Organizers

Workshop Chairs

Jean-Jacques Rousseau | PhD, MBA

Postdoctoral Fellow in Explainability & Trust in AI Systems

Lassonde School of Engineering

York University

Dr. Rousseau is a senior researcher and administrator with over 15 years of experience in the development of trust in autonomous systems, and the intersection of technology and policy.

He is also the former Community Safety Advisor to the Ontario Deputy Minister of Community Safety & Correctional Services, and Technical Advisor in Innovation, Science and Competitiveness to the President of the Republic of Haiti. Throughout these experiences, Jean-Jacques has managed many projects at various scales, and coordinated countless events and professional gatherings.

Stephanie G. Craig | PhD, C. Psych

Postdoctoral Fellow & Clinical Psychologist

Department of Psychology

York University

Dr. Craig’s research focuses on understanding the development and treatment of teens who struggle with mental health difficulties. Specifically, she is interested in the different pathways and protective factors for mental health difficulties including the parent-child relationship, and the development of effective affect regulation strategies.

Stephanie also researches the role of trust in Human-Robot Interaction.

Program Committee

Prof. Dara Byrne

Associate Provost

Dean of Undergraduate Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Prof. James Elder

Professor & York Research Chair in Human and Computer Vision

Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence and Society Task Force

York University

Sanjay Khanna

Futurist

Adjunct Faculty

McMaster University