Rachel M. Maness, MBA, CDPSE, CISA, is a Sr. Program Manager, AI Enablement at Align Technology, where she helps shape the company's global AI strategy and advance an AI-first operating model that accelerates innovation, enhances workforce productivity, and drives business transformation across the enterprise. A recognized leader in AI enablement, digital transformation, and organizational change, she leads strategic initiatives that scale responsible AI adoption, unlock new enterprise capabilities, and position AI as a catalyst for growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

Rachel is responsible for advancing Align's AI ecosystem by driving the enterprise adoption strategy for emerging AI and agentic technologies, establishing governance and best practices, and leading the development of scalable AI capabilities that empower teams worldwide. She oversees key AI enablement programs, including custom AI applications and agents, enterprise AI knowledge platforms, executive and employee education initiatives, and company-wide events that foster AI literacy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Through these efforts, she helps align business priorities with strategic technology investments while accelerating measurable value creation across the organization.

Her background in technology, risk management, and strategic leadership enables her to guide complex transformation initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on trust, governance, and long-term scalability. This foundation allows her to bridge innovation and execution, helping organizations adopt and build emerging technologies responsibly while delivering sustainable business outcomes.