Tanner Jackson

Background

About Tanner Jackson

Tanner Jackson is the Head of AI Products at ETS, overseeing the development and deployment of AI capabilities across the global enterprise. His work spans two core areas: integrating AI into product and platform development, and building scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business and/or educational impact. Tanner leads end-to-end strategy, execution, and coordination across divisions and manages a cross-functional team including product and AI-focused roles, with emphasis on measurement, innovation, customer value, and global scalability. With over a decade of experience at ETS—including roles in the Research Institute, Language Learning and Assessment Business, and the Office of the CEO—Tanner’s work has consistently focused on helping people achieve their potential. A respected voice on AI, Tanner is a sought-after speaker at top industry forums, including the SHRM Talent Annual Conference, Zoom Educator Summit, and ASU+GSV and has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and Education Week as a subject matter expert. He holds a PhD in cognitive science from the University of Memphis and specializes in business strategy, with expertise in designing interactive and adaptive environments powered by game mechanics, natural language processing, and conversational AI.