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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻I am passionate about leveraging AI, XR, games, media, and EdTech to revolutionize education and mental health. With over two decades of leadership experience across government, academia, and industry, I specialize in driving transformative change through technology and innovation.𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀• 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆: Captain & Aerospace Experimental Psychologist (22 years)• 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Obama Appointee, led cross-government STEM initiatives• 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗔: Pioneered AI and affective computing for psychological health and educational games• 𝗢𝗡𝗥: Initiated groundbreaking VR program for PTSD treatment• 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Chief Scientific Officer, influencing federal policy• 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮: Associate Professor at U.S. Air Force Academy and Naval Postgraduate School𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀• Gates Foundation, Autism Speaks, EdSafe AI Alliance• Strategic advisor to startups, philanthropies, game developers, and nonprofits𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀Sesame Street: Created award-winning programs for military familiesAmerica's Army: Contributed to government recruitment gameTech Industry: Ongoing AI, game, and VR development partnerships𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• AI/XR applications in Education and Wellness• VR solutions for Therapy and Training• Educational Technology and Serious Game Design• Strategic Research Program Management• Technology Policy and EthicsLet's collaborate to drive transformative change through technology and innovation.#AI, #Edtech, #gamesforimpact, #policy, #games, #psychology

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Shilling Forge Consulting

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Owner, Advisor, and Mentor (Applied Innovation R and D for Maximizing Human Potential)
Washington, DC, US
Russell Shilling, Ph.D. Work Experience Details
  • Shilling Forge Consulting
    Owner, Advisor, And Mentor (Applied Innovation R And D For Maximizing Human Potential)
    Shilling Forge Consulting
    Washington, Dc, Us
  • Russell Shilling Consulting: Innovation And Impact
    Innovation Advisor (Edtech, Behavioral Health, & Social Impact)
    Russell Shilling Consulting: Innovation And Impact Mar 2022 - Present
    Centreville, Va, Us
    Delivering strategic consulting on evidence-based tech and policy innovations for measurable social impact• Pioneering behavioral health, wellness, and education solutions through advanced technology integration• Advising on AI for education and wellness, games for impact, XR applications, and innovation research• Leveraging cross-sector expertise spanning Defense, Education, Government, Philanthropy, and Nonprofit
  • Sidekick Wellness Inc.
    Senior Innovation Advisor
    Sidekick Wellness Inc. May 2024 - Present
    Sidekick Wellness is an AI-powered support delivery platform that enables experts to improve the well-being and performance of individuals.• Strategic planning and insights
  • Autism Speaks
    Medical And Science Advisory Committee (Volunteer)
    Autism Speaks Nov 2023 - Present
    Princeton, Nj, Us
    • Bringing lived experience as a parent of two adult children with autism, informing a deep personal understanding of lifelong support needs and opportunities• Providing strategic insight on leveraging immersive technologies (VR/AR), AI and other technologies to create safe, realistic environments for life skills training and career preparation• Consulting on the development of evidence-based, technology-driven tools to support continuous learning, health management, and workplace success throughout lifespan
  • Mindtrust
    Senior Innovation Advisor - Education & Behavioral Sciences
    Mindtrust Oct 2023 - Present
    New Haven, Connecticut, Us
    • Strategic consultant for XR (AR/VR/MR) initiatives in training, therapy, and education• Advisor on serious game development for government recruitment and public engagement• Expert in designing and implementing large-scale government technology programs• Consultant for AI and immersive technology integration in federal healthcare systems
  • Edsafe Ai Alliance
    Senior Strategic Advisor (Volunteer)
    Edsafe Ai Alliance Nov 2021 - Present
    The nonprofit EdSafe AI Alliance brings together existing networks, frameworks, education organisations, research and standards bodies to learn from, work with each other, and provide global leadership in the creation of a safer, more trusted ecosystem of innovation, benchmarks and standards for AI within the education landscape. https://www.edsafeai.org
  • Mvmt Ventures
    Founding Advisor
    Mvmt Ventures Oct 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
  • Mdrc
    Senior Innovation Consultant
