Liat Krawczyk Appointed First Executive Director of NJ AI Hub to Lead Innovation and Workforce Development

Liat Krawczyk Appointed First Executive Director of the NJ AI Hub

Liat Krawczyk has been named the inaugural executive director of the NJ AI Hub, an initiative that unites academia, government, and industry to promote artificial intelligence innovation in New Jersey. She will officially begin her role on June 16.

Her leadership will report directly to Hilary A. Parker, Vice President and Secretary at Princeton University. Parker emphasizes Krawczyk’s strategic insight, proven ability to launch new projects, and experience in building partnerships across sectors. This combination is expected to advance Princeton’s strategic goals while driving a shared vision with a lasting effect on the region.

About the NJ AI Hub

The NJ AI Hub is a collaborative effort with four founding partners: Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Microsoft, and CoreWeave. The Hub was announced in December 2023 by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy alongside University President Christopher L. Eisgruber.

Earlier this year, the Hub opened a modern, adaptable space near Princeton’s campus in West Windsor. Since then, it has hosted a summit with over 500 leaders from academia, government, and industry, as well as several smaller meetings, including a statewide education and workforce event.

Leadership Aims and Vision

Tim Sullivan, CEO of NJEDA, noted that the Hub is positioned to establish New Jersey as a leader in the AI industry. He highlighted Krawczyk’s role in advancing Governor Murphy's vision of building on the state’s history of technological innovation. Her expertise is expected to help New Jersey maintain its edge in AI breakthroughs and support long-term economic growth.

Krawczyk expressed enthusiasm about joining a broad public-private partnership that sets a precedent for AI initiatives nationwide. She aims to prepare the workforce for the AI era, foster AI innovation that benefits the public, and promote responsible AI governance and development.

Krawczyk’s Background

Krawczyk’s career focuses on technology, economic development, workforce strategy, and innovation. At the U.S. Department of Commerce, she contributed to creating a $300 million workforce plan supporting the CHIPS Act’s $37 billion semiconductor investment.

Before that, she co-led Cyber NYC, a $100 million public-private project to grow the cybersecurity sector. She also directed economic mobility and workforce programs at the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Her experience extends to heading strategy at a machine learning startup and founding an international education nonprofit.

She holds an M.A. from American University and a B.A. from Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York.

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