Former OpenAI board member who voted to remove Sam Altman in November 2023; Interim Executive Director of Georgetown CSET; TIME 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024; expertise in US-China AI competition and AI governance
OpenAIOrganizationOpenAIComprehensive organizational profile of OpenAI documenting evolution from 2015 non-profit to Public Benefit Corporation, with detailed analysis of governance crisis, 2024-2025 ownership restructuri...Quality: 62/100 Board
2021-2023
Voted to remove Sam AltmanPersonSam AltmanComprehensive biographical profile of Sam Altman documenting his role as OpenAI CEO, timeline predictions (AGI within presidential term, superintelligence in "few thousand days"), and controversies...Quality: 40/100; resigned after his reinstatement
Policy Influence
High
Congressional testimony, Foreign Affairs, The Economist
Research Focus
U.S.-China AI competition, AI safety, governance
CSET publications and grants
Academic Credentials
MA Security Studies (Georgetown), BSc Chemical Engineering (Melbourne)
Strong interdisciplinary background
EA Movement
Early leader
Founded EA Melbourne chapter, worked at GiveWell and Coefficient Giving
Personal Details
Attribute
Information
Birth Year
1992
Birthplace
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality
Australian
Education
BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne (2014); Diploma in Languages, University of Melbourne; MA Security Studies, Georgetown University (2021)
Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants, CSET; Senior Research Analyst, Coefficient GivingOrganizationCoefficient GivingCoefficient Giving (formerly Open Philanthropy) has directed $4B+ in grants since 2014, including $336M to AI safety (~60% of external funding). The organization spent ~$50M on AI safety in 2024, w...Quality: 55/100; OpenAI Board Member
Notable ForFormer OpenAI board member who voted to remove Sam Altman in November 2023; Interim Executive Director of Georgetown CSET; TIME 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024; expertise in US-China AI competition and AI governance
Birth Year1992
EducationBSc Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne (2014); MA Security Studies, Georgetown University (2021)