    Mdrc Apr 2022 - Dec 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Advising MDRC on adapting DARPA-inspired innovative program management practices for Gates Foundation Pre-K Assessment initiatives• Strategizing on the integration of gamified elements in Pre-K assessments to boost engagement and accuracy• Providing insights on the use of voice recognition technologies• Supplying expert input for program reviews and proposal evaluations to ensure alignment with cutting-edge assessment methodologies​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Riiid Labs
    Executive Vice President For Research
    Riiid Labs Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
    Mountain View, California, Us
  • Riiid Labs
    Senior Vice President For Government Solutions And Policy
    Riiid Labs Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
    Mountain View, California, Us
    Leading Riiid Lab's strategy, programs, and partnerships to leverage Riiid's strengths in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation to revolutionize education and training across the government and provide 21st-century learning opportunities to military members and veterans.
  • American Psychological Association
    Chief Scientific Officer
    American Psychological Association Dec 2018 - Apr 2020
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • Developed and implemented a visionary science agenda for 118,000 APA members, driving psychological research forward• Led APA's Science Directorate, overseeing budget management, staff development, and strategic hiring initiatives• Spearheaded innovative programs in the Office of Applied Psychology, bridging research and real-world applications• Engaged federal policymakers on critical issues including psychological health, addiction, education, technology, and climate change, shaping evidence-based policies• Represented APA in key leadership roles: - Board Member, Consortium of Social Science Associations - Council Representative, Federation of Associations for Behavioral & Brain Sciences• Organized the groundbreaking Technology, Mind, and Society Conference, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Digital Promise
    Senior Innovation Fellow (Funded By The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative)
    Digital Promise Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    • Co-created the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), a $50M educational technology Research & Development fund modeled on DARPA between Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Gates Foundation, New Schools Venture Fund, and Digital Promise.• Consulted on merging innovation R&D techniques and philosophy into the DNA of the program• Created interdisciplinary program to revolutionize math education & improve executive functioning in at-risk students
  • U.S. Department Of Education
    Executive Director Of Stem Initiatives (Political Ses Appoinment)
    U.S. Department Of Education May 2014 - Jan 2017
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • Senior Executive Presidential appointee creating first Office of STEM• Conceived and co-hosted education conference with Google, Macmillan, O’Reilly Media, Scientific America & Sesame Street• Spearheaded efforts to improve STEM in early childhood by promoting public & private commitments • Coordinated efforts across 60+ STEM Priorities at the Department and numerous Federal Agencies• Partnered with Google, PBS, Scientific American and numerous media companies on education research and portrayal of STEM in popular media
  • Us Navy
    Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychologist (Captain Retired)
    Us Navy Aug 1992 - Apr 2014
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • R&D Program Officer at DARPA, Office of Naval Research, & Army TATRC• Video Games, VR, Simulation, Education, Training, Aviation HF & Medical Research• Assoc. Professor at United States Air Force Academy and Naval Postgraduate School• Produced and funded Sesame Street military child programs• Research lead on team that created the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psych Health & TBI
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa)
    Program Officer - Information Innovations Office (I2O)
    Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
    Arlington, Va, Us
    Orchestrated and implmented interdisiplinaryresearch and development programs & teams centered on innovative approaches to STEM education, education assessment, and psychological health. • $60M+ in research & development programs• Coordinated staff and interdisciplinary R&D teams across tech sector and universities.• Game-based technologies, mobile platforms, virtual humans, simulations, and graphic novels.• Partnered with private foundations, federal agencies, & White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).• Managed numerous Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs.
  • Dod / Sesame Workshop
    Program Manager For Sesame Workshop Child Resilience Programs
    Dod / Sesame Workshop Apr 2007 - Jan 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Programs to support military children and their families as they cope with the traumas of multiple deployments, injury (visible and invisible) and the profound impacts of grief. • Emmy nominated for related PBS Special• Two CINE Golden Eagle Awards• Interactive Media Award• Over 3 million outreach kits produced since 2007 along with online access and mobile apps• Assets still available for military and civilians.
