Erin Mote

CEO

Erin Mote is a leading enterprise architect and systems-change strategist dedicated to transforming the American education landscape. As the CEO and Founder of InnovateEDU, Erin anchors her work in the belief that "Safe by Design" principles—centering safety, accountability, fairness, and efficacy—are the essential bedrock of educational innovation.

At the forefront of the national conversation on AI Literacy, Erin leads uncommon alliances across the education and workforce sectors to ensure technology serves as a bridge to equity rather than a barrier. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to human-centered innovation, integrating the learning sciences into the rapid development of AI, and advocating for purpose-built educational tools over consumer-grade alternatives.

Under her direction, InnovateEDU has launched transformative technology products that have reshaped US education. As an enterprise architect, she deeply understands the power of technology to transform systems, and through initiatives like Project Unicorn, she has become a primary voice for data interoperability and open standards, driving the sector toward more efficient, integrated systems.

Erin’s expertise is grounded in deep operational experience. She co-founded the Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School —a perspective that continues to inform her work with the EDSAFE AI Alliance and her advisory roles with the White House, XPRIZE Foundation, and SXSWEDU.

A recognized global leader in broadband and technology access, Erin has managed multi-million dollar global expansion projects for USAID and advised the Obama Administration on global development innovation. She is an Aspen Institute Socrates Scholar, a proud alumna of the University of Michigan, and a fierce advocate for a national workforce powered by the next generation of talent.