
Krista Kinnard
Krista Kinnard currently serves as the Deputy Chief AI Officer for NASA where she leads the agency in driving innovation through the adoption of cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. With a focus on ethical AI practices and data-driven innovation, Krista fosters cross-agency collaboration and empowerment of the NASA workforce. A passionate advocate for responsible technology, Krista is dedicated to ensuring AI solutions are equitable, transparent, and impactful for all stakeholders. Prior to this role, she served as the Culture & Communications Lead for NASA Digital Transformation where she facilitated the adoption of transformation activities across NASA. Prior to joining NASA, Krista served in several roles in government including as the Director of Innovation and Engineering at the Department of Labor (DOL) and as a director at GSA’s Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.