The Advisory Council for Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technology (the “Council”) is a strategic advisory body convened by the Marine Corps University Foundation (the “Foundation”) to accelerate Marine Corps University’s education efforts in innovation, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology. The Council’s purpose is to provide strategic guidance, specialized industry knowledge, and innovative perspectives to university leadership, helping to ensure the Marine Corps remains at the forefront of AI applications, technological innovation, Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO), and integrated deterrence.

The Council’s mission is to advise and support Marine Corps University (MCU) faculty and staff to educate the next generation of MCU students on leveraging and employing AI and advanced technologies in complex, multi-domain environments. Through collaboration with the Council, military leaders, academia, and the private sector will identify emerging trends, develop research partnerships, and create experiential education opportunities for military professionals in the JADO program, International Military Student Next (IMS Next) program, and beyond.

Invited U.S. Marine Corps Leadership

• Commandant of the Marine Corps

• Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

• Deputy Commandant, Training and Education (DC T&E)

• Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration (DC CD&I)

• Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I)

• Commanding General, Education Command and President, Marine Corps University

Foundation Members

• General John F. Kelly, USMC (Ret.) – Chairman, Marine Corps University Foundation

5th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and 32nd White House Chief of Staff

• Mr. Donald Knauss – Vice Chairman, Marine Corps University Foundation, Former Chairman & CEO, Clorox

• Mr. Bob Hugin – Treasurer, Marine Corps University Foundation, Board of Trustees

• Mr. Tim Harvey – Marine Corps University Foundation, Board of Trustees

• Mr. Harry “Lee” Crisp III – Legacy Trustee, Innovator and Investor

• Mr. Andrew Ammerman – President and CEO, Marine Corps University Foundation