Kari McCoy Chosen as the 2024-25 Doctoral Student Academic Technology Equity Fellow

CSUN's Office of Academic Technology in collaboration with the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, and the Research and Sponsored Programs office, are excited to announce Kari McCoy, Fall 2024 P12 Educational Leadership Cohort, as the 2024-25 Doctoral Student Academic Technology Equity Fellow!

Kari McCoy is a dedicated educational leader and a doctoral student at California State University, Northridge. With a background in educational counseling, clinical counseling, and teaching, she has served in various roles, including school counselor. Kari is passionate about promoting equity in education, particularly through the integration of technology. As the founder of the LEAP Children's Museum in Santa Clarita, she is committed to creating innovative learning environments for children. Her research interests focus on bridging the digital divide and ensuring that all students have access to the technological resources they need to succeed.

Through the fellowship, Kari plans to bring AI experts from the community into the local high school district, connecting industry leaders with educators to empower students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. This initiative aims to prepare students for a wide range of careers, as artificial intelligence is expected to play a significant role across various industries in the future.