Our Team

Researchers, engineers, and educators advancing AI and education.

John Hines

CEO & NSF SBIR Principal Investigator

Educator and National Champion Debate Coach. NSF SBIR Principal Investigator advancing evidence-backed integration of AI into dialogue and debate-based educational practice. Carnegie Mellon University graduate. Perplexity AI Business Fellow and ASU+GSV AI Innovator.

Devin Gonier

CTO

Generative AI Research & Development Scientist with expertise in multi-agent systems. Masters from Columbia University in Machine Learning. Focus on multi-agent frameworks, fine-tuning, and deploying models for production environments.

Stefan Bauschard

Contributor

Actively involved in helping K-16 schools and communities understand AI's significance for the future of education. Course Instructor for AI & Society at UMW. Author of 'Humanity Amplified: The Fusion of Deep Learning and Human Insight.'

G. Thomas Goodnight

Contributor

Professor at USC Annenberg School for Communication since 2003. PhD in Communication from University of Kansas. Expertise in argumentation theory, public discourse, and the intersection of communication and technology.

P. Anand Rao

Contributor

Director, Center for AI and the Liberal Arts at University of Mary Washington. Over 23 years in higher education. Work integrates AI with humanities education, emphasizing critical thinking and debate as tools for navigating technological change.

Alan Coverstone

Contributor

National Speech & Debate Association. Focus on student voice and agency, youth development, and education for an AI future. Committed to advancing educational equity in K-12 and higher education.