Making risk resonate.
Product Leader Specializing in AI/LLM Solutions with a Focus on Trust & Safety
At a Glance
Secured and managed over $10M in funding, led interdisciplinary teams, and produced over 15 first- and co-authored products focused on risk-informed decision-making and AI applications. These include LLM product development to increase contract spend transparency and acquisition decisions.
National Science Foundation Ocean Decade Champion, recognized for developing impactful risk management solutions with remote Indigenous communities in Alaska. This work highlighted my skills in stakeholder engagement, user needs analysis, and delivering results in challenging, real-world contexts.
Developed a public sentiment product that informed expert testimony to Congress. This work focused on aligning the use of emerging technologies with core societal values, implementing risk-based approaches and fostering public engagement to build trust and ensure equitable outcomes.
Education
PhD - Engineering & Public Policy
Carnegie Mellon University
Focused on critical areas of risk and the environment, examining both the assessment of emerging risks and strategies to improve public understanding and engagement for decision-making. My coursework also emphasized the development of effective solutions, drawing upon interdisciplinary research and leveraging AI/LLM methods such as risk modeling, predictive analytics, and natural language processing (NLP) to drive impactful policy change.MSc - Geography
McGill University
Focused on complex societal challenges, often characterized by nested issues operating at scale. Through interdisciplinary coursework and rigorous research, I developed critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication to address these challenges. The program emphasizes navigating diverse perspectives, collaborating across disciplines, and communicating research findings to diverse audiences, including policymakers and the public.BS - Environmental Science
Park University
Focused on understanding the 'why of where' – analyzing the spatial dimensions of environmental issues and the intricate relationships between human societies and the Earth's systems. This perspective enhances my ability to analyze and address challenges across multiple scales, recognizing the human-environment interactions and feedback loops that perpetuate problems and identifying the most effective levers for change.
Featured Product
Emergency Alert System