Ben Tasker is a recognized leader in AI education and workforce transformation. He’s a leader at a Data & AI Academy that builds AI fluency and role-based skills across an international workforce to drive measurable business impact.

Previously, Ben was the Dean of AI at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), where he launched applied AI certifications supporting over 225,000 learners. Ben has also taught at Northeastern University’s Khoury College, one of the top colleges for AI & Computer Science. 

Earlier in his career, Ben served as an AI Project Manager at Northeastern’s Experiential AI Institute, guiding AI solution design from concept to deployment with multidisciplinary teams. At MaineHealth, he developed predictive analytics that helped clinicians identify risk earlier and improve patient care.

Ben blends experience in data science, AI product leadership, and education to turn AI innovation into human impact by advancing capability-building, skills-based learning, and responsible adoption.

Ben regularly speaks and writes about AI in education, workforce development, and the future of work, translating emerging AI trends into actionable strategies for all levels.