Building Equitable AI Ecosystems for All.

The National AI Academy (NAIA) doesn't just provide educational content; we have a national mission to build equitable and impactful AI ecosystems. Established through the Prince George’s County Community Development Corporation (PGCCDC), we are committed to advancing responsible innovation that strengthens communities and expands access to opportunity.

At NAIA, we move beyond theory to action. Our proven, executable model for AI implementation is already delivering measurable results within Prince George’s County and across the nation. Guided by our vision, we aim to make Prince George’s County a national exemplar of how community-centered, economically vibrant, and ethically responsible AI integration can drive inclusive growth and lasting progress.

Michael Tolson Banner, Principal

Mr. Banner is the executive director at Prince George’s County Community Development Corporation (PGCCDC), a non-profit organization that was created for community engagement, empowerment, and entrepreneurship to the citizens of Prince George County.


Ricky Gooch,
CEO

Ricky brings over three decades of executive leadership and strategic execution in technology and business development, with a specialized focus on delivering enterprise-level solutions to federal agencies and Fortune 100 organizations.


Geoff Crawford,
VP XR/AI Solutions

Geoff is a strategic leader and business development expert. A pioneer in immersive technologies like VR, AR, and AI. He has a proven record of transforming underperforming divisions into profitable ventures by driving growth, forging partnerships, and leading teams through complex change.

 Colleen Sasser,  VP AI Solutions & Enablement

Colleen brings over 20 years of revenue enablement experience with Fortune 50 companies. A proven leader, she drives transformation by boosting productivity, reducing costs, and elevating underperforming teams into high-performing organizations. She is certified as an Oracle OCI AI Foundations Associate and an IBM Generative AI Associate.

Leah Miller, PhD
VP, Digital Health, Education, and Policy

Dr. Leah Miller is an accomplished interdisciplinary scientist and strategic executive leader whose expertise lies at the intersection of research, innovation, and human capital. With nearly 20 years of experience spanning public health, human resources, higher education, and research, Leah excels at translating the neuroscience of leadership into practical frameworks which serve to strengthen institutions, build leaders, and promote the advancement of equitable, future-ready systems. 

Hugo Leon,
Harvbest CEO & Founder

has more than 30 years of experience leading IT projects in the US, Mexico, and Latin America. Leon is an expert in Strategic Digital Transformation, Legacy System Modernization, AI and Machine Learning Consulting, Advanced Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration and Hybrid Architecture & Custom Software Development. He has successfully delivered results in countries as Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Mexico, USA, and Canada. Leon holds certifications from IPN.Hugo 

Patti Robinson,
Harvbest Co-founder

Patti is a results-driven, and innovative leader with proven success in attracting, integrating and retaining world-class technical and business talent from US and Latin America. Extensive experience balancing operations efficiency and employee satisfaction. A futuristic vision on technology and real estate. Robinson is the co-founder of the following companies: Harvbest TECH, RGG Investments Group, Pole Pole Holdings, APR Holdings, KAR and MPR Ventures. Fluent in English and Spanish. Patty holds certifications from University of Houston, University of Saint Thomas, and Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Our Team

Because your business challenges are unique, the NAIA, is a solution-orchestrating company that combines a lean executive core with a strategic alliance of elite specialists to deliver bespoke, world-class outcomes through a single point of accountability. 

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