Dr. Clair Sullivan is the Founder and CEO of Clair Sullivan and Associates, providing consulting and training in data science and generative AI. Her career spans national labs, government, and academia, with industry roles as a machine learning engineer at GitHub, developer relations at Neo4j where she taught thousands of professionals, and leading data science and engineering teams at Vail Resorts. This blend of technical work, teaching at scale, and leadership gives her unique insight into what actually works when learning AI. Her approach is grounded in proven methods: hands-on practice in supportive environments where questions are welcome and mistakes fuel learning.