Our People
The Aequitai team reflects the collaboration, intellect, and purpose at the heart of our brand
Leadership
Roger A. Fairfax, Jr.
Dean, Howard University School of Law
“The Howard Law AI Initiative represents a critical step in bridging emerging technologies and the law. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, it will advance Howard University School of Law’s leadership in shaping ethical frameworks for technological innovation.”
Roger A. Fairfax, Jr.
Dean, Howard University School of Law
Roy L. Austin, Jr.
Director, Howard Law AI Initiative
“For too long, AI development has happened without meaningful input from those who understand the real-world impact of massive technological change. The Howard Law AI Initiative will ensure that all communities have a seat at the table to build AI with justice as its North Star.”
Roy L. Austin, Jr.
Director, Howard Law AI Initiative
Team
Sandhya C. Rao
Founder, impactXdesign | BMW Responsible Leader
Former
Meta | Nike | USAID | Fellow, Rockefeller Foundation
Sandhya C. Rao
Founder, impactXdesign
Caitlin O’Grady, SHRM-CP
Confidential Assistant, Howard Law AI Initiative
Former
The White House | State Department | Nickelodeon Phone2Action
Caitlin O’Grady, SHRM-CP
Confidential Assistant, Howard Law AI Initiative
Melanca Clark
Founder, Clark Advisory LLC
Former
Hudson-Webber Foundation | Michigan Justice Fund | The White House | DOJ
Melanca Clark
Founder, Clark Advisory LLC
Malika Saada Saar
Senior Fellow, Brown University
Former
YouTube | Google | Human Rights Lawyer| Founder, Rights4Girls
Malika Saada Saar
Senior Fellow, Brown University
Ariel Langley
Howard University School of Law J.D. Candidate
Emmalyse Daniels
Howard University School of Law J.D. Candidate
Advisory Board
Michael Strautmanis
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, The Obama Foundation
Larry Irving
President, Irving Group | Board, Texas Tribune
Former
Chair, PBS Board of Directors
Larry Irving
President, Irving Group | Board, Texas Tribune
Sarah Eagle Heart
Co-Founder, Zuyá Entertainment & Eagle Heart Collectiv
Xochitl Hinojosa
CNN Political Commentator
Former
Director of the Office of Public Affairs at the Department of Justice
Xochitl Hinojosa
CNN Political Commentator
Kevin Killer
Former President, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Former
Senator, South Dakota Senate; Representative, South Dakota House of Representatives
Kevin Killer
Former President, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Andreen Soley
President, Public Interest Technology University Network
Claudia Gordon
Senior Accessibility Strategy Partner, T-Mobile
Dr. David Washington
Founder, Partnerships for Purpose | Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Public Policy to Rosario Dawson & Alicia Keys
Former
President Obama Aide
Dr. David Washington
Founder, Partnerships for Purpose | Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Public Policy to Rosario Dawson & Alicia Keys
Leadership
Roger A. Fairfax, Jr.
Dean, Howard University School of Law
“The Howard Law AI Initiative represents a critical step in bridging emerging technologies and the law. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, it will advance Howard University School of Law’s leadership in shaping ethical frameworks for technological innovation.”
Roger A. Fairfax, Jr.
Dean, Howard University School of Law
Roy L. Austin, Jr.
Director, Howard Law AI Initiative
“For too long, AI development has happened without meaningful input from those who understand the real-world impact of massive technological change. The Howard Law AI Initiative will ensure that all communities have a seat at the table to build AI with justice as its North Star.”
Roy L. Austin, Jr.
Director, Howard Law AI Initiative
Team
Sandhya C. Rao
Founder, impactXdesign | BMW Responsible Leader
Former
Meta | Nike | USAID | Fellow, Rockefeller Foundation
Sandhya C. Rao
Founder, impactXdesign
Caitlin O’Grady, SHRM-CP
Confidential Assistant, Howard Law AI Initiative
Former
The White House | State Department | Nickelodeon Phone2Action
Caitlin O’Grady, SHRM-CP
Confidential Assistant, Howard Law AI Initiative
Melanca Clark
Founder, Clark Advisory LLC
Former
Hudson-Webber Foundation | Michigan Justice Fund | The White House | DOJ
Melanca Clark
Founder, Clark Advisory LLC
Malika Saada Saar
Senior Fellow, Brown University
Former
YouTube | Google | Human Rights Lawyer| Founder, Rights4Girls
Malika Saada Saar
Senior Fellow, Brown University
Ariel Langley
Howard University School of Law J.D. Candidate
Emmalyse Daniels
Howard University School of Law J.D. Candidate
Advisory Board
Michael Strautmanis
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, The Obama Foundation
Larry Irving
President, Irving Group | Board, Texas Tribune
Former
Chair, PBS Board of Directors
Larry Irving
President, Irving Group | Board, Texas Tribune
Sarah Eagle Heart
Co-Founder, Zuyá Entertainment & Eagle Heart Collectiv
Xochitl Hinojosa
CNN Political Commentator
Former
Director of the Office of Public Affairs at the Department of Justice
Xochitl Hinojosa
CNN Political Commentator
Kevin Killer
Former President, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Former
Senator, South Dakota Senate; Representative, South Dakota House of Representatives
Kevin Killer
Former President, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Andreen Soley
President, Public Interest Technology University Network
Claudia Gordon
Senior Accessibility Strategy Partner, T-Mobile
Dr. David Washington
Founder, Partnerships for Purpose | Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Public Policy to Rosario Dawson & Alicia Keys
Former
President Obama Aide