Dr. Ernest Wayde is Founder and Principal of Wayde AI, where he helps healthcare organizations and clinical leaders navigate the ethical integration of artificial intelligence. He serves as a Subject Matter Expert on the American Board of Professional Psychology's AI Task Force and contributed to the American Psychological Association's Health Advisory on the Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Wellness Applications for Mental Health, addressing critical safety, validation, and regulatory concerns in consumer-facing mental health technologies. He is also President-Elect of the Society of Psychologists in Leadership.

Dr. Wayde specializes in responsible AI implementation, helping organizations design systems that enhance rather than replace human expertise. He advises on AI governance frameworks, validation methodologies, and the organizational dynamics of technological change, combining behavioral science with practical AI strategy to ensure innovations align with clinical values, regulatory compliance, and patient wellbeing.

Currently, he co-produces "Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology," a podcast collaboration between ABPP and Wayde AI exploring AI's role in mental health practice. He holds a doctorate in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology, a master’s in information systems and advanced AI certifications from MIT Sloan and Microsoft.