We Are Catalyzers for AI to Serve Humanity and the Planet
About Engage AI
Engage-AI is a pioneering nonprofit advocacy group advancing the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for the common good.
We believe AI must be guided by core human values such as dignity, justice, inclusion, and sustainability, not just technological ambition.
Why We Exist
AI is reshaping our world. However, without careful stewardship, it risks reinforcing inequality, displacing workers, and eroding privacy. Engage-AI exists to ensure these technologies uplift communities, protect the environment, and empower people, especially those most often excluded from innovation conversations.
What We Do
We bring civil society to the center of global AI discourse. By convening diverse voices, supporting local leadership, and amplifying underrepresented perspectives, we help shape policy, tools, and innovation ecosystems that serve everyone, everywhere.
Our work aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding equity and sustainability at the heart of the AI future.
Mission
We seek to promote the responsible use of AI/ML technologies to drive positive social impact and environmental sustainability.
Vision
We envision a future where communities worldwide use AI/ML to prosper while safeguarding the planet.
Values
Our values reflect a commitment to promoting inclusive social and economic progress, human-centered AI/ML development, and collabortion for collective impact.
Our Team
Our team includes experts in various fields, including social and economic development, technology, data science, and communications.
They drive our mission forward and their contributions to advancing AI/ML innovation for sustainable development.
Emad Tinawi
Executive Director
Emad is the Founder of Engage AI. He has extensive experience in social and economic development.
Ryan White
PhD, Senior Advisor on Data Sciences
Ryan is a mathematician, researcher, and consultant with expertise in machine learning.
Cynthia Almansi
MA, Communications Advisor
Cynthia is a communications strategist focusing on social good.
Maia Dolinko
Contributing Editor
Maia has been a human rights lawyer and consultant for more than 26 years.
Advisory Committee
Engage-AI’s Advisory Committee includes leaders and experts in various fields including education, data technology, and the United Nations. They assist the team in guiding strategic direction and initiatives.
Art Westneat, PhD
Art is a Ph.D. political economist with a multi-decade career working on African economic issues.
Barbara Brittingham
Barbara is the retired President of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Adib Dada
Adib is an award-winning environmental activist and architect, founder of theOtherDada Regenerative Consulting and Architecture Practice. Firmly committed to the UN Decade of Action, Adib is engaged in rewilding cities and reclaiming public space.
Lichia Saner-Yiu
Dr. Yiu was born in Taipei and a Swiss citizen, holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from Indiana University.
Jim Sintros
Jim is Chairman of the Board of Nexus FrontierTech and President of Stilwell Foundation.
Dan Grimm
Dan is the General Manager of SAFR from RealNetworks. SAFR is the world’s foremost facial recognition technology, focusing on advancing its capabilities in AI-driven facial recognition while ensuring ethical use and robust privacy protections.
Wade Channell, JD
Wade is the Senior Economic Growth Advisor for the Office of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment at the U.S. Agency for International Development.