Constellation Institute
We are a non-profit working to ensure transformative AI is developed, deployed, and governed safely
Advanced AI may drive unprecedented human prosperity.
But it also brings the risk of global catastrophe.
of human civilization to AIs
or human extinction
Constellation Institute reduces these risks by developing talent, supporting key players, and creating space for coordination.
Our four strategies:
Mobilization
Incubation
Growth
Convening
We run an independent research center in Berkeley, CA where exceptional researchers, forecasters, and operators collaborate on the hardest problems in AI safety and security.
Our team brings research, policy, operations, and strategy experience to support and connect our network.
Leadership
Meghna Mann
Jameace Maliga
Nicole Ross
Keith Weissglass
Convening
Alexandra Bates
Sasha Berezhnoi
Isaac Dunn
Ada Lin
Ada leads the Curated Guest program, which builds bridges between the AI safety research community and decisionmakers in the wider world. Prior to Constellation, she spent more than a decade working in civil rights impact litigation, with a focus on litigation, policy, and movement-based work challenging unconstitutional prison conditions.
Rachel Weinberg
Research Programs
Joseph De Wolk
Joseph is a Research Program Manager at Constellation. Joseph worked at Tesla for seven years, leaving as a Chief of Staff. Joseph is a Producer for the feature length documentary Made For You, about humans in romantic love with an AI companion, releasing in late 2026. He sits on the board of Inward Bound, a national non profit teaching meditation and mindfulness to teens.
Morgan Matthews
Aris Richardson
Henry Sleight
Connor Smith
Connor supports Constellation's Fellows programs and the researchers who join them. Before working in AI safety, he led engineering teams at software startups, helping people and teams grow and products find market fit.
Talent Mobilization
Clarissa Lam
Business Operations
Briza Juarez
Anam Nguyen
Program Operations
Julian Aveling
Ruby Li
Jadyn Malone
Asher Sabah
Site Services
Godwin Gnani
Ravpreet Grewal
Brian Starkey
Brian leads the culinary program at Constellation Research, providing healthy, dynamic meals that transform the space into a gathering place for all. He brings over 20 years of experience working and operating in restaurants across the Bay Area.