automation Experts

April Hartman, MD

Vice Chair for Advocacy and Professor in Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. Hartman is an advocate and pediatrician passionate about all the things that help children thrive.

Jodi Forlizzi

Professor and Associate DeanCarnegie Mellon University

Jodi Forlizzi studies impacts of human interaction with AI systems in front-line service industries including healthcare and hospitality.

Ruomeng Cui

Goizueta Foundation Term Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Expert in retail, platforms, supply chain, and causal-AI decision making. Globally known for the wide impact in industry.

Stephen J. Andriole, PhD

Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, is an expert in emerging technologies and business technology strategy.

Taqi Raza

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Taqi Raza is an expert in developing secure and reliable solutions for emerging digital ecosystems.

Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Mara Nickerson

Chief Knowledge OfficerOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Chief Knowledge Officer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and recognized legal industry expert throughout North America.

Marie Wiese

PresidentMarketing CoPilot

Marie Wiese is a senior marketing executive with 20+ years’ experience in strategic marketing

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.

ProfessorElectrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.