Dr. John Nash has turned thousands of teachers and school leaders into confident educational innovators. Combining 30 years of research on design thinking, educational technology, and school improvement, John is passionate about helping professional educators create educational experiences for learners by equipping them with the vital skill of creative leadership.

In 2023, John became a trusted advisor to educators on generative Al thanks to reporting on his own use of Al in graduate-level courses and his service as a guide on responsible and ethical use of generative in educational institutions. He's an advisor to P-12 schools, universities, philanthropists, and federal government agencies.

John combines practical experience with academic insight into the intersection of education and technology. With expertise grounded in work as a faculty member at the University of Kentucky and lowa State University, John pioneered courses focusing on applying design thinking in education, promoting a holistic, problem-solving mindset in future educators. Since 2010 he has taught design thinking to teachers, principals, MBA students, physicians, designers, and journalists.