Jesse Spencer-Smith

Dr. Jesse Spencer-Smith is the Chief Data Scientist and Interim Director of the Data Science Institute at Vanderbilt University, where he also serves as a Professor of the Practice of Computer Science. He leads a team of data scientists and postdoctoral fellows, collaborating with researchers across the university and industry partners while teaching graduate courses on artificial intelligence. Dr. Spencer-Smith holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science from Indiana University and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Florida. His previous experience includes serving as Director of Data Science at HCA Healthcare, where he established the company's first data science team, and as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Quantitative Methods at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has published extensively on AI applications across various fields and is known for his workshops and speaking engagements on AI for diverse audiences. Dr. Spencer-Smith's work emphasizes the importance of data-driven insights in addressing complex problems across sectors.