Ayham Boucher leads AI innovation efforts at Cornell, connecting students, faculty, and staff to develop practical AI solutions that support learning, research, and university operations. With over eight years at Cornell, Ayham has guided teams in building real-world applications of large language models and generative AI. As the director of the AI Innovation Hub, he encourages collaboration across departments and helps the Cornell community explore new possibilities with artificial intelligence. Ayham also teaches courses on building AI applications, helping students bridge theory and practice. Beyond Cornell, he co-leads the AI Innovation Accelerator, a group of more than fifty universities working together to advance AI in higher education.