Building AI Literacy For Everyone
We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in Durham, NC with one mission: equip every person, regardless of technical background, with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with AI.
Equipping people with the literacy and fluency to critically engage with AI.
AI is already reshaping how we work, govern, learn, and connect. But access to AI education has been uneven, concentrated in elite universities and big tech companies, leaving most professionals and communities behind.
CPAI was built to change that. We believe AI literacy is a civic necessity, not a technical luxury. Our programs are designed for real people with real jobs, not just software engineers.
A world where everyone can engage with AI, critically and confidently.
We envision a world where AI fluency is as common as digital literacy. A nurse, a policy staffer, and a small business owner would all have the tools to evaluate, use, and shape AI in their work and communities.
That future requires sustained investment in education, community, and advocacy. It's the work we show up for every day.
How We Got Here
From a founding idea in Durham, NC to a growing AI literacy movement.
CPAI Founded
Established in Durham, NC to address the growing AI literacy gap in the Research Triangle.
500+ People Reached
Our first events and trainings reached over 500 professionals across North Carolina.
First APC Cohorts Launched
Launched our AI Proficiency Certification cohort program and grew our reach to over 1,000 people across our programs.
Growing Our Impact
Launching dedicated programs for life sciences and women's education, working toward 500+ certified individuals and a reach of over 2,000 people.
How We Create Change
Three interlocking strategies that together build a more AI-literate world.
Educate
We deliver structured, hands-on AI learning through a progression of programs, from first-exposure events and cohorts to our flagship AI Proficiency Certification. Designed for real working adults, not just tech professionals.
Convene
We bring together professionals, policymakers, educators, and curious minds through Community Events, creating the cross-sector conversations every community needs about AI's impact.
Advocate
We champion equitable access to AI literacy, making sure the benefits of this technology reach every community, not just those already in tech.
The People Behind CPAI
The people dedicated to building AI literacy across North Carolina and beyond.
Todd Quartiere, MMCi
Founder & CEO
A national speaker on AI strategy & enablement and healthcare and life science expert with 15+ years supporting over 300 companies — from startups to the Fortune 500. Guest lecturer at Duke and UNC.
Kenyetta Hall, MBA, CSM, CSPO
Director of Enablement & Principal Consultant
Product Leader and Business Strategist, former AI startup co-founder, CEO of Katalyst HQ, and co-founder of Agile Product Dojo. Social Entrepreneur in Residence and Professor of Practice at UNC-Chapel Hill's Shuford Program for Entrepreneurship.
Abigail Merrill
Director of Enablement & AI Consultant
Marketing, sales-enablement, and ops strategist with 15+ years across B2B/B2C. Leads end-to-end AI transformations — from discovery and tool selection to implementation, change management, and measurable ROI.
Katie Seidler, DPT, MSCI, MMCI
Director of Strategic Initiatives
[ Bio coming soon ]
Board of Directors
Nonprofit Status & Transparency
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Whether you want to fund our work, partner with us, or join a program, there's a place for you.