AI Institute

An incubator for innovative AI applications at Fort Lewis College and the Four Corners region.

Vision

To serve as an AI hub for the Four Corners region

Mission

To incubate innovative AI applications

Goals

Develop strategies for AI innovation and exploration

Build AI-focused infrastructure and support systems

Foster regional partnerships around specific AI applications

Institute Highlights

Our Advisory Board

Fort Lewis College Board Members

Partner Board Members

  • Colton Black profile photograph

    Colton Black

    Economic Development Manager & Acting Tribal Planning Director

    Southern Ute Indian Tribe

  • Ashley Christie profile photograph

    Ashley Christie

    Membership and Communications Specialist

    Local First

  • Sarada Leavenworth profile photograph

    Sarada Leavenworth

    Vice President of Administration

    Axis Health System

  • Matt Smith profile photograph

    Matt Smith

    Instructional Technology Coach (K-12)

    Durango School District 9-R

  • George Widmeyer  profile photograph

    George Widmeyer

    FLC Professional Associates

    Retired Professor: Computer Sciences

AI Institute Staff

  • Dr. Tom Miaskiewicz

    Director of the AI Institute

  • Elvira England

    Strategic Communications Specialist

  • Dr. Sara DeMarina

    AI Analyst/Coordinator

  • Nicole Guthrie

    Data/AI Analyst

  • Joe Rendon

    AI Student Analyst

Connect with the AI Institute

Email: ai@fortlewis.edu

Location:
The Center for Innovation
835 Main Avenue, Suite 225
Durango, CO 81301

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