معرفی
Hollie Gardner is a Lecturer in the Center for Integrated Design at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the founder of Gardner AI Insights, which provides AI workshops, data science services, and UX design consulting. She also serves as a strategic advisor to transform.forward, a higher education consultancy. Previously, she spent ten years at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Libraries as Director of Strategic Initiatives and User Experience Librarian, driving UX improvements in discovery systems, website development, and service optimization. She spearheaded diversity initiatives as SMU Libraries' inaugural diversity officer.
Her educational background includes a Master’s in Data Science (SMU), a Master’s in Library Science (University of North Texas), a Bachelor’s in Music (University of North Texas), and an honorary MA in Design and Innovation (SMU). Her research focuses on AI model design ethics, societal perception of AI, and combating misinformation through interface strategies.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Music, University of North Texas
- Master of Library Science, University of North Texas
- Master of Data Science, Southern Methodist University
- Honorary MA in Design & Innovation, Southern Methodist University
Research Interests: Hollie explores how AI model design—from data collection practices to user interfaces—shapes societal perceptions of technology. She develops strategies to mitigate misinformation/disinformation proliferation, emphasizing ethical AI implementation and UX design principles.
- Awards: Honorary MA in Design & Innovation (SMU, 2023).
Professional Roles:
- Founder, Gardner AI Insights
- Strategic Advisor, transform.forward
- Past roles: Director of Strategic Initiatives and UX Librarian (SMU Libraries)
