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Leadership, Governance, and Advisory Expertise

Building The Future of AI-Driven education & workforce systems

Intelligent Futures brings together leaders in education, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare innovation, and workforce development to guide research and institutional initiatives that prepare learners and professionals for emerging technology economies.

Our leadership and advisory teams combine academic research, industry innovation, and global workforce expertise to ensure that the organization’s initiatives remain evidence-based, scalable, and ethically grounded.

Research & InnovationAdvancing AI, Cybersecurity and Education

Workforce DevelopmentPreparing professionals for tech-driven futures

Global PartnershipCollaborating with institutions worldwide

Governance

Board of Directors

Charles Sine

Healthcare Innovation Leader, Founder & CEO, Inclusive Health Inc.

Advancing equitable participation in clinical research and healthcare innovation.

Charles Sine is a healthcare innovation executive with over two decades of experience in clinical research, health equity, and medical technology ventures. As Founder and CEO of Inclusive Health Inc., he focuses on improving representation of underserved communities in clinical trials and expanding access to safe and effective treatments. His leadership experience across research, entrepreneurship, and healthcare innovation brings practical insight to Intelligent Futures’ work at the intersection of technology, health systems, and workforce training.

20+ years in clinical research and health advocacy

Dr. Divine S. Anye

Cybersecurity Education Leader, President, NexGen Higher Institute of Technology

Building global cybersecurity education and workforce pipelines.

Dr. Divine S. Anye is an international cybersecurity scholar and academic leader dedicated to strengthening global technology education systems. He holds both a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity and a Ph.D. in Technology from Capitol Technology University.

His work focuses on developing international academic partnerships, expanding cybersecurity workforce capacity, and strengthening institutional technology programs. Dr. Anye has also served in advisory roles connected to government cybersecurity initiatives.

Noel Kuriakos

AI Learning Systems Researcher, Doctoral Researcher, University of Maryland

Designing inclusive AI-supported learning systems for future classrooms.

Noel Kuriakos is a doctoral researcher studying computational literacy, AI-supported teaching, and inclusive STEM learning environments. His research focuses on building research-practice partnerships that help educators integrate computing and artificial intelligence into early education.

With experience spanning education, technology product development, and curriculum design, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to Intelligent Futures’ mission of designing scalable models for AI-enabled learning systems.

Expertise

Advisory Board

Eileen Brewer

Technology Product Leader and Global Innovation Mentor

Scaling technology innovation through mentorship and global entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Eileen Brewer is a technology product executive with more than 20 years of experience developing complex technical products and mentoring technology entrepreneurs worldwide. She has led the release of over 100 technology products across industries including cybersecurity and aviation systems.

She is a long-time mentor in the U.S. State Department TechWomen program, supporting women entrepreneurs and technology leaders across multiple regions.

Christine Hirst Bernhardt, PhD

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow

Transforming STEM education through experiential science learning.

Christine Hirst Bernhardt is a nationally recognized STEM educator and curriculum innovator. She has taught astronomy and science for more than a decade and served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, supporting STEM education policy at the federal level.

Her work includes leading teacher professional learning initiatives and developing experiential science programs that expand access to high-quality STEM education.

Yolanda Shields, PhD

Entrepreneurship and Workforce Strategy Advisor

Bridging entrepreneurship, workforce systems, and education innovation.

Yolanda Shields is a business strategist, educator, and founder of YES Builds Coaching & Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience supporting entrepreneurship and workforce development initiatives, she advises organizations and institutions on leadership development, startup ecosystems, and economic mobility strategies.

Her work helps ensure that Intelligent Futures’ initiatives remain aligned with real labor-market opportunities and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Devine Loving

Learning Design & Workforce Education Specialist

Expanding inclusive pathways into technical and engineering careers.

Devine Loving works at the intersection of workforce education, learning design, and technical training systems. Her professional experience includes developing inclusive workforce education programs and supporting technical training initiatives in engineering and transportation sectors.

Her commitment to accessible career pathways strengthens Intelligent Futures’ focus on building equitable access to technology-enabled careers.

Dr. Gaspard Baye

Security AI Scientist and CTO, Valix AI

Developing AI-powered cyber defense systems for next-generation security.

Dr. Gaspard Baye is a cybersecurity researcher and AI scientist specializing in intelligent threat detection and AI-driven cyber defense systems. He holds a Ph.D. in security and multiple elite cybersecurity certifications including OSCP, PNPT, and CEH.

His research includes more than ten publications in leading venues such as NeurIPS, HASP, and IEEE Access, and his work has been presented at major cybersecurity conferences including DEFCON, OWASP, and BSides.

As Co-Founder and CTO of Valix AI, he leads the development of advanced AI security platforms designed to detect and neutralize both traditional cyber threats and emerging AI-powered attacks.

Accountability

Governance and Accountability

Intelligent Futures operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and innovation organization dedicated to strengthening education and workforce systems in response to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors and supported by an Advisory Board of domain experts across research, education, healthcare innovation, cybersecurity, and workforce development.

To ensure transparency and accountability, Intelligent Futures adheres to the following governance practices:

Independent Governance

The Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and ensures alignment with the organization’s mission.

Multi-Partner Collaboration

Intelligent Futures works with universities, industry partners, and public institutions to implement scalable training and research initiatives.

Financial Transparency

The organization maintains transparent financial reporting practices and complies with all federal and state nonprofit regulations.

Evidence-Based Programs

All initiatives follow a research-driven cycle: Research → Design → Pilot → Evaluate → Improve → Scale

Ethical Research and Responsible Innovation

Programs and research activities adhere to ethical standards for data use, technology deployment, and equitable access to learning opportunities.

Institutional Collaborations

Our Advisors and Board Members Come From

The Intelligent Futures leadership network collaborates with researchers, educators, and innovation leaders connected to institutions including:

Leadership Philosophy

Evidence-Based Leadership

Intelligent Futures is guided by leaders across academia, industry, and public institutions who share a commitment to evidence-based innovation. Our governance structure ensures that research, program design, and implementation are informed by interdisciplinary expertise spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare innovation, education, and workforce development.

Research and Innovation Leadership

Members of the Intelligent Futures leadership and advisory community contribute to research and innovation across fields including:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cybersecurity and AI Safety
Computational Literacy and STEM Education
Healthcare Innovation
Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship

Research Output Highlights

Publications in leading venues including NeurIPS, IEEE Access, and HASP
National STEM education fellowships
AI learning systems research initiatives
Global technology entrepreneurship mentorship programs
Cybersecurity research and vulnerability disclosures (CVE)

Work With Us

Intelligent Futures partners with universities, healthcare and biotechnology organizations, technology companies, workforce development organizations, and philanthropic foundations.