Advisory Council, Leadership & Strategic Collaborators
Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer (CAI) is led and advised by an extraordinary group of experts in journalism, civic tech, AI, product strategy, and public-interest innovation. This team combines deep newsroom experience with cutting-edge technical expertise to guide CAI’s mission and execution.
Leadership Team
Mark Coffey
Co-founder & CEO
Mark is a seasoned executive with leadership roles at PDI Technologies, GasBuddy, Rue Gilt Groupe, NECN, and iHeartMedia. At CAI, he leads the strategic vision and cross-functional development of AI-powered civic tools, with a focus on infrastructure, product innovation, and field adoption by local newsrooms.
Charlie Kravetz
Founder & Chairman
Charlie is an award-winning media executive, former General Manager of WBUR and NECN, and a recipient of the Peabody, DuPont, and Murrow awards. He provides editorial vision and field-building leadership for CAI.
Our Advisors
Robert Caulk
Leads CAI’s system architecture, agentic workflows, and backend AI strategy.
David Karger
Expert in organizing civic data and building accessible information systems.
Arvind Satyanarayan
Pioneer in interactive data visualization and public data usability
Max Metral
Specialist in applied AI, personalization, and scalable systems.
Kinsey Wilson
Advisor on editorial strategy, platform innovation, and nonprofit models.
Anne Galloway
Veteran investigative journalist and leader in nonprofit local journalism.
JJ Yore
Advises CAI on public media strategy and civic storytelling.
Carey Goldberg
Advisor on responsible AI communication and healthcare-informed narratives
Jennifer Preston
Senior advisor on philanthropy, journalism innovation, and field development.
Kelly McBride
Leads CAI’s Ethical AI Governance Framework and transparency practices.
Why It Matters
Our council and leadership team represent a rare fusion of industry, academic, and civic experience. Together, they shape CAI’s direction, ensure technical and ethical rigor, and help us deliver practical, field-tested solutions for local journalism’s future.