Mike Salvatore

Michael Salvatore is an accomplished educational leader, scholar, and international keynote speaker at the forefront of artificial intelligence, organizational transformation, and the future of education. As Executive Vice President of Academic and Administrative Operations and Interim Chief Financial Officer at Kean University, he leads complex institutional initiatives while advancing the responsible integration of AI into educational leadership and decision-making. His expertise combines executive education in artificial intelligence at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, data analytics at Cornell University, and an American Council on Education Fellowship with hands-on experience developing agentic AI tools and guiding institutional innovation. Appointed to the New Jersey Governor’s Supercomputing Governance Team, Dr. Salvatore has also testified before the New Jersey Senate on artificial intelligence and advises educational leaders on navigating its opportunities, risks, and transformative potential. A former New Jersey Superintendent of the Year and Cambridge University Press-contracted author, he has shared his expertise with audiences across the United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates. His work bridges research, technology, and executive leadership, challenging educators and organizations to rethink how AI can extend human thinking, strengthen leadership, and transform the institutions they serve.