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Have questions or want to learn more about the transformative work happening at the AI Institute at Fort Lewis College? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at ai@fortlewis.edu. Whether you’re a looking to explore opportunities in artificial intelligence, a faculty member interested in collaboration, or a community partner eager to connect, our team is here to help.

AI Institute Staff

Dr. Tom Miaskiewicz
Director of the AI Institute
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Dr. Sara DeMarina
AI Analyst/Coordinator

Nicole Guthrie
Data/AI Analyst

Brenna Travis
AI Program Associate

Elvira England
Strategic Communications Specialist

Highlights & More

Elevate AI

June 3, 2025

SASO Receives Elevate AI Funding

SASO receives Elevate AI funding to explore tech solutions that expand outreach, improve services, and support survivors more effectively.

Community News

May 8, 2025

FLC and 9-R collaborate on AI learning strategies

Educators and leaders from FLC and 9-R gathered to plan collaboratively for an AI-integrated future across K–12, college, and career pathways.

FLC News

April 28, 2025

Can AI improve college advising for student success?

A student-faculty team at Fort Lewis College created an AI advising assistant to enhance academic support, accessibility, and student-centered innovat

Events

April 29, 2026

AI & Jobs: Understanding AI's Impact on the Workforce

AI is beginning to shape work across Southwest Colorado. Join regional leaders to explore local AI adoption, workforce change, and what comes next.

Institute News

December 29, 2025

Four Corners AI Conference highlights ethical, rural-focused innovation

More than 530 community members gathered at FLC to explore responsible, community-centered applications of artificial intelligence.

Elevate AI

November 25, 2025

SASO pilots AI to sharpen training and prevention education

With Elevate AI, SASO pilots trauma-informed tools to train volunteers, standardize prevention education, and free staff time for survivor care.

Elevate AI

July 13, 2026

Fort Lewis College Marketing and Communications receives Elevate AI funding

The project will explore how AI can strengthen content strategy, audience insights, and student recruitment at Fort Lewis College.

Elevate AI

May 12, 2026

Desert Sun Coffee Roasters selected for 2026 Elevate AI program

Owner Zach Ray will work with the AI Institute to explore how AI can support stronger financial decision-making for small businesses in the region.

Community News

May 7, 2026

New AI Institute Report Explores AI’s Impact on Jobs in Southwest Colorado

AI is already changing how people work, how businesses operate, and how communities prepare for the future learn what it means for our community.