Boston's technology leaders.
Boston's public schools.
One mission.
The Boston Public AI Advisory Board connects Boston's technology community to its public schools, ensuring students have the skills, curriculum, and real-world experience to thrive in an AI-powered economy.
Co-Chairs
Ellen Rubin
Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board
Operating Partner, Glasswing Ventures
Repeat founder and technology executive with 25+ years building AI and enterprise companies in Boston.
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Paul English
Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board
Founder, Boston Venture Studio
Co-founder of Kayak. Boston Latin grad, UMass Boston alumnus, and lifelong Boston philanthropist.
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BostonDynamics
Aya Durbin
Director of Product for Humanoids
Duncan Lennox
Chief Product & Technology Officer
John McEleney
Corporate Strategy Advisor (co-Founder, OnShape)
Brad Matthiesen
Head of Engineering
Matt Bachmann
Staff Software Engineer
Brian Morgan
Director of Engineering & Product
Ryan Durkin
VP AI & Community Engagement (Founder, MA AI Coalition)
Boston has always been a leader in education and innovation. The AI Industry Advisory Board will leverage the talent, AI expertise, and commitment of the Boston technology community to build close ties between our schools and leading AI companies in the Boston ecosystem.Ellen Rubin · Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board
How Members Contribute
What Advisory Board Members Do
Review & Advise on Curriculum
Shape the AI curriculum being developed with UMass Boston to ensure it reflects real-world industry needs.
Mentor Student Leaders
Mentor students and participate in school events, bringing real industry perspective into the classroom.
Host Hackathons & Learning Events
Open company doors to BPS students for hands-on hackathons and experiential learning opportunities.
Offer Internships & Career Pathways
Create real pathways from BPS high school to careers in AI, through internships and direct hiring.
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