Navigating the Future and Promise of AI
Pioneering effective AI implementation for positive outcomes within and across systems
AI is rapidly changing the future of education, workforce development, and other social efforts. Leaders need to understand the benefits of practical AI applications through useful resources based on pioneering research to ensure safe, effective, and innovative use of AI.
WestEd helps educators and public agency leaders use AI with more confidence, creativity, and purpose. We build the skills and shared understanding needed to make smart, human-centered choices about AI implementation. Our research and fieldwork keep us close to the latest innovation so that we can help you explore what’s possible.
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Jodi Davenport
As Vice President of Learning, Technology, and Innovation at WestEd and Deputy Director of the Regional Educational Laboratory, Northwest, Jodi Davenport leads strategic efforts to integrate research with practice and ideate novel solutions to improve student educational outcomes.
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Drew Nucci
Drew Nucci combines decades of teaching experience and teacher education with a deep understanding of generative AI’s (GenAI) affordances and constraints for improving mathematics teaching and learning.
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Baron Rodriguez
Baron Rodriguez (he/him) is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of data integration, privacy, security, and data governance, particularly within the context of collaborative research involving multiple agencies.
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Rebecca Colina Neri
Through research, evaluation, and technical assistance, Rebecca Colina Neri helps educators, leaders, intermediaries, and EdTech companies to design and implement instructional and organizational strategies, critical data inquiry, continuous improvement approaches, and strong community partnerships.
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Jose Blackorby
Jose Blackorby is a national leader in special education policy, innovation, and research. His work is known in the field of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), in which he has led technical assistance and technology innovation projects.
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Mingyu Feng
Mingyu Feng is a nationally recognized expert in development and research of education innovations with a focus on the impact, implementation, and cost of innovative computer technologies and platforms. She works as a Research Director on the Learning and Technology team.
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Yvonne Kao
Yvonne Kao is the Director of the Learning and Technology team. Kao is a computer science, data science, and mathematics education researcher who focuses on the design and evaluation of instructional materials and educational technology for all age groups.
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Aleata Hubbard Cheuoua
Aleata Hubbard Cheuoua is a national expert in computer science education research. As a Senior Research Scientist with the Learning and Technology team, Hubbard Cheuoua supports computer science initiatives at numerous school districts, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
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Linlin Li
Linlin Li is a Research Director on the Learning and Technology team. Li develops and directs research and evaluations with local, statewide, and national agencies.
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Nicholas A. Gage
Nicholas A. Gage is a national expert focused on advancing rigorous research and evaluation in learner variability. Specific expertise includes statistical modeling, machine learning, research design and methodology, direct observation, single-subject research, MTSS, universal behavioral management, PBIS, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and evaluation of special education programs and practices.
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Tracy A. Huebner
As the Director of Special Programs and Initiatives at WestEd's Center for Economic Mobility, Tracy Huebner directs national research and outreach to enhance college and career preparedness.
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Lewis H. Hosie
Lewis H. Hosie is an instructional design and learning technology expert with over a decade of experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative mathematics learning solutions across higher education and adult learning.
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Sally Montemayor Lenz
Sally Montemayor Lenz brings 35 years of experience in postsecondary education, demonstrating leadership in state and local policy development, instructional program design and review, student support services, investments in professional development, technical assistance, technology, and research and planning.
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