About AAIA
Location
Location
Incorporated in Washington DC as a nonprofit, the American AI Association® is strategically positioned at the intersection of AI policy, innovation, and institutional leadership. Its presence in the nation’s capital provides proximity to policymakers, national associations, technology leaders, research institutions, and organizations hel
Incorporated in Washington DC as a nonprofit, the American AI Association® is strategically positioned at the intersection of AI policy, innovation, and institutional leadership. Its presence in the nation’s capital provides proximity to policymakers, national associations, technology leaders, research institutions, and organizations helping shape the future of artificial intelligence across the United States and internationally. Washington, DC serves as a central hub for dialogue surrounding emerging technologies, governance, public policy, industry standards, cybersecurity, and responsible innovation.
Mission
Location
The American AI Association® advances responsible innovation and the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence by fostering professional collaboration, industry engagement, knowledge sharing, and strategic connections among organizations and professionals involved in the AI sector. The Association supports the advancement of trusted AI pract
The American AI Association® advances responsible innovation and the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence by fostering professional collaboration, industry engagement, knowledge sharing, and strategic connections among organizations and professionals involved in the AI sector. The Association supports the advancement of trusted AI practices and encourages the development of professional relationships, partnerships, and opportunities that contribute to innovation, industry growth, and the responsible evolution of artificial intelligence.
Governance
Governance
Founded by former staff and leaders associated with the Better Business Bureau, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust, the American AI Association® is guided by an Advisory Board composed of professionals and leaders from organizations including Amazon, Verizon, Boeing, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the American So
Founded by former staff and leaders associated with the Better Business Bureau, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust, the American AI Association® is guided by an Advisory Board composed of professionals and leaders from organizations including Amazon, Verizon, Boeing, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the American Society for Industrial Security, among others. This governance structure supports industry collaboration, professional engagement, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of responsible practices within the artificial intelligence sector.
AAIA Advisory Board
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Jasen, educated in AI implementation at Oxford and MIT, has served as Chairman of the American AI Association Board of Directors since 2025. Jasen earned an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and is a former manager at the Better Business Bureau (BBB), an organization that attracts over 200 million web visits annually and serves more than 380,000 accredited businesses across the US.
Bill McGuire
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Bill is a former Managing Director at the Better Business Bureau (BBB), one of the most recognized and trusted nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing marketplace trust in North America, representing more than 380,000 accredited businesses across the United States. He brings extensive experience as a banking executive, with a stro
Bill is a former Managing Director at the Better Business Bureau (BBB), one of the most recognized and trusted nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing marketplace trust in North America, representing more than 380,000 accredited businesses across the United States. He brings extensive experience as a banking executive, with a strong background in leadership, operations, strategic partnerships, and professional networking.
Clara Lin, JD
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Grace Mukupa, PhD
Clara is an attorney and founder of OIOLaw, where she specializes in international commerce. Clara is a leading member of the AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD), where she has an active role in fostering collaboration and building strategic relationships among organizations across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Grace Mukupa, PhD
Jasen Zubcevik, Mba
Grace Mukupa, PhD
Grace is an education and global development leader with extensive experience building partnerships with corporations, the U.S. government, and educational institutions nationwide and worldwide. Grace has served as a Fulbright Scholar, President of the CC-Pentagon Rotary Club in Virginia, and an analyst with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).