I am a visionary innovator and storyteller driven by a deep desire to transform how we interact with technology, creativity, and each other. With a background as a stay-at-home mom turned inventor, composer, and entrepreneur, my journey is rooted in resilience, reinvention, and a refusal to accept limitations. KE Theory, my revolutionary framework, was born out of personal adversity—a struggle to hold statistical concepts and formulas in my mind during a manic episode evolved into an idea that reimagines how we solve problems and unlock human potential. KE Theory disrupts traditional workflows by integrating gesture-driven systems, adaptive AI, and a human-centered approach to productivity and creativity. It’s not just a tool; it’s a movement designed to empower individuals and organizations while safeguarding against exploitation. My mission is to balance cutting-edge innovation with ethical responsibility, creating technology that works for humanity, not against it. I believe in turning setbacks into stepping stones, and my story reflects that belief. From navigating mental health challenges to developing ideas ahead of their time, my journey has been unconventional but undeniably impactful. Today, I stand at the intersection of creativity, compassion, and technological advancement, ready to share how KE Theory can disrupt industries, inspire innovation, and create a better future for all.

With over a decade of specialized experience in technology management and data protection, my mission as the Senior Director of Technology and DPO at Anglepoint is to safeguard our operations through robust compliance and IT strategies. My core competencies lie in implementing global policies that adhere to ISO 27001 and 19770-1 standards, reflecting a steadfast commitment to data integrity and security. This role allows me to align my expertise in IT operations with the company's culture of excellence, bringing diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront of our industry.

UX/UI/Product Designer | Problem Solver | IA Advocate | Creating Delight I create frictionless user experiences through effective research and innovative design! I have a strong background in branding and UX design, as well as visual design, production design, and digital asset management. I love finding creative solutions to problems, and creating order out of chaos. I take pride in my ability to visually communicate my ideas on a whiteboard, and collaborate with teams to create eye catching designs, and user friendly layouts.

I don’t just help companies catch up, I help them leap ahead. As the founder of Cameo Labs, I work with high-growth leaders who are tired of quick fixes and want real transformation. From EdTech to SaaS, I help organizations ditch outdated playbooks, align their teams around a vision, and deliver products their customers actually want. Let’s rethink innovation, so you can stop fighting yesterday’s battles and start leading tomorrow’s market.

As Director of Research and Science at the University of Utah's Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, I help lead the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI). The One-U RAI aims to advance AI to achieve societal good—all while protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties, and promoting fairness, accountability, transparency, and equity.

I'm the PI @ the AI Ethics Lab at Rutgers University and founder of the social learning community at ReligionAndPublicLife.org. I consult as an Expert AI Trainer in law and education at OpenAI, and serve as a community leader at the OpenAI Forum.

Aspiring tech entrepreneur to gamify community service and ultimately help those in generational poverty

Mekenna Malan is the editor of Utah Business.