We spotlight AI-happenings throughout NoVA to assess benefits and impact. Our aim is to help residents proactively prepare for the AI economy's disruption in our region.
Safe AI requires all kinds of expertise so community voices are welcome! Enthusiasts don't have to know IT, AI or have degrees; just interest and desire to be part of our mission.
We're open to anyone in support of our mission and wanting to advocate for safe AI innovation throughout the Northern Virginia region and its communities.
Mayra Ruiz-McPherson, PhD(c), MA, MFA, a longtime Loudouner and Northern Virginian, is a trained cyberpsychologist, technology ethicist, and the founder of The CyberPsych Institute, an initiative committed to helping people better understand and adapt to the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence.
A noted presenter, Mayra's shared her insights on a range of topics related to AI ethics, digital media, and neuro-technologies with international audiences — including the U.S. State Department and NYU Abu Dhabi — as well with audiences here at home via her participation in panels and other related events.
Mayra was also one of 103 applicants (out of 700+ applicants total) chosen by All Tech Is Human (ATIH) to lead a 6-month AI Ethics cohort in 2023.
Today, Mayra not only spearheads CPI and AIE&E of NoVA but working on her doctoral dissertation in order to complete her PhD in Applied Psychology with Technology and Media Contexts through Fielding Graduate University.
Connect with Mayra on LinkedIn.