James Bloom

About James Bloom

Innovative, disciplined professional with extensive experience in strategic engagement, grant writing, professional learning, and program development in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, currently serving as Assistant Director for Research & Strategic Engagement in the AI Plus Institute at the University at Albany. I design and develop programs that bring people together across roles and institutions to solve problems, expand access, and strengthen communities. Demonstrated expertise in team building, community outreach, and strategic growth initiatives. Award-winning teacher and curriculum designer. Committed to education as a mode of public service in the pursuit of social justice, and to collaboration as a model of effective leadership. Eager to pursue opportunities to do transformative work for the public good.

Experience

1. Assistant Director for Research & Strategic Engagement Ai Plus Institute

   The Research Foundation for SUNY

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Lead the planning and delivery of professional learning programs, convenings, and engagement initiatives for a multidisciplinary institute community.• Coordinate speakers, facilitators, and collaborators across departments and partner organizations, supporting program goals and participant experience.• Manage end-to-end program operations, including scheduling, communications, logistics, and post-program follow-up.• Design and use feedback and assessment tools to improve program relevance, accessibility, and quality across cycles.• Serve as founding editor of the AI Plus Institute Magazine, coordinating contributors, interviews, editorial workflow, and production timelines.• Support proposal development and funded-initiative planning in collaboration with university and Research Foundation stakeholders.

Education

• Dartmouth College

  AB, English Literature and Art History

  1989 — 1993

• Duke University

  Ph.D., Art History + Visual Studies

  1995 — 2002