Vilas Dhar is a leading advocate for a human-centered future in the digital age, promoting equity-driven solutions in AI and technology. As President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, he oversees initiatives that leverage AI for a sustainable and equitable world. Appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the High-Level Advisory Body on AI, he is also the US Government Nominated Expert to the Global Partnership on AI. Additionally, he contributes to the OECD Expert Working Group on AI Futures and the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on AI. His LinkedIn Learning course, Ethics in the Age of Generative AI, has engaged over 300,000 learners globally. Vilas holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law, an M.P.A. from Harvard Kennedy School, and dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois.