Contact Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) is the nation’s first and only statewide artificial intelligence initiative. MAIN advances AI innovation, education, workforce development, and industry collaboration across Mississippi.
Use the official MAIN contact form below to:
- Request information about AI programs, training, or partnerships
- Connect with the MAIN team
- Subscribe to the MAIN artificial intelligence newsletter
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MAIN Director and Primary Contact
For questions, partnerships, or program information, you may contact Dr. Kollin R. Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network.
Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)
About Dr. Kollin R. Napier
Dr. Kollin Napier serves as Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), leading the state’s strategy for AI literacy, workforce development, and applied AI adoption.
His work spans higher education, K–12 education, state and local government, and business and industry. He is based at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Dr. Napier works closely with the Governor’s Office, state agencies, legislators, school districts, colleges and universities, and industry partners to support Mississippi’s long-term economic competitiveness.
He chairs the Mississippi AI Workforce Readiness Council and serves on the state’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force. He has also provided expert testimony at the state and federal levels, including before the United States Congress.
Under his leadership, MAIN has delivered tens of thousands of hours of no-cost AI training statewide, expanding access to AI labs, infrastructure, and workforce programs.
Contact Information
- Email: MAIN@mgccc.edu
- LinkedIn: Dr. Napier on LinkedIn
- Digital Contact Card: View contact information
Get Involved with MAIN
MAIN collaborates with educators, students, businesses, policymakers, and industry leaders statewide to expand AI education and workforce training opportunities.
- AI Learning Resources – Courses, tools, and educational materials
- Our Partners – Organizations shaping Mississippi’s AI future
Through partnerships with all 15 Mississippi community colleges, universities, and industry leaders, MAIN offers no-cost, self-paced AI courses, including Intro to AI, Generative AI, AI for Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity.
Workforce participants may earn professional development credentials, and K–12 educators may obtain CEU, SEMI, and OSL credits when available.
MAIN serves as Mississippi’s gateway to AI education and workforce innovation.