Email: jbradshaw@tacc.utexas.edu
Dr. Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez is a distinguished applied scientist, public interest technologist, and strategic dealmaker who serves as the Head of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC). In this pivotal role, she spearheads the STAR program, leveraging her expertise to tackle some of the most complex societal challenges through technology. Her comprehensive academic foundation, culminating in a Ph.D. in Engineering, Technology and Policy, underpins a research agenda focused on the profound societal impacts of scientific and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence and supercomputing. This unique blend of academic rigor and practical application positions her as a formidable force in her field.
Dr. Bradshaw de Hernandez's illustrious career is marked by a proven track record of significant achievement. She has successfully managed several university funding portfolios valued at an impressive $1.95 billion, demonstrating exceptional growth and strategic acumen in all areas. This experience as a visionary leader and resource developer has been instrumental in securing critical funding for groundbreaking research and transformative initiatives.
Beyond TACC, Dr. Bradshaw de Hernandez holds prominent leadership positions on influential boards, showcasing her commitment to responsible technology and community engagement. She currently serves as the Board Chair of the Thinkery Museum and is a key member of the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF) External Advisory Board, where she guides the mission to advance AI interpretability and responsible technology development.
Dr. Bradshaw de Hernandez's unique ability to bridge the worlds of science, philanthropy, and policy enables her to forge connections across disciplines and develop innovative models that transcend traditional boundaries. She is a true interdisciplinary scientist, dedicated to ensuring that TACC's world-class supercomputing resources are utilized to their fullest potential, driving scientific inquiry and improving lives in Texas and across the globe.
“Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Determine a Prediction Analytics Process for Determining Foundation Giving Gift Capacity” Journal of Advancement Analytics Fall/Winter 2024.
The impacts of scientific and technological innovation advances, such as artificial intelligence and large language models, in interdisciplinary fields. These fields include workforce development, health, cyber-resiliency, economics and philanthropy. The unifying theme in this portfolio is understanding scalable impacts of technology that improve the human condition. At TACC she will research the impacts of supercomputing and understand the outcomes of the societal investments in these fields.
