About
Kate Marshall helps HR leaders, executives and marketing teams adopt AI safely and strategically. As a fractional CAIO, she works with organizations that need hands-on support translating AI from theory into day-to-day workflows, policies, and team enablement. Her focus is on building AI confidence and improving execution, while reducing risk.
Kate is the Founder and lead AI Strategist at TheGrai (thegr.ai). She partners with executives and non-technical teams to implement responsible AI practices across hiring, learning, employee experience, research, positioning, launch workflows, and daily productivity. Her work blends PMM systems, HR operations, and emerging technology to help teams move faster without sacrificing governance.
Before launching TheGrai, Kate spent 18 years at the SANS Institute leading curriculum strategy, courseware development, and marketing teams. She later served as Director of Summits, producing global cybersecurity events and co-chairing the AI Cybersecurity Summit. She also launched the first AI Hackathon at SANS to help practitioners translate innovation into real organizational value.