One of the strategic goals of the Office of Responsible AI is to establish an AI governance framework that supports the broader campus community to create clear, consistent and sustainable processes for how AI is adopted across different contexts. By anticipating changes in the fast-paced AI landscape, the Office of Responsible AI can help campus partners make timely, informed decisions while ensuring alignment with institutional values, ethical standards, legal requirements and responsible innovation practices.
This goal also emphasizes engaging the campus community as active partners in AI governance. Faculty, staff, students, researchers, administrators, technology teams, compliance leaders and other stakeholders all bring distinct perspectives on how AI affects their work and learning environments. By building strong relationships and shared decision-making structures, the Office of Responsible AI can foster trust, increase transparency and promote responsible AI practices across campus.
Meet the AI Leadership Collaborative Members
Associate Directors AI in a Domain serve as the connective tissue between the Arizona Institute for AI & Society and the Office of Responsible AI cross-disciplinary AI mission and the distinct expertise, cultures and opportunities of their disciplinary community. These are not technical AI positions — associate directors are disciplinary leaders who understand AI’s implications for their field and are committed to shaping how U of A engages with those implications.
Members serving as Associate Directors AI in a Domain include:
- Kenneth McAllister, Associate Dean of Research and Program Innovation, College of Humanities
- Chi-kwan “CK” Chan, Associate Astronomer, Steward Observatory
- Ravi Tandon, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
- Jennifer Savary, Associate Professor of Marketing, Eller College of Management
- Yong Ge, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Eller College of Management
- Pete Froslie, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Arizona Arts
- Malak Tfaily, Professor, Department of Environmental Science
- Srikar Adhikari, Professor of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine – Tucson
AI Fellows play a critical role in advancing the University’s responsible, strategic, and mission-aligned use of artificial intelligence. Fellows serve as connectors, conveners, and thought partners, helping translate the University’s AI strategy into meaningful engagement. across research, teaching, and operational contexts.
Members serving as AI Fellows throughout the academic year include:
- Alexander Niculescu, Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine - Phoenix
- Onicio Leal Neto, Assistant Research Professor of Digital Epidemiology, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
- Francesca Vitali, Assistant Professor of Neurology, College of Medicine - Tucson
- Steven Bethard, Associate Professor, College of Information Science
- Misha Chertkov, Professor of Mathematics, College of Science
- Joellen Russell, University Distinguished Professor of Geosciences, College of Science
- Randi B. Weinstein, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, College of Medicine – Tucson
- Melissa Riha, Director at the Office of Research Contract & Agreements, Office of Research and Partnerships
- Seung-Ho An, Associate Professor of Public Management, School of Government and Public Policy
- Jeremy Weiss, Climate and Geospatial Extension Scientist, Cooperative Extension
- Matt Stoner, Senior Manager of Information Systems, University Information Technology Services
- Shelley Rodrigo, Senior Director of Writing Program, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Kathleen Kennedy, Professor of Practice, Norton School of Human Ecology
- Tim Eifler, Professor, Department of Astronomy & Steward Observatory
An AI leadership opportunity designed for faculty and staff committed to advancing institutional transformation through the applied use of artificial intelligence.
Members serving as AI Campus Champions throughout the academic year include:
- Aneta Kielar, Associate Professor, College of Science
- Daniel J. Johnson, Instructional Designer, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Deborah A. Gorombei, Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Nursing
- Elias Ortega, Learning Specialist, C.A.T.S. Academics
- Gina Jones, Compensation Analyst, Human Resources
- Grant Donald Batchelder, Administrator, Academic Programs, College of Education
- Jeff Bishop, IT Accessibility Consultant, Disability Resource Center
- Jiewei Yu, Associate Professor of Accounting, Eller College of Management
- Jerry Ford, Academic Analyst, University of Arizona Global Campus
- Jonathan G. Tullis, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, College of Education
- Kathleen L. Prudic, Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
- Kristen Chorba, Instructional Designer, University Center for Assessment, Teaching and Technology
- Laurie Sheldon, Senior Assessment Coordinator, University Center for Assessment, Teaching and Technology
- Liang Zhang, Assistant Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics, College of Engineering
- Lin Zhang, Principal Analyst for Evaluation and Assessment, Dean of Students Office
- Margie R. Arnett, Director, Center for Transformative Interprofessional Healthcare
- Priscila M. Ledezma, Research Scientist, Educational Psychology, College of Education
- Randi B. Weinstein, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, College of Medicine – Tucson
- Rey Granillo, Director of Technology and Engineering, Arizona Institute for Resilience
- Rivka Fidel, Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Environmental Science
- Rozhin Yasaei, Assistant Professor, College of Information Science
- Rupa Murali, Assistant Director of Enrollment Analytics and Recruitment, College of Medicine – Tucson
- Samuel Rathke, Senior Research Specialist, Department of Environmental Science
- Teresa Cortez, Program Specialist, College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences