AI is not the future of technology. It’s the technology of today that is shaping the future. With that mantra in mind, Jaime sits down with Claire Brady, president of Glass Half Full Consulting and a former vice president for student affairs, to discuss how AI is shaping the student experience. 

Takeaways from this episode include:

• A look into some of the most innovative ways colleges and universities are using AI.
• Insight into what barriers keep people – and universities – from exploring AI and ideas for overcoming them.
• Guidance on how to upskill yourself and your team to best leverage AI.
• Tips for how campuses can create more cohesive strategies for deploying AI solutions.

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Guest Name: Claire Brady

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebradyedd/

Guest Bio: Claire is a seasoned executive and recognized change agent and coalition builder with significant experience improving processes, leading digital transformations, building world-class teams, and achieving strategic goals. She is a proud graduate of Michigan State University (BA & MA), and the University of Central Florida (EdD). 
Claire has served in executive VPSA roles at Lake-Sumter State College in Florida and Ana G. Mendez University in Florida and Puerto Rico. Claire also has 10+ years of  undergraduate teaching experience. Claire is a nationally recognized educator and passionate advocate for AI in higher education. She is leading the charge in AI literacy as a vocal advocate across higher education. Claire is dedicated to equipping executive teams and student affairs professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to leverage the immense potential of AI in their personal and professional lives.  
Claire is an active member of regional and national associations and is engaged in her local communities by serving within organizations and on boards. Claire, her partner Ben, and their son Fox (12)  live in Orlando. When she’s not picking up LEGO or discussing the intricacies of Minecraft, she enjoys travel, reading, AI, TV, crafting, Broadway shows, trying new restaurants, and  spending time with family and friends.

Claire's work with AI Consulting:
Dr. Claire Brady (she/her) is a nationally recognized educator and passionate advocate for AI in higher education. 
As a leading voice in AI literacy, Claire is dedicated to empowering executive teams and student affairs professionals with the tools and knowledge to harness AI's immense potential in both personal and professional contexts.
Claire regularly consults with professional associations, university presidents & their executive teams, and vice presidents of student affairs (VPSAs) to determine how to ethically integrate AI technologies to advance the institutional mission and improve student outcomes. 
She also offers a variety of AI-focused professional development opportunities, including full-day in-person training, as well as virtual facilitated sessions. Claire is also launching a suite of AI courses later this summer. In partnership with NASPA and the Strada Educational Foundation, Claire will soon release a national report focused on emerging  and forecasted AI use cases in Student Affairs in advising, career services, and student success. 

Website: www.drclairebrady.com

Socials: 
IG @drclairebrady
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebradyedd/

Blogs: 
https://www.drclairebrady.com/blog

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