Sky Bell is an AI practitioner and technologist with 15+ years of experience mastering emerging technologies to drive impact. A former Apple Genius, she bridges technical fluency and human-centered design, demystifying complex tools and turning them into accessible resources. Sky founded Capital Region AI Catalyst, a nonprofit democratizing AI through education and collaboration, and serves on the NYS AI Forum Steering Committee, advocating for ethical, community, and workforce-focused AI strategies. Her work focuses on turning curiosity into capability, helping individuals and institutions adapt to AI with confidence. In the absence of a broader federal AI policy framework, Bell will examine state-level policies and legislation related to the use of AI, and the different regulatory models employed therein.