Merissa Sadler-Holder

Merissa Sadler-Holder, the recipient of ASU+GSV’s 2024 Leading Woman in AI title, has 13 years of classroom experience and has excelled as an educator at La Cañada Unified School District, utilizing her credentials in multiple subjects, single subject, CTE authorization, and a Master's degree in E-Learning. She founded Teaching with Machines, a platform and consulting agency dedicated to helping forward-thinking educators and schools leverage AI to innovate their practices and empower their students. Merissa has partnered with public and private schools, as well as organizations like Orange County Department of Education, on AI initiatives. Her expertise includes developing impactful professional development programs, delivering keynotes, guiding districts through AI integration, providing valuable resources, and curating a weekly newsletter focused on the intersection of AI and education.