Director, Learning Experience Design @ Arizona State University.

Dr. Megan Workmon Larsen is a creative educator, researcher, and technologist who leads Learning Experience Design at Arizona State University’s Enterprise Technology. Her work explores how digital literacy, artificial intelligence, and creativity can transform learning into inclusive, human-centered experiences. Megan oversees Learning Experience Design by identifying and defining areas for exploration, researching current practices in emerging and creative technology, and using data to translate findings into unprecedented learning experiences for the ASU community.

Residential Faculty, Psychology at Mesa Community College

Christina Ahles holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology. An alumnus of Mesa Community College, she has been a dedicated faculty member at MCC since 2011. Christina teaches a variety of psychology courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Culture and Psychology, and Introduction to Statistics. She is also the author of Basic Statistics for Psychological Science, a textbook designed to introduce statistical analysis in social and behavioral research.

Residential Faculty, Education at Mesa Community College

Dr. Beth Alsen is an Education faculty member at Mesa Community College, where she prepares preservice teachers to build inclusive, student-centered classrooms. With a focus on culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, she integrates technology to support diverse learners. At the AI Summit, Dr. Alsen will present on using AI tools such as ChatGPT, VoiceMaker, and NotebookLM to develop OER content such as podcasts, audio presentations, and customized learning materials. She is passionate about making learning accessible and engaging through innovative, tech-enhanced approaches, and empowering educators to design meaningful content that meets the needs of all students.

Director of eLearning at Mesa Community College

Laura Ballard has been at the forefront of integrating technology into education for over two decades. From her early work with the PT3 grant at ASU to her current role leading online education at Mesa Community College, she has consistently focused on designing effective learning experiences. Her expertise includes instructional design, faculty development, and the implementation of innovative technologies in diverse learning environments. She holds a Master's degree in Learning & Instructional Technology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's in English Language Arts from Washington State University. She also teaches online college success courses part-time for MCC.

Residential Faculty, Math at Mesa Community College

Jennifer am a residential math faculty member with nearly 20 years of teaching experience at the community college level. Passionate about student-centered learning, Jennifer strives to help students reach mathematical heights they never thought possible. Recently, Jennifer has been exploring how AI can transform teaching and empower students to use it as a tool for deeper understanding rather than a crutch. Jennifer loves designing engaging, active learning experiences that make math accessible and meaningful. When she's not in the classroom, you’ll find me cheering at my daughter’s volleyball games or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.  

Associate Teaching Professor & ASL Program Coordinator, ASU

Hannah Cheloha, PhD, is the American Sign Language program coordinator and an Assistant Teaching Professor at ASU with a passion for ASL, online teaching, and educational technology. She holds certificates in iOS coding and computer-assisted language learning and uses tools like Make.com, Airtable, and Google Sheets to automate and streamline workflows. A nationally certified and Arizona-licensed interpreter, she designs flexible, accessible learning experiences. Outside of work, she enjoys family, gaming, walking, and caring for her many orchids.

Residential Faculty, Instructional Design at Mesa Community College

Megan is an accomplished educator and leader with extensive experience in college administration, partnership development, project management, instructional design, and professional development. Megan's background spans K-12, community college, and university teaching across diverse instructional modalities. She specialize in initiating, supporting, and evaluating programs that advance career and community readiness, grounded in evidence-based practices.

Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Mesa Community College

Residential Faculty, Exercise Science at Mesa Community College

Michelle Jung is Residential Faculty in Exercise Science at Mesa Community College, where she's known for turning learning into an active, hands-on experience. She's all about blending evidence-based practice with real-world fun, and now she's bringing AI into the mix. A proud first-generation American, rescue pet wrangler, and performing arts enthusiast, Michelle believes learning works best when it's interactive, a little playful, and never boring! 

Faculty, Computer Information Systems at Mesa Community College

Kaushiki earned MS in Information Technology from ASU , brings over 5 years of experience in academia and industry experience in data analysis. She currently teaches CIS courses at Mesa Community College and also serves as an AI Innovation Specialist at Arizona State University. Passionate about blending technology with education, Kaushiki focuses on empowering learners through data visualization, AI exploration in teaching, and real-world problem-solving strategies

Residential Faculty, Math at Mesa Community College

Roxanne Klassen is a seasoned educator with over 26 years of experience, currently serving as a Residential Math Faculty member at Mesa Community College. She teaches preservice teachers as well as liberal arts mathematics and has led efforts to transform math education through innovative programs, including math boot camps. Roxanne has incorporated AI into various classroom activities and projects, enhancing learning experiences and preparing students for the future. She has worked with K-8 schools, the Arizona Mathematics Partnership, the iBelong program, and serves on the Foundation Action Team. Roxanne is passionate about creating authentic assessments and leveraging technology to improve education.

Residential Faculty at South Mountain Community College

Residential Faculty, Computer Information Systems at Mesa Community College

Residential Faculty, English at Mesa Community College

Paulette Stevenson is a Residential English Faculty member, First-Year Writing Programs Coordinator, and Faculty Senate President-Elect. She enjoys tackling complex challenges, especially exploring the ethical and strategic integration of Generative AI into academic workflows

Online Manager at Mesa Community College

Stephanie has over 15 years of experience working in higher education. The last 10 years have been spent working in instructional design and technology, curriculum development, and adult education. In 2016, she co-authored a book for first-time online learners titled, Life During College: The Online Learner’s Guide to Success. The book was published by College Transition Publishing. Stephanie is an Arizona native who attended The University of Arizona earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. Then, attended the University of Phoenix earning two Master of Art in Education degrees, in Curriculum and Instruction, and a second in Adult Education and Training. She is currently a doctoral student at Grand Canyon University, studying the integration of psychology, learning, and technology.

Graduate Student in Engineering at Embry-Riddle

Maisy Alsen is a Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with an emphasis on propulsion and minors in aviation safety and mathematics. She has completed two internships with Northrop Grumman and served as a team leader on a capstone project in partnership with Collins Aerospace. Maisy uses Artificial Intelligence to optimize data analysis, develop virtual simulations, and support coursework across her engineering studies. As a student panelist at the AI & Student Innovation Summit, she will share her experiences and offer insights on how students can leverage AI to improve academic performance.

Senior Vice President, Healthcare IT & Software Engineering at Certilytics

David oversees all software engineering and product management activities at Certilytics, leveraging more than two decades of healthcare IT experience spanning development, data science, and management roles. David worked in various roles at Carewise Health, a Certilytics sister company, since 2000 including as a junior developer, technical lead, and ultimately managing teams and projects. After completing his master’s degree in machine learning, he became one of Certilytics’ original data scientists, helping build the first version of Certilytics’ Brainstorm AI solution along with Certilytics’ Chief Data Scientist Rob Dwyer.

AI Learning Strategist at Arizona State University

GIS Lead at HDR

Milton is an experienced GIS Lead specializing in systems integration, field process automation, and the innovative use of AI tools to enhance geospatial workflows. With over two decades of experience, he has led GIS efforts on utility, oil and gas, and transportation projects throughout Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, including NEPA-compliant permit packages for large oil drilling, gathering, and transmission projects in the San Juan Basin.

Milton’s expertise spans data collection, geospatial analysis, GIS systems, report writing, and optimizing field and permitting processes through automation. Long before chatbot AI, GIS has been at the forefront of AI use particularly in remote sensing where machine learning and AI are applied to classify land cover, detect change over time, and enhance image analysis. Milton continues to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in GIS-related tasks, demonstrating the evolving power of AI in modern geospatial applications.