G.R.A.C.E. Global Council

for AI in Education, Inc.

Discover Human-Centered
AI Leadership

"Empowering the ability to understand and use artificial intelligence

ethically and responsibly, while questioning its purpose and impact,

always keeping the human at the center of its core."

Alan Hilsabeck, Jr.

"Building a world where AI empowers humanity, not replaces it."

G.R.A.C.E.

Global Council for AI in Education, Inc.

The G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for AI in Education, Inc. is a non-profit collective uniting educators, researchers, students, global partners, and industry thought leaders to advance human-centered AI literacy, ethics, and purpose.

G

ROUNDED

AI in education must remain rooted in wisdom, truth, and purpose that honor humanity and creation. It should reinforce moral foundations with integrity and empathy.

R

ESPONSIBLE

Humans must understand and use AI ethically, responsibly, and with awareness of its potential consequences through literacy and governance.

A

UTHENTIC

Systems and leaders must remain authentic and remain answerable for how AI affects students, educators, and society through transparency and integrity.

C

OMPASSION

AI must serve humanity, not replace it, preserving dignity, and human connection in every use through humanity and empathy.

E

THICAL

Every decision involving AI should align with moral truth, respect for life, and integrity of purpose through moral align

Meet the Board of Directors

The G.R.A.C.E. Board of Directors provides strategic governance, ethical oversight, and global alignment for the G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for

AI in Education, Inc.

Comprised of distinguished educators, researchers, and industry thought leaders from across the world, the Board ensures that all initiatives reflect the organization's values of integrity, transparency, and purposeful impact. Each director brings unique expertise to advance G.R.A.C.E.'s mission of promoting AI literacy, ethics, and innovation in education.

Working in partnership with the G.R.A.C.E. Leadership Team, the Board of Directors establishes long-term vision, policy direction, and strategic partnerships, ensuring that G.R.A.C.E. remains the trusted voice in the evolving field of human-centered AI.

Together, the Board and G.R.A.C.E. Leadership Team form the foundation of a global movement in education reform, guiding ecosystems, institutions, and learners toward a future where AI and Student Agency once again serve humanity with wisdom and purpose.

Chair Pro Tem

Alan Hilsabeck, Jr.

Founder and Executive Director, Alan is ready to help move AI literacy and innovation into education with the human at its core.

Chair

Dr. Alfonso Mendoza, Jr., Ed.D.

Researcher, AI Thought Leader, Host of My Ed Tech Life Podcaster, Google Innovator. The University of Texas - Pan American

Director of Rural Innovation

Steven Priest

Educational leader and AI innovator with the Wyoming Department of Education, Steven champions rural integration of AI.

Director of Fiscal Oversight & Secretary

Maurie Beasley, M.Ed.

Technology Administrator, Educator, and AI Literacy advocate. Serves on the board of the Austin AI Alliance. Founder of AIEdPRO.

Director of Global Innovation & Outreach

Dr. Patrick Camilleri, Ed.D.

STEM Educator, Digital Pedagogist, Consultant & Researcher in AI, EdTech & Digital Innovation. University of Malta

Director of Education & Student Chapters

Ashlee Russell, M.Ed.

Director of Programs & Partnerships at AI Learning Central, Faculty Member at UNC Wilmington, Innovative Educator

Director of Strategic Operations

Dr. Christopher Hoang, Ed.D.

Digital Equity Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Advocate for Equitable Education, Los Angeles County Office of Education

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Director of Ethics & Global Policy

Shane McComb, FCCT

Author, British Computer Society, Digital Learning Educator of the Year, AI Education Consultant, Digital Learning Lead

Meet the Leadership Team

The G.R.A.C.E. Leadership Team, under the direction of Founder & Executive Director Alan Hilsabeck, Jr., leads the operational and visionary work of the G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for AI in Education, Inc.

This team oversees global partnerships, communications, and the development of student chapters across schools and universities worldwide, ensuring that learners and educators alike are empowered to engage with AI ethically, responsibly, with a human-centered focus.

Working in concert with the G.R.A.C.E. Board of Directors, the Leadership Team drives the organization's mission to advance AI literacy, ethics, and innovation across every level of education, from classrooms to global policy tables.

The G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for AI in Education, Inc. is a non-profit collective representing the world's largest emerging framework for applying AI in Education through actionable practice, not just conversation on a truly global scale.

Director of Communications

Christine Feenstra

Executive Director CALIE empowering educators to spark meaningful learning through bold ideas, and collaboration.

Director of Outreach & Media Relations

Dr. Jason Neiffer, Ed.D.

Helping educators harness the power of technology and learning, because education should evolve with the world around us.

Director of Student Ambassadors

Valeria Garcia

A Community Scholar at Texas Christian University, applying knowledge and skills to lead students in the area of AI in education.

Director of Professional Development

Lindy Hockenbary

Lindy maximizes the use of educational technology to create powerful modern learning experiences.

Meet the Advisory Council

The G.R.A.C.E. Advisory Council is a select group of higher-education leaders, researchers, and innovators who guide the global direction of the G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for AI in Education. These advisors bring deep expertise across AI, ethics, policy, and university systems, ensuring that every G.R.A.C.E. Student Chapter is built on integrity, academic rigor, and future-ready leadership.

Senior Advisor - AI & Higher Education

Dr. James Hutson, Ph.D., Ph.D.

A leading voice in AI & Higher Education innovation. Brings dual expertise in artificial intelligence and the humanities.

About

Our Mission & Vision

G.R.A.C.E. Global Council for AI in Education, Inc. is a non-profit collective uniting educators, researchers, and global partners to advance human-centered artificial intelligence in education.

Our Mission is to empower learners and leaders to understand and use AI ethically and responsibly, while questioning its purpose and impact, always keeping the human at the center of its core.

Our Vision is a world where AI enhances human potential, strengthens empathy and wisdom, and ensures equitable access to opportunity for every learner, everywhere.

Explore the Framework

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Our Mission in Action

G.R.A.C.E. Student Chapters on college campuses worldwide, empower learners to lead with purpose, ethics, and innovation. Each chapter connects students, educators, and mentors to explore human-centered AI through collaboration, research, real-world impact.

Student Chapters

G.R.A.C.E. partners with universities, organizations, and industry leaders to advance human-centered AI literacy and innovation in education. Together, we co-create initiatives that connect research, practice, and policy to empower learners and educators worldwide.

Partnerships

Through global collaboration and scholarly inquiry, G.R.A.C.E. advances research on human-centered AI in education. Our publications, authored books, and white papers, explore ethics, innovation, and the evolving role of AI in shaping the future of learning and leadership.

Publications & Research

G.R.A.C.E. unites global educators, researchers, innovators, and students to collectively shape the future of education and the use of AI in education. Through outreach, student chapters, and collaboration, the Council drives dialogue, governance, and action to ensure AI empowers humanity, not replaces it.

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