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LEADERSHIP

The People Behind
the Mission

Our team brings together world-class talent from AI, accessibility, research, and human-centered design to build technology that truly makes a difference.

CHAIRMAN & CEO

Julian Brinkley,
Ph.D.

CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dr. Julian Brinkley has had a nearly 20-year career in UX and software engineering. He's raised nearly $6 million in funding for accessibility-related research projects from Google Research, NSF, and others.

Julian received a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from the University of Florida, an MBA from Clemson University, an MSc in Software Engineering from East Carolina University, and a BA from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

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ADVISORY BOARD

World-Class Advisors

Jerome McClendon, PhD

ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Jerome McClendon's research efforts lie at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Human Centered Computing with a specific focus on the design, implementation and evaluation of intelligent computing systems.

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Craig Kennedy

ADVISORY BOARD

Craig is a Program Coordinator and trainer with the Open Doors Organization with more than 20 years of experience working with people with disabilities, disability travel and tourism and disability rights advocacy & legislation.

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Kimberly Moore

ADVISORY BOARD

Kimberly Moore launched Go Together in 2017 to unlock new transportation options for schools and school districts as a response to the national school bus driver shortage, increasing attendance and removing transportation barriers.

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Jaime Forbes, PE

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Jaime Forbes is an automotive engineering professional who has been a part of product development teams globally in numerous engineering capacities.

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Byron Lowens, PhD

CEO, APEX RESEARCH PLATFORM

Dr. Byron Lowens is a postdoctoral research scientist in the School of Information at The University of Michigan. His research utilizes a combination of computer science, interaction design, and psychology to evaluate the cooperative relationship between humans and computational technologies.

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Kip Roth, J.D.

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Kip is a National Keynote Speaker, a DEI Consultant, Business and Real Estate Coach, Corporate Trainer and business owner. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has numerous other television and radio credits.

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