Kathleen is the CEO and Founder of DemystifAI, is a linguist-turned-entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence integration. Drawing from her successful background in healthcare digital transformation with DECODE which she sold to private equity. Today she serves as a professor and AI Advisor to The Deans at Rice University’s Jones School of Business, Kathleen combines hands-on experience with advanced academic knowledge. At DemystifAI, she provides strategic AI consulting and education, simplifying AI for mid-sized businesses to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Her mission is to empower organizations to embrace AI confidently and strategically, breaking down barriers to apply AI effectively to real business challenges.