Clara Del Villar
Founder & CEO
Clara Del Villar is the founder of Schola Labs, an AI Agency and the Schola AI financial literacy AI Agent designed to empower users with innovative tools for managing personal finances.
A Georgetown University graduate with a degree in Foreign Service, she brings a wealth of experience from her 28-year career in executive roles across investment and asset management.
Clara previously served as a director at the FreedomWorks Foundation and authored The Financial Freedom Toolkit, a guide to achieving financial independence. She currently sits on the board of General American Investors Co., blending her expertise in finance and education to drive Schola Lab AI’s mission.
Steve Tucker
Executive Director
Steve Tucker, Founder of The Institute on AI, is a dynamic force in the AI landscape, whose AI journey began in 2018 at Georgia Tech when he first coded on and envisioned the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Captivated by its potential, Steve secured a coveted spot in 2020 with the OpenAI beta development programs and began educating and working with clients in New York City for AI agent development.
His foresight and agility established him as a thought leader, speaker, and founder of tech, media, and marketing firms.
Steve’s academic excellence is formidable: he holds a certificate in AI-Driven Leadership & Strategy from Stanford University, Tech & Business Law from UC Berkeley Law School, a certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management from Harvard University, and a Full Stack Software Development certificate from Georgia Tech. This is paired with a Cum Laude MBA from UNC-Charlotte and a B.S. in Industrial Management from Clemson University.
Complementing his academic credentials, Steve brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at iconic brands like Apple, ATARI, AT&T, SONY, Honeywell, and Deloitte, alongside driving innovation at global startups. His rare blend of technical mastery, strategic insight, and real-world expertise empowers him to deliver unparalleled AI solutions and client success.
Esterling Accime
Lead Architect
Esterling is an AI leader whose expertise in coding, architecture, and elite education drives the creation of transformative AI tech stacks, a pursuit he has relentlessly advanced since 2018.
A software engineer and full-stack development titan, he builds flawless, high-performance systems that push technological limits, honed by his experience as a Full Stack Development instructor at Georgia Tech. As an AI architect, Esterling designs precise solutions, leveraging modern tech-stacks and AI applications to fuel innovation and efficiency. With deep proficiency in AI app development, AI coding, and AI engineering, he executes AI strategies that leverage sophisticated AI frameworks delivering impactful results.
Esterling’s a relentless force in achieving client success with AI and emerging media.
Jemi Shieh
Data & Machine Learning Lead
Jemi Shieh brings extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and a diverse background in finance, real estate, and philanthropy.
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Berkeley and an Executive Education certificate in Data Analytics from Columbia University, Jemi drives data-driven innovation and strategic decision-making.
Veronika Latawiec
UX Design Lead
Veronika Latawiec is a skilled UX designer with experience in designing applications, data dashboards, websites and more.
Her expertise, combined with a her UX/UI certification from the University of Toronto, drives her to lead the design team and deliver exceptional user experiences at the intersection of technology and design.
