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Boston's technology leaders.
Boston's public schools.
One mission.

The Boston Public AI Advisory Board connects Boston's technology community to its public schools, ensuring students have the skills, curriculum, and real-world experience to thrive in an AI-powered economy.

Co-Chairs

Ellen Rubin

Ellen Rubin

Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board

Operating Partner, Glasswing Ventures

Repeat founder and technology executive with 25+ years building AI and enterprise companies in Boston.

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Paul English

Paul English

Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board

Founder, Boston Venture Studio

Co-founder of Kayak. Boston Latin grad, UMass Boston alumnus, and lifelong Boston philanthropist.

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Current Advisory Board Members

John McEleney

PTC

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Brad Matthiesen

Suno

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Matt Bachmann

Toast

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Brian Morgan

Wayfair

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Ryan Durkin

Whoop

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Additional advisory board members will be announced as confirmed.

Boston has always been a leader in education and innovation. The AI Industry Advisory Board will leverage the talent, AI expertise, and commitment of the Boston technology community to build close ties between our schools and leading AI companies in the Boston ecosystem.
Ellen Rubin · Co-Chair, Boston Public AI Advisory Board

What Advisory Board Members Do

Review & Advise on Curriculum

Shape the AI curriculum being developed with UMass Boston to ensure it reflects real-world industry needs.

Mentor Student Leaders

Mentor students and participate in school events, bringing real industry perspective into the classroom.

Host Hackathons & Learning Events

Open company doors to BPS students for hands-on hackathons and experiential learning opportunities.

Offer Internships & Career Pathways

Create real pathways from BPS high school to careers in AI, through internships and direct hiring.

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Interested in supporting AI literacy in Boston's public schools? We'd love to hear from you.

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