Humanity's Last Exam
Co-author on a multi-modal LLM benchmark designed to be the final closed-ended academic benchmark with broad subject coverage. Project of The Center for AI Safety.
Philosopher-Technologist
Bridging PhD-level humanities research and 14+ years of technology experience to make AI ethics accessible, actionable, and intellectually rigorous.
Academic Technology Consultant at Williams College | AI Ethics Researcher | Speaker & Consultant
What I Do
I translate complex technical and ethical concepts for diverse audiences—from corporate leadership to academic communities to local organizations.
14+
Years in Technology
9
Years AI Ethics Work
Ph.D.
Philosophy (SUNY Buffalo)
IEEE
Ethics Standards Author
Featured Work
Recent projects spanning AI ethics, education, and community technology
Financial Risks of GenAI
Invited talk at Institute of Management Accountants on financial risks of generative AI in business contexts, translating technical risks for financial professionals.
Persuadable Machines
Public talk on using classical rhetorical techniques to bypass safety guardrails in generative AI models, demonstrating the intersection of ancient philosophy and modern AI security.
NIST-Sponsored Red-Teaming
Invited participant in CAMLIS AI red-teaming exercise sponsored by NIST and Humane Intelligence. Collaborated with industry and government partners to test generative AI security using NIST AI 600-1 framework. Co-authored evaluation report.
The Testimony Problem
An in-progress academic monograph examining epistemic challenges in AI moral status, developed through sustained dialogue with Claude as an interlocutor.
Berkshire State of Work Summit
Expert panelist at the inaugural "AI for All: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence" session, a regional leadership initiative bringing accessible AI education to Berkshire County professionals and community members.
Expertise
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AI Ethics & Governance
9 years engaging professionally with AI ethics, from IEEE standards work to red-teaming exercises. Translating ethical frameworks for technical and non-technical audiences.
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Technology Consulting
14+ years in technology roles, including Academic Technology Consultant at Williams College. Expert in bridging tech and non-tech communities.
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Speaking & Training
Public speaker for academic, corporate, and community audiences. Topics include AI risks, ethical frameworks, and accessible technology education.
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Ancient Philosophy & Ethics
Ph.D. in Philosophy with expertise in ancient Greek ethics. Published author on virtue ethics, eudaimonia, and the philosophical foundations of ethical reasoning.
Let's Work Together
Available for consulting, speaking engagements, and collaborative projects on AI ethics, technology education, and bridging technical-humanities divides.