Roderick C. Willis II
Dr. Roderick Willis is a dynamic leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence, institutional research, and theological education. As Director of the Institutional Review Board and Associate Director of Institutional Research & Analytics in the Division of Operations & Effectiveness at Dallas Theological Seminary, he pioneers Generative AI integration for data governance, research compliance, and predictive analytics.
A graduate of the Harvard Business Analytics Program and Digital Data Design Institute of AI, Dr. Willis holds multiple certifications in Generative AI with applications across finance, marketing, Research & Development, and strategy. His prior roles at mega church ministries, universities, and independent school districts has allowed him to apply his skills in AI-driven transformation, regulatory alignment, and strategic decision-making.
A theological scholar with a ThM from DTS and a PhD in Higher Education from the University of North Texas, Dr. Willis equips future leaders through doctoral instruction in AI and machine learning, embodying a unique blend of faith, data science, quantitative, qualitative research and digital innovation. Dr. Willis also loves soccer, Hibachi, and Rice Crispy treats.
Roderick C. Willis II’s Contributions
Pattern Recognition, Supervised Learning Models & The Kingdom of Heaven
