Our Mission
The National Artificial Intelligence Association is America's largest business coalition–representing companies and their allies building in AI through policy advocacy–removing barriers to innovation, accelerating infrastructure development, and supporting American AI leadership.
Our Purpose
Enterprises building and commercializing Artificial Intelligence (AI) are undisputedly at the center of ensuring the security & global leadership of the United States and its allies. The next decade will likely prove to be pivotal in the race for leadership on the world stage among America's adversaries.
The impact of AI on fields including commerce, defense, workplace productivity, and quality of life will be profound and have the potential to create incredible gains in society.
Slowing the pace of responsible AI development and deployment to consumer, business, government, and academia puts American competitiveness at more risk than virtually any political decision since WWII. With adversaries and their nefarious actors prioritizing AI investment and the infrastructure to support it, the United States must do more, and better, to secure dominance in AI.
Through a business & technology-forward approach, the American government & private sector together have the opportunity to propel our nation and the world to new heights -- unlocking a level of technological ingenuity and breadth of impact like never before seen.
Mission
Promote government funding, incentives, & resources for AI progress, creating a more prosperous world
Our Team &
Ecosystem
Lifetime Washington advocates, senior corporate and startup executives, & leaders from the VC/investment community taking a novel approach to advocacy, for the industry most stapled as novel itself
Coverage
Federal Government &
50 States
Coalition
Lawmakers & Executive
Branch Members
Our Team
Leaders across startups, enterprises, government affairs, and political advocacy coming together to further AI business.
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Leadership
Caleb Max
President & CEO
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Former Congressional Staffer.
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Co-Founder of the Athenai Institute
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GovCon Growth Officer & Federal Government Consultant.
Hannah Walker
Chief of Staff
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Prior CSM for AfterNext AI & Executive Coordinator to high-profile leaders in the nonprofit sector.
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Provides comprehensive administrative, executive, and customer support at NAIA.
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Manages web design, marketing, and communications, enhancing brand presence and outreach.
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Leads event planning and coordination, and overseeing logistics.
Steve Britt
General Counsel
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Holds three IAPP certifications: AIGP, CIPP/E (GDPR compliance), and CIPM (privacy management).
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He practiced law in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and South Carolina, serving as counsel for cyber, data privacy, and AI at Parker Poe.
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Previously, he held senior federal regulatory roles and supports NAIA’s mission for responsible AI development.
Andrew Loposser
Senior Political Advisor
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Over a decade of experience in conservative politics, public affairs, and technology.
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As founder of APL Consulting and Assembly Strategies, he has advised over 70 political campaigns, integrating AI and traditional strategies.
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He leads NAIA’s efforts to create a unified federal AI policy framework, promoting conservative values and coalition-building.
Bud Albright
Senior Energy Advisor
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Former Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. The third most senior official at DOE under President George W. Bush.
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Former Chairman and President / CEO of the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council.
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Served as Staff Director for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, and as Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs for CenterPoint Energy, and Vice President of Federal Affairs at Reliant Energy
Sid Ghatak
Chief Technical Advisor
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AI Leadership: 30-year veteran with Michigan and Chicago degrees, led GSA data science and Founder/CEO of Increase Alpha, beating U.S. equity benchmarks for 4 years.
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Policy Influence: Shaped White House AI Safety Order, co-authored federal AI Maturity Model, and boosted Time Warner revenue 80%.
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Educator: Writes on AI, created Villanova’s Business Intelligence Master’s Certificate.
D.J. Jordan
Senior Communications Advisor
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Senior VP at Pinkston, a full service branding, marketing, and communications agency in Northern Virginia.
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Former Chief-of-Staff for the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Former communications director for a U.S. Senator, and for the U.S. House Committee on Small Business. Before Capitol Hill, DJ covered political news as a journalist at CNN and Fox News.