Julie Guirado to Lead CHT as Executive Director

Summary

The Center for Humane Technology announced Julie Guirado’s promotion from COO to Executive Director, positioning her to lead the organization through a pivotal year for AI. Daniel Barcay, who guided CHT during the rise of generative AI, will transition to a Senior Fellow role. Julie brings extensive nonprofit and humanitarian operations experience and a human‑centered view on technology, emphasizing the need to question prevailing narratives of progress. Under her leadership, CHT will continue high‑visibility initiatives like the AI documentary at Sundance, Davos engagements, and new research on AI’s impact on humanity.