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Abby Clobridge

Fractional CIO and FounderFireOak Strategies, LLC

Durham, NC

About

Abby Clobridge is the Founder and Fractional CIO of FireOak Strategies, a boutique consulting firm that helps purpose-driven organizations align technology, knowledge, and mission. With a career spanning knowledge management, digital transformation, information security, and AI readiness, Abby brings a unique whole-organization perspective to technology strategy and governance. As a Fractional CIO, she supports organizations navigating complex tech decisions, designing scalable systems, and building governance structures that are secure, sustainable, and aligned with human impact. Her approach is mission-aware and rooted in clarity — helping leaders cut through the noise, use knowledge wisely, and make confident, future-ready decisions. Abby’s work in AI focuses on practical, strategic adoption. She partners with nonprofits, foundations, and socially minded businesses to demystify AI, assess organizational readiness, and implement responsible, mission-aligned tools. Whether evaluating platforms, building AI roadmaps, or designing guardrails for knowledge governance, Abby brings thoughtful leadership to a rapidly evolving space. She believes that better knowledge leads to better decisions — and better decisions fuel stronger missions.

Published content

The Future of AI Assistants: Proactive, Personalized and Powerful

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AI Think Tank members explore how OpenAI’s upcoming “super-assistants” could impact daily habits, reduce mental load and enhance productivity for consumers everywhere.

Company details

FireOak Strategies, LLC

Company bio

About FireOak Strategies FireOak Strategies is a boutique consulting firm that helps mission-driven organizations harness technology, knowledge, and governance to scale smarter and operate with clarity. Specializing in fractional CIO services, digital transformation, and knowledge management, FireOak partners with nonprofits, foundations, and socially conscious businesses to align their tech ecosystems with their strategic goals. Our work blends strategic technology leadership with deep expertise in information governance, AI readiness, and human-centered systems design. We believe that technology should enable — not distract from — the mission. That’s why we start with what matters most: your people, your knowledge, and your purpose. At FireOak, we focus on practical, secure, and scalable solutions. From platform migrations and process optimization to building frameworks for responsible AI adoption, we provide the clarity and structure organizations need to move forward with confidence.

Industry

Management Consulting

Area of focus

Information Technology
Knowledge Management
Information Services

Company size

2 - 10