Davis Schneiderman
Davis Schneiderman (born 1974) is an American academic leader, writer, and higher-education administrator with expertise in artificial intelligence, technology ethics, and interdisciplinary innovation. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities at Lake Forest College, where he leads national initiatives on the cultural and ethical dimensions of AI, including the $1.2 million Mellon Foundation-funded HUMAN Initiative. Schneiderman previously served as Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Lake Forest College, and is recognized for his strategic leadership in AI integration, academic innovation, and institutional advancement within liberal arts education. He is also Co-Chair of the College’s interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Program and a frequent speaker on AI ethics, education, and the cultural implications of AI technologies. On January 15, 2026, he was appointed president of Ringling College, and will assume office on June 1, 2026.