Amari Porter

Human-Centered AI at Stanford

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Hi! I'm Amari, a Stanford student studying Symbolic Systems with a concentration in Human-Centered AI. I'm drawn to the places where technology meets people: thinking carefully about how AI systems are built, whom they serve, and what it looks like when they actually work for everyone. My interests span equitable design, social entrepreneurship, community-driven innovation, and international policy, and I'm always looking for ways to connect those threads in meaningful work. I'm always open to connecting! Please feel free to reach me at [email protected].

Experience

  • Chief of Staff at Associated Students of Stanford University
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • AI Engineer - Investments Technology at New York Life
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Working within the Tech, Data, AI, and Ventures Branch of New York Life

  • Stanford Consulting Student Group (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President of Project Director Operations
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Mentor 7 Project Directors, guiding them to secure cumulative client contracts worth $20K+ per quarter (Winter & Spring)

    • Project Director
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      I successfully led a team to drive impactful enhancements for an AI startup, securing valuable client partnerships. • Secured two client cases with an AI startup and SFMoMA, generating $13K in revenue. • Enhanced UI/UX through user feedback, ensuring a user-centered design approach. • Delivered e-commerce improvements that expanded product outreach and enriched user experience.

    • Associate Consultant
      Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 · 8 mos

  • Center for Social Innovation at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Intern at the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford Graduate School of Business, contributing to initiatives that advance sustainable solutions to social and environmental challenges by empowering leaders and driving impactful change in communities worldwide.

  • Stanford Symbolic Systems Society (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Vice President
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      Oversee major events execution, manage administrative tasks, organize committees’ operations within the Society

    • Co-Chair of Coffee Chat Committee
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Organize major-wide coffee chats with faculty within the Symbolic Systems department.

    • Committee Chair of Alumni Outreach
      Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 · 10 mos