About Humanitarians AI
Our Mission
Humanitarians AI bridges the gap between graduate school and career-ready employment through a collaborative ecosystem. We connect international students on OPT with experienced mentors, university partners like Northeastern, and organizations including Medavy AI, ArrowDx, and Bimride. Volunteers build AI tools in marketing, finance, and intelligent textbooks for real clients; create Lyrical Literacy songs and videos that teach reading and languages; produce YouTube courses democratizing AI knowledge; and advance academic research.
Students get portfolios with real products in business tools, educational content, public courses, and research—the proof of work that lands jobs. Partner organizations get AI solutions. Kids learn to read through song. The public gets free education. Mentors shape the next generation of AI practitioners. Universities extend their impact beyond graduation. Everyone wins: communities get solutions, students get careers, organizations get innovation, and AI gets used for actual good.
Our Vision
We envision a world where AI is harnessed for the greater good, empowering communities, advancing knowledge, and solving critical challenges in education, healthcare, and social welfare. By fostering collaboration between technologists, domain experts, and community members, we're building a future where AI serves humanity's highest aspirations.
Our Approach
We implement our mission through four key programs:
Fellows Program
We mentor and support emerging AI researchers, practitioners, and community leaders, providing them with the guidance, resources, and network to develop responsible AI solutions that address pressing social challenges. The Fellows Program plays a central role in fostering the next generation of ethical AI innovators. Fellows are primarily recent graduates who continue to learn and develop their portfolios post-graduation until they secure a great career job.
AI for Good
Leveraging artificial intelligence to address global challenges through cutting-edge research and innovative software solutions. This comprehensive program combines rigorous academic exploration with practical applications to create positive social impact. Through research, we promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI systems. Through software development, we deploy practical solutions that tackle real-world problems.
Lyrical Literacy
Enhancing cognitive development through music and AI. We harness AI for promoting language development through singing, developing AI-powered tools, songbooks, and interactive platforms that encourage daily engagement with music. By integrating neuroscience research with AI, we maximize impact on language acquisition, memory enhancement, and overall brain health for diverse populations.
Botspeak
A series of YouTube videos, hybrid workshops, and learning tools designed to teach people how to effectively engage with Large Language Models by speaking "their language." These resources bridge the gap between technical and non-technical users, democratizing access to AI capabilities through practical communication skills.
Our Team
Nik Bear Brown
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Nina Harris
Founder/Chief Creative Officer
Megha Patel
Founder
Robert Cole Harris
Chief People Officer
Join Our Mission
Your support helps us develop ethical AI solutions that address real-world challenges in education, healthcare, nonprofits, and the arts. Join us in our mission to ensure AI benefits everyone, especially underserved communities.
Ways to Get Involved
Donate
Your financial contributions directly support our programs and help us expand our impact
Volunteer
Join our Fellows Program to contribute your skills and gain valuable experience
Partner
Collaborate with us on research or implementation projects
Share
Help spread the word about our mission and initiatives
Together, we can ensure that artificial intelligence serves as a force for good, creating a more equitable, sustainable, and compassionate world.