Applied AI Association - AI in Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Workforce Readiness
Join us for an engaging evening exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and preparing students for future-ready careers. This dynamic panel brings together voices from K–12 education, higher education, workforce development, and AI innovation to discuss how AI can be a force for equity, opportunity, and transformation in learning systems.
6:00 PM Networking
6:30 PM Panel Discussion
💡 Topics Include:
How AI supports personalized learning and equity
AI fluency and digital skills for students and educators
Career pathways, industry certifications, and workforce readiness
Responsible and ethical implementation of AI in schools
Building powerful education-industry partnerships
👥 Panelists:
Megan Martin | Evergreen High School & EducateWithAI.org
Jon Down | Gen AI Corp & University of Portland
Dr. Min Sun | UW College of Education & Colleague.ai
Rachel Modica-Russell | Hendy Avenue Consulting
Christopher Brida | Portland Public Schools
Kristina Wambold | ESD 112
Shawn Daley | Seven Keys Consulting & George Fox University
Facilitated by Steven Carney, Education Chair, AAIA Portland/SW Washington