The Supporters Shaping Trusted AI
Meet the professionals who contributed to the Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) certificate by CSA and Northeastern.
Thank You to the Donors Behind Trusted AI
The Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) certificate would not be possible without the professionals and champions who stepped up to support the future of AI safety. Through their contributions, they have helped build the TAISE certificate, expand access to training, and support nonprofit upskilling.
Below, we recognize the Supporters, Founders, and Benefactors who are shaping what trustworthy AI looks like in practice.
Benefactors
Industry leaders advancing AI by investing in long-term impact by supporting global nonprofit access and the donation of 15 courses to professionals.
CSA Triangle Chapter
The CSA Triangle Chapter serves cloud security professionals in the Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina, including Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Morrisville. As a hub for cloud security education, research, and community, we foster knowledge sharing and skill development in cloud compliance, assurance, and governance best practices.
Jim Reavis
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSA
For over 30 years, Jim Reavis has worked in cybersecurity industry as an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, technologist and business strategist. Jim’s innovative thinking about emerging trends have been published and presented widely throughout the industry and have influenced many.
Jim launched Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) in 2009 and has led its global growth and position as among the most vital cybersecurity communities worldw...
Elier Cruz
Global Enterprise Security Architect, Check Point Software Technologies
As a Global Enterprise Security Architect, I develop innovative cybersecurity solutions that help governments and enterprises worldwide achieve their business and security objectives. With over 27 years of experience, I am recognized as a trusted advisor and thought leader by both clients and colleagues. My primary expertise includes enterprise solution design, network security, cloud computing, and emerging technologies such as Artificial ...
Samuel Romanov
Director, Cornerstone Technology Solutions
Samuel Romanov is the founder of Cornerstone Technology Solutions, where he provides trusted cybersecurity advisory and assessment services to organizations across industries. Alongside his consultancy work, he launched the Cyber Growth Academy, a mentoring initiative designed to guide and equip the next generation of cyber professionals with the skills and confidence to thrive. Through both ventures, Samuel combines deep technical expertis...
Yolanda McWilliams
Director, Information Security at Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.
As a Director of Information Security, Yolanda has over 15 years in cybersecurity, data privacy, and GRC programming and 25+ years in management. Throughout her career in retail, IT, and software development, whether it be high-stakes, innovative, emerging or deprecating technologies, she has been committed to building sustainable GRC programs. Dedicated to the mission of solving cybersecurity challenges by developing talented individuals, ...
Founders
Contributors who helped accelerate the launch of AI safety, by funding both their own training and one additional course donation.
Supporters
Early supporters who recognized the importance of establishing a trusted AI safety standard, and took action to help bring it to market.