About Us
We are not here to slow innovation; we are here to guide it responsibly, ensuring that progress remains both powerful and principled.
Founding Board
Dr. Joshua Scarpino
Katherine Grillaert
Graeme Rudd
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Joshua has over two decades of combined experience in the DOD, IT, responsible AI, cybersecurity, and compliance. His expertise spans Fortune 500 enterprises, startups, and the public sector. His career is marked by the successful identification and mitigation of risk, deployment of critical technologies, and the development of resilient, scalable security programs that exceed regulatory requirements. Serving at the intersection of technology and governance, guiding organizations through complex challenges in security operations, IT infrastructure, and risk management, Josh has led and scaled global security teams, developed enterprise security architectures, and designed strategies that embed Responsible AI principles into organizational DNA. His research is focused on responsible technology and is an active contributing fellow with ForHumanity, helping to shape audit criteria for AI and security governance. Joshua brings a strategic yet forward-thinking mindset that unites technical and business requirements. As a Military veteran, he learned the values of resilience, discipline, and mission-first leadership, allowing him to embrace challenge and push through adversity under high-pressure situations.
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Katie is an accomplished interdisciplinary scientist and entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of science, technology, and business strategy. She brings a unique ability to bridge technical innovation with strategic vision, ensuring that cutting-edge advancements are aligned with business growth and long-term value creation. As a Fellow at ForHumanity in AI governance and ethics and a responsible AI advisor on a United Nations Initiative, she brings expertise in ethical frameworks, governance design, and regulatory compliance. She possesses expertise in model deployment, risk management, and aligning technology with ethical and regulatory frameworks. Katie’s experience is critical to lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives, focusing on scaling innovation, risk, and driving the implementation of Trustworthy AI. Her collaborative approach and record of delivering practical solutions are a core component to this critical leadership role. She is fueled by the belief that technology should serve humanity and has a strong stance against robot overlords.
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Graeme is a multidisciplinary professional with two decades of experience in cybersecurity, technology integration, and red teaming at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity. He holds a JD and has worked both as in-house counsel and as an attorney at a leading incident response firm. This blend of technical and legal acumen positions him uniquely to address the demands of businesses tackling cybersecurity and AI governance challenges. At the DOD, Graeme collaborated with over 350 unique technologies, assessing technology from startups and Fortune 500. Aligning cross-functional experimental teams with organizational objectives resulted in the successful execution of multimillion-dollar initiatives. Graeme has honed his expertise in SaaS sales processes, contract lifecycles, and governance frameworks. His extensive leadership experience, having guided teams both in combat as a Special Forces Green Beret and in civilian roles within the fields of cybersecurity and legal consulting. In both areas, he has demonstrated the core Special Forces values of adaptability, integrity, and unwavering dedication to mission success. These principles continue to shape his professional ethos, enabling him to drive results and build trust in high-stakes environments.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance a safer, fairer, and more transparent digital world through education, research, and collaboration that strengthen security, promote responsible innovation, and ensure ethical technology design, deployment, and governance.
Our Core Values
Integrity in Innovation
We believe that progress without principle is regression. Every discovery, framework, and lesson we share must enhance trust, transparency, and accountability in technology and those who build it.
Security by Design
Protection is a prerequisite, not a patch. Our research emphasizes security, privacy, and resilience as fundamental design imperatives across every layer of technology.
Responsibility in Practice
We translate ethics into engineering, policies, and measurable outcomes that can be managed and improved. Responsibility is not theoretical.
Equity and Inclusion
Technology must empower, not exclude. We promote fairness, accessibility, and social justice to ensure that digital transformation benefits all communities equally.
Collaboration for the Common Good
No single organization can secure the digital future alone. We unite academia, government, industry, and civil society to align innovation with integrity.
Education as Empowerment
Knowledge is the foundation of resilience. We equip learners, leaders, and practitioners with the skills and insight to design and govern technology responsibly.
Stewardship of the Future
We are caretakers of tomorrow’s digital society, working to ensure that the systems we build today honor humanity, sustainability, and long-term trust.
Our Philosophy
Security is the foundation of trust.
A digital world cannot thrive if it cannot protect itself and its people.
Responsibility is the bridge between innovation and impact.
Every advancement in AI, data, or automation must be paired with governance, accountability, and ethical foresight.
Education and research are our strongest defenses.
By fostering awareness, curiosity, and collaboration, we empower societies to build technologies that serve, not shape, the human condition.