Dr. José-Marie Griffiths is president of Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, South Dakota. She spent her career in research, teaching, public service, corporate leadership, workforce and economic development, and higher education administration, with special focus on work in STEM fields. Her presidential appointments include the National Science Board, the U.S. President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee, and the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. She was a member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for 2020.

Griffiths is a member of the Center for a New American Security AI Task Force and active in the Strategic Competitive Special Projects Group. Leading projects for more than 28 U.S. federal agencies, including the NSF, NASA, Department of Energy and various intelligence and military agencies, she collaborated with more than 20 major corporations in over 35 countries. Her work also includes seven major international organizations, including NATO and the United Nations. She has received many significant awards in science, technology and teaching, and the advancement of women in these fields.

Griffiths earned her bachelor’s degree in physics, doctorate in information science and a post-doctoral fellowship in computer science and statistics all from University College, London. She was also awarded an honorary degree from her alma mater for her career and success in science & technology, higher education and national leadership.