Chris Deaton
Founder, Educator, Civic Strategist
Director, Responsible Innovation Lab
Built RIL to bridge education and real-world systems. 30+ years in IT & higher ed; creator of the INNOVATE framework; mentors students in civic tech, responsible AI, and ethical design.
Matthew Agustin
Director of Innovation
Leads responsible AI design, inclusive learning, and foresight. Creator of Critical Thinking + AI, AI Wisdom Education, and frameworks like RADF & FAIF for ethical human–AI interaction.
Krista Sabol
Director, inNOVAtive Collective — NOVA Program Lead
Sustainability-minded innovator guiding the inNOVAtive Collective and NOVA Certification program. Focused on ethics, equity, and student impact across RIL pathways.
Alex Jallow
Program Coordinator, PIIC Internship Program
Sociology + Innovation in Society scholar coordinating the PIIC Internship Program. Builds student-led consulting pathways while blending industry and academic insights.
Looking for current interns and fellows? Visit the Student Researchers page is coming soon.