Bio

Tina Austin is an AI ethics consultant, biomedical researcher and faculty member who helps universities and organizations adopt artificial intelligence thoughtfully and responsibly. She has taught at UCLA, USC, CSU, and Caltech, in subjects spanning regenerative medicine, communication, computational biology, AI ethics, and critical thinking with AI.

In 2022, soon after ChatGPT’s release, Tina launched a University of California–wide initiative for lecturers through AFT to help instructors share effective strategies for integrating AI into teaching and research. Since then, she has supported nearly a 950 faculty in applying her UnBlooms Framework, a reimagining of Bloom’s Taxonomy that cultivates critical thinking and reflection in AI-enhanced learning.

Tina serves on multiple AI taskforces and advisory boards, including the California Department of Education AI & Workforce Board (where she is co-authoring language for Senate Bill 1288 on statewide AI literacy) and the Los Angeles AI Taskforce, guiding responsible AI implementation across higher education and the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC), a nonprofit network supporting AI innovation across California’s community colleges and K–12 systems.

Recognized internationally as one of ASU+GSV’s Top Leading Women in AI (2025), a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (2025–26), and one of only five global faculty invited to speak at OpenAI Headquarters for its inaugural Higher Education Summit 2025, Tina continues to bridge the gap between research, pedagogy, and policy. Recently her work has been featured by Oxford University Dept of Education AIEOU, OpenAI Global faculty project and Microsoft, and she is known for advocating evidence-based, human-centered AI adoption with critical thought and creativity.

Tina is also the founder of GAInable.ai, a platform where faculty learn how to make Generative AI actually gainable, leveraging generative tools to gain time, insight, and equity in the classroom or workplace without losing human values. Through Gainable.ai, she designs professional learning programs that empower educators to navigate AI responsibly, equitably, and confidently. She has also contributed to other global AI frameworks, such as Dr.Perkins AIAS scale.

Whether speaking on stage, consulting with universities, or mentoring educators, Tina champions an inclusive vision of AI-ready learning, grounded in science, ethics, and human insight. When she’s not in the classroom, Tina draws inspiration from painting, travel, hiking, and yoga, all of which inform the balance she brings to her work and mentorship.

Join Our Tribe of Curious Minds If you’ve taken a class or workshop with Tina, you’re already part of a vibrant community . Our interactive lectures cover a wide range of topics, from the ethical implications of AI and regenerative medicine to solving real-world problems with innovative solutions.

Reconnect, Share, and Grow For past students, this platform offers a space to reconnect, reflect and share your journeys beyond the classroom. Your experiences and insights not only inspire current and future students but also enrich our collective knowledge. Current students can access past slides and syllabi, and opportunities for collaboration and learning. Future students, welcome! We’re excited to embark on new adventures with you and help you reach new heights.

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