Kyle Hillman is a veteran policy strategist and association leader with more than two decades of experience advancing behavioral health and social work policy. He serves as Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Social Workers–Illinois Chapter and Executive Director for NASW–Nevada. Hillman authored the Illinois and Nevada laws banning unregulated AI in mental health care, making both states national leaders in protecting ethical, human-centered practice. Known for his work at the intersection of technology, ethics, and workforce development, Hillman continues to shape forward-thinking policy that safeguards the clinician–client relationship in an increasingly digital world.