Professional Experience

Current Projects

I’m currently engaged in several projects that align with my interests in AI safety, education, and responsible technology development. As of July 2025, these include:

AI Ethical Compass

Lead Developer | 2024-Present

Leading development on the AI Ethical Compass, an educational platform using scenario-based learning to help teachers integrate responsible AI practices in their classrooms. The project was recognized as one of ~three featured initiatives worldwide in the Intel + ISTE AI Innovators Challenge.

• Educational technology platform for K-12 educators
• Scenario-based learning approach to AI ethics
• Featured globally in Intel + ISTE AI Innovators Challenge

Sway Research Platform

Research Contributor | Carnegie Mellon University | 2024-Present

Contributing to research at Carnegie Mellon University’s Philosophy and Computer Science departments, working on Sway - a dialogue platform that explores how AI can facilitate meaningful conversations while adhering to ethical principles.

• Collaborative research with CMU Philosophy and CS departments
• Focus on AI-facilitated dialogue and ethical conversation design
• Platform adopted by 30+ colleges and 120+ educators
• Serving over 10,000 students

SPIG Technologies

Co-Founder | 2024-Present

Co-founding SPIG Technologies, an innovative group grading platform currently being piloted in U.S. schools. The platform aims to make collaborative assessment more efficient and accessible for educators.

• Group grading and collaborative assessment platform
• Currently piloted in U.S. schools
• Presented at 2024 AP National Convention
• Presented at the U.S. Capitol

AI Education Policy

Policy Research Fellow | Frontlines Foundation | 2024-Present

Serving as a policy research fellow at Frontlines Foundation, contributing to state-wide AI educational legislation. Also collaborating with AI4K12 on developing nationwide AI curricula for high schools.

• State-wide AI educational legislation research
• Nationwide high school AI curriculum development
• Policy analysis and recommendations

Recognition & Achievements

2025

• PA-05 Congressional App Challenge Winner - SPIG Technologies
• ISTE+ACSD AI Innovators Challenge - AI Ethical Compass selected as featured project
• Top 5 Nationally - Data Analysis at FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

Speaking & Presentations

• U.S. Capitol - AI Ethics presentation
• 2024 AP National Convention - SPIG Technologies presentation
• Multiple upcoming presentations ([view schedule])

Focus Areas

My work spans AI safety research, educational technology, and policy development, with a focus on creating tools and research that make AI safer and education better.

Collaboration

I always welcome hearing from researchers, educators, students, and organizations working on:

• AI safety and alignment research
• Educational technology and curriculum development
• Responsible AI development and governance
• Student entrepreneurship and research mentorship

Get in touch if you’re interested in collaboration or have questions about any of my work.