About Us

The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) connects community colleges, industry leaders, and faculty nationwide to build a robust national AI talent pipeline. Led by Miami Dade College, Houston Community College and Maricopa Community Colleges, we're democratizing AI education by bringing cutting-edge, industry-informed teaching to the undergraduate level.

Pioneering Undergraduate AI Education Across the Country.

NAAIC is transforming how AI is taught at community colleges nationwide. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology companies and educational institutions, we provide the resources, training, and connections faculty need to teach AI effectively, helping colleges develop programs that create accessible pathways to high-demand careers.The National Allied AI Consortium (NAAIC) is transforming how AI is taught at community colleges nationwide. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology companies and educational institutions, we provide the resources, training, and connections faculty need to teach AI effectively, helping colleges develop programs that create accessible pathways to high-demand careers.

For whom is NAAIC:

Faculty who need specialized training to teach cutting-edge AI concepts and technologies

College Administrators seeking guidance on developing effective AI programs that serve their communities

Industry Partners who understand what skills are needed in the workforce and have educational resources to share

NAAIC serves as the bridge between these communities, facilitating collaboration, resource-sharing, and best practices at a national scale.

Teaching AI Effectively

NAAIC provides the support you need to teach cutting-edge AI technologies and concepts to undergraduate students. Through our resources, training programs, and community of practice, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to prepare students for high-demand AI careers.

Industry-Developed Training

Access workshops and certification training created by leading AI companies

Curriculum Resources

Explore adaptable teaching materials, assignments, and projects

Peer Community

Connect with other faculty teaching AI across the nation

Continuing Education

Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape

“With consortium resources, we’re helping faculty not only learn about tech but also know how to put it into their curricula and adapt to the age of AI in education.”

Jerry Hensel
Professor at Valencia College East Campus

Building Successful AI Programs

NAAIC provides mentorship and resources to help your institution develop and deliver effective AI education. Whether you're launching a new program or enhancing existing offerings, we offer guidance on curriculum development, faculty preparation, and industry partnerships.

Program Development Guidance

Learn from successful models at other community colleges

Administrative Templates

Access frameworks for structuring AI programs within your institution

Faculty Development

Resources to prepare your faculty to teach AI effectively

Industry Connections

Built-in partnerships with leading AI companies

Scaling Your Educational Impact

Partner with NAAIC to share your expertise and resources with community colleges nationwide. Instead of managing individual relationships with hundreds of institutions, our consortium provides a streamlined approach to supporting AI education at scale.

National Reach

Connect with faculty and colleges across America through one partnership

Curriculum Influence

Help shape how AI is taught to ensure graduates have relevant skills

Talent Pipeline

Access a growing pool of diverse, work-ready AI professionals

Resource Amplification

Maximize the impact of your educational materials and training

Our partners

Leadership Team

Our leadership team is dedicated to advancing AI education and training across community colleges. With their expertise and vision, they guide the development of innovative programs that prepare students for successful careers in artificial intelligence.

Miami Dade College

Eduardo Salcedo
AI Faculty, NSF PI
Antonio Delgado
VP Innovation, NSF CoPI
Cynthia Pereda
NAAIC Director
Dr. Amy Rubinson
K-12 Project Manager

Houston Community College

Samir Saber
Dean, Digital & Information Technology
Dr. Taymond Brown
AI Faculty, NSF CoPI
Patricia McManus
AI Faculty
Dr. Michael Webster
HCC Southwest President

Maricopa Community Colleges

Habib Matar
AI Faculty, NSF CoPI
Gabriela Rosu
Dean of Instruction
Meha Trivedi
AI Faculty

National AI Business Industry Leadership Team

NAAIC is guided and supported by a National Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT) composed of an elite team of Artificial Intelligence subject matter experts. This committee plays a vital role in identifying, updating, and disseminating the evolving and emerging requisite knowledge and skills that are required of workforce-ready graduates from applied AI degrees at community colleges. The BILT members bring a wealth of experience and perspectives, ensuring our work remains impactful and aligned with emerging challenges and opportunities.

National AI BILT Members
Brian González
Executive in Residence

Jobs For the Future

Dr. Robin Lougee
AVP, Advanced Analytics & Data Science

KnitWell Group

Dr. Marcus Comiter
Director, Capability Delivery Directorate

DoD

Dr. Matthew McCarville
Chief Information Officer

State of Nebraska

Dr. Rachel Wortman Morris
Director NextGen Learning Lab

Microsoft

Dr. John Elder
Founder/Chair

Elder Research

Nima Schei
Founder & Chief Guacamole Maker

Hummingbirds AI

Sachin J. Koshy
AI Evangelist & Practice Lead

World Wide Technology

Dr. Beverly Wright
VP of Data Science & AI

Wavicle Data Solutions

Dr. Nissim Ozer
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman

LiveCarta

Achille Ettorre
Managing Partner

Ettorre & Associates Inc.

Josh New
Director of Policy

SeedAI

Neethu Elizabeth Simon
IOT/ML Senior Software Engineer

Intel Corporation

Kari Naimon
Founder

AixHR

Armando Viteri
CEO & President

Neubloc

Ashish Datta
Principal Systems Engineer

Cloudflare

Dr. Jess Evans
Vice Chancellor and CIO

Maricopa Community Colleges

Dr. Hernan Londoño
Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist

Lenovo

Myra Roldán
Chief AI Officer

UnDesto AI

Dr. Ann Beheler
AI BILT Director

Dr. Mani Janakiram
VP, IT Integrated Supply Chain

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

Aaron Burciaga
Founder and CEO

ZETEC

Interested in Joining BILT?

We are constantly recruiting new members for the National AI BILT. If you are a subject matter expert in AI and you have a passion for developing the next generation of AI talent through community colleges, fill out our form: