Leadership

Meet Our Leaders

AInBC believes that AI/ML is of strategic importance to the economic and social well-being of everyone in BC, and is dedicated to ensuring that BC leads rather than follows.

Learn more about our Board of Directors and Leadership Team.

Interested in joining our Board? We have an open call for new members now!

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Our Board of Directors

AInBC is guided and governed by experts and visionary leaders in artificial intelligence, ecosystem building, policy and the tech sector.

Dr. Bethany Edmunds

Dr. Bethany Edmunds

Board President

Assistant Dean of Computing Programs for Vancouver & Seattle and Teaching Professor at Northeastern University

Rogayeh Tabrizi, PhD

Rogayeh Tabrizi, PhD

Board Vice President

CEO and Founder at Theory+Practice | AI Leader of the Year 2023 by WLDA

Bill Tam

Bill Tam

Board Member

Chair of the Board for Centre for Digital Media, Co-Chair Creative BC, Board Member CBC, Co-Founder Digital Supercluster.

Edoardo de Martin

Edoardo de Martin

Board Member

CEO, Industrio.ai; Strategy Advisor Fort Capital, Board of Directors of InnovateBC, Vancouver Board of Trade, former GM of Microsoft Vancouver

Dr. Margo Seltzer

Dr. Margo Seltzer

Board Member

Co-Chair in Computer Science and Canada 150 Research Chair in Computer Systems at the University of British Columbia. Previously Herchel Smith Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Jameel Ahamed

Jameel Ahamed

Board Member
Our Team

Our team is passionate about advancing AI innovation and collaboration across British Columbia.

Rob Goehring

Rob Goehring

Executive Director

Founder and CEO of Wisr AI, AI Program Lead, BC Technology Association, 25+ years experience founding and scaling tech companies

McKenzie Lloyd-Smith

McKenzie Lloyd-Smith

Ecosystem Strategy

Founding Partner of Mindport, Expert Contributor to Vector Institute, PhD in Management University of Toronto

Our Advisory Board

We’re proud to be guided by our Advisory Board, a group of distinguished individuals whose insights and leadership help shape the strategic direction of AInBC and strengthen BC’s AI ecosystem.

Alan Mackworth

Alan Mackworth

Advisory Board

Professor Emeritus at Computer Science at UBC, Co-Founder of AInBC

 

Handol Kim

Handol Kim

Advisory Board

Co-Founder & CEO at Variational AI, Co-Founder of AInBC

Aaron Brindle

Aaron Brindle

Advisory Board

Partner, Radical Ventures

Justine Gauthier

Justine Gauthier

Advisory Board

General Counsel and Head of AI Governance, Mila

Our Mission

Empowering our AI Community to Achieve Exceptional Success

The AI Network of BC is dedicated to advancing British Columbia as a global leader in artificial intelligence by fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and promoting responsible AI development. We empower businesses, researchers, and communities through knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and ethical AI practices to ensure that AI benefits society, strengthens the economy, and enhances quality of life for all.

Collaboration

Collaboration

Foster partnerships across industries, academia, and government to advance AI knowledge, application, and innovation.

Impact

Impact

Focus on driving real-world benefits from AI, enhancing economic growth, societal well-being, and sustainability.

Responsibility

Responsibility

Promote ethical AI practices that prioritize fairness, transparency, and the well-being of society.

Call for Board Members

Are you interested in joining the AInBC Board?

AInBC is seeking experienced, engaged leaders who want to help shape the future of British Columbia’s AI ecosystem. Board members play an active role in guiding our strategy, strengthening our programs, expanding our impact, and ensuring the organization continues to represent the needs of our AI community.

Apply to join the AInBC Board and help:

  • Shape the future of AI in BC
  • Strengthen the Ecosystem
  • Create real impact
  • Build meaningful relationships

Board positions require a meaningful commitment of time, expertise, and leadership. Complete the application below to be considered. Applications will be reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

Applications close: August 4, 2026 

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