CATS AI Subcommittees

AI Research
Brings together data scientists, researchers and domain experts focused on advancing AI technology and its applications. Members identify research needs, challenges and opportunities that enhance innovation and collaboration across disciplines.

AI Education
Includes faculty, advisors and student success leaders dedicated to integrating AI into teaching and learning. The group focuses on curriculum design, classroom tools, faculty training and opportunities that prepare students and staff to use AI ethically and effectively.

AI Health
Engages UK HealthCare leaders, physicians and operations staff who use AI to improve patient care. The subcommittee explores ways to enhance clinical decision-making, streamline workflows and expand health innovation across Kentucky.

AI Administration
Consists of leaders from HR, procurement, finance, research administration and IT who focus on how AI can improve operations. Members explore process improvements, workflow automation and data-driven efficiencies that strengthen university systems.

AI for Students
Led by the Student Success team and student-facing leaders, this group ensures that students’ experiences and perspectives shape AI adoption. The subcommittee focuses on belonging, learning and career readiness in an AI-enabled world.

Subcommittee Members

Co-Chair: Chad Risko, College of Arts and Sciences/Center for Applied Energy Research
Co-Chair: Brent Seales, Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, Computer Sciences
Mike Brunet, UK St. Claire, Clinical Research Director
Jessica Barfield, School of Information Science, Professor
Christopher Burton, UK HealthCare Information Technology/Performance Analytics Center of Excellence, Chief Data Officer
Eric Durbin, College of Medicine, Interim Division Chief
Barry Farmer, Pigman College of Engineering, Cyber-infrastructure Research Facilitator
Hunter Moseley, College of Medicine, Professor
Hasan Poonawala, Pigman College of Engineering, Faculty
Darin Poynter, Information Technology Services (ITS), Executive Director of Enterprise Architecture and Strategy
Ben Rawlins, UK Libraries, Associate Dean
Emily Slade, College of Public Health, Associate Professor
Katsutoshi Mizuta, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Assistant Professor
Michael Murray, J.D. Rosenberg College of Law, Professor
Justus DuMont, Student Government Association, Undergraduate Senator-at-Large
Muhammad Qasim, Student Government Association, Graduate & Professional Senator-at-Large
Kun Huang, Associate Professor, College of Education

Chair: Hubie Ballard, College of Medicine, Professor
Lucas Bhatia, Math Economics, Student
Stephen Burr, ITS
Sally Ellingson, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor
John Nash, College of Education, Associate Professor
Judy Goldsmith, Pigman College of Engineering, Computer Science, Associate Chair
Michelle Sizemore, Gaines Center for Humanities, Director
Katherine Thompson, ALT Hub, College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor
Jackson Baird, Student Government Association, Student Body Vice President
Tama Thé, College of Medicine, Associate Professor

Chair: Romil Chadha, College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Information Officer
Charbel Salem, UK King's Daughters, Vice President, Chief Medical and Innovation Officer, Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Andy Price, UK St. Claire, Chief Information Officer
Rupin Sharma, College of Medicine, Pediatrics
Anna Bastos de Carvalho, College of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Faculty
Katie Dickens, Information Technology, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Irada Ibrahim-zada, College of Medicine, Surgery, Assistant Professor
Kristina Karrick, Pharmacy Services, Director of Pharmacy Informatics
Xiaoqin Wang, College of Medicine, Radiology, Associate Professor/Vice Chair
Amit Bipin Patel, Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgeon
Brooke Piester, Emergency Department, Staff, Registered Nurse
Jessica Sass, Population Health, Executive Director of Population Health
Derek Allison, Pathology, Associate Professor
Daniel Steinberg, EVPHA Information Technology/Performance Analytics Center of Excellence, Director of Data Science
Safiyah Sadek, Student Government Association, College of Medicine Senator
Aubrey Jones, College of Social Work, Assistant Professor

Co-Chair: Adam Recktenwald, ITS, ACIO-Enterprise Chief Technology Officer
Co-Chair: Jake Stover, EVPHA Administration, VP of Finance for UK HealthCare
Dominick Williams, Office for Student Success, Chief Operations Officer
Cody Weber, UK Athletics, Associate Athletic Director/Compliance
Corey Leslie, Procurement Services, Associate Director of Construction Purchasing
Nate Brown, UK Police Department, Deputy Police Chief
Christine Harper, Office of the Provost, Academic Operations, Associate Provost for Academic Operation
Billy Clark, Information Services, Research Information Services Director
Julie Combs, Collaborative Grant Services, Assistant Director Post Award
Scott Pappas, College of Medicine/UKHC IT, Web Application Architect
Melissa Snow-Groves, UKHC/College of Medicine Philanthropy, Senior Director of Strategy for Philanthropic Initiatives, Health Colleges and Golisano Children's at UK
Melody Flowers, Economic Development and Real Estate, Asst VP, Economic Development and Real Estate
Alyssa Huddleston, College of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Administration
Lauren Hogsed, Finance and Administration Business Support Center, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration
Jamie Parsons, Beyond Blue Shared Services HR, AVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, Beyond Blue
Jayden McBride, Student Government Association, Director of Logistics and Information and Technology, Wildcat Wardrobe
Ramona Carper, Physical Therapy, Associate Professor

Chair: Taylor Blair, Office for Student Success, Executive Director of Prospective and New Student Programs
Kathy Ice-Wedding, Computer Science, Academic Advisor
Aaron Vaught, Student Success, Director of Student Persistence
Jen Dietzel, Student Success, Director of Transfer Initiatives
Marianne Young, College Business Management Institute, Associate Vice President
Chris Thuringer, Institutional Research, Analytics and Decision Support (IRADS), Director of Institutional Research
Maddy Trudeau, Student Success, Director of Student Success Assessment
Justin Bathon, College of Education, Associate Professor
Ethan Morgan, College of Medicine, Student
Sierra Warren, Pigman College of Engineering, Student
Julian Hauck, Student Government Association, Student Senator
Lou Hirsch, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Assistant Professor