Janine Brignola

Systems Architect | Lived Experience Researcher | Creator of The Puppetized Framework™

Durham, NC | janinebrignola@outlook.com | janinebrignola.com | 956.897.3060

Executive Summary & Speaker Bio

Janine Brignola is a globally immersed systems architect and ethical innovation strategist whose work redefines leadership across artificial intelligence, public health, and institutional transformation. As the creator of The Puppetized Framework™, she has authored a proprietary methodology that exposes and interrupts systemic control, performative inclusion, and the erasure of lived authorship within dominant structures.

Her intellectual portfolio includes:

- Authentic Intelligence™ – A humanity-centered cognitive model that resists replication

- The Puppetization of AI™ – A philosophical critique of artificial systems trained to mimic and flatten human complexity

- Outcome Fidelity™ – A licensing standard that protects the integrity of lived-experience-authored outcomes

- The Puppetized Collective™ – A community-rooted derivative advancing ethical disruption

These concepts form a suite of original works protected under copyright and licensing, positioning Janine as a leading architect of non-replicable, humanity-centered innovation.

Her research spans over 15 years of immersive, U.S.-based fieldwork with global reach—engaging individuals across six continents through interviews, advocacy networks, and cross-cultural inquiry. She integrates emotional clarity, relational integrity, and pattern fluency as strategic tools for ethical disruption and cross-sector transformation.

Professional Experience & Credentials

Independent Consultant & Lived Experience Researcher

Global Fieldwork | 2010 – Present

- Led 15+ years of immersive, U.S.-based fieldwork with global reach—engaging individuals across six continents through interviews, advocacy networks, and cross-cultural inquiry

- Delivered strategic consulting, training, and public speaking across nonprofit, education, and advocacy sectors

- Participated in genetic testing protocols and public health research

- Facilitated paid speaking engagements and workshops rooted in lived experience and systems fluency

Client Services & Identity Research

New York City, NE, TX, IA, SD, KS, MO, NC | 2001 – 2023 (intermittent)

- Conducted informal ethnographic research through cosmetology and barbering services, observing identity, presentation, and social behavior

- Collected qualitative data through client interactions and field journaling; analyzed patterns in relational dynamics, self-presentation, and systemic repetition

- Provided direct services while conducting informal research on identity, presentation, and social behavior

- Licensed in Nebraska (2005); practiced in New York City and multiple states

- Supported ongoing fieldwork and academic progression

Founder & Systems Architect, The Puppetized Framework™

US-based | January 2025 – Present

- Created and licensed a proprietary methodology for ethical systems design

- Developed derivative works including Authentic Intelligence™, The Puppetization of AI™, Outcome Fidelity™, and The Puppetized Collective™

- Led strategic licensing negotiations and institutional partnerships

- Facilitated trainings and consultations across AI ethics, public health, and education sectors

Prevention Training Specialist

Addiction Professionals North Carolina | Jan 2025 – Jun 2025

- Designed trauma-informed curriculum for statewide prevention initiatives

- Provided strategic guidance to health agencies and advocacy networks

AmeriCorps Member – Community Outreach & Literacy Program

Chatham Literacy | Oct 2022 – Aug 2023

- Led digital literacy workshops for English Language Learners

- Produced program reports for Duke University stakeholders

Area Recruitment Coach & Technical Trainer

The Weseman Group | Omaha, NE | Jun 2016 – Jul 2018

- Designed onboarding programs and achieved 90% retention rate

- Built partnerships with 300+ institutions

College Admissions Advisor & Community Engagement Coordinator

Various Roles | 2010 – 2016

- Facilitated college readiness programs and organized outreach events

Strategic Engagements & Public Visibility

- Duke University – Community-led research models and AI ethics

- Creighton University – Systems advocacy and lived experience leadership

- University of Nebraska Medical Center – Public health equity

- North Carolina Central University – Community outreach panelist

- United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) – Presenter

- Advocacy campaigns and speaking engagements across 15+ states

- Board Member – ADAP Advocacy Association

- Board Member – South Central Texas Health Equity Board

- Contributor – Clinical and behavioral research including genetic testing and social inquiry studies