  • Defense Centers Of Excellence For Psychological Health And Traumatic Brain Injury/ Oasd Ha Red Cell
    Executive Director Of Science And Technology
    Defense Centers Of Excellence For Psychological Health And Traumatic Brain Injury/ Oasd Ha Red Cell Mar 2007 - Apr 2010
    Research expert on the team that created the center to improve the lives of our nation's service members, veterans and their families by advancing excellence in psychological health and traumatic brain injury prevention and care.• Instrumental in developing an investment strategy for $900M congressional appropriation.• Senior strategist for military research investment in Psychological Health & Brain Injury.• Created innovative research programs in medical simulation and medicine for DoD.• Instrumental in the design of virtual reality elements in the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE)
  • Onr Global
    Medical And Human Factors Research Program Manager
    Onr Global Dec 2003 - Jan 2007
    London, Uk, Gb
    Orchestrated research programs associated with military medicine, including Virtual Reality Therapy for PTSD, hearing preservation and restoration, and a variety of game-based medical simulations. • Managed $30M+/year portfolio in medical research programs• First DoD research and development program to use Virtual Reality interfaces to treat PTSD. • Implemented pandemic influenza modeling and simulation efforts• Started cochlear hair cell regeneration programs to combat hearing loss• Executed programs in medical simulation and training• Program Officer for National Marrow Donor Program- Also managed programs at Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Center- ONR PM for National Bone Marrow Registry
  • America'S Army Videogame
    Audio Engineer / Sound Designer/ Principal Investigator
    America'S Army Videogame 2001 - 2005
    Highly successful games that helped launch the "serious games" or "games for impact" movement. • Developed all sound assets for the game for the first 4 years of its production, including weapons, explosions, environmental effects, voice acting,etc. • Secured Dolby Certification (first video game to receive certification)• $3M+ budget during the first years of development• Over 13M registered users• Created various articles and presentations based on the work• Nominated for the best sound in a video game category by GameSpot in 2002. • Implemented a research program using game assets to support student theses
  • Naval Postgraduate School
    Associate Professor / Technical Director Immersive Technologies
    Naval Postgraduate School Nov 2000 - Aug 2003
    Ca, Us
    Taught Human Factors courses in the Operations Research Department and served as a Technical Director in the Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) Institute. • Mentor and advisor on multiple student theses and explored the intersection of simulation, games, and emotion.• Associate professor teaching courses on Human Factors and Simulation
  • United States Air Force Academy
    Associate Professor: Dept Of Behavioral Sciences And Leadership
    United States Air Force Academy Oct 1996 - Nov 2000
    Co, Us
    Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership. - Taught courses in statistics, neuropsychology, and leadership. - Explored research interests in simulation & emotion and started collaborations with THX and Skywalker Sound to improve the quality of military simulations.
  • University Of Central Florida
    Adjunct Faculty In Department Of Psychology
    University Of Central Florida 1994 - 1996
    Orlando, Fl, Us
    • Taught courses in general psychology, human factors, and behavioral statisitcs.
  • Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (Nawctsd)
    Research Program Manager / Scientist
    Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (Nawctsd) 1993 - 1996
    • Managed a variety of aviation simulation and training R&D programs. • Conducted research related to spatial (3-D) auditory displays for attack helicopters and virtual reality simulations. • Consulted on human factors for numerous projects

Russell Shilling, Ph.D. Skills

Program Management Research Leadership Public Speaking Military Teaching Statistics Government Training Higher Education Educational Technology Science Dod Program Development Psychology Proposal Writing Policy Technical Writing Game Development Simulations Virtual Reality Human Factors U.s. Department Of Defense Team Building Educational Outreach Human Factors Engineering Strategic Planning Public Policy Team Leadership Nonprofits E Learning Staff Development

Russell Shilling, Ph.D. Education Details

  • Wake Forest University
    Wake Forest University
    Psychology
  • University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
    University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
    Experimental Psychology (Psychoacoustics/Neuroscience)

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