AI Advisory Board
CORI’s AI Advisory Board brings together experienced leaders from across technology, innovation, and governance to help guide our AI strategy and ensure its work remains forward-looking, responsible, and grounded in the needs of rural communities. As we scale AI-forward programs to grow rural economies, tech startups, and career pathways, the Advisory Board provides strategic insight into emerging trends, real-world applications, and potential challenges—helping CORI translate rapid advances in AI into practical, inclusive opportunities for rural leaders, founders, and learners.
CORI AI Advisors
Andrew is a seasoned technology and innovation leader with deep experience at the intersection of public policy, emerging technology, and AI-driven transformation. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at SandboxAQ, a company advancing AI and quantum solutions, and has previously led technology policy and strategy roles, including Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States and Head of Global Public Policy at Google. McLaughlin is also a co-founder of Higher Ground Labs, a tech venture accelerator, and serves on multiple boards, driving digital innovation and governance. His career spans entrepreneurship, technology leadership, and advisory roles focused on scaling AI solutions and shaping future-ready technology ecosystems.
Will is a product and technology leader with deep experience driving AI-enabled innovation in B2B SaaS. He served as Director of Product Management and Head of New Product Integration at Clari, where he helped build and launch AI-powered revenue tools and generative features that transform how teams work. After eight years at Clari, he co-founded Stealth Startup, his next venture, bringing his passion for leveraging advanced technology and AI to solve real business problems and reimagine work for the future.
Jacob is an entrepreneur and investor working primarily in digital infrastructure, sustainability, AI, and open source. He was a co-founder of a venture-backed startup, Packet, which was acquired by Equinix in 2020. Previous career chapters included roles in nonprofit management, digital marketing, and as a performing classical musician. He serves on CORI’s Board of Directors and numerous other boards. Originally from California, Jacob now lives with his family in southern Vermont.
Terra is a strategic technology leader and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Google DeepMind, where she works at the forefront of advancing AI research adoption, public engagement, and organizational innovation. She champions the operational integration of cutting-edge AI tools, such as Google’s Gemini models, to improve efficiency and drive impactful use cases across teams, while also advocating for inclusive and ethical technology ecosystems. Terra has been recognized as a changemaker in the tech community and frequently speaks on AI’s role in transforming work and society.
Omer is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, and founder with over two decades of experience leading data-driven innovation and modern software strategy. He has built and advised companies at the intersection of big data, automation, and AI-enabled product development, including as founder of AskFora, and through his thought leadership on how AI transforms product strategy, automation, and the future of work. Trajman regularly shares insights on practical AI adoption, decision-making, and the role of intelligent systems in scaling technical and business outcomes.
Sean is the CEO of Inflection AI, where he leads the development and strategic direction of human-centered artificial intelligence products and platforms that combine emotional and cognitive capabilities in AI systems. He is a seasoned technology executive with deep experience in product, research, and innovation leadership, including roles in AI strategy, trust and safety, and future-of-work conversations. White is known for advocating AI that augments human capability and for shaping conversations around ethical, impactful AI deployment across industries.