AI Task Force Members

The UT Tyler AI Task Force brings together representatives from across the institution to guide the responsible, ethical, and strategic use of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research, and operations.

Dr. Scott Dillingham – Executive Director, Office of Digital Learning 
Dr. Danielle Bailey – Associate Professor (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning) 
Dr. Lou Ann Berman– Associate Provost for Continuous Improvement and Accreditation 
Dr. Gregory Bock – Associate Professor of Political Science 
Dr. Steven Cox – President, University Practice Plan (UT Health) 
Stephen Ford – Vice President and Chief Risk Officer 
Terra Gullings – Professional Librarian 
Kevin Kjosa – Assistant Vice President for Information Security 
Dr. Susan McBride – Associate Dean of Nursing 
Dr. Amir Mirmiran – Chief Research Officer 
David Northcutt – Chief Legal Officer 
Jennifer Rau‑Hug – Executive Director of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer 
Isai Ramirez – Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer 
Dr. Colin Snider – Associate Professor of History 
Kate Starnes – Vice President for Health Affairs Operations 
Dr. Paul Streufert – Dean, Honors Program 
Dr. Colleen Swain – Associate Provost 
Dr. Jon Welty Peachey – Associate Provost for Academic Affairs 
Dr. Eric Dinnerstein – Associate Professor of Neurology  
Leah Velarde – Director of Career Success 
Jeff Noblitt – Vice President, Marketing and Communications 
Grace Sun – Assistant Dean of APRN Programs  
Trey Laroe – Assistant Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis 

The AI Task Force serves in an advisory capacity and reflects broad campus representation. Membership may evolve as institutional priorities and AI initiatives develop.