Tammy Kwan is a researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and human development. She is currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Industry Engagement at Princeton AI.

As a principal investigator, she focuses on designing AI for education around how students think and learn. Her research spans co-designing AI-enabled tools for neurodiverse students, developing simulated students to accelerate education research and development, and reimagining the LLM post-training pipeline to better support student learning. This interdisciplinary approach brings together AI and learning science with industry and education partners.

She previously cofounded and led Cognitive ToyBox, a research-driven early childhood assessment company, for nearly a decade through its acquisition by Teaching Strategies in 2024. Her work helped advance the use of developmentally appropriate direct assessment in early childhood systems nationwide.

Tammy holds degrees from Stanford University (B.A.), NYU Stern School of Business (MBA), and NYU Steinhardt School of Education (Ed.D.).