ASQ Section 0511 August 2025 Meeting Announcement
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Integrating AI into Environmental Records Management: Opportunities and Obstacles
Presented by Jackie Wolf, Records Management Lead at HGL
Program Content:
This presentation explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into environmental records management, particularly within federal contexts. It first defines what constitutes a record and outlines the records management lifecycle and policies, including relevant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations and federal laws, then shifts to an overview of AI, including its history, categories (machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and large language models), and how these technologies are reshaping the way records are managed. It highlights the benefits AI can offer—such as improved efficiency, enhanced searchability, and better data analysis—and contrasts them with challenges like data privacy concerns, regulatory limitations, and potential biases. The presentation concludes with recommendations for improving the use of AI in records management and emphasizes the importance of aligning technological advancements with legal and operational standards.
Speaker Background:
Jackie Wolf is an accomplished Research Analyst with nearly 10 years of experience at HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL), where she specializes in environmental records management. Throughout her career, Jackie has become a trusted expert in implementing and managing digital record-keeping systems, migrating paper-based archives to electronic formats, and ensuring compliance with complex environmental regulations. Starting as a Junior Research Analyst, Jackie quickly demonstrated her aptitude for organizing and managing large volumes of environmental records. Throughout her career, Jackie has developed a deep and comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape that governs environmental records management.
Company Background:
For over 35 years, HGL’s mission to protect our environment and our communities has driven us to develop innovative, effective, and sustainable engineering and remediation solutions to Restore the Environment and Protect Our Future.
As an employee-owned company, our core values of care and integrity motivate us to be good stewards of the environment, at work and at home. The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength, and we invest in hiring and retaining the best team members. HGL is committed to providing the passion, agility, and resources needed to make a difference for current and future generations.