Human-First.
AI-Forward.

Teresa Coats is the CEO and Co-founder of LearnAIR™, a recognized OpenAI Service Partner dedicated to advancing AI literacy and enablement. A visionary leader with a diverse background spanning non-profits, retail, sports management, and technology, Teresa has spent her career helping organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. At LearnAIR™, she leads with the conviction that the future of work is both human-first and AI-forward. Under her direction, the company’s mission is clear: to usher humanity into the AI era by equipping leaders and teams to understand, adopt, and scale AI responsibly. Teresa is known for transforming abstract vision into executable strategy, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in radical transparency, strategic foresight, and a deep respect for human potential - ensuring that as technology advances, people remain at the center of progress. Outside of her role at LearnAIR™, Teresa finds balance in family life and tending her garden, grounding her leadership in the same curiosity and care that define her work.

Justin Coats is a dynamic force in AI integration and personal development, bringing a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences in technology, teaching, and entrepreneurship. His journey from the Marine Corps to pioneering in the AI space has equipped him with invaluable insights into the challenges and potential of AI in modern society. Passionate about empowering learners, Justin specializes in translating complex AI concepts into accessible, practical skills, driving innovation and efficiency. Justin has delivered hundreds of hours of specialized training sessions with individuals and small to medium-sized groups, mastering the art of AI integration for business solutions, enabling teams to complete projects weeks before their deadlines or, in some cases, months before they would have normally finished their project. With an unparalleled command over both quantitative and qualitative metrics, Justin is the go-to authority for AI Integration Coaching, ensuring that you not only feel comfortable taking his course but also achieve outstanding outcomes. Don’t Forget the Human Part^©.

Kristina is a multidisciplinary creative and systems-minded operator who blends sharp operational design instincts with real-world business execution. She began her career in the fast-paced environment of a newspaper, where she honed her eye for visual storytelling, tight deadlines, and high-impact design. Building on that foundation, she launched and ran her own graphic design business, partnering with clients to bring brands to life through thoughtful, strategic visuals. Her entrepreneurial experience strengthened not just her creative skillset, but her ability to manage projects, relationships, and growth. Alongside her design work, Kristina has played a key role in a community non-profit, contributing as a behind-the-scenes force for clarity and momentum. She brings structure to mission-driven work; streamlining processes, aligning teams, and turning big ideas into tangible outcomes. Balancing creative vision with operational precision, Kristina thrives at the intersection of design, business, and community impact. Outside of her professional work, Kristina’s life is grounded in family and community. She is the wife of a retired 22-year Army veteran, a role that has shaped her resilience, adaptability, and deep sense of commitment. She and her family have a long-standing connection to youth baseball, with years spent at the field and traveling for tournaments as well as being involved in community youth baseball programs. Beyond the ballfield, her family embraces every opportunity to travel, explore, and experience new adventures together.

Rhonda Coats is a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning child welfare, legal defense, Mitigation investigation, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. She began her career in the 1990s with the Oregon Department of Human Services, where she provided administrative and executive support before advancing to an Information Specialist role. Building on her skills in research and advocacy, Rhonda transitioned into the legal field and became a licensed Private Investigator. Specializing in Mitigation Investigation, she worked to keep defendants off death row in the state of Oregon. Rhonda later shifted into the private sector, where she became an accomplished Amazon Catalog and Advertising Manager overseeing more than a million dollars in annual ad spend and managing thousands of product listings, while also serving in an executive support capacity. Her keen eye for detail, data-driven approach, and ability to manage large-scale operations made her a trusted leader in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. Beyond her career, she is devoted to her family, an avid pickleball enthusiast, a quilter, and a lifelong learner who has lived through some of the most transformative eras in American history. From the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has remained deeply rooted in her small rural community.

With seven years of experience in the digital and direct marketing industry, Andrea has honed her skills in project management, ensuring that teams operate efficiently and businesses achieve their goals seamlessly. Her expertise lies in streamlining processes, optimizing workflows, and fostering collaboration to drive impactful results. At LearnAIR™, she plays a role in keeping operations running smoothly, bridging communication across teams, and ensuring that projects stay on track. She believes that transparency, clear and open communication, and mutual respect are the foundation of any successful team; values she upholds in every interaction. A firm believer in continuous improvement, Andrea consistently seeks to enhance productivity and efficiency, while discovering smarter approaches to work without compromising quality. Outside of work, she finds joy in nature, whether hiking, exploring the outdoors, or simply spending quality time with family and friends. For her, balance is key by combining professional excellence with meaningful personal experiences.

