Human-Centric AI Council
A working group of senior HR and talent leaders, trusted advisors, and solution providers focused on advancing responsible, people-first AI adoption in the workplace
What is the Council?
This isn’t a vendor showcase or a content engine.
It’s a space for honest dialogue, shared learning, and co-creation—grounded in the lived reality of HR teams being asked to lead AI transformation with little precedent and a lot on the line.
Our Mission & Values
The Human-Centric AI Council brings together industry experts, technology providers, and key stakeholders to empower HR leaders to lead responsible, ethical AI transformation through education, community, and best practices.
We believe HR has a central role to play in guiding how AI shows up across the enterprise—and we’re here to make sure they’re equipped to lead with clarity, urgency, and integrity.
Be Bold, Be Practical
Balance ambition with pragmatism—exploring bold ideas without losing sight of real-world impact.
Stay Agile, Stay Ahead
Act with urgency and adaptability—always grounded in what’s useful now.
Build Bridges, Close the Gap
Strengthen the relationship between HR and Tech, fostering shared understanding.
Champion People, Pursue Impact
AI should empower people and drive outcomes that matter—not just efficiency gains.
Lead with Integrity
We stand for ethical innovation. Full stop.
Be Direct, Be Productive
We value honesty over theater. Constructive dialogue is how we move things forward.
Council Pillars & Priorities
Each pillar is led by a member of our Steering Committee and designed to tackle a different dimension of AI transformation in HR
AI Literacy & Education
Provide structured learning, experience-based resources, and foundational knowledge to help HR professionals build confidence and clarity around AI.
- Build foundational AI knowledge across the HR function
- Deliver practical, role-specific tools for understanding and application
- Foster an HR learning community around AI
AI Safety & Trust
Equip HR leaders with practical tools and guidance to evaluate AI through a lens of fairness, transparency, and accountability.
- Define practical standards for ethical AI in HR
- Enable HR to advocate for responsible adoption
- Curate and contextualize global AI regulations for practitioners
AI Value Realization
Support HR in making the case for AI by connecting solutions to real business problems, clear ROI, and measurable outcomes.
- Build compelling business cases for AI in HR
- Gather and share real-world use cases and results
- Equip HR with frameworks for evaluating vendors and solutions
AI Adoption & Change Management
Guide HR through the responsible rollout and scaling of AI—from pilots to enterprise-wide use.
- Guide HR through strategic implementation of AI
- Promote cross-functional collaboration for adoption at scale
- Address workforce impact through proactive change management
Forward Thinking & Future Ready AI
Explore emerging technologies and trends shaping the future of HR and the workforce.
- Surface key trends at the intersection of HR and AI
- Convene future-focused conversations with cross-disciplinary experts
- Inspire proactive planning and experimentation in HR
Year One Priorities
The Council’s first year is focused on equipping HR leaders to engage confidently with AI—not just as users or gatekeepers, but as proactive, trusted contributors to how AI is adopted and applied.
Here's What We're Building Together
AI Literacy Toolkit for HR
Foundational knowledge and practical tools to help HR professionals engage with AI confidently—no technical background required.
Frameworks for Responsible AI Transformation
Guidance to help HR leaders enable ethical, compliant, and trust-centered AI use—even when they don’t own governance directly.
Solution Evaluation & Design Frameworks
A set of real-world tools to help HR teams assess, select, and manage AI-enabled solutions with clarity and consistency.
Strategic Insight: How AI is Reshaping HR
A research-based exploration of how AI is changing HR roles, operating models, and priorities—and what leaders need to be thinking about now.
We’re tackling the challenges that show up every day in the work: unclear expectations, inconsistent standards, and limited support.
Who's Involved
The Human-Centric AI Council brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping the future of work and technology.
Meet Our Steering Committee
Pillar Manager, AI Value Management
Workstream Lead, AI Solution Evaluation & Design Frameworks
Perhaps You?
What unites them isn’t a job title—it’s a shared commitment to getting this right.
Our members bring real questions, honest perspectives, and a willingness to engage in the messy middle together. They’re not here for content. They’re here for conversation, clarity, and action.
Council sessions are facilitated by Kyle Lagunas, with support from the Council Steering Committee members who help synthesize insight and shape deliverables.
Our Steering Committee leads the Council’s five strategic pillars and drives the work behind each year-one priority.
Our Founding Underwriters
The Human-Centric AI Council is made possible through the support of our founding underwriters—organizations committed to building a more responsible, human-centered approach to AI in the workplace.
These partners don’t just sponsor the work—they support the mission, participate in the dialogue, and help ensure our outputs reach the broader ecosystem.
Activities & Events
Regular engagement designed for candid conversation, practical outputs, and shared accountability
Monthly Council Meetings
Working sessions focused on progress within each pillar, led by our Steering Committee and Workstream Leads. Every meeting is structured for real dialogue and actionable insights.
Past sessions have featured:
Behind-the-scenes looks at real-world AI pilots
Quarterly Town Halls
Broader gatherings that bring together members, underwriters, and invited guests to share insight, surface questions, and connect across silos.
Past sessions have featured:
Facilitated feedback on early-stage tools
Workshops & Collaboratives
Facilitated sessions designed to dig deeper on specific deliverables, challenge assumptions, and pressure-test frameworks in development.
Past sessions have featured:
Live co-creation of working definitions and frameworks
Every meeting is structured for candid conversation, practical outputs, and shared accountability.
Join Us
Whether you’re navigating AI inside your organization or supporting those who are, the Human-Centric AI Council is a space for real conversations, practical tools, and shared progress. We’re not here to talk about the future of work—we’re here to shape it.
If you're ready to contribute, collaborate, or support the work:
