AIEmpoweredEDU2025: Full Schedule

12:30pm PDT

Lunchtime Panel: Readiness, Relevance & Resilience in the Age of AI

Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT

How are students, educators, and industry leaders navigating the rise of AI? This panel brings together fresh perspectives—from students, education teams, and professionals across sectors—all figuring it out in real time. Together, they’ll share how AI is reshaping what it means to be “ready”—for school, for work, and for life. We’re all stepping into a fast-moving current—learning as we go, adapting as we move forward, and staying open to what’s next.

Speakers

Sahana Srinivasan

Chapter Co-Lead, Encode Oregon

Sahana is currently a Junior at Jesuit high school. During her time at Encode she has helped pass SB 619 (OCPA) and led multiple community workshops around Oregon. In her free time, Sahana loves to spend time with her dog Sugar.

David Dorr

Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology; Chief Research Information Officer, OHSU

Dr. Dorr focuses on enhancing care management for complex patient populations through innovative informatics solutions. His work emphasizes the coordination of care, chronic disease management, and the development of clinical information systems to support these areas. As OHSU's Chief... Read More →

LaKeyshua Washington

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Lake Oswego SD

Brian Bills

School Board Member, Lake Oswego SD

Matt Mervis

Director of Skills21 & AI Strategy, Edadvance

Matt Mervis has led the Skills21 team since February 2014. In that time, he has focused primarily on expanding the number of schools and communities benefiting from Skills21 programs. During Matt’s tenure, Skills21 has developed several new online personalized project platforms... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Bauccio Commons Dining Room

1:30pm PDT

AI Industry Panel Discussion: Health Care and Tech

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Bauccio Commons Dining Room

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of work across various industries. This session brings together leading experts to explore how AI technologies are influencing job roles, workflows, and organizational structures. Attendees will gain insights into the integration of AI in healthcare and technology sectors, understanding both the opportunities and challenges that come with this transformation.

Speakers

Matt Mervis

Director of Skills21 & AI Strategy, Edadvance

David Dorr

Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology; Chief Research Information Officer, OHSU

Robert Pawlowski

Technologist, Intel

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Bauccio Commons Dining Room

Preparing Students for the Workforce

2:45pm PDT

CLOSING KEYNOTE/END OF DAY REFLECTIONS

Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT

Bauccio Commons Dining Room

Speakers

Liz Radday

Director of the Center for Program Research and Evaluation, Edadvance

Liz has worked in education for over 20 years and has been part of the Skills21 team leading NSF grants, research projects, and writing curriculum for personalized learning since 2017. She is passionate about Capstone and Personal Interest Projects, equity in education, and increasing... Read More →

Matt Mervis

Director of Skills21 & AI Strategy, Edadvance

Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Bauccio Commons Dining Room

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