“AI won’t take away your job – but someone who knows AI might.”
– Beena Ammanath, Founder of HFAI
AI IS BECOMING
PIVOTAL IN EVERY INDUSTRY —
NOT JUST TECH.
It’s critical that people have a baseline understanding of the power of AI technologies and how to properly wield that power.
The AI Student Collective at UC San Diego
is a student organization dedicated to providing accessible AI literacy through pre-professional programs and events. Each year is marked by high-impact events like symposiums and product competitions, as well as skill-building opportunities like resume workshops, code-alongs, and corporate mixers.
GAIN
Students will gain AI literacy through...
- ⚙️Contributing to technical projects and research teams using AI.
- 🌐Networking with industry leaders at workshops, symposia, and collaborative programs.

IMPACT
Students will impact AI literacy through...
- 👩🏫Teaching interactive courses at local grade schools to inspire early interest in AI.
- 📝Creating engaging articles and projects for learners of all skill levels.

Meet the people spearheading this mission...
Meet the Team
Sadrac Santacruz
President
Neil Damle
Vice President
Hillary Chang
Vice President
Jiya Makhija
Treasurer
Rohan Sachdeva
Director of Technical Projects
Axel Orrhede
Technical Projects (Extended Board)
Yuvika Satapathy
Director of External Affairs
Stefanie Zarate
External Affairs (Extended Board)
Joseph Guzman
External Affairs (Extended Board)
Anisha Ramesh
Marketing & Media Lead
Divya Vijay
Co-Director of Education