Leadership & Team

The Hub is led by a small team and guided by a Statewide Advisory Board drawn from higher education, industry, government, and community organizations.

Congressman James R. Langevin (ret.) — Distinguished Chair, Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

Congressman Langevin is Distinguished Chair of the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies and chaired the Governor's AI Task Force. He brings national visibility and a deep network across cybersecurity, AI policy, and government. LinkedIn

Seth Kolker — Interim Director, AI Hub 

Mr. Kolker serves as Interim Director of the AI Hub, leading strategic planning and partnership development, including the 2027 AI Summit. LinkedIn

Dr. Timothy M. Henry, PMP — Academic Liaison, Rhode Island College 

Dr. Henry serves as Academic Liaison between the AI Hub and Rhode Island College. He is Professor and Chair of Computer Science and Information Systems at Rhode Island College, the architect of Rhode Island's first undergraduate artificial intelligence degree, and the academic lead on the Governor's AI Task Force. LinkedIn

Douglas Alexander, CISSP — Director, Cyber Hub

Mr. Alexander leads the Institute's cybersecurity programs and community engagement work, and coordinates closely with the Hub on shared workforce and outreach programs. LinkedIn

Statewide Advisory Board

The Board brings together provosts, industry executives, workforce development professionals, state agency leaders, and community representatives. It validates competency frameworks, connects the Hub to employer needs, and supports strategic planning and resource development. We're also exploring other groups to convene for input as this work develops — if you're interested in being involved, reach out to us.