06/05/2026
* Lara Taylor is an artificial intelligence expert, consultant, and educator who serves as the founder of State AI Strategies, a practical AI consulting and training firm. She is recognized for her work in promoting AI literacy, responsible technology design, and AI adoption frameworks across the public and private sectors.
* Professional Background & VenturesState AI Strategies: Through her firm State AI Strategies, Lara provides AI consulting, workshops, and training built for organizations, business groups, and government entities. Her work focuses on implementing automation and data-driven systems safely and responsibly.Academic Roles:
* She serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist at Mississippi State University (MSU Libraries), where she leads AI-related initiatives, virtual reality demos, and literacy frameworks.Fellowships: She is a Perplexity Business Fellow and a Mississippi AI Collaborative (MSAIC) Research Fellow, focusing on statewide technology policy and public-sector AI guidelines.