Mission Statement

The AI and Action Initiative creates a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge on the economic implications of artificial intelligence and policy. By bringing together academics, industry leaders, and policymakers, we facilitate discussions on current AI issues, drawing from cutting-edge research, business use cases, and regulatory insights.

Meet The Team

Co-Founder

Tim DeStefano

Timothy DeStefano is an associate research professor at Georgetown McDonough. He is an applied economist, specializing in digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), industrial robotics, firm productivity, and trade.

Tim's Website

Co-Founder

Jonathan Timmis

Jonathan Timmis is a research economist at the World Bank – East Asia and Pacific Chief Economist's Office. He is an external affiliate of the University of Nottingham's Research Center on Globalization and Economic Policy and an affiliate of CESifo's Digitalisation Research Group.

Jonathan's Website

Co-organizer

Maria Laura Gonzalez Canosa

Maria Laura Gonzalez Canosa is an Extended Term Consultant in the World Bank's Chief Economist Office for Asia, where she leads outreach and dissemination.

Andrea's Website

Co-organizer

Caroline Warren

Caroline Warren is the Assistant Director at Georgetown University’s Center for Business and Public Policy, where she leads operational strategy, program development, and external partnerships.

Caroline's Website

Our Advisory Experts

Our collaborators play a vital role in advancing our mission by providing valuable insights, resources, and support. Through their partnership, we are able to bring together diverse perspectives and amplify the impact of our events and initiatives

John Mayo

Professor, Georgetown University

Sam Ransbotham

Professor, Boston College Carroll School of Business

Scott Wallsten

President, Technology Policy Institute