Our Team
Founder
Johnny Chang
Stanford MSCS '25
UIUC ECE '23
Johnny Chang is a computer science graduate student at Stanford University, dedicated to creating technology solutions for global challenges. An alumnus of UIUC, Johnny co-founded Covalence, a student movement battling the impacts of COVID-19 worldwide in 2020, and Zero2One, a 501(c)(3) student-run incubator fostering student non-profits and startups. Initially immersed in robotics research, Johnny has transitioned to the AI realm with a special focus on education and sustainability applications due to their urgency. Presently, as the founder of AI x Education, his mission is to maximize the positive impact of AI in education, benefitting both students and educators.
Newsletter Lead
Lily Lee
Northwestern Engineering + Music '25
Lily Lee is a third-year student at Northwestern University, pursuing a dual degree in Engineering and Music with a minor in Data Science. Driven by her passion for design, technology, and education, she spearheaded the newsletter initiative for AI x Education, where she currently serves as the Newsletter Lead. With over 5,000 readers globally, the AI x Education newsletter is a biweekly publication that offers valuable insights into the latest AI advancements in education from a unique student-centric perspective.
Webinar Lead
Sophie Chen
Stanford MS Learning, Design, and Technology '24
NYU Education Studies '22
Hi, I'm Sophie, a Master's student in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at Stanford University. My focus is on facilitating equitable access to quality education and its intersection with AI literacy. My vision is to make a meaningful impact in the education sector by leveraging innovative use of technology.
Webinar Team Member
Rohan Gudipaty
UIUC CS + Math '24
Hi! I'm Rohan Gudipaty and I'm a junior studying CS + Math @ UIUC. I'm very passionate about technology and software because its challenging, and it has a huge impact on our world. I'm really interested in the impact of AI in education; seeing peoples perspectives on it and how we can further adapt to include AI in education properly.
Newsletter Team Member
Yash Yardi
11th Grade - Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
Aspiring Computer Science Major
My name is Yash Yardi and I am a Junior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). Since my childhood, I have been passionate about computer science, having studied numerous computer languages and their applications. I advanced my interest in computer science and AI in particular through my involvement in the AI x Education Team, my lead role for incorporating AI at my school, and my AI tool and product, ClassIQ, coming in April 2024 to IMSA.