Published Work & Media Recognition

- MTV Staying Alive – Contributor on systems change and global advocacy

- The Well Project – Published essays on lived experience leadership

- Positive Women’s Network – Advocacy strategist and contributor

- Cameron Art Museum – Featured in “The Art of Being Female”

- Poziam Radio – Interview on systemic ignorance and transformation

- BusinessDay Nigeria – Coverage of global public health advocacy

- Mixcloud – Interview on motherhood and ethical disruption

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communication

Nebraska Wesleyan University

- Coursework completed in 2015; final 7 credits completed in 2023

- Degree conferred upon completion of final requirements

Duke LiteracyCorps Cohort

Duke University | October 2023

Skills & Certifications

- Ethical Systems Design & Framework Licensing

- Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

- Lived Experience Research & Community-Based Inquiry

- Public Speaking & Strategic Communication

- Trauma-Informed Training & Engagement

- Stakeholder Coaching & Capacity-Building

- Legal & Compliance Documentation

- Digital Media & Data Analytics

- Advocacy & Institutional Partnership Development

The Puppetized Framework™ & Authentic Intelligence™

Authored by Janine Brignola | Systems Architect | Lived Experience Researcher

Overview

The Puppetized Framework™ is a copyright-protected methodology designed to expose and interrupt systemic control, performative inclusion, and authorship erasure across institutions. Paired with Authentic Intelligence™, a humanity-centered cognitive model, this suite offers a replicable infrastructure for ethical innovation in public health, AI design, and equity governance.

Key Concepts

- Authentic Intelligence™: Resists replication; centers emotional clarity and lived experience as evidence

- The Puppetization of AI™: Critiques artificial systems trained to mimic and flatten human complexity

- Outcome Fidelity™: Protects the integrity of lived-experience-authored outcomes through licensing

- The Puppetized Collective™: A community-rooted derivative advancing ethical disruption

Strategic Applications

- Ethical Systems Architecture

- Licensing & Curriculum Development

- Equity-Centered Governance

- Developer & Institutional Training Modules

Partnership Opportunities

- Collaborate with AI ethics and software security teams

- Co-develop training programs and curriculum

- Scale framework impact through licensing agreements

Authorship & Licensing Protections

All concepts and branded terminology are original intellectual property authored by Janine Brignola and protected under copyright. No reproduction, adaptation, or institutional use is permitted without written authorization.

janine@thebrignolafoundation.com

Www.janinebrignola.com | www.thebrignolafoundation.com

Executive Summary

This proposal outlines a strategic opportunity to embed The Puppetized Framework™ into AI ethics initiatives across technology sectors. Developed through 15+ years of lived experience research and U.S.-based fieldwork with global reach, the framework offers a humanity-centered methodology for designing ethical, accountable, and emotionally intelligent AI systems. Her work is designed for licensing, replication, and institutional transformation across AI ethics, public health, and equity infrastructure.

Framework Overview

The Puppetized Framework™ decodes and disrupts systemic control, performative inclusion, and authorship erasure. It centers humanity—not trauma—as the foundation for ethical innovation and institutional transformation.

Key Concepts & Derivative Works

- Authentic Intelligence™

- The Puppetization of AI™

- Outcome Fidelity™

- The Puppetized Collective™

Strategic Applications

- Ethical Systems Architecture

- Framework Licensing

- Equity-Centered Governance

- Developer Training Modules

Partnership Opportunities

- Collaborate with AI ethics and software security teams

- Co-develop training programs

- Scale framework impact through licensing and curriculum development

Authorship & Licensing Protections

All concepts, frameworks, and branded terminology—including Authentic Intelligence™, The Puppetization of AI™, Outcome Fidelity™, and The Puppetized Collective™—are original intellectual property authored by Janine Brignola and protected under the copyright of The Puppetized Framework™. No reproduction, adaptation, or institutional use is permitted without explicit written authorization.