Elizabeth Pearsall, Ph.D., is transforming how artificial intelligence is used to support learning and professional development in financial services education. As Assistant Provost for Teaching & Learning at The American College of Financial Services, she has led the institution's strategy for responsible AI adoption, helping working financial professionals gain greater access to educational support while maintaining academic rigor and integrity.Over the past year, Pearsall spearheaded the launch and expansion of SPARK (Study Partner for Advising, Resources and Knowledge), an AI-powered learning assistant embedded within the College's online learning environment and designed to provide program-level support across financial planning and wealth management credentials.