Ernesto Bejarano, MSW, MSW

I’m a social worker and AI developer with nearly three decades of experience in human services. As one of the few social work practitioners applying AI to social work and education before it was widely adopted, I engaged in early, trailblazing work focused on building practical, responsible, and ethical systems grounded in frontline practice and public-sector accountability.

As CEO of Kool Arrow Solutions, LLC, I focus on creating AI-powered products that protect clients, support frontline staff, and reduce burnout – not replace human relationships. My work combines real-world social work experience, policy and ethics, and hands-on AI development.

Today my work centers on:

• Designing AI assistants that help mandated reporters, social workers, and educators navigate complex, high-risk scenarios.

• Supporting schools, districts, agencies, and universities as they modernize practice while staying grounded in equity, ethics, and client safety.

I’m especially interested in collaborating with:

• Organizations and agencies exploring Social Work + AI

• Organizations that want AI tools designed by people who actually understand social work on the frontlines, not just tech teams

If you’re exploring how to bring AI into social work or education in a practical, responsible, and ethical way, I’d love to connect.