Real Good Team
People are what matters.
Dr. Amanda Muyskens
Executive Director, Data Scientist
Before taking on the executive director role at Real Good AI, Dr. Amanda Muyskens worked as a scientific researcher and principal investigator for 5 years. Her research interests include Gaussian processes, uncertainty quantification, scaling machine learning algorithms, and communicating science. Amanda has a PhD and MS in Statistics from North Carolina State University. In addition, she has a BA in music performance from University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM). Amanda (Mandy) loves video games and her dog Lexi.
Craig Kaufman
Outreach Director
Craig Kaufman is an experienced community builder with over twenty years of specialization in team dynamics and live events and over a decade dedicated to nonprofit outreach. His work focuses on fundraising, social media engagement, and event planning, all aimed at creating welcoming spaces that foster connection. Craig has collaborated with major brands such as Mountain Dew, PlayStation, Xbox, and Twitch, demonstrating his ability to bring people together for unique experiences in both physical and digital realms. He is particularly passionate about technology and its potential to unite people. Craig has developed programs that connect disabled individuals from hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, allowing them to share their experiences and support one another through video games, strengthening community and connection.
Dr. Imene Goumiri
Outreach Data Scientist
Dr. Imene Goumiri is a scientist and engineer at heart working at a national laboratory. Her research interests include applying machine learning tools to solve astronomy and astrophysics problems but also designing control systems for Nuclear Fusion devices. Imene has a PhD and Master in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. She was born in Algeria and studied mathematics (undergraduate) in France before coming to the US.
Imene lives in Berkeley CA, with her husband and two kids and enjoys hiking and any outdoor activity!
AJ Sandhu
Science and Social Media Communicator
AJ Sandhu is a former federal employee turned science and social media communicator. Her role is to bridge the gap between complex research and public curiosity by transforming jargon into engaging stories. With an eye for simplifying the intricate, she previously supported federal teams by designing intuitive job aids to streamline federal procedures. Now she channels those skills into making STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) concepts relatable.
Science belongs to everyone and AJ champions accessible, inclusive research to spark curiosity and inspire active participation in the scientific world.