LSUA Names Mary Anne Hilton Director of AI Innovation and Technology Compliance
LSUA Names Mary Anne Hilton Director of AI Innovation and Technology Compliance
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Publish Date: 2026-06-10 14:51:00
Source Domain: www.lsua.edu
LSUA welcomes Mary Anne Hilton as the university’s new Director of AI Innovation and Technology Compliance, a new position created to help guide the responsible, practical, and strategic use of artificial intelligence across the institution.
In her new role, Hilton will serve as LSUA’s designated AI Officer, leading the university’s coordinated approach to artificial intelligence while ensuring that emerging technologies are implemented responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with institutional, state, and LSU System policies. Working across academic and administrative units, she will help identify opportunities where AI can strengthen student success, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance the work of faculty and staff while maintaining appropriate safeguards for privacy, security, and data stewardship. The role will also help position LSUA as a regional resource for AI literacy and workforce readiness by engaging employers, educators, and community partners in conversations about the future of technology and work.
Hilton brings 17 years of experience in education, including the last nine years in school leadership roles. Most recently, she served as principal of Glenmora High School, where she focused on student achievement, organizational leadership, and helping students and educators realize their full potential. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in social studies education from Louisiana Tech University and a Master’s of Education in leadership from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Hilton is a Louisiana-certified teacher, principal, and education leader who has built her career around empowering others to grow, adapt, and succeed in changing environments.
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