The people behind VicAI
A student-run society powered by volunteers who care about AI.
Arie Joe
PresidentSecond-year Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence student. Passionate about making AI accessible to everyone from all backgrounds.
Robert O'Brien
SecretaryRobert is a law student and elected representative on the Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board at Wellington City Council.
Hayden Lance
TreasurerHayden is a final-year Actuarial Science and Economics student. He is Chair of VicNats, an executive member of the Victoria Student Fund Charitable Trust, and a Fellow of the Maxim Institute.
Joshua Simmons
Committee MemberJoshua is a third-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, with a minor in Data Science. He is passionate about responsible AI, data-driven decision-making, and using technology to create practical, human-centred solutions.
Tatenda Tavingeyi
Committee MemberTavingeyi is a PhD candidate in museum and heritage studies at Victoria Wellington University; his research focuses on the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems and technoscience for sustainable heritage management. He has experience in working with communities to shape localized ethical AI grounded in cultural values.
Finleigh Frost
Committee MemberFinleigh is a Political Science and International Relations student interested in AI governance, public policy, and responsible technology.
Six Teams. One Purpose.
Each team contributes to the society in a unique way. Interested in joining a team? Get in touch.
Labs
Collaborative AI research projects, reading groups, and paper discussions.
Education
Resources, community discussions, blog posts, and reading lists.
Events & Media
Creating experiences, awareness and event through visual and informative content.
Sponsorship & Partership
Building industry relationships, opportunities and partnerships.
Safety & Governance
Research and discussion on safe and ethical use of AI.
Outreach & Diversity
Mentorship intiatives and programs.
Want to be part of the team?
We're always looking for enthusiastic people to join our working groups. No experience required, just curiosity.
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