Maria Laws

Maria Laws is an award-winning educator and Vice President of Learning & Development at Ahura AI, where she champions innovation in education through AI. With a passion for empowering learners of all ages, Maria has worked with leading institutions like Stanford and UC Berkeley, inspiring creativity and curiosity through her dynamic approach to learning. Throughout her career, she has held roles ranging from K12 educator and university faculty to curriculum coach and visiting scholar, collaborating with organizations like Genentech and Lockheed Martin to drive transformative educational initiatives. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she dedicates her time to fostering the next generation of ethical AI leaders through her work with Alliance4AI and serves on the Board of Directors for Art for Oakland Kids.