People analytics plays a huge role in the HR function. Carla Vasquez, a talent scout at State Farm, is taking the A.I. Business Innovation certificate so she can better articulate the data behind her decisions and recommendations.

BriGette McCoy built the prototype for a platform that provides a virtual mentoring community for women. Through small peer groups, participants can learn concepts and practice those skills in a safe space.

Ross Cado is exploring how blockchain can be used across industries: securing the mobile voting experience, streamlining supply chains, and motivating people to complete daily chores.

Despite having no previous programming experience, Kennedy Crandell has picked up a lot of skills: Python, predictive models, linear regression, and the k-nearest neighbors algorithm.

Through his Innovation Studio course, Eric Scoggins not only built the technology back-end to make this happen but also developed a strategic plan to get colleagues on board.

The nonprofit arena is an incredibly competitive space. The more technology George Greenidge can use to reach new audiences, the better.