troy Nash and Arielle Nash, AGI Affinity bridges the digital divide by providing comprehensive assessments, strategic solutions, and AI education to underserved and economically disadvantaged communities. Through its proprietary Technological Social Determinants of Health (TSDOH) Assessment Matrix™, AGI Affinity evaluates technological readiness and delivers actionable strategies to promote digital equity and inclusion. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, AGI Affinity serves public sector agencies, private enterprises, and philanthropic organizations nationwide.
OUR MISSION
"To democratize the use and application of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring that all communities—regardless of economic status—have the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in a technologically driven world."
TSDOH Assessments
Comprehensive community technology readiness evaluations
AI Education
Training programs for digital literacy and AI adoption
Strategic Consulting
Data-driven solutions to bridge the digital divide
Dr. Troy Nash
Dr. Troy Nash
CEO & Co-Founder
SHORT BIO (50 WORDS)
Dr. Troy Nash is CEO and Co-Founder of AGI Affinity, a technology research firm democratizing AI access for underserved communities. A U.S. Air Force veteran, former Kansas City Councilman, and holder of nine academic degrees including from Brown University and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Nash transforms communities through technology and education.
MEDIUM BIO (150 WORDS)
Dr. Troy Nash is CEO and Co-Founder of AGI Affinity, a pioneering technology research firm dedicated to making Artificial Intelligence accessible for all. Rising from poverty and public housing in Kansas City, Dr. Nash served in the U.S. Air Force during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm before embarking on an extraordinary educational journey that includes nine academic degrees—a Juris Doctor, Doctor of Education, and master's degrees from Brown University, Johns Hopkins University, USC, and UMKC.
Elected to the Kansas City Council at age 29, Dr. Nash has spoken in over 40 countries and made history in 2014 as the first African American partner in a top-ten Missouri commercial real estate firm—breaking a barrier that stood since Missouri statehood in 1821. He created the TSDOH Assessment Matrix™ to bridge the digital divide.
KEY FACTS
✓ 9 Academic Degrees — J.D., Ed.D., M.P.H. (Brown), M.S. (Johns Hopkins), M.U.P. (USC), MBA, M.A. Economics, M.A. Political Science, B.S.
✓ U.S. Air Force Veteran — Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Dorm Chief at age 20
✓ Former Kansas City Councilman — Elected at 29, served 1999-2007
✓ 40+ Countries — International speaker and thought leader
✓ Historic Achievement — First African American CRE partner in Missouri history (2014)
✓ SAVOY Magazine — Most Influential Black Executives (2020, 2022)
Arielle Nash
Arielle Nash
President & Co-Founder
SHORT BIO (50 WORDS)
Arielle Nash is President and Co-Founder of AGI Affinity. A trilingual Washington University student fluent in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, she co-founded the company at age 19 alongside her father. Recognized by Ingram's "20 in Their Twenties" and honored by the Kansas City Mayor, Arielle represents the next generation of community-focused leadership.
MEDIUM BIO (150 WORDS)
Arielle Nash is President and Co-Founder of AGI Affinity, where she drives strategic direction and product development for the firm's AI accessibility initiatives. At just 19 years old, she made the deliberate choice to weaponize her privilege for justice, co-founding a company dedicated to serving underserved communities.
A graduate of Pembroke Hill School and current Washington University student studying Integrated Studies (Sociology, Anthropology, Business, Political Science, Economics), Arielle is trilingual in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. She studied abroad in Japan, interned on Capitol Hill and with Artemis Real Estate Partners, and holds the Novogradac Community Development Certificate. Named to Ingram's "20 in Their Twenties" in 2022 and honored by Kansas City's Mayor and City Council, Arielle represents three generations of the Nash family's commitment to community transformation.
KEY FACTS
✓ Trilingual — English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
✓ Washington University in St. Louis — B.S. Integrated Studies (completing)
✓ Ingram's "20 in Their Twenties" — 2022 honoree
✓ Kansas City Mayor & City Council Recognition — December 2022
✓ Pembroke Hill School — Class of 2018
✓ Co-Founded at Age 19 — Third-generation community leader
✓ Certified Yoga Instructor — 200-Hour RYT
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Dr. Troy Nash
CEO & Co-Founder | Headshot
Arielle Nash
President & Co-Founder | Headshot
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Key Facts & Figures
2023
Founded
3
Sectors Served
40+
Countries (Leadership)
30+
Years Experience
THE NASH ECOSYSTEM
AGI Affinity operates alongside Nash Group, LLC (affordable housing development, 254+ units, $100M+ in development) and Nash Foundation (community programming). This integrated ecosystem approach delivers comprehensive community transformation through housing, technology, and human services.
Sample Interview Questions
FOR DR. TROY NASH
1. You went from public housing to earning nine degrees. How did education become your pathway out of poverty?
2. What inspired you to create the Technological Social Determinants of Health Assessment Matrix?
3. How does the digital divide impact health outcomes in underserved communities?
4. You tutored your three older brothers into college and helped your mother earn her GED at 55. How did transforming your own family shape your mission?
5. What role should AI play in addressing systemic inequality?
6. How did your Air Force experience shape your leadership philosophy?
7. What does it mean to co-found a company with your daughter?
FOR ARIELLE NASH
1. You co-founded AGI Affinity at 19. What drove you to choose service over other career paths?
2. How does being trilingual shape your perspective on bridging cultural and technological divides?
3. What does "weaponizing privilege for justice" mean to you?
4. You watched your grandmother earn her GED at 55 and your father transform your family. How does that legacy influence your work?
5. What unique perspective does Gen Z bring to solving the digital divide?
6. How do you balance being a student, a mother, and a company president?
7. What's it like building a company with your father?
FOR BOTH / ABOUT AGI AFFINITY
1. How does AGI Affinity's approach differ from other technology consulting firms?
2. What communities have you served and what impact have you seen?
3. How does the Nash Ecosystem—housing, technology, and community programming—work together?
4. What's your vision for AI accessibility in the next decade?
5. How can organizations partner with AGI Affinity?
Areas of Expertise
Our leadership team is available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, and media interviews on these topics:
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Kansas City, MO
AGI Affinity Launches Mission to Democratize AI for Underserved Communities
AGI Affinity, a pioneering technology research firm founded by Dr. Troy Nash and Arielle Nash, announces its mission to democratize Artificial Intelligence and enhance the well-being of underserved and economically disadvantaged communities across the United States.
Leveraging the proprietary Technological Social Determinants of Health (TSDOH) Assessment Matrix™, AGI Affinity evaluates technology adoption and readiness in communities, identifies gaps, and delivers actionable solutions to bridge the digital divide.
"Communities across the nation are at risk of being left behind in the digital age if they do not have access to and engagement with modern technology," said Dr. Troy Nash, CEO and Co-Founder. "Our mission is to ensure that all communities, regardless of economic status, have the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in a technologically driven world."
AGI Affinity serves public sector agencies, private enterprises, and philanthropic organizations seeking data-driven insights and strategic solutions for technology inclusion initiatives.
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