Dustin Haisler, Darwin AI’s Chief AI Officer and U.S. General Manager, has been elected to the National Academy of Public Administration’s 2026 Class of Academy Fellows, recognizing his contributions to government innovation and public service.
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We’re proud to share that Dustin Haisler, Chief AI Officer and U.S. General Manager at Darwin AI, has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) as part of its 2026 class.
The Academy’s Fellows include more than 1,000 leaders who have made significant contributions to government and public service, including former Cabinet Secretaries, Governors, Mayors, members of Congress, senior government executives, scholars, and public service leaders.
Election as an Academy Fellow recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of public administration and demonstrated a commitment to strengthening government and public service.
Dustin’s career has centered on helping government navigate emerging technology and turn innovation into practical outcomes.
At Darwin AI, he works alongside state and local government leaders as they address one of the public sector’s most important technology shifts: the adoption, governance, and responsible use of artificial intelligence. His work focuses on helping agencies move beyond experimentation and establish the foundations needed to adopt AI responsibly and at scale.
His election to the Academy reflects that continued commitment to strengthening public institutions and helping government leaders prepare for what comes next.
Dustin will be formally inducted during the Academy’s 2026 National Conference, November 8–10 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
This year’s conference, Building the Future: Modernizing Systems and Empowering People, will bring together Academy Fellows and leaders from across government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector.
Congratulations, Dustin, on this well-deserved recognition and an important milestone in your continued work serving the public sector.
Read the fullNational Academy of Public Administration’s announcement.
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