Brock brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to his role as Client Relations Specialist at LearnAIR™, with a career spanning theme parks, cruise lines, airlines, and resort hotels. Most recently in the industry, he led sales and revenue management for two hotel properties and a convention center, where success depended on coordinating complex operations across teams while managing long-term client relationships. Brock will apply his diverse experience in multi-departmental business operations with his proven client support skills to further empower teams with LearnAIR™'s dedicated services. Outside of work, Brock enjoys exploring a variety of Central Oregon outdoor activities, traveling, spending time with family, and pursuing his many hobbies.

Carl is a technically driven problem solver at LearnAIR™, where he helps clients seamlessly integrate AI into their operations. He brings a systems-oriented mindset to the challenge of deploying intelligent tools in production environments, combining technical depth and a clear focus on usability and impact. His background includes software engineering roles at Intel and Thermo Fisher Scientific, completed as part of his studies in computer science with a focus on cybersecurity. These roles provided exposure to real-world development environments and helped build a strong foundation in secure systems, backend development, and collaborative engineering practices. Outside of work, Carl enjoys hiking, playing water polo, and developing personal web projects that explore new tech stacks, always looking for new tools to learn.

Makenna Bartow studied Computer Science and AI at IE University in Madrid. She applies her technical training in AI to her work at LearnAIR™, focusing on practical, real-world applications. Makenna is especially passionate about teaching and helping others understand complex concepts in a simple, engaging way. She enjoys building learning experiences that make AI feel accessible, useful, and empowering for everyone. Outside of work, Makenna enjoys exploring her city of Madrid, spending time with her husband, cooking, attending Barre classes, and connecting with the LearnAIR™ team.

Michael is an educator and technologist who brings together a background in computer science, industry, and education to make emerging technology practical and approachable. He earned his degree in Computer Science, where he worked as an undergraduate researcher in natural language processing through SLIM. He later worked as a Sales Engineer, bridging the gap between the technical possibilities of engineering teams and the vision of executive and leadership teams. Driven by a passion for teaching, Michael returned to school to earn his master's degree in Secondary Education. He went on to build a STEM program from the ground up, developing and teaching programs across robotics, esports, computer science, graphic design, digital literacy, cybersecurity, and AI.

At LearnAIR™, Michael leads workshops, cohorts, and trainings while developing curriculum that helps people build the skills and confidence to work effectively with AI. His combination of technical experience and classroom teaching shapes his approach: understand how the technology works, make it useful, and help people feel empowered to put it into practice. Outside of work, Michael is usually learning about new technology or building something with it, whether that means automating a personal workflow, making a silly app for his wife, or building a website for a friend's business. When he steps away from a screen, he enjoys fishing, camping, escape rooms, and just about any puzzle he can get his hands on.

Asher is a high school senior who has spent much of his life looking for ways to get closer to real work, real responsibility, and real problems.

He started working at 12 and later built a successful service business, which gave him an early education in entrepreneurship, sales, customer relationships, and what it means to have people genuinely count on you.

He joined LearnAIR™ as an Intern expecting to spend the summer learning how a growing company works. Instead, his role expanded across research, sales, business development, marketing, events, and strategic projects. As the summer progressed, that internship evolved into an ongoing part-time role as Business Development & Sales Associate during the school year.

Today, Asher focuses on outreach, relationship development, new business opportunities, sales, growth, and strategic initiatives. Working inside an AI company while still in high school has also given him an unusual perspective on how quickly work is changing and how young people are being prepared to enter it.

Outside of LearnAIR, Asher serves as Student Body President at Central Christian High School in Central Oregon. He also enjoys golfing, traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends.

Bobby Napiltonia is a veteran technology leader with over 36 years of experience building and delivering transformative technologies that shape how we live and work today. A visionary with deep expertise across GTM strategy, cloud computing, APIs, GenAI, robotics, deep tech, open source, and ecosystems, Bobby has dedicated his career to driving innovation and meaningful growth in the tech world. At Salesforce, Bobby led the creation of the AppExchange alongside Marc Benioff, a platform that became the foundation for a trillion-dollar cloud ecosystem and inspired many of today’s most successful technology companies. From enabling computers to produce sound at Creative Labs to powering communication technology at Twilio, Bobby’s work has influenced how people connect, create, and collaborate every day. His leadership philosophy is grounded in strategic foresight, authenticity, and inclusion, ensuring that as technology evolves, it does so in service of people. Known for his ability to scale startups to over $1 billion in sales, Bobby brings both vision and discipline to turning innovation into impact. Outside of his professional life, Bobby finds joy in fatherhood and in advancing the life of students at the University level. His commitment to mentorship and representation continues to shape the future of